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The Surprising Way to Save Social Security (Without Raising Taxes or Cutting Benefits)

Could the solution to saving Social Security be so glaringly obvious that it has been overlooked, or perhaps even ignored, due to political power dynamics? The concern about the insolvency of the Social Security trust fund looms large as the program...

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March 13, 2024

The Surprising Way to Save Social Security (Without Raising Taxes or …

Could the solution to saving Social Security be so glaringly obvious that it has been overlooked, or perhaps even ignored, due to political power dynamics? The concern about the insolvency of the Social Security trust fund looms large as the …

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March 4, 2024

The Unplanned Journey: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Retireme…

Description: In todays episode, we talk about the unexpected turns retirement can take, particularly when individuals find themselves in the role of raising a grandchild. This shift in family dynamics can significantly alter one’s retirement...

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Risk of Grey Divorce

In today's episode, we'll dive into the intriguing phenomenon of Grey Divorce, which refers to divorces occurring among individuals aged 50 and above. Surprisingly, while the overall divorce rate is on the decline, Grey Divorce is on the rise. Join …

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Feb. 19, 2024

How to Determine Your Risk Tolerance

In this episode, we explore an unrefined, yet accurate, approach to determining your risk tolerance. Beyond traditional risk tolerance questionnaires that often fluctuate with market conditions, we introduce two key criteria: Freak Out Number -...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Unlocking the Ex-pat Dream: Debunking Myths and 2024's Top Destinatio…

Ever dreamed about retiring to a sunny beach or quaint village in another country? How about living a life of luxury for less than $3,000 per month? In today's episode, we're debunking common myths and discussing the challenges of living …

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Feb. 5, 2024

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Retirement

We’ve heard this hundreds of time... 'I wish someone had warned me about this when I retired.' More often than not, they're referring to one of five key challenges that catch many retirees by surprise. In today's episode, we're diving …

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