There are certain retirement planning principles that apply to everyone, regardless of who you are, how much money you have when you’re retiring, or where you live. We are going to discuss some of these universal principles and what you can learn from them.      Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-39-universal-retirement-truths   What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 – Income plan 2:09 – Long-term care 4:06 – Timing the stock market 5:32 – Longevity

We talk about financial planning all the time, but plans aren’t concrete. You need to have some flexibility as the years pass. Today, we’ll share how to rebalance your portfolio and why it’s important.     Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-38-why-and-when-to-rebalance-your-portfolio    What we discuss on this episode:  0:47 – Rebalancing 2:04 – How often to rebalance 2:49 – Younger versus older 3:30 – Investment vehicles 4:28 – How long Mark has been doing this work 5:33 – Personal story

What is your biggest financial fear? There are some very common ones. We’ll explain how to help people address these fears in their retirement plan.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-37-facing-your-financial-fears    What we discuss on this episode:  0:45 – Running out of money 2:17 – Nursing home care 3:18 – Taxes 4:40 – Relying on kids 5:22 – Advisors

Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. We’ll share some of the similarities on this episode so you can make sure you training is on track.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-36-the-retirement-marathon    What we discuss on this episode: 0:53 – Planning and preparation 2:45 – Proper diet 4:13 – Don’t start too fast

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains why you never want to make emotional decisions about your money.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-35-how-to-avoid-emotional-decision-making-with-your-finances    What we discuss on this episode:  1:28 – Types of emotion 3:18 – Mistakes 4:21 – Taking emotions into account 6:25 – Math and emotional needs 8:05 – Introductory phone call

Today we’re talking about famous last words. In the financial world, there are several famous last words that you don’t want to be your last.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-34-famous-last-words-in-the-financial-world    What we discuss on this episode:  0:47 – Keep doing what I’m doing 2:57 – Cash 4:20 – Living past 75 5:34 – Don’t want a nursing home 7:08 – I can always go back to work

Today we’re talking about Social Security misunderstandings. People are often confused about how it works and how it will work for them.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-33-social-security-misunderstandings    What we discuss on this episode:  0:47 – Going broke 2:12 – Starting Social Security early 2:59 – Delaying Social Security 4:16 – Social Security Administration 4:52 – You don’t have to pay taxes

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains diversification. Most people we talk with don’t even understand what it is or why it’s important. Some people think it’s just a mutual fund or a ton of different mutual funds.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-32-diversification-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it     What we discuss on this episode:  0:39 – Defining diversification 1:28 – How much emphasis 3:09 – How Mark defines it 4:18 – Too diversified 5:28 – Making portfolios better

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains some of the different types of financial risks that people have in their portfolios and how to be on the lookout for it.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:    What we discuss on this episode:  0:52 – Market risk 2:05 – Interest rate risk 2:58 – Inflation risk 3:57 – Health care risk 5:26 – Longevity risk

Some people don’t care about leaving a financial legacy to their family, but for those who do, it’s important to eliminate some of the common estate planning mistakes. We’ll explain what they are.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-30-dont-make-these-estate-planning-mistakes    What we discuss on this episode:  2:35 – Failing to plan for expenses 3:49 – Failing to update beneficiaries 5:12 – Failing to avoid conflict and litigation 6:37 – Transferring real estate 8:06 - Taxes