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Ready For Retirement is the podcast dedicated to helping you learn the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your retirement goals. When it comes to retirement planning, it can quickly become overwhelming and easy to not take action. I designed this podcast because I want you to have the knowledge and confidence to create your secure retirement. My ultimate goal for all of my clients (and listeners) is to create peace of mind and that starts with having a strategy. I want you to spend more time thinking about what matters most to you in retirement. I post weekly episodes to keep you up-to-date on all the best tips and strategies to create a retirement that excites you. Everything from investing tips, tax planning, withdrawal strategies, insurance planning, Social Security, and that's just the start! Let's help you maximize your return on life. We use your money and the strategies I share in this podcast to do just that!

Ready For Retirement James Conole, CFP®

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Ready For Retirement is the podcast dedicated to helping you learn the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your retirement goals. When it comes to retirement planning, it can quickly become overwhelming and easy to not take action. I designed this podcast because I want you to have the knowledge and confidence to create your secure retirement. My ultimate goal for all of my clients (and listeners) is to create peace of mind and that starts with having a strategy. I want you to spend more time thinking about what matters most to you in retirement. I post weekly episodes to keep you up-to-date on all the best tips and strategies to create a retirement that excites you. Everything from investing tips, tax planning, withdrawal strategies, insurance planning, Social Security, and that's just the start! Let's help you maximize your return on life. We use your money and the strategies I share in this podcast to do just that!

    The Four Phases of Retirement with Dr. Riley Moynes

    The Four Phases of Retirement with Dr. Riley Moynes

    Dr. Riley Moynes, author and creator of a popular TED Talk joins James to discuss his own retirement which led him to become the author of The 4 Phases of Retirement. While Dr. Moynes was financially prepared for retirement, he wasn’t prepared for the boredom and depression that followed the first two years of retirement fun. As it turns out, his retirement path was far from unusual. Dr. Moynes shares what leads to a truly meaningful retirement and how you can prepare now for a meaningfu...

    • 30 min
    Planning for Large Costs in Retirement | Beyond the 4% Rule

    Planning for Large Costs in Retirement | Beyond the 4% Rule

    Listener Sherry asks a good question: How do large, one-off expenses (like a new roof, new car, etc.) fit in the 4% Rule? James explains the concept of the 4% Rule and its limitations while demonstrating how it can be an effective guideline in planning and forecasting retirement success. He addresses the importance of anticipating one-off expenses and, depending on your portfolio withdrawal rate, using sinking funds to get a reality check on where you stand.Questions answered:Are on...

    • 22 min
    Early Retirement Health Insurance Strategies | Roth Conversions vs. ACA Subsidies

    Early Retirement Health Insurance Strategies | Roth Conversions vs. ACA Subsidies

    Healthcare subsidies are like a tax break and should always be optimized, right? That seems like an easy question that should have a straightforward answer. But the correct answer is, “It depends.” Cole from Move Health is back, as he and James explain how advanced premium tax credits work, when you might not want to take them, and why it’s imperative to have a financial plan and a tax strategy in mind as you make healthcare insurance decisions. They share case studies and remind listene...

    • 33 min
    Health Insurance Options for Early Retirement

    Health Insurance Options for Early Retirement

    We meet many people who are in a position to retire early. But when they think about healthcare in retirement and not being eligible for Medicare until age 65, they feel stuck, even though they’re ready for retirement in every other way. Cole Craven of Move Health Partners chats with James about the healthcare options that are available for early retirees and why there is no one-size-fits-all, “best” solution. He also lays out a general timeline for ensuring a smooth transition between y...

    • 29 min
    Everything You Need to Know About Medicare: Q&A with a Medicare Expert

    Everything You Need to Know About Medicare: Q&A with a Medicare Expert

    Drew Shockley of MOVE Health Partners joins James to address questions about Medicare. He overviews the Medicare system, explains Parts A, B, C, and D, and breaks down what Medicare does and doesn’t cover, who is covered, and when/why you might want alternative coverage. Questions Answered:I’m 65, still working and qualify for Medicare, but I have health coverage through my employer. What should I do?Does Medicare provide good, reliable coverage?Timestamps:0:00 - Medicare overview5:28 - ...

    • 42 min
    How to Prepare for Retirement Within 5 Years: 401k, Savings & Investment Changes

    How to Prepare for Retirement Within 5 Years: 401k, Savings & Investment Changes

    Graham and his wife are in their early 50s and plan to retire in 5 years. He wonders if they should continue maxing out their 401ks, how their investments should change, and what they should do with savings accounts to best prepare for their retirement goals. James addresses these questions, Graham’s biggest risk as he nears retirement, and potential tax strategies for him to employ.Questions answered:Which is a better tax strategy – tax gain harvesting or Roth conversions?Do I need to h...

    • 30 min

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