Retirement 360

First, Troy looks at the summer travel season and how people's plans may have changed due to the economy and inflation right now. Then Alan looks back at how retirement planning is different now than it was even 30 or 40 years ago, and the different savings vehicles and options available to help the money you've saved provide you with what you need for retirement.

Alan and Troy begin by discussing financial headlines for the week, then take a look at three big topics for anyone's retirement planning list - income, taxes and health and long term care.

First, Troy takes a look at financial headlines. Then Alan discusses the tools, or strategies, that can be used in creating a personalized, written retirement plan for the specific needs of any individual or couple.

Troy talks financial headlines as well as gives a final update on the July 14th mid-year outlook event hosted by Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Then Alan discusses the different financial instruments, or tools, that can be used to create your Retirement 360 Game Plan

Today Alan address the coming "Peak 65" when more people will turn age 65 than at any point in U.S. history and what it can mean for those who are planning for retirement. Troy and Alan also address other headlines as well as their State of the Economy seminar on July 14 with two outstanding guest speakers.

In the opening segment Troy looks at some headlines as well as promoting some major events Mercurio Wealth Advisors will host in the coming weeks. Then Alan revisits the subject of retiring in today's changing environment with few pensions and longer lifespans, and how a written income plan can help make your retirement dollars last so they can provide for your retirement lifestyle as long as they need to.

There are a lot of things to know about Social Security - taking it at a random time just because you want to could actually cost you thousands of dollars over your retirement lifetime. Today Alan talks about how you can make the right decisions and get the most of your benefits.

The baby boomer generation is in the midst of its retirement years now, but Gen Xers are not far behind. Today Alan takes a look at what folks in their 40s and 50s - as well as boomers in their 60's - should be doing to get their financial plans ready for their retirement years.

Troy begins the program by talking about his background in financial services and how he became involved with Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Then Alan discusses how retiring in today's financial environment is so much different from just a few years ago, especially in regards to how the reduction in pensions and the rise of 401Ks and other self funded investment instruments have changed how people need to save for retirement to assure the lifestyle they want to have after their working years are over.

The IRS tax code consists of over 70,000 pages - and it changes regularly. And they leave it up to you to make sure the return you send them annually is correct. Today Alan talks taxes and how important it is to not only get things right this year, but also how tax planning for the future can potentially save you hundreds of dollars or more that you can keep instead of sending it to Uncle Sam.

Today Alan looks at some of his favorite things about Kentucky Derby Week, which just concluded at Churchill Downs. Later in the show he revisits the subject of stock market volatility, and what to keep in mind about staying the course with your investments during the economic bumps in the road.

After some weekly headlines Alan looks at how you can give your financial situation a so-called spring cleaning. It's a good time of year to take a look at your situation and statements, and have a discussion with a financial professional about the best way to use them in a solid retirement plan, or to go over your current plan and update anything which needs it, depending on your situation.

Retirement is like a vacation destination - and the same kind of planning is required to make sure the trip goes smoothly. Today Alan discusses the process and steps needed to be sure you have everything you need for that retirement destination you imagine.

After Troy looks at current financial headlines, Alan takes a look at the various challenges women face in retirement, especially given that they are likely to outlive their spouse or partner and still have income needs after they are gone. He outlines some of the strategies and planning that can apply to a woman's unique situation so money will continue to be there for her after her partner has passed.

After Troy looks at financial headlines, we look back at Alan discussing how a solid retirement plan is constructed so your money can provide for not only income, but helps you through inflation, paying taxes, health care and legacy planning.

Troy takes a look at financial headlines, then Alan takes a look at what it takes to comfortably retire in today's inflationary environment, as well as looking at working in retirement - yay or nay.

After Troy Bolton looks at recent financial news, Alan takes a look at estate and legacy planning, and making sure that the kids and estate executors know what the plan is supposed to be so that things will be taken care of as desired.

People get spooked by stock market volatility, but a good retirement plan takes these roller coaster rides into account. Alan takes a look at what planning can do to protect assets that provide income while mitigating the risk concerning the money that is still invested for long term growth.

If you are a small business owner, you may not have considered a retirement plan, or a way to transition the business going forward when it comes time to stop working. Today Alan discusses the many ways that a small business owner can set themselves up for retirement even if they don't have much in the way of actual savings for it.

What is it like to come into a financial planning office? Today Alan takes you through that experience with Mercurio Wealth Advisors, from the moment you first make contact through the process of putting a Game Plan together all the way through implementing that plan once it is agreed upon.