Retirement and Your Money - Dollars and Sense Radio

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By: Doug Horne

Retirement and Your Money: Dollars and Sense Radio is the perfect podcast for retirees or those planning to retire and want to learn more about how to manage their money for retirement. Hosted by financial expert Doug Horne, this show provides helpful insights, tips and strategies to ensure your retirement years are financially secure. Retiring is a milestone that many look forward to, but it's important to plan and prepare for the transition. Taking the time to understand your financial situation and exploring different retirement planning options can help you make the most of your retirement years.

What Kinds of Annuities Are Avilable for Retirement?
#141
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

There are several different kinds of annuities out there.  Finding the right one for you is very important.  Let's explore annuities in this episode of Dollars and Sense.


How Do I Build My Retirement Wish List?
#140
07/08/2025

You've got to know where you're headed to get where you want to go.  So, how about a road map for your retirement.  Find out how you can build your very own, "wish list".  


What are Some Myths About Retirement?
#139
07/01/2025

People love to search for answers about almost anything.  But you can't just do a Google search about your retirement.  There are many opinions and a lot of incorrect information that you might land on.  The best way, talk to a retirement specialist, like Dour Horne at Dollars and Sense and get your answers so you can make a good decision.  Listen and learn.


Are Annuities Good for Retirement?
#138
06/24/2025

Your retirement shouldn't rely on a good friends advice about where your money goes.  Dollars and Sense has some solid ideas about how to make your retirement the best it can be.  Let's talk about that in this podcast.


What Mistakes Should I Avoid in Retirement?
#137
06/17/2025

It's a fact.  We make mistakes in life, and in most cases, we learn and move on.  In retirement, you can't afford to make mistakes.  Time is no longer on your side.  Listen and learn how to avoid retirement mistakes.


How Can Dollars and Sense Help Me With My Retirement?
#136
06/10/2025

Have you ever tried a DIY project and given up after a few failed attemps?  You can admit it.  We won't tell anyone.  Retirement is not a DIY project.  You need a specialist.  And, this podcast is a great start.


What Kind of a Retirement Checklist Should I Have?
#135
06/03/2025

You've heard the term, "check all the boxes".  So, how about your retirement?  Have you checked all the boxes?  What kind of retirement checklist should I have to give me the retirement that I want?  Listen and learn.  


How Can I Get a Free Retirement Consultation?
#134
05/27/2025

A test drive on a new vehicle should be free, right.  So how about a free test drive on your retirement.  It's time to get that free consultation.


Will The New Tariff's Affect My Retirement?
#133
05/20/2025

The world can be a scary place.  Especially when it's about your retirement money.  Get some answers from Dollars and Sense.


How Can I Get Free Advice About Retirement?
#132
05/13/2025

Free advice about retirement?  Make sure you're talking to the right people.  Doug Horne knows about retirement and will make sure that your free advice pays off.  Go ahead, give him a call.


How Can I Plan For Retirement?
#131
05/06/2025

Sometimes the toughest thing is to get started.  Retirement is a BIG DEAL.  Your initial conversation should be a good one to help set the tone for your retirement.  How about if we start, today.


What Kind of Questions Should I Ask About Retirement?
#130
04/29/2025

The quick answer:  There are no dumb questions.  Doug Horne knows how to make you feel comfortable and smart when it comes to your retirement.  Go ahead, and ask.


What Should I Put on my Retirement Wish List?
#129
04/08/2025

You can have a great retirement unless you plan for retirement.  Today, how to put together a great retirement wish list?


Who Can I Talk To About Retirement?
#128
04/01/2025

One of the toughest things about retirement is planning.  Without a plan, your retirement will fall short of your expectations.  Planning begins with a conversation with Dollars and Sense.  This podcast just might inspire you to start that conversation.


When to Retire.
#127
03/25/2025

Great question, as so many factors have to come together to make sure your retirement is what you had in mind.  Let's take a deep dive into how that question fits you.  Get some answers, right now.


What is Retirement Age?
#126
03/18/2025

It used to be 65 and that came with a gold watch and a pension.  That was yesterday.  Today, we have some attractive options on the table.  Listen and learn about retirement in the 21st century.


How Much Do I Need To Retire?
#125
03/11/2025

There is no exact number when it comes to our retirement.  Obviously, more is better, but what you need to understand is HOW can you take what you have worked so hard for, and put it to good use for retirement.  Get some answers, right now.


How Can Annuities Work For My Retirement?
#124
03/04/2025

Getting close to retirement or already there?  Do you have questions about annuities?  Get some answers, right now.


When Should I Plan For My Retirement?
#123
02/25/2025

The obvious answer here is sooner than later.  This podcast is especially important if you are a decade or more out from retirement.  The way your money works best, is when you adjust and adapt to a long-form game plan.  Here are some ideas.


How Much Should I Have Saved For My Retitement?
#122
02/18/2025

Retirement is much better IF you have planned for that time of your life.  That not only means saving money for retirement, but what you do with those funds to sustain your retirement.  Let's see how you're doing.


When Can I Retire?
#121
02/11/2025

Great question and it's good that you're asking.  Retirement is not a one and done thing.  It takes planning and a vision for what you want your retirement to look like.  Dollars and Sense can help you get there.


How Much Money Do I Need For Retirement?
#120
02/04/2025

It's a scary question, but it must be asked.  And you might be surprised that how much you have saved for retirement, CAN give you what you need and what you want.  You've got to start with a conversation.  Today, is a great day to do that.


How Can I Find a Retirement Specialist?
#119
01/28/2025

It used to be a trip through the Yellow Pages.  Remember the phrase, "let your fingers do the walking"?  This is much easier.  After you've listened to the podcast, take a moment and call for the free Dollars and Sense booklet.  Then, get the conversation with Doug started.  Congrats, you're already done something great in the new year!


How Much Do I Need To Save For My Retirement?
#118
01/21/2025

Obviously you want to put a healthy sum away for your retirement years.  There isn't a number, because we all have individual financial needs.  Today, this podcast will help get you on track and thinking about your retirement.  Follow it up with a call to Doug and you've taken the most important steps.  Emjoy.


What Can I Do to Plan For My Retirement?
#117
01/14/2025

Okay, number one.  Thanks for checking out this podcast.  This is a big first step in planning for your retirement.  Then, it's a quick phone call and a great conversation with Doug.  Go ahead, take a listen and get your retirement plans rolling.


How Do I Get On Track For My Retirement?
#116
01/07/2025

Some things in life you just have to stop what you're doing and start planning for retirement.  Hopefully this episode will get you in motion to drive a retirement that perfectly fits you.  This is how you do that.  PS, it's a new year, and it's okay to grab that gym membership, but think how much better your year would be if you talked to Doug.


How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?
#115
12/31/2024

Great question.  Maybe you think you don't have enough put away.  One way to find out is to talk to Doug at Dollars and Sense.  He will help make sense out of what you might be able to do.  Start with Dollars and Sense and see what happens.  Talk to Doug, today.


How Can I Get Zero Risk in Retirement?
#114
12/24/2024

With life investments we take risks.  It's the nature of the game.  In retirement, we can't afford to take risks.  When the money is gone, it's gone.  Dollars and Sense as a "zero reik" approach to your retirement dollars.  Find out more, right now.


How Does Dollars and Sense Help People Retire?
#113
12/17/2024

In life, we need a plan and to help that plan be successful, we need someone behind that plan who fully understands what needs to be do.  Retirement is a major life event and we get one shot at making it work.  Dollars and Sense is key to making retirement work for you.


How Can Dollars and Sense Help with My Retirement?
#112
12/10/2024

Somteimes we try to DIY stuff, including investments and retirement.  Retirement is serious business and making mistakes with your hard-earned money is a place you don't want to be.  Take a listen and get some great advice on how retirement can work for you.


How Do I Prepare For a Retirement Consultation?
#111
12/03/2024

You can't go into a conversation about retirement without preparing for that conversation.  If you are prepared you will come out of that initial meeting with good information.  Today's podcast will help you get ready.


How Can I Retire Like Drew Brees?
#110
11/26/2024

Great career and tons of money in the bank.  That's easy.  So how about your retirement?  You need a plan.  And by listening to this podcast you just got a first down.


How Do I Find Out About Retirement?
#109
11/19/2024

Social media and other advertising platforms can fill your head with way too much information.  To discover what's best for you, it's always smart to start by talking to a retirement specialist, like Doug Horne.  Take a listen.


How Can I Find a Good Retirement Specialist?
#108
11/12/2024

You can ask your brother or the guy at the gym, but a good retirement specialist is a person that listens and understands who you are and what you want out of your retirement.  The good news...you've found the podcast that can take you there.


What Kind of Checklist do I Need For Retirement?
#107
11/05/2024

Life needs checklists.  From family, to job, to retirement.  Do you have a retirement checklist?  Let's make one, right now.


What Research Should I Do About Retirement?
#106
10/29/2024

We love to research stuff, and one of the most important research projects you should be doing is about your retirement.  You're listening to this podcast because you wanted to know more.  Great start.  


What Questions Should I Ask About Retirement?
#105
10/22/2024

You've got to start that conversation about your retirement, but you really don't know what kinds of questions to ask.  Take a moment and jot down a few of those important things you have on your mind.  It's a great start to a productive conversation and a successful retirement.  Then, pick up the phone and talk to Doug.


What Do I Need To Do For Retirement?
#104
10/15/2024

Retirement is much more than packing up a box and heading home after a lifetime job.  Retirement starts well before you even get there.  So, how are you preparing?


How Do Pensions Work With Retirement?
#103
10/08/2024

You may be a single or a double income household, and one of those incomes might come with a pension.  So, how does that factor into retirement and how can you make the most of your pension.  


How Much Should I Save For Retirement?
#102
09/30/2024

Quick answer, as much as you can.  That's not always the case, but it isn't a barrier to making your retirement work.  Let's figure that out together.