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How Long Will I Live? Planning for Longevity in Retirement

In this episode, we talk about an important part of retirement planning that many people overlook—figuring out how long you might live. We explain why using average life expectancy or guessing based on family history can be risky, and why it’s...

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Oct. 14, 2024

How Long Will I Live? Planning for Longevity in Retirement

In this episode, we talk about an important part of retirement planning that many people overlook—figuring out how long you might live. We explain why using average life expectancy or guessing based on family history can be risky, and why …

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Oct. 7, 2024

3 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care

Long-term care is a reality that many retirees will face, but the question is—how will you pay for it? In this episode, we break down the three primary ways to cover long-term care expenses. We’ll walk you through the pros …

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Sept. 30, 2024

Monte Carlo Simulations: Is Your “Probability of Success” Trustworthy?

In this episode, we take a closer look at Monte Carlo simulations—a tool used in retirement planning to estimate your chances of success. But are those percentages really reliable? Can an 85% or 90% success rate give you confidence in …

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Sept. 23, 2024

The Stock Market Gamble Most Investors Lose

In this episode, we explore the realities of stock-picking, revealing that it’s a gamble where the odds are heavily stacked against the average investor. Studies show that most individual stocks underperform or lose value over time, so we make a...

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Sept. 16, 2024

How Kamala Harris’s Housing Plan Could Drastically Change Wealth Tran…

In this episode, we unpack Vice President Kamala Harris’s ambitious plan to lower housing costs, which would be funded by adopting Senator Elizabeth Warren’s sweeping estate tax overhaul. We explore the major changes proposed, including reducing...

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Sept. 16, 2024

How Kamala Harris’s Housing Plan Could Drastically Change Wealth Tran…

In this episode, we unpack Vice President Kamala Harris’s ambitious plan to lower housing costs, which would be funded by adopting Senator Elizabeth Warren’s sweeping estate tax overhaul. We explore the major changes proposed, including...

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