Keen On Retirement™

What does “retirement” really mean today? In my experience, it’s much different for people retiring today than it was 20 years ago.

Figuring out Social Security is not easy. For the typical couple, there are more than 8,000 different Social Security claiming possibilities. How can you make sure you don’t make a mistake that could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars?

Can you imagine having to pay your bank to hold your money for you? Outrageous, right? That’s what could happen if we move to negative interest rates.

Most financial people talk about return on investment. Today, we’re going to talk about “return on life” with author and retirement expert Mitch Anthony.

Should retirees “work” in retirement doing something they love? How does that affect your Social Security income? Is paying off your mortgage before you retire a good idea or are you better off with the extra cash cushion? What should you do when you inherit an IRA from your spouse?

A significant number of retirees are failing at retirement to some degree and in today’s episode, we discuss what failing means and how you can avoid it. Fortunately, we can identify some of the more common ways people fail at retirement and help you steer clear of them.