Hear what a certain well to do investor (some might say "Wonderful") thinks, and hear John's reaction to that number on this episode of The Retirement Roux. Get to know/ schedule a complimentary appointment with Acadiana's Retirement Strategist and...
Feb 13, 2024
37 min
Some people have decided the easiest way to reduce their taxes in retirement is to move to a more tax favorable state. Before you start packing, listen to John on this episode as he offer tips and tricks to reduce your tax obligations that don't...
Feb 6, 2024
36 min
With so much uncertainty surrounding 2024, many are looking for ways to take control of whatever they can financially. Reducing the amount of risk you have, especially as you approach retirement, could be a great move, and John explains how he...
Jan 30, 2024
29 min
Is it 4%? 8%? And is it going to change year to year? John Blanchard tackles this question and more on this episode of The Retirement Roux. Get to know/ schedule a complimentary appointment with Acadiana's Retirement Strategist and the...
Jan 23, 2024
35 min
Between elections, international conflict, and interest rates that will allegedly begin to come down later in the year, there's a lot of uncertainty in the air to kick of 2024. But what should we be doing while it all plays out? John...
Jan 9, 2024
27 min
Did you make any big plans for 2024? How do you plan on taking them on? If one of your resolutions this year was to be more serious about your financial planning (and it should've been), a great first step would be to listen to this...
Jan 2, 2024
33 min
We all know the appeal of doing Roth contributions/conversions while still in the working world. But what if you're already retired? John Blanchard offers his insight on this episode of The Retirement Roux. Get to know/ schedule a...
Dec 19, 2023
36 min
While retirement planning should account for 20+ years, you shouldn't neglect planning for the next few years in front of you as well. And that means looking at strategies that might be protected from market risk. John looks at some of...
Dec 12, 2023
23 min
Thanks to rising interest rates, bonds took a massive hit in 2022 and even early in 2023. But as rates seem to be holding steady going into 2024 with signs of them decreasing in the coming year, are we at a tipping point where bonds might be...
Dec 5, 2023
35 min
"It's not what you make, it's what you keep." The saying makes sense, but how do we actually make sure we get to keep more of our hard-earned dollars in retirement, while keeping Uncle Sam at bay? John Blanchard talks about the...
Nov 21, 2023
35 min
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