It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Consistency  Having desires smaller than your bank account Delaying gratification Always having breathing room Aren't distracted by fear or greed Careful about friends and who they hang out with  

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg When I was a kid, my dad used to say to me: Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg Today, I’m talking about two very destructive habits that can trip people up and destroy a 7-figure nest egg - fear and greed. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg Today, I’m talking about habit #4 for a 7-figure nest egg: Everyday or middle class millionaires always maintain breathing room with their finances & they tend to be allergic to debt

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg Today, I’m talking about 2 important millionaire habits that go together so I’m combining them in todays episode: Desires smaller than their bank account & delaying gratification.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg Today, I’m talking about the habit of consistency.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about:  7 Habits to a 7-Figure Nest Egg

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast This week the theme was: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update Today, I’m talking about investment opportunities that exist right now in this market environment.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update Today, I’m talking about the bond market in review for the 1st quarter.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update Today, I’m talking about the stock market in review for the 1st quarter. Stocks are up about 9% already for this year, which is a very strong start, coming off an already strong 2023.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update If I had to sum up the economic climate in the United States right now in one word, it would be: confusing.  Last year, I made a $5 bet with my dad that the US will slip into a recession in 2024. He doesn’t think it will happen, and I will earn $5 if I am right and we do go into a recession next year. I was pretty confident I would become $5 richer this year, and the jury is still out of course as there’s still a lot of innings to go, but let’s talk a little bit about why I made that bet.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update Today, I’m recapping what happened in the 1st quarter this year.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: Retirement Planning When You're Single In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… The Likelihood That You’ll Live Alone In Retirement What To Do If You’re An Elder Orphan Making arrangements in advance for the 3 most important considerations for a solo retirement: healthcare, your finances, and housing

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making your housing arrangements in advance when you’re solo in retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making sure your finances are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making sure your healthcare needs and directives are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about the importance of planning ahead if you are an elder orphan or at risk of becoming one.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about the likelihood that you’ll live alone in retirement.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about:  Retirement Planning When You're Single

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s Tomorrow, I’m starting a brand new theme - What You Need to Know About Planning For and Living In Retirement When You’re Single

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today,I’m talking about the importance of simplifying your financial situation & consolidating your accounts.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of having more cash on hand in savings in retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about estimating your healthcare costs.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s. Today, I’m talking about planning your social security strategy.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about creating your retirement roadmap & figuring out your retirement expenses.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about:  A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s   In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… How To Double Your Retirement Nest Egg In 10 Years Get Your Financial Priorities In Order Get Serious About Paying Off Your Mortgage Don’t Get Too Conservative With Your Investments In Your 50s Setting Your Retirement Date

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about how setting a retirement date in your 50s can really help clarify your vision and timeline for retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about getting your portfolio in line with your goals, stage in life, and proximity to retirement

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of getting serious about paying off debt, especially your mortgage, in your 50s.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of getting your financial priorities in order as you approach retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about one of the most important things you can do to prepare for retirement in your 50s: Take advantage of your peak earning years & maximize retirement plan contributions

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about:  A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness   In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Does More Money Correlate with Greater Happiness? Research Says Yes Buy More Experiences & Less Stuff Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead of Few Big Ones Delay Gratification on Spending For Greater Happiness Strategically Buying Time for More Life Satisfaction   The most important takeaway from this week is…more money can actually buy you greater happiness, but you still need to be wise in how you spend your money - and spend it on the right things in order to actually increase levels of contentment and satisfaction. Tomorrow, I’m starting a brand new theme: Retirement Planning In Your 50s.  

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness Today…I”m talking about how buying time helps to boost happiness.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” Based on their findings, the researchers suggest several different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend.  Today…I’m talking about how one of those principles: delaying gratification can increase the happiness factor of how you spend money.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” Based on their findings, they suggest several different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend. Today’s principle is: Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead of Few Big Ones

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” They suggest 8 different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend. Today’s principle for the study is: buy more experiences and less stuff. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness Today, I’m talking about how more money can bring you greater happiness, which I’ll use as a baseline assumption with how spending that higher income can actually lead to greater satisfaction.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about:  Spending Money To Maximize Happiness

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Overspending Enabling Your Children Getting Divorced Catastrophic Illness Murphy’s Law

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about another common problem I see with spending and withdrawals that can really draw down your assets in a worrisome way: ignoring Murphy’s law…

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about how a catastrophic illness can cause you to jeopardize your retirement savings.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about gray divorce. If you can avoid getting divorced, especially later in life, my advice is to try to work it out and stay married. Obviously marriages are complex with varying degrees of dysfunction, but the later in life you get divorced the more devastating it is financially, for both spouses.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about a very sensitive topic, but an important one that impacts many of you listening. Many people jeopardize their own financial security in retirement by continuing to financially support their adult children. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about the most common way I see clients dwindle down their assets: overspending.