The Christian Retirement Show Eric Schrum

Welcome to this week's episode of the Christian Retirement Show! This week we are discussing what used to be a boring topic- Interest Rates. Interest rates have been headline news in 2023 and look to keep center stage as we move into 2024.
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Hello! And welcome back to this week’s episode of the Christian Retirement Show! In case you’re wondering, yes! We have been on a bit of a break. Eric recently welcomed his first child and used the opportunity to take some time away from recording and make improvements to the show.
During this episode, we talk about what to expect going forward with the show and also an update on the market’s this year! As always, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us with your thoughts and questions at www.schrumpw.com or eric@schrumpw.com.
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Hello! And welcome to this week’s episode of the Christian Retirement Show. Today we are continuing our series on the hidden Retirement Killers lurking just under the surface for people who are retired or are preparing for retirement and how to beat them! This week we’re talking about the biggest fear I hear from retirement savers which is longevity risk!
 
On today’s show we cover what longevity risk is, it’s causes, and how to overcome longevity risk so you can have a successful retirement!
 
Causes:
 
Over-spending- If your lifestyle over reaches your resources you are going to have a rough time in retirement. You may start depleting your savings & investments quickly or it may be a slow burn, but one way or another spending too much will be disastrous for your retirement plans.
 
Investment performance- Most retirees rely on investments to fund their retirement goals. In simple terms- inflation and the cost of living just can’t usually be funded using savings in a checking account. If investment returns during your retirement do not reach certain benchmarks- whether from poor investment decisions or poor overall market performance. This can seriously jeopardize your retirement success and be a significant challenge to overcome. 
 
Living longer than expected- As we discuss modern medical advancements and knowledge on how to take care of our bodies has led to quickly increasing life expectancies and higher quality of life. This means that you not only have a greater chance of living longer but also have living a high-quality lifestyle as well. Now while this is great news and the alternative is not great, this can be a cause of serious concern and anxiety when retirees must face the reality of funding a retirement that is much longer than they ever thought possible. 
 
Retirement Solutions:
 
Budget realistic expectations of retirement spending prior to your retirement date- What this allows you to do is head into retirement with your eyes wide open as to how much you need to live your desired lifestyle and if the resources at your disposable can fund that lifestyle. A great way to do this is by looking at your current level of spending and using that is a gauge for how much you will likely spend once retired.
 
Have a quality investment plan in place- that is built to withstand ups and downs in the market. This means being well diversified and not taking more risk than you are a) comfortable taking and b) should take in order to not jeopardize your retirement savings. 
 
Build a retirement plan- What a retirement plan allows you to do is take all of your lifestyle needs- daily spending, travel, big expenses; all of your resources including retirement savings, pensions, annuities, & social security. And then run calculations to ensure your desired lifestyle can be funded by your resources.
 
Resources in Show:
 
Christian Retirement Planner Website- https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/
Free Retirement Assessment- https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/your-free-retirement-assessment
Weekly Money Bible Verse- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203%3A10&version=NIV
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And welcome to this week’s episode of the Christian Retirement Show. Today we are starting our series on The hidden Retirement Killers lurking just under the surface for people who are retired or are preparing for retirement and how to beat them! This means we are going to be spending the next few week’s talking about 1 of 4 different retirement killers, what they are, why they are important and what you can do to combat them. To begin we are going to be talking about one of the biggest retirement killers out there and a risk that not many people know about!
 
First Hidden Retirement Killer- Sequence of Returns Risk
 
Sequence of return risk is the risk that you might retire right when the market takes a significant drop, leaving you to start taking income from your retirement savings when your account is significantly lower than its highest value.
 
To combat this retirement risk there are two great retirement strategies you can employ:
 
Start lowering the risk you are taking in your retirement investments as your near retirement and just after you retire.
Keep 6 months to 2 years’ worth of living expenses in cash in your retirement savings leaving the rest invested. What this allows you to do is to weather any bear markets or short-term downturns in the market without having to sell investments at a low price in order to fund your retirement income needs.
 
If you are looking for a Christian Financial Planner, you are in the right place. Visit Christianretirementplanner.com or email me at eric@schrumpw.com to start our no cost, no obligation free retirement assessment which allows you to gauge our firm and if we might be a great fit to help you in your retirement planning!
 
Resources in Show:
Christian Retirement Planner Website: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/
Free Retirement Assessment: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/your-free-retirement-assessment
Michael Kitces Sequence of Return Risks Article: https://www.kitces.com/blog/understanding-sequence-of-return-risk-safe-withdrawal-rates-bear-market-crashes-and-bad-decades/

Today I’m talking about if now is the right time for a retirement saver or retiree to invest in the stock market. But the answer to this question has a twist! So, if you’re ready to hear unbiased retirement advice and not someone trying to sell you a product, then this episode is for you!
 
Key Take Aways:
 
Time in the market beats timing the market
The future is unpredictable
Personal finance needs to be just that- Personal
 
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On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CvP6jKwvQM9UHCVNbAmVI?si=DnJ7cAotSai8yYTlNirRlw
 
Episode Links & Resources:
Retired or nearing retirement? Get a Free Retirement Assessment: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/your-free-retirement-assessment
Christian Retirement Planner Website: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Christian Retirement Show! In today’s episode we discuss Biblically responsible investing- What it is, pros & cons, and how we at Schrum Private Wealth Management implement BRI for our clients.
 
Show Outline:
 
What is Biblically Responsible Investing?
 
Biblically responsible investing is the process of investing your money in companies whose business practices align with biblical values. Another way to think of BRI is screening out companies who engage in practices which are contrary to biblical values. Often these values are things such as companies who profit from abortion pharmaceuticals, engage in slavery within their supply chains, profit from pornography, the current gender trends, all the way to possible alcohol, tobacco, and gambling sales.
 
What are pros & cons of Biblically Responsible Investing?
 
Pros: 
• Christian’s now have an option to align their faith & finances
• Be part of a growing movement with better investment selection
• Enact change in the culture through investing
 
Cons:
• Higher fees than average
• Mostly Actively Managed Investments
• Can be marketed in a legalistic way.
 
If you are interested in how you can implement Biblically Responsible Investing in your portfolio, we’d love to help. Visit Christianretirementplanner.com or email me at eric@schrumpw.com
 
Resources in Show:
 
Christian Retirement Planner Website: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/
Free Retirement Assessment: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/your-free-retirement-assessment
Episode 7 with Robert Netzly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-retirement-show/id1530097100?i=1000515052460 
Listen to the Show online: https://www.christianretirementplanner.com/blog-01
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