On this episode: The over heated stock market, the war, and inflation: Are these things keeping you from retiring? Have we found the perfect number for your IRA-to-Roth conversion? The purpose for a...

Maybe your family is one that doesn’t talk about money. That can come back to haunt you after the passing of a loved one. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your...

On this episode: When tech stocks are up 200%, is it real? Whirlpool stopped paying its dividend after 70 years. Does that mean something? Want to know how much you’ll need per month in...

You may love your job and gladly work 60 hours a week. What challenges does that bring for your retirement? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on...

Ever look out the window at work longing to be out there instead of at your desk? Most everybody does, but it takes on a different meaning in your 60s. Greg is joined by Golden Reserve President Phil...

On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor: Can you “break the bank” on a retirement whim? Sometimes boring is better with investing. Is Vanguard taking it too far? When the estate had...

If your kids are shocked by what’s in your will, the damage may already be done. On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor, Greg Aler digs into why inheritances so often spark family...

On this episode: Headlines scream disaster—are you letting clickbait steer your retirement plan and risk tolerance? One Medicare premium bump can distract from the bigger IRA tax math—especially...

What are the pros and cons of dipping into your 401(k) to let your Social Security payment grow? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube!...

On this episode: Coming to grips with watching your balance go down in retirement. Should you ever put personal money into a workplace 401(k)? What happens when your advisor invests your money in...

Everyone loves to hate annuities—yet $464 billion poured into them last year. What do all those retirees know that the loudest critics don’t? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!...

On this episode: Without all that employer income, why do retirees get into tax troubles? IRAs often look like savings—but they can turn into one of the biggest tax liabilities retirees and their...

On this episode: The fallacy of “When you do better, we do better.” Hidden costs that may surprise you in retirement. Many happy retirees have established this bucket of money. Subscribe or...

Being debt free is a great goal in retirement. But at what cost? Sometimes paying off that mortgage makes more psychological sense than financial sense. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an...

70 percent of us will need some kind of care in our elder years. That care could be VERY expensive. Saying, “That will never happen to me” is not a good strategy. Subscribe or follow so you never...

On this episode: Why retirees keep making the same mistake: Your money keeps growing, but fear holds you back from spending—until you realize the real risk isn’t spending too much, it’s not...

How much do you charge? How do you deal with risk, inflation, taxes, and Social Security? These are all good questions for your financial advisor. We discuss a question that may be a deal breaker....

On this episode: Fee only, flat fee, one-time fee. What advisor is right for you? You hit your retirement savings goal. Is it time to go to cash?  Your savings, your pension, your 401(k), or your...

Each year around St. Patrick’s Day, McDonalds offers the Shamrock Shake. But it’s only available for a short time. Are there tasks in retirement that have a window of opportunity? Subscribe or...

On this episode: Should you be backing off your risk in this crazy market? Haven’t saved enough? Maybe you can double your savings in retirement. What works better: Paying taxes now on your...