The Retirement Blueprint
Grant Dorhout, Founder and Wealth Advisor of Dorhout Retirement Services shares his thoughts on investing and helping secure your retirement in his weekly radio broadcast, The Retirement Blueprint. Grant is a full service advisor and has been helping families live out the retirements they deserve by giving them experienced, common-sense advice. Dorhout Retirement Services 4611 S 96th St, Omaha, NE 68127. (402) 281-0750. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Advisor.
When retirement is not your choice.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss when retirement is not your choice, why one strategist says not to worry about the stock market right now, 5 things that wealth builders have in common, and Dolly's inviting you to stop in for a cup of ambition.
Testing your knowledge of Social Security.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss Social Security, getting in sync with your partner on the rest of your life decision, and age where you are or change the scenery?
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Is the retirement you want, the one you'll get?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss is the retirement you want the one you'll get, hidden costs can turn a dream into regret, and what's your comfort cost?
The Great Wealth Transfer is underway.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the Great Wealth Transfer, the third founder of Apple missed out on billions and why he is standing by his decision, and why some pro-golfers are in the rough with what seems to be no way out.
What does comfortable really mean to most Americans and do we still believe we can live that way in retirement?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss can you still live comfortably in retirement, are there pros and cons to a tax credit, and what estate planning could like like if you're a solo-ager.
What would you say has been the worst year to retire in the last century?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the worst year to retire in the last century, gold prices, and pros and cons to selling your home and re-investing the money.
It's costing more to fill the tank and not only for our cars.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss that it's costing more to fill the tank and not only for our cars, tax mitigation strategies, and ways to grow your wealth in retirement.
What has America's retirement more vulnerable that it was in the past?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss what has America's retirement more vulnerable, 5 threats to your retirement a financial planner might help you with, and America's new number for a comfortable retirement.
Gold prices are down. We'll get into what might be behind the slump.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss gold prices, testing the waters in retirement, alternative investments, and 3 cities chosen as this year's best places to retire.
Federal Reserve Committee meeting vote to keep rates steady for the second time in a row.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the Federal Reserve Committee meeting.
Six years and counting for the Social Security Trust Fund.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the Social Security Trust Fund, emergency funds, and a new kind of retirement community.
How a tax plan could help stop you from blowing up your savings.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss tax plans, most common scams this tax season, pre-retirement financial moves, and knowing your weak spots could help make for a stronger retirement.
Is Medicare funding in more trouble than we thought?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss if Medicare is in more trouble than we thought, the simplest things hold up your tax return, are you strong enough to avoid the temptation, and a new report ranks the best retirement states.
Does the 4% rule still hold up in 2026?
In this episode Grant and Bill discuss does the 4% rule still hold up in 2026, the over-under challenges of retirement spending, and SS COLA estimates.
How much do you need for a comfortable retirement?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how much you need for a comfortable retirement, if you married deciding when to apply for Social Security, and passing along an inheritance while you're still around.
Elon Musk has some unconventional advice about saving for retirement.
In this episode Grant and Bill discuss Elon Musk unconventional advice and some taxes that have suddenly become very complicated.
Everything old is new again, so this time around are you going to play?
In this episode Grant and Bill discuss how everything old is new again, four questions that could help you decide when to take Social Security, and how one stranger changed the life of a 92 year old woman.
Do you know where all your 401K accounts are?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss if you know where are your 401K accounts are, top retirement regret, and white collar dread.
Move aside 60-40 and make way for TPA.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss making a way for TPA, tax changes and how you may benefit from them, and would you say you were better off at the start or end of 2025?
Income or wealth? Would you favor one or the other in retirement?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss income and wealth, when a backdoor Roth might make sense, why Social Security checks are not the same in all states, and how much penalties Americans are paying in missed RMD's.
Overview of thematic ETF's.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss thematic ETF's, do you owe taxes on crypto, and when to recognize that you've had enough.
What you don't know can hurt you.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss what you don't know can hurt you, simple decisions you make may have significant impacts, and Roth or not to Roth, understanding Roth conversions.
Americans are living longer. Are you financially prepared to celebrate your 100th birthday?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how Americans are living longer, New Year's resolutions, tax on SS benefits, and living with food-flation.
Which would make you the happiest? Saving money or spending money?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss what would make you the happiest, the pull of BNPL, can financial click-bait headlines be conversation starters with your financial advisor, and what women want from their financial advisor.
Could passive income be the answer to achieving a successful retirement?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss passive income, where does Healthcare coverage rate on your list of top priorities, and the world's top retirement destination.
Avoiding retirement disenchantment.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss avoiding retirement disenchantment, RMD's, and is there a perfect age to retire?
Discussing the national debt
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the national debt, tips for taking advantage of stock market gains, and some unexpected side-hustles for retirees.
When the great wealth transfer involves the family business.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss when the great wealth transfer involves the family business, the cost of long-term healthcare, and tips for outsmarting scammers.
Why one laid off government worker says he's living the dream.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss why one government worker says he's living the dream, how would you fare in a K-shaped economy, we'll share a couple of year-end tax tips, and there's no guarantee but music could change your life.
The Social Security COLA for next year. It's a bit higher than expected but is that good news?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss Social Security COLA, plans to support a retirement lifestyle, tips for a Purchase Power Portfolio, and what JP Morgan is urging Americans to stop doing.
Social Security and taxes.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss Social Security and taxes, reasons to manage your tax bracket, 4 common mistakes by retirees, and a not so popular change by a popular cruise line.
How much have we saved for retirement?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how much we have saved for retirement, are you a victim of lifestyle creep, and trillions of dollars in 401k accounts have been forgotten.
Estate planning.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss estate planning.
Travel tips for retirees.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss travel tips for retirees, AI scams vs financial planning, and how you might feel the pinch from the new pharmaceutical tariffs.
How a government shutdown could affect your investments.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how a government shutdown could effect your investments, why it's worth a review of your Medicare Advantage plan, and estate planning in the digital age.
Why so many seniors choose to work in retirement.
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss why so many seniors choose to work in retirement, the latest 2026 COLA estimate, getting into the retirement groove, and pre-retirement purchases.
The top city to retire in 2025!
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss the top city to retire in 2025, rents and reits, and tips on how to navigate a delicate conversation if you're still supporting an adult child.
If the Fed cuts interest rates, can we expect mortgage lenders to do the same?
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss if the Fed cuts interest rates, can we expect mortgage lenders to do the same, what is the average Social Security check for those who retire at 62, figuring out how to pay off a personal loan, and all you need to know about receiving an inheritance.
An interest rate cut could be on the way!
In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how an interest rate cut could be on the way, are you holding yourself back from wealth, and living the dream!
