Retirement Revealed Podcast & Blog

As interest rates continue to be low, it can be difficult to cope with inflation. This can lead to a negative real return net of inflation, with your money losing value every day! Don’t worry. Your search for greater interest rates ends here. Today, we’ll introduce you to a less-known government security that can help you cope with inflation with minimal risk: the U.S. Series I Savings Bond (I Bond).

Did you know that America has some of the best quality healthcare in the world? It’s a shame many Americans can’t afford it. Tune in to learn about why the healthcare industry is the way that it is today and explores how it has the potential to become affordable for Americans with a change to the system.

One of the biggest risks to your retirement is YOU. When you let emotions get the better of you and make irrational financial decisions, you can easily derail your own retirement plan. Tune in to learn about the importance of behavioral finance and how to make rational money decisions.

The interest rate for US series I savings Bonds will reset soon. Tune in to learn about when the current interest rate will reset, when it will be too late to buy I Bonds, and when we can project the interest rate for November 2022.

No matter how much we try to predict inflation, it’s just not possible. The best we can do is prepare for it. Tune in to learn about the latest inflation trends and why it’s better to prepare for the possible outcomes than it is to attempt to predict future rates of inflation.

Estimating how long you and your partner will live in retirement is crucial to planning your retirement, but many people don’t know how to estimate their longevity accurately. Tune in to learn about the most common mistakes when planning for longevity, and a resource and 3-step action plan for how to plan more accurately.

Do you plan to claim your pension soon? Make sure you consider all your available options before making the irrevocable decision. Tune in to learn about a one lump sum payment vs a monthly annuity pension plan and how you can calculate which one makes more sense for you financially.

For centuries, economists have worked toward solving personal financial problems of households. But how exactly can the concepts of economics be applied to financial planning? Find out in this episode as Jeremy Keil speaks with Dr. Laurence Kotlikoff, professor of economics at Boston University, about the benefits of economic-based financial planning.

Retirement planning can be stressful. From bloated retirement plans to focussing on retirement from a crisis standpoint, it can be difficult to actually enjoy your retirement. Tune in to learn about the importance of an agile retirement plan approach and accepting uncertainty as a healthy part of retirement to reduce retirement planning stress and encourage your ability to enjoy your retirement.