Retire Sooner with Wes Moss

Wes Moss

Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an investment advisor, Wes brings in guests and specialists to teach you how to set and work towards your financial and lifestyle objectives. Refreshingly-free of mind-numbing financial jargon and unrealistic money goals, Retire Sooner with Wes Moss gives listeners the tools on how to retire sooner in the real world.

  1. hace 3 días

    Stock Market All-Time Highs: What Could They Mean for Your Retirement?

    The stock market may be hitting all-time highs, but is that a reason to celebrate or worry about what comes next? On the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase turn current headlines and listener questions into a lively conversation about investing, retirement, Social Security, housing, 55+ communities, healthcare, and more. ·       See what history may tell us about stock market all-time highs, why they have historically arrived in bunches, and how corrections may fit into the picture. ·       Track the S&P 500’s historical performance and put today’s market highs into historical perspective. ·       Ask whether early retirement might work by weighing spending, taxes, healthcare, Social Security, and retirement withdrawals. ·       Consider how much your adult children should know about your net worth, inheritance, and estate plans. ·       Weigh the pros and cons of using 529 plan funds for private education, including a potential wrinkle for families in New York. ·       Picture life in a 55+ community and explore ways to test-drive the lifestyle before making a move. ·       Think through renting in retirement and how rising housing costs may affect a long-term retirement budget. ·       Navigate the tougher side of retirement planning, including healthcare, Social Security, long-term care costs, and caregiving. ·       Revisit when to claim Social Security as questions continue around the program’s future funding and potential changes. ·       Discover the Retire Sooner Method and explore a framework intended to help you think through the financial and lifestyle pieces of an earlier, happier retirement. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for an engaging, educational take on the money and life questions that often come along with planning for retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 13 ago

    How to Retire Sooner: The Rule of 55, 4% Rule, Roth Conversions, and the Keys to a Happier Retirement

    What does it really take to retire sooner and enjoy the years you’ve worked so hard for? On this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase tackle listener questions about retirement planning, investing, taxes, retirement income, and the pursuit of a happier life after work. ·       Examine the idea of building a retirement life map around what matters most to you. ·       Discover what Aristotle can teach us about retirement happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. ·       Confront spending anxiety and why letting yourself enjoy your savings can be surprisingly difficult. ·       Consider when it might be time for a change of scenery—and what a move may mean for your finances. ·       Compare **cost-of-living **calculators when sizing up potential retirement destinations. ·       Analyze strategies for untangling concentrated stock positions, diversification, and the potential tax tradeoffs. ·       Explore the Rule of 55 and when it may provide penalty-free access to certain 401(k) funds. ·       Experience the Retire Sooner Method, from the Money & Happiness Green Zones and Core Pursuits to relationships and sleep. ·       Break down the 4% rule of thumb, withdrawal rates, and the fear of running out of money. ·       Weigh a HELOC versus IRA withdrawal while considering taxes and potential Roth conversions. ·       Walk through listener scenarios involving retirement readiness, withdrawal strategies, and investment allocation. Retirement is about more than hitting a number—it’s also about figuring out what you want those years to look like. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for more educational conversations about the money and life behind a happier retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 6 ago

    When Should You Claim Social Security? Plus Mortgage and College Planning

    When should you claim Social Security? Should you pay off your mortgage before retirement? And how do you balance saving for retirement while helping pay for college? Join Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase on this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast as they tackle listener questions and explore practical perspectives on retirement planning, retirement income, taxes, pensions, and planning for a more fulfilling retirement. planning for a more fulfilling retirement • Compare Social Security claiming approaches and the factors that may influence your decision. • Consider how health, longevity, your spouse, and taxes may shape your retirement plan. • Explore the research behind Core Pursuits and why they may play an important role in retirement satisfaction. • Balance retirement savings and college funding while weighing different education-planning options. • Evaluate pension survivor benefits, cash reserves, and mortgage payoff as part of your broader financial picture. • Access preorder bonus information for The Retire Sooner Method, no matter where you purchase it, including your favorite local bookstore. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for more educational conversations about retirement planning, Social Security, retirement income, investing, taxes, and financial independence—and discover new ideas to consider as you prepare for retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 16 jul

    What Makes Retirement Fulfilling? Friendships, Investing, and Financial Planning

    Retirement is about more than growing your nest egg; it’s also about building friendships, finding purpose, and making informed financial decisions along the way. Join Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase on this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast as they blend listener questions, new research, and practical conversations about retirement planning, retirement investing, and personal finance. • Hear an inspiring listener story about trading everyday life for a full-time adventure aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean. • Discover new research on how long it may take to build close friendships and why those relationships may matter throughout retirement. • Learn why making new friends often gets tougher with age—and what may help create more meaningful connections. • Explore how The Retire Sooner Method encourages balancing financial security with purpose, relationships, and the experiences often associated with making retirement meaningful. • Explore portfolio diversification, pensions, liquidity, and how stocks, bonds, and cash may work together in a retirement portfolio. • Compare working with a financial advisor versus DIY investing, including what research suggests about each approach. • Review how financial planning may extend beyond investing to include tax planning, estate planning, and family priorities. • Consider ways to balance retirement savings, mortgage payments, and emergency cash reserves when extra income comes your way. • Understand portfolio rebalancing during market volatility and what Treasury notes and yield to maturity mean for fixed-income investors. Whether you're counting down to retirement or already there, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives to help you navigate the road ahead. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for more conversations about retirement planning, investing, and living well in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an investment advisor, Wes brings in guests and specialists to teach you how to set and work towards your financial and lifestyle objectives. Refreshingly-free of mind-numbing financial jargon and unrealistic money goals, Retire Sooner with Wes Moss gives listeners the tools on how to retire sooner in the real world.