If you are thinking about retiring in the next few years you’re probably wondering what the best tools are to help you plan. Finding the right retirement planning software can not only help you plan retirement but help put your mind at ease so that you can Rock Retirement!One listener asks my opinion on the best retirement software to use. If you are curious about my answer you’ll press play. In this episode, you’ll also hear about the books I read in March, an interview with Steven Chen from the New Retirement Calculator, and learn the benefits of creating horizontal relationships. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN BOOK REVIEWS [1:30] Books I read in MarchLISTENER QUESTIONS [5:30] Which retirement software should I use?[11:49] On using dividend investing to fund retirement[20:19] On using indexed annuities with downside protection[24:04] A recommendation for my wife, Shawna[24:55] Looking for a financial planner that is a retirement consultant STEVEN CHEN INTERVIEW ON THE NEW RETIREMENT CALCULATOR [26:45] What New Retirement Calculator users think about[33:06] Planning for the future[38:36] What’s new with the New Retirement CalculatorBRING IT ON [41:55] The benefits of creating horizontal relationshipsTODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [47:10] Revisit your allocation planResources Mentioned In This Episode NAPFAGarrett Planning NetworkNew Retirement CalculatorMoney Guide Pro EliteFinancewareBOOK - The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro KishimiBOOK - Make Your Bed by William McCravenBOOK - Sea Stories by William McCravenBOOK - Build by Tony FadellBOOK - Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bonnie WareMorningstar’s The Long View Podcast - Retirement Planning Is Not Financial PlanningLiveWithRoger.com - Register for the webinar on May 11, 2023 to discover the 4 Phases of a Great Retirement PlanRock Retirement ClubRoger’s YouTube Channel - Roger ThatBOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger WhitneyRoger’s Retirement Learning Center

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Steve Chen, founder and CEO of Boldin, a DIY financial planning software, dives into the complex world of retirement planning. He addresses common concerns retirees face, particularly around healthcare and income management. The discussion highlights the significance of strategic asset allocation while tackling misconceptions about retirement wealth in America. Chen also shares insights on managing required minimum distributions and the tax implications associated with retirement savings, all while underscoring the importance of financial literacy and personalized strategies for wealth accumulation.