
Has the age of retirement changed from 65 to 75? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss a recent study that says more people are working longer than ever before and what is causing this change. They also how to figure out the amount of risk in your portfolio.
Mar 19, 2024
17 min

Has the government put an expiration date on the 401(K) plan? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss recent articles saying a change could be coming to retirement plans. They also talk about removing your emotions from a financial plan and outdated rules of retirement.
Mar 12, 2024
27 min

What percentage of your retirement savings should you spend each year to make it last as long as you do? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss if there is a magic number for spending your portfolio. They also talk about paying out of pocket medical expenses as well as the options that may be available to you and your family.
Mar 5, 2024
26 min

Contributing to a 401(K) in your working years may seem easy, but there may be a problem you will face once that ends. Kevin Blanchard discusses the importance of creating income in retirement. He also talks about Shaq and why you should surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
Feb 20, 2024
23 min

Multiple major companies have announced future layoffs that some believe could send the economy into a recession, but what does that mean for your retirement future and better yet, are they right? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss their thoughts on the financial direction of the economy and share ways to build protection inside of your portfolio.
Feb 13, 2024
25 min

What affect does a Presidential Election have on your retirement savings? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss past election to see what kind of trends they most commonly see in election years. They also talk about social security and tying it to the stock market.
Feb 6, 2024
27 min

Would you fly in an airplane with no pilot? Would you let computer control your retirement portfolio? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss the problems that could occur if you don't take control of your financial future.
Jan 30, 2024
26 min

What can we learn from Nick Saban's retirement? Kevin Blanchard discusses how you can find out when it's the right time to retire. He also talks about the real Wolf of Wall Street saying it's impossible to predict the market and when is it the right time to bring your kids into a meeting with your financial advisor.
Jan 23, 2024
24 min

What is defense in retirement and how do you make it a part of your financial plan? David Meche and Kevin Blanchard discuss how to implement defense into your portfolio and why is this important to a retirement plan. They also talk about why you should ask for help from a financial advisor.
Jan 16, 2024
24 min

Why have annuities become more popular in retirement plans? Kevin Blanchard of Meche and Associates discusses how annuities have changed over the years and how they can be used as a tool in your portfolio. He also talks about creating financial confidence and long-term healthcare.
Dec 19, 2023
26 min
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