On this week’s show, Mike shares tips for taking control of your finances BEFORE you decide to retire. Having a plan is essential to avoiding major pitfalls later in life. Plus, what is “sequence of returns risk”? Mike explains why it matters and why it’s important to work with a qualified financial professional to build a plan that keeps your hard-earned savings protected. Questions for Money Matters with Mike? Contact Mike Zaino Here Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

Feeling stressed? On this week’s show, we welcome Laura Morton, an award-winning author and documentary filmmaker. She speaks with Mike and Matt about the current epidemic status of anxiety in our nation, and how the numbers have been rapidly rising in recent years. Particularly among our youth and senior communities.  Finances are a big trigger for people who suffer from anxiety. Especially as the instability of the world seems all around us. We discuss how we can all learn to cope with the stresses we face in modern day life. Laura's documentary Anxious Nation tackles the anxiety crisis head-on and with genuine honesty. Stream it Here.  Follow the Movement on Facebook For More Information on Laura Morton: LauraMortonManagement.com  Questions for Money Matters with Mike? Contact Mike Zaino Here Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

New survey results reveal many Americans have no plan for retirement beyond Social Security. With the program’s trust fund set to run out of money, what will you do if the government cuts benefits in the future? We’ll talk about it on this week’s show. Plus, Mike has tips on how you can help soften the blow of inflation. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

As you get closer to retirement, your financial priorities change. If your golden years are approaching, or if you have recently retired – protecting your hard-earned money from loss is extremely important. More people than ever are worried about outliving their money – we will discuss what to do to overcome those fears. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

On this week’s show, we take a look at the scary situation on Wall Street. Market turmoil and recent bank failures have many people searching for safety when it comes to where to put their hard-earned money. Bank CDs are one of the most popular types of accounts for that purpose, but there are alternatives that could be better for you. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

When it comes to retirement planning, a little sacrifice now can help you avoid a lot of regret in the future. On this week’s show, we talk about what it takes to do just that. Plus, the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment has been announced for next year, but is it keeping pace with the real rate of inflation? For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

Do you have a retirement income plan in place? When it comes to your financial future, simply hoping is not a proper plan! On this week’s show, we talk about putting a plan in place to start living the retirement life you have always dreamed of. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

This week, we talk all about the importance of being prepared for whatever may lie ahead. Most people believe taxes are going up in the future, and we probably already know when it will happen. Plus, we play a fresh game of Right or Wrong to test your financial knowledge on several topics. And we talk about how Mike was able to help some recent clients in our Problem Solver segment. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

Prices are up at the pump, in the grocery store and just about everywhere else. On this week’s show, we take a deep dive into inflation. We’ll tell you what is causing it, who it’s affecting more than others, and give you tips and tricks on how to protect your hard-earned money from rising costs in the future. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook

Keeping your emotions out of your retirement plan is almost always a good thing – Mike explains why. Plus, how well do you know the ins and outs of Social Security? We test your knowledge with a special edition of “Right or Wrong?” Finally, we talk about some bad banking habits that could be taking a bite out of your bottom line. For More Information, Visit MoneyMattersWithMike.com Watch our Youtube Channel  Follow Us on Facebook