Eric Peterson's Retirement Ready Radio Show

What kind of financial planning lessons can we learn from Star Wars?

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It's election season, so let's discuss Eric's campaign talking points if he were running to be America's retirement planner…

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Just like the law of gravity in physics, there are financial laws that we need to consider…

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What can we learn about financial planning from these quotes from Albert Einstein…

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Let's address some of the frequently asked questions that people have about IRAs…

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Some people place a lot of emphasis on their net worth. Other people never think about it at all. Let's discuss how to calculate it, see how you stack up, and decide how much you should pay attention to it…

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Let's explore some financial commandments that should be written on stone tablets in your retirement plan…

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Hopefully your world won't be shaken too violently when we drop these truth bombs in your lap…

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Let's see what we can learn about retirement planning from some classic quotes from Betty White…

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Whether you're visiting one of the 63 national parks this summer or simply the local trail nearby, there are a number of best practices that apply to both your nature hikes and your retirement plan…

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Learn about the new Trump Accounts and what they could mean for families planning for future education expenses.

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Let's take some famous movie quotes and put them into a financial context. 

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In honor of Father's Day, let's tell a few dad jokes with a financial twist. And are there any underlying financial lessons that we can learn from them?

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Is there really such a thing as having guaranteed income in retirement? Maybe the question is really "guaranteed by whom?"

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Let's take these quotes from Walt Disney and turn them into financial wisdom…

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Today, we cover some of the immediate challenges that people face after losing a spouse. 

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It's our annual Mother's Day tradition here on the show. Let's take some of the things that mom used to tell us and apply it to our financial planning…

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If you're like most people, you probably have some financial accounts that you don't give much attention. The statements are just collecting dust in your file cabinet but they might actually be hidden gems that could be put to much better use. Let's talk about some of the accounts that people tend to ignore for too long…

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The old proverb says, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Sadly, the road to bad financial advice is often no different. Let's talk about some of the people who have good intentions but often give bad financial advice…

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Sometimes events happen in life that make it really important for you to carefully assess your financial situation. Today we cover some events that mean it's usually a good time for a financial review…

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What can Mark Twain teach us about financial planning?

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What should you be discussing with your financial advisor? Here are the questions you should be asking and answering. 

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Let's discuss some financial truths that we can state with confidence…

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Specific financial goals will obviously be different for each individual person, but are there any general goals that everyone should be shooting for?

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Mister Rogers left us a treasure trove of inspirational quotes during his 31 years on TV, and with just a little bit of creativity, a few of them can be turned into solid financial and investing wisdom…

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Mutual funds have been the most popular investment vehicle for a long time, but that doesn't mean that most people understand them as well as they should. Let's discuss…

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Most people like to think that they always make decisions based on logic and facts, but the truth is that emotions usually play a role for all of us in the decision-making process…

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Bet you didn't expect spending your money to be one of the hardest parts of retirement. But for some, that's the case. Fears of saving enough or worrying about running out of money can have a real impact on your retirement mindset. Let's talk more about why this happens and what to do about it. 

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Turning 62 might not seem like a big milestone since it's not a number that ends in zero. But it's a big milestone year when it comes to Social Security, because now you can start collecting checks, if you want to. But should you? Before you make a move, it's important to know your "why" for whatever you choose.

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There's something pretty special about a snow day, when the kids get out of school and get to play all day outside with the neighbors. Let's relive the fun in the snow you might have had as a kid and see how that can serve as a metaphor for our financial lives…

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With the new year upon us, let's run through the checklist of things people should be thinking about as it relates to their financial plans…

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What can we learn about financial planning from these song lyrics about money?

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Let's talk about some of the shiny objects in the financial world that can distract you from the substance that you should really be focused on…

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With people thinking about end-of-the-year charitable donations, let's talk through how to give intentionally and also make the most out of how it fits in your portfolio and financial plan…

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We've all seen those Christmas ornaments that say things like "Baby's First Christmas." It's a milestone moment worth commemorating. But what about a retiree's first Christmas? You may not have a specialty ornament to hang on the tree for this one, but that doesn't mean it isn't a milestone. Here's what might be different about this year's holiday for your first Christmas in retirement…

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People often spend a lot of time worrying about things like elections, health insurance changes and global conflicts- especially when they're unsure how these issues might affect their own finances. But how much do these factors actually matter for the average person?

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With all of the things in the financial world that you can't control, why would you sabotage your own retirement by messing up the things you CAN control? Let's discuss some ways that people sabotage their own financial health…

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We're off to see the Wizard! Let's see what we can learn about financial planning from the classic film…

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Let's talk through a few money mistakes that HOPEFULLY you'll never make more than once. Or ideally, you can learn from other people's mistakes and never make these mistakes at all…

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What can air travel teach us about retirement planning?

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