The Prosperity Gap Podcast
The Prosperity Gap Podcast
Dave Hall
We teach you how to bridge the financial gap in your life and better prepare you for retirement. Season one was 30 episodes all about Financial Literacy. Well, season two is all about taking it to the next level with retirement. As we talk to others, we realize that over 70% of Americans have not prepared themselves for retirement, and of those who have, 68% assume they're gonna run out of money before they die. Are you ready to bridge the financial gap in your life? Let's go!
Episode 76: Theft and Bad Advice in Your Retirement Years
With age comes mental decline. Because of this, retired folks are preyed on more by financial scammers than any other age group. Support the show (https://retirementriskadvisors.com)
Sep 24, 2021
36 min
Episode 75: Unforeseen Family Needs During Our Retirement Years
Retirees find themselves helping family—children, grandchildren, and even their own parents as life expectancy increases. Well-planned retirement plans should take into consideration the chance of having to help family. Support the show (https://retirementriskadvisors.com)
Sep 17, 2021
31 min
Episode 74: Health Care Needs in Retirement
Health Care NeedsIn retirement, folks typically spend $250,000-300,000 alone in medical expenses With scientific advances being made every day, life expectancy increases. Statistically speaking, the longer one lives, the more of a chance they are to experience medical needs—unpredictable and expected. Support the show (https://retirementriskadvisors.com)
Sep 10, 2021
34 min
Episode 73: Unexpected Risk: Public Policy Changes
Public policy has a huge impact on programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. If major changes are made within these public policies it could cause an increase in taxes, reduction in benefits. Uncertainty is detrimental to a safe and secure retirement.Support the show
Sep 3, 2021
37 min
Episode 72: Post-Covid-19: Its Effects on Retirement
It is not secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the economic climate and financial health of our world. Recovering from it will take many years. A lot of folks took advantage of the CARES Act early distribution relaxation to offset financial downturn. Support the show (https://retirementriskadvisors.com)
Aug 27, 2021
30 min
Episode 71:  401(k) Risks
Retirees often only have a 401(k) as their investment vehicle in their portfolio, especially if they do not meet with an advisor to determine other options. Knowing the risks and how the ball is majorly in your own court will help you save for a secure retirement.Support the show
Aug 20, 2021
27 min
Episode 70: The Risk Within Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgage allows for extra funds in retirement. This could be as a means to have for living or use for emergency or to supplement a loss with an economic downturn in retirement savings.Support the show
Aug 13, 2021
33 min
Episode 69- Mental Health: Retirement Blues
Retirement is a new chapter of life. Going from an era of structure, be it from work or raising a family, to an era of almost zero structure is a gigantic life adjustment. It is important to tend to your retirement portfolio and your mental portfolio just the same.  Interesting Fact: 1 in 5 retirees experience poor mental health; 2 of 5 in care homes experience depression/poor mental health  Support the show (https://retirementriskadvisors.com)
Aug 6, 2021
27 min
Episode 68: Overlooked - Why Inflation Plays Huge Role in Retirement
Inflation is thought of in retirement planning, but most retirees do not consider how it will continue to increase even throughout their retirement. They say there is no rest for the wicked! For example, based on life expectancy, someone retiring between 65-70 should plan to life on average another 20 years. Assuming a rate of 3%, daily costs of living could potentially double within 20-24 years.  Support the show
Jul 30, 2021
27 min
Episode 67: Debunking the Top 5 Annuity Myths
Debunking the Top 5 Annuity MythsSupport the show
Jul 23, 2021
32 min
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