Aspire 2 Retire

AKA, the end of the retirement honeymoon phase.  Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss this, as well as how to know when it's right to get back into the market, on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire.

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It's not a trick question- there's such a thing as having too much money accessible in cash reserves.  Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss why, and how much that might be on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire.

And why do so many people lack it? The guys at Welcome Home Financial Partners discuss how to improve your retirement outlook on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire.

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Understandably that the first meeting with a financial professional can be stressful, given how taboo it is to discuss money with people you barely know.  Ralph, Tim and Scott address these concerns,…

Turns out, it actually exists.  But it's probably not what you think it is.  Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss what number(s) you should be focusing on as you get ready for retirement.

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It isn't just about what you owe/get back on April 15th.  There are things you can and should be doing throughout the year to minimize what you owe Uncle Sam... Not just for the next year, but all th…

Whether out of choice or necessity, the notion that you're going to work forever is a dangerous one.  Especially when you consider that that decision is often taken out of our hands.  Ralph, Tim and …

Or is it outdated? 

Short answer: yes

Long (but not too long answer): the guys discuss it on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire

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Two media personalities recently weighed in on how much you can safely withdraw from your retirement accounts each month.  How accurate are they, and how much credit should you give to advice like th…

Will the upcoming election create uncertainty in the markets, or will the fact that it's incumbent versus former incumbent calm the nervous investor?  The guys offer their insight on this episode of …

As the number of 401(k) millionaires is on the rise again, the question remains: is that the best place for an investor to put their money?  The guys way in on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire.

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Not all financial professionals are created equal, and none of them are right for everyone.  Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss how the initial meetings with Welcome Home Financial Partners go, and what pe…

It's the question everyone entertains at some point in their career.  The guys discuss how to find the answer, and what to do when the answer is "not yet," on this episode of Aspire 2 Retire.

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Get ready for a food fight as Ralph, Tim and Scott (especially Scott) share some interesting food takes while also talking about how it all factors into your retirement.  Grab a fork and dig in to th…

As the Fed continues to do what it can to manage inflation and interest rates to ensure a "soft landing" for the economy, the guys sit down and discuss what that actually means, and how the Fed's suc…

This is obviously a very complex question, but Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss the things to factor in; from risk tolerance, tax strategy and even what state you plan on living in on this episode of Asp…

Magic Johnson, that is.  Ralph, Tim and Scott talk about the importance of achieving what Magic has when it comes to retirement.  No...not a hall of fame NBA career, but diversified streams of income…

That's what one economist is predicting, and he's probably not alone.  Ralph, Tim and Scott discuss this prediction, offer their own thoughts, and talk about what to do now if we are in  fact poised …

Financial vehicles tied to interest rates are looking especially attractive lately. But with rates poised to drop at some point this year, where should people consider putting their savings, and for …

Following a less than great (to put it mildly) 2022, the 60-40 portfolio mix (previously declared "dead") saw a 10% return in 2023.  So is it time to welcome the 60-40 portfolio back into your retire…