Retirement Coffee Talk

The 401(k) is probably the primary way people save for retirement. Yet some say it is outdated and, in some cases, unfair. Why? And if we didn’t have it, how would we save for retirement? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charisse Rivers discusses the decision retirees face regarding their pensions. She explains the pros and cons of taking a monthly check versus a lump sum and highlights the importance of proper financial planning. She emphasizes the need to consider factors such as taxes, inflation, and the impact on surviving spouses. She advises consulting with a retirement financial planner to make an informed decision. The conversation also touches on the significance of Social Security and the importance of doing the math when planning for retirement. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden fees are prevalent in many industries, but none more so for retirees and pre-retirees than in the financial services industry. Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management discusses the impact of fees on your retirement accounts and the importance of understanding and managing them effectively through retirement planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: Some people are getting to retirement and finding they need more money. How Income planning can help you be better prepared. Hidden fees are prevalent in various industries, including the financial services sector, and can have a significant impact on individuals' finances. The decision to take a lump sum or a monthly check from a previous employer requires careful financial planning and consideration of long-term implications. 401(k)s are up, and Uncle Sam rooting you on. Why? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may think you can’t retire, but how would you know unless you do the math? At Zinnia Wealth, we think “seeing is believing.” Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: Is it wise to take the summer off from your investments? How doing the math on your retirement can make it real. Could Social Security actually go away? They say speed kills. Can too much risk do the same thing? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Costco is selling 200 million dollars in gold bars per month. Is this a good hedge if the market goes down? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: How do we avoid the advisor conversation of “Hang in there, it will come back.” The pros and cons of buying gold. If Social Security and your 401(k) are your main sources of retirement income, where do you look next? Time to get the Windex and rubber gloves out. What do we find when your portfolio gets a good scrubbing? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Security: The longer you wait, the bigger your check. But most people take it right away at 62. The Motley Fool gives 4 reasons why you might consider taking your benefit early. Does Charisse agree?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: Do you buy, sell, or sit tight in this market? We found the poster child for making your money last. Figuring out your paycheck in retirement. Why not take Social Security at 62? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The largest growing segment in the workforce is now people over the age of 75. But does that mean you should keep working? What if you don’t have to and you don’t even know it? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: There are things that you need in retirement that many financial advisors are not providing. Is 61 considered early retirement? Find out the average age when most people retire. Your 401(k) is an important piece of your retirement plan, but it comes up short in many ways Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people have a 401(k). But that is only one piece of a retirement. A full plan involves plans for investments, Social Security, taxes, estate and more. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have some big dreams for retirement. But what if that dream is a budget buster? We have 4 splurges that you won’t regret in your retirement years. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: When the stock market starts to go negative, how do you avoid being victim of that downward momentum? Things that are worth spending money on. When the financial news has an agenda. 62, 66, 67, or 70? What is your Social Security strategy? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cash it out, roll it over, convert it. Your 401(k) has a number of options in retirement. What are the pros and cons of each one? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: Your IRA: How does it help your tax picture and how many should you have? Is it possible to be TOO conservative with your investments? Is the recent market pullback a signal of recession? 4 options for your 401(k). The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Ask Charisse segment, we talk about taking money out of your IRA or 401(k). Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: One conservative talk show host declared that "Retirement is Stupid". We have another viewpoint. You think airline baggage fees are bad? Take a closer look at the financial industry. Suzi Orman talks Social Security and capital gains, but her advice could point you toward trouble. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: 92% of us are retired by age 75. Can we get you retired earlier? Answering your Social Security questions. You know your paycheck now, what is your paycheck in retirement? Warren Buffett wants you to make a list for retirement. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us love the idea of a monthly pension check in retirement. Yet few of us have one. If you don’t have an employer pension, have you discussed a personal pension? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people plan for retirement focusing on everything that could go wrong. Some people plan hoping the stock market is going to return 10% every year. Should you be a pessimist, optimist, or realist? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us save most of our retirement money in a 401(k). Yet two articles popped up this week saying the Government wants to get rid of the 401(k) in less than 10 years. Why? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the big challenges of a 401(k) is the lack of a pension-like paycheck in retirement. IBM thinks they may have found the answer. Could it work for you? OR could you do this yourself? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk Podcast: How do you develop income with your 401(k)? IBM thinks they have the answer. Kevin O’Leary has an eye-popping number we need to save for retirement. What can we learn about retirement from Tom Selleck? The biggest “tax misses” in retirement planning. How to fill the income gap when you don’t have enough. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 401(k) comes up short in a lot of ways. No income, limited choices, poor performance. Charisse shares ways to overcome some of these problems. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: 12 thousand people will turn 65 every day in 2024. Are you ready for retirement? Has the 401(k) made any improvements in the last few years? Do you have to “lock up” your money in retirement? The changes in retirement laws in 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your mom told you not to touch the hot stove or you’ll get burned. The government and the financial industry are trying to use the same lesson with your 401(k). Is it good advice? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast: When the talking heads say there is a financial crisis coming, what does that mean? Taxes in retirement are different than taxes in your working years. How often should you rebalance? The Government wants you to treat your 401(k) like a hot stove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you decided to take advantage of the higher interest rates with a CD or other product in 2023, look for a form in the mail soon from the IRS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charisse provides insights on lesser-known aspects of taxes, plus: Should you invest in the new Bitcoin ETF? Is the 60/40 portfolio back? A prediction the market will lose 50 to 60% in 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know you can get an extra deduction just for being 65? Charisse has other tips that she says her clients miss that they (and you) need to know about. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Charisse addresses 3 big retirement concerns: Boomers and Millennials differ wildly on how much money will make them happy. Where do you stand? Can a 401(k) alone fund a 25-year retirement? Another year, another check to the IRS. Will this be your story in retirement? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we look at interest rates, the Fed, markets, regional banks, The Magnificent 7's and more. Learn what's in store for 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-term care insurance is expensive, but the cost of a long-term care event can be outrageous. What are the coverage options and at what point can you fund it out of pocket? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charisse provides valuable insights for those considering a move to Florida. There's great weather and quality of life, but there is one thing Florida offers that many states don’t. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you use financial products that have terms like 3 months, 6 months, or a year…you are constantly making decisions. Is this a turn off to retirees’ or does it make them more engaged?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They call it “The Retirement Red Zone.” It’s what you should be aware of 5 years before retirement and the first 5 years in retirement. Charisse walks through what it is to “do the math” on your retirement. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, respected financial radio host Dave Ramsey suggested you can have an 8% pull on your money in retirement. Charisse finds a lot that could go wrong here. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of the places where you are saving for retirement like 401(k)s, Mutual Funds, stocks, bonds, etc have fees. The financial industry makes them hard to find. Is there a way to cut down on these fees and put more of that money in your pocket? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a 90% tax bracket. It may sound crazy, but it happened not that long ago. What is your strategy for your tax infested 401(k) if taxes go up again? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When stocks and bonds are both down, the classic Wall Street 60/40 portfolio doesn’t work. Learn about the Zinnia Wealth alternative: The 40-30-20-10 portfolio. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many aspects that go into retirement planning, but not all of them pertain to your investments. Where will you live? How will your healthcare be covered? Will you continue to work part-time? How do you generate the income you need for the retirement you want? Charisse goes in depth on all of these. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us have used the Wall Street default mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. That idea has work well for many years…until now. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, our 401(k) will be our biggest asset in retirement. How do you protect it, grow it, and pull income from it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you receive a house, some land, or an amount of cash, inheriting money takes some planning. And if you are passing money down to your children and grandchildren, that make take even more planning. Where do you start?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Medicare election window opens in October and closes in December. What do you need to know about Medicare if you are just starting, and what do you need to know about the supplements if you are already using Medicare?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management has a discussion with Dr. Roger Ibbotson and Dr. William Goetzmann from the Yale School of Management on what is working and not working for retirees and pre-retirees in this high inflationary economy. Dr. Robert Ibbotson is the Professor in the Practice Emeritus of Finance at Yale School of Management and chairman of Zebra Capital Management, LLC. Dr. William Goetzmann is the Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies as well as the Faculty Director of the International Center for Finance at Yale School of Management. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk, Charisse Rivers highlights how to be risk-averse and still get the growth to fund retirement. She explains the importance of having a written retirement plan and how to work with a financial advisor to help choose the right investments for your individual needs. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean when the world’s biggest investment company is telling you to plan for retirement by dialing back risk and use products OUTSIDE the stock market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.