Pension & Buy-Outs – Critical Considerations Are you or someone you know faced with a decision around whether to take your pension or buy-out in a lump-sum or through periodic annuity payments? If so, you probably know it is a complicated decision. How long do you think you’ll live? Does the plan allow for your …
Retirement Planning
Episode 10: Medicare Open Enrollment
Advisor Jill Carr talks with Jamie Segerstrom, a Medicare and Retirement Specialist, about the ins and outs of Medicare and open enrollment. Medicare comes with lots of options, so take a listen to the podcast and find out if any adjustments to your plans might be in order. Jamie Segerstrom became interested in helping other …
Episode 9: Thinking About Downsizing Your Home?
Thinking about downsizing your home when you retire or become an empty nesters? What are the things you should know about the current real estate market? How should you prepare for this kind of housing transition? Jill talks to Kristy Cantleberry, a realtor, about the ins and outs of getting your home ready for sale …
Episode 8: How will you pay for assisted living?
The average cost of a private, single room in an assisted living facility is $4,500 per month? How will you or a loved one pay for assisted living? With 7 out of 10 people requiring assisted living care in their lifetime, it’s an important topic to understand. Medicare won’t cover the cost of a long-term …
Episode 6: The Secure Act 2.0 and Proposed Changes
Our podcasts will cover topics that we are passionate about. Today we will be talking about the Secure Act 2.0 and the proposed changes with Jill Carr, CPA, CFP®, Wealth Advisor and Jason Guenther, CFP®, Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Advisor with Stephens Wealth Management Group. We will discuss and share insights intended to shed light …
Episode 5: Travel Planning for Retirees
Our podcasts will cover topics that we are passionate about. Jill Carr (SWMG Wealth Advisor) and Jessica Brown (Owner of Dream Vacations) discuss and share insights intended to help retirees with travel planning (as well as other travel lovers) save time, money, and stress. For more travel planning information, contact Jessica Brown by phone at …
Episode 4: Estate Planning Basics Everyone Should Know
Estate planning is critical to protecting your legacy, no matter your age or wealth. Effective estate planning can help you to avoid unnecessary taxes and legal tie-ups and enable property and money to be distributed according to your wishes. Listen to Jill’s podcast with Attorney Heidi McAra for more information. Our podcasts will cover topics that …
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Episode 3: The Secure Act 2.0 & Proposed Changes
The Secure Act 2.0 (HR 2954 Securing a Strong Retirement) has passed in the House and is currently up for discussion in the Senate’s Committee on Finance. If it becomes law, what will it mean for small business owners? The Secure Act 2.0 could spell changes for employers, with changes how 401Ks are administered for full …
Episode 2: Investing with Perspective
With the tragic event of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the beginning of the Fed announcement of increasing interest rates for the foreseeable future, we thought it would be a good time for sharing our thoughts on investing with perspective and hopefully bring you some useful perspective on the investment front. Our podcasts will …