Retirement Starts Today

Benjamin Brandt CFP®, RICP®
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Oct 28, 2019 • 25min

It’s Roth Conversion Season, Ep #111

It’s Roth conversion season! What does that mean for you, and how can you take advantage of the current tax cuts to get the most out of your money? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today Radio we’ll get down and dirty with Roth IRA’s and find out what happens if you earn even $1 […]
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Oct 21, 2019 • 19min

Are Health Sharing Plans Worth the Risk? Ep #110 

Have you considered a medi-share or health sharing plan in retirement? Shary asks why I’ve never mentioned them before. So on this episode, I open up and share what a health sharing ministry is and how I feel about them. Our second listener question comes from Don who asks about owning company stock in retirement. […]
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Oct 14, 2019 • 18min

Will a Trump Impeachment Crash Your Retirement? Ep # 109

If you turn on the cable news there is only one thing you will hear about: the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump. This is not a political show. I don’t discuss politics on this show or in my practice. But we do need to discuss the impeachment possibility because you need to be prepared […]
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Oct 7, 2019 • 22min

Annuities for Retirees: Are They a Good Option? Ep #108

Are annuities for retirees a good option? Nes wants to learn more about annuities and how they work. But before I answer that question, first Bruce asks how he can calculate his exact social security benefits. If you have a question for me that you would like answered on the show, you can email me […]
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Sep 30, 2019 • 20min

What is the Best Choice of Health Insurance Before Medicare? Ep #107

If you have been thinking of retiring early, you know that one of the biggest factors is health insurance before Medicare. One listener asks whether Obamacare or COBRA would be the best option. Another listener writes in with a question about investing his home equity in the stock market. You’ll hear my responses to these […]
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Sep 23, 2019 • 18min

How to Use the Bucket Strategy for Retirement, Ep #106

Do you understand how to use the bucket strategy for retirement? One listener has a question about how to use the bucket strategy and whether or not it is too conservative. I also answer another listener question about the 5-year rule for Roth conversions. And finally, we discuss a retirement headline about the shift from […]
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Sep 16, 2019 • 18min

Retirement Lessons from a 4-Hour Commute, Ep # 105

What retirement lessons can you learn from a 4-hour daily commute? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today I share an article I found on CNBC. The article isn’t directly about retirement but there are lessons we can learn from it that apply to life and retirement. I also answer a listener question about Roth […]
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Sep 9, 2019 • 19min

How to Protect Yourself Against a Social Security Scam, Ep # 104

Do you know what to do if you fall victim to a Social Security scam? In the Retirement Headlines segment, we’ll discuss a recent Market Watch article that shares some excellent tips for protecting yourself against social security scams and advice on how to minimize the damage if you fall victim to one. But before […]
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Sep 2, 2019 • 16min

Why I Hate the FIRE Movement, Ep # 103

Have you heard of the FIRE movement? In this episode, you’ll hear why I hate it. We’ll also discuss a listener question about spousal Social Security benefits and a CNBC article that compares retiring at different ages. You’ll learn why it is important to work for as long as possible. Listen to this episode to […]
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Aug 26, 2019 • 22min

How to Retire Abroad with David Jacoby, Ep # 102

Do you know what you need to do to travel or retire abroad? We asked and you answered. The number one thing that our listeners would like to do in retirement is travel. That’s why I found financial travel expert, David Jacoby from RemoteFinancialPlanner.com to help us understand all the nuances of travel and living […]

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