Synopsis
Bruce Smith is the president and founder of the Wealthkare Investment Center serving central Pennsylvania. Bruce has spent more than 30 years identifying and using strategies that wealthy individuals use and making them available to the everyday retirement saver. The Get More Retirement podcast asks the question, How can you GET MORE from your retirement?
Episodes
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One of the biggest financial advisor mistakes
27/12/2021 Duration: 09minIts one of the main reasons people leave their financial advisor. What is it?
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Is rebalancing worth it?
20/12/2021 Duration: 05minWhat is rebalancing a portfolio and is it necessary?
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The market is roaring. Why talk about protection now?
06/12/2021 Duration: 13minYou need to take advantage of good years in the market to weather the bad years. Why should you pull back your market exposure now?
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Is your advisor really listening to you?
15/11/2021 Duration: 13minA new study shows some advisors are out of touch with their client needs. How do you make sure you and your advisor are on the same page?
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Calculating your retirement net worth
08/11/2021 Duration: 07minWhile the account balance in your 401(k) or IRA looks good, it’s not the real number you will bring to retirement.
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Keeping up with the latest tax changes
01/11/2021 Duration: 16minSo it’s not your thing to keep up with the latest changes in the tax laws? That’s ok, Bruce is, and it could help your retirement planning.
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Should married couples have separate portfolios
25/10/2021 Duration: 11minIf women statistically live longer than men, should they have their own portfolio with a higher risk level so their money will last longer?
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The retirement “Fears List” has changed!
18/10/2021 Duration: 09minWhen asked, “what is your biggest fear about retirement?”, the #1 answer has been the same for many years. But this year, it’s different.
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Market volatility is back, are you ready for it?
11/10/2021 Duration: 17minThe markets tend to be rocky in the fall, but all the talk of tax hikes may add another layer of uncertainty. Will a market correction damage your retirement lifestyle? Time to do something about it.
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Can Tax Freedom Planning work for you?
04/10/2021 Duration: 06minLook at how much you have saved. Now imagine your tax bill as that same number. It’s true for many people. Is there something you can do about it?
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Are we about to be the highest taxed people in the world?
27/09/2021 Duration: 09minHere it comes. The plan to pay for all the stimulus spending is taking shape. How long before they come for your retirement money?
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Why are you using Uncle Sam as your financial advisor?
20/09/2021 Duration: 16minWhen should you start to dip into your 401(k)? Many people are using Uncle Sam’s guidelines when they don’t need to.
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What is your "Freak-Out" Factor?
13/09/2021 Duration: 11minThere is a point where investors get to in a falling market where they panic and sell everything. How do you determine your "freak-out" factor, and how do you avoid reaching it?
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When should the tax conversation start with an advisor?
07/09/2021 Duration: 07minIf you want to move towards a “tax free” retirement, how long before you retire should that process begin?
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Can I walk away and retire early?
30/08/2021 Duration: 18minMore and more, people in their 60s have looked at the new reality of the workplace OR have found new freedom by working at home. They are now asking, “Can I retire early?”
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There’s a new reason to see a financial advisor
23/08/2021 Duration: 10minWhen do you need financial help? Is it an age? Is it an amount of money? There is an uneasiness right now that could be your cue to see an advisor.
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Your 4 biggest financial concerns
09/08/2021 Duration: 08minSchwab did a nationwide survey asking, “Where do you need financial help?”
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Does a Roth conversion really pay off?
02/08/2021 Duration: 12minAn article in "Market Watch" says that converting your 401(k) money over to a Roth isn’t worth it. Bruce says, “Run the numbers.”
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The main reasons people seek financial help
19/07/2021 Duration: 12minWhat are the unknowns in your financial life that you are looking to solve? See if they are the same things on our list.
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Biden invests in IRS
12/07/2021 Duration: 06minPresident Biden wants to invest 80 billion dollars in the IRS to beef up their ability to audit and collect taxes. What kind of investment will you make to keep your retirement money?