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Rate Effects | Retirement Readiness

Episode 621: When interest rates fall, the effects aren’t always immediate. Learn what rate cuts really mean and how to factor them into long-term planning decisions. Then, Justin and Ryan explore why retirement readiness goes beyond money, sharing practical and personal indicators that help clarify when you’re truly ready.

Costly Biases | Interest Rates

Episode 620: Discover why investor behavior matters more than market swings as John and Zach share simple rules to strengthen long-term returns. Then explore how interest rates shape everything from your mortgage to your savings and learn what to watch for next!

Economic Tightrope | Retirement Tactics

Episode 578: John and Zach explore the delicate balance between employment, inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s strategic rate adjustments. Next, they delve into effective healthcare planning and tax strategies for a financially secure retirement.

Fed Impact | Cyber Defense

Episode 548: Will the Fed’s rate cut spark opportunity or challenge? John and Zach explore what’s next for savers and investors. They also break down the benefits of freezing your credit in response to increasing data breaches and cyber threats.

Audit Triggers | Home Buying

Episode 523: Matthew and Justin walk you through key do's and don'ts to help reduce your chances of facing an IRS audit. They also weigh in on whether you should wait for mortgage rates to go down before you buy a house. 

Rising Rates | Retirement Countdown

Episode 506: John and Zach dissect Wall Street’s uneasy journey into a landscape of higher interest rates.  They’ll also share a 10-year checklist that can help you prepare for a stress-free and happy retirement. 

Estate-Plan Update | Fed Finale?

Episode 504: Join the Money Doctors as they discuss how changes in tax laws and life events might mean your estate plan is due for a major overhaul! They also alert investors to the significant shifts that could occur in the financial markets when the Fed's rate hikes come to an end.

The 4% Rule | Deflation 101

Episode 498: Steve and Zach weigh in on a hot topic of debate: Can retirees still trust the 4% withdrawal guideline? They also tackle the topic of deflation this week, examining its triggers, effects, and the current U.S. climate.

Interest Rates | Life Expectancy

Episode 491: Join Steve and Ryan as they discuss strategies for positioning your finances during this longer-than-expected season of higher interest rates.  They also give some pointers to help make sure your retirement portfolio lasts as long as you do.

IRA Insights | The Fed

Episode 478: Steve and Ryan help you ask the right questions as you choose between a Roth or Traditional 401(k).  You’ll also discover how the Fed’s interest rate moves may impact your finances and what the Money Doctors recommend for navigating this changing landscape.