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Retirement Readiness

Wisdom and guidance for your retirement journey just landed on your favorite streaming platform.  Blue Monarch Financial Services brings you Retirement Readiness, your resource for on-the-go financial and retirement solutions to help your golden years take flight and flourish.

On each episode, your host Brigette Engstrom, Founder and CEO of Blue Monarch Financial Services, will share her experience, knowledge, and personal stories to help you cultivate greater empowerment and confidence in your own financial journey.  Whether your retirement is still in its beginning stage or already in flight, Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom is your go-to companion for transforming your retirement into a bright and purposeful new beginning.

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every 6 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
34
Years Active
2025
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Is Your Retirement Plan Missing Something?

Is Your Retirement Plan Missing Something?

What if your retirement plan is missing the most critical pieces?
In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom dives into the overlooked essentials of retirement planning—from understand…

00:28:26  |   Tue 16 Sep 2025
Retiring at the Wrong Time: The Risk You Didn’t See Coming

Retiring at the Wrong Time: The Risk You Didn’t See Coming

What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the market—but when you retire?
In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom unpacks the hidden dangers of retiring during market vola…

00:11:54  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
Employer-sponsored plans are a great starting point for savings

Employer-sponsored plans are a great starting point for savings

This conversation focuses on the essential aspects of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of communication between couples, aligning dreams with financial realities, and understanding the…

00:31:15  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Is Your 401k Failing You?

Is Your 401k Failing You?

What if your 401 (k) isn’t working as hard as you are? In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom explores the hidden pitfalls of underperforming retirement plans and the costly conse…

00:19:24  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
The Retirement Gaps You Didn’t See Coming

The Retirement Gaps You Didn’t See Coming

What if your retirement plan is missing the milestones that matter most?
In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Bridgette Engstrom, Founder and CEO of Blue Monarch Financial, breaks down the overloo…

00:36:14  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Longevity, Annuities, and the Tax Moves You Might Be Missing

Longevity, Annuities, and the Tax Moves You Might Be Missing

What if your retirement plan is missing the one thing that truly secures your future? In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom breaks down why thinking in terms of income—not assets…

00:20:23  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Tax Planning Isn’t Filing—It’s Futureproofing

Tax Planning Isn’t Filing—It’s Futureproofing

Think DIY tax planning is smart? Think again. In this episode of Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom, we dive into why going it alone on taxes could cost you more than you think. From the hid…

00:21:04  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
One Rule, Big Risk: Avoiding Costly IRA Rollover Errors

One Rule, Big Risk: Avoiding Costly IRA Rollover Errors

What if one overlooked rule could cost you thousands in retirement? In this episode of Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom, powered by Blue Monarch Financial Services, Bridget dives into the …

00:20:39  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Money

The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Money

What if retirement didn’t mean stopping work, but reshaping it? In this episode, Brigette Engstrom of Blue Monarch Financial Services unpacks the sweeping changes introduced by the Big Beautiful Bill…

00:30:07  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
From Nest Egg to Net Worth: Rethinking Retirement

From Nest Egg to Net Worth: Rethinking Retirement

What if your retirement plan is stuck in the past? This episode of Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom dives into how retirement planning has evolved—and why your strategy should too. She wil…

00:29:44  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Your Retirement Reality Check: Plan Now or Pay Later

Your Retirement Reality Check: Plan Now or Pay Later

In this must-hear episode of Retirement Readiness, the Founder and CEO of Blue Monarch Financial, Bridgette Engstrom, reveals the critical milestones that can make—or-break your retirement. Discover …

00:36:14  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Why Estate Planning Can’t Wait

Why Estate Planning Can’t Wait

Are you unknowingly risking your legacy? In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom reveals the estate planning mistakes that could derail everything you've worked for. From overlooke…

00:30:36  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Rethinking Retirement: A Life Phase, Not a Finish Line!

Rethinking Retirement: A Life Phase, Not a Finish Line!

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom challenges conventional thinking around retirement. Rather than treating it as a final destination, she explains how retirement is an evolvi…

00:19:23  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
The Essential Guide to Estate Planning

The Essential Guide to Estate Planning

Brigette Engstrom the Founder & CEO of Blue Monarch financial focuses on the critical aspects of estate planning, emphasizing its importance for everyone, regardless of wealth. She discusses the comp…

00:19:46  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Retirement Planning for Federal Employees

Retirement Planning for Federal Employees

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, the CEO and Founder of Blue Monarch Financial Services Brigette Engstrom discusses the importance of financial planning for retirement, addressing common disc…

00:21:12  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Strategies for Longevity and Income Security

Strategies for Longevity and Income Security

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom discusses the importance of preparing for retirement amidst market volatility. She emphasizes the unique risks faced by individuals nearing …

00:19:58  |   Tue 13 May 2025
The Annuity Landscape and Its Future

The Annuity Landscape and Its Future

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom discusses the importance of personalized retirement planning, focusing on the limitations of the 4% rule and the growing relevance of annuit…

00:21:19  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Estate planning is not set it and forget it

Estate planning is not set it and forget it

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom discusses the critical importance of estate planning, and the common mistakes individuals make that can jeopardize their legacy. She emphasi…

00:30:36  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Understanding Annuities and Longevity Risks

Understanding Annuities and Longevity Risks

In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom discusses the importance of understanding retirement planning, particularly focusing on annuities and longevity risks. She emphasizes that r…

00:20:23  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Preparing for Retirement: More Than Just Finances

Preparing for Retirement: More Than Just Finances

Brigette Engstrom of Blue Monarch Financial explores the evolving landscape of retirement income planning, emphasizing the need for personalized strategies over one-size-fits-all approaches. It highl…

00:19:57  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
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