Hunt For Retirement | Podcast

Sometimes the most important financial topics are the most commonly overlooked aspects in planning for retirement. This can create blind spots in planning - things that we didn't prepare or account for that can affect our lifestyle and financial well being. On this edition of Hunt For Retirement, Gary Hunt discusses some the the biggest blind spots he commonly sees and helps his clients address.

How do we retire with confidence? How do we address the uncertainty of the market? Lifetime financial security and stability isn't about your lump sum. Supporting your retirement lifestyle is about protecting your retirement income. Gary explains some common planning mistakes and the solutions to help improve your retirement outlook. Tune in!

Want a stable, secure, & confident retirement? Evaluate your lifestyle, live within your means, and DON'T GAMBLE with your money! Also, a major part of lasting financial success is about having a specific, written retirement income distribution strategy. When and how to tap into which accounts and how much you can pull out of them shouldn't be a guessing game. Gary Hunt has help SW PA residents figure it all out for over 30 years. If you want a plan, plan with Gary. If you want to learn how, listen to The Hunt For Retirement!

Gary Hunt discusses Trump's effect on saver's and investor's mentality and his effect on the financial markets. How might President Trump impact your planning and your financial future? A few things are certain. Trump certainly knows how to create waves, on his own and with the help of the news media cycle. Tune is as Gary Hunt weighs the issues and helps to decipher the noise and confusion.

Social Security has been the subject of a lot of recent discussion. Is this important retirement planning tool in jeopardy of being underfunded? Are there things that we do that could potentially jeopardize our own individual benefits? From timing, penalties, taxes, and spousal dependency, there are absolutely huge implications with Social Security that you need to understand BEFORE making your decision. On this episode of Hunt For Retirement, Pittsburgh Planning Resource Gary Hunt breaks down Social Security and what we need to know.

Money is important but, it is ultimately just a tool to support what is most important to you, comfort, freedom, and independence. On this edition of The Hunt For Retirement, Gary Hunt talks about the important factors that will help you better achieve confidence that your money is properly positioned to support lifestyle and your financial confidence.

How much CONTROL do you have over the dollars in your 401(k)? This is one of your largest retirement planning and savings opportunities but, you have to understand how and when to take control over your money in order to use it effectively and achieve your retirement goals. On this edition of Hunt For Retirement, Gary identifies the key opportunities you need to be aware of in order to have more control over your retirement outcome.

Understanding your 401(k) or employer sponsored retirement plan is one of the most important aspects of making financial progress toward achieving your retirement goals. On this edition of the program, Gary explains the pros and cons and what you need to know about your company retirement savings plans.

3, 2, 1...The countdown is on. Work is behind you. Retirement in front of you. How do you make sure you are prepared? In this episode Gary details several of the big items you should address in the countdown to retirement. Tune in & Subscribe! Like us on Facebook @HuntandAssociatesPA

On This episode Gary Hunt continues to cover some of the biggest financial myths that cause problems throughout retirement. We all want to be comfortable and confident in retirement. Confidence comes from planning but, what assumptions are you making in your planning? Have you carefully reviewed those?

In this edition of Hunt For Retirement, Gary discusses some of the most common (and dangerous) beliefs about financial planning results and expectations. Relying on incomplete and generic advice, or downright fallacies like "the market always goes up" or the "4% Rule" can lead to results not living up to expectations. Let examine these common misconceptions and improve our outlook for our financial future.

How valuable is guaranteed lifetime income in retirement? With studies, surveys, and polls of retirees consistently showing that the #1 fear for retirees is running out of money, having a guarantee that your income is secure, durable, and consistent can mean confidence in lifestyle and the enjoyment. Retirement shouldn't be about doing nothing. It should be about doing EVERYTHING, confidently!

From 2000-2002 the market lost more than 35%. From 2007-2009 the market lost more than 52%. January 2018 the Dow peaked just above 26,600, then fell 10%. October 2018 the Dow peaked again, just above 26,800, and by Christmas Eve had lost more than 18%. By the end of April 2019, the Dow was back up close to all-time highs, above 26,650, and then lost close to 7% through May. Yet we hear "the market always goes up." But, it doesn't. And what if you are relying on unstable investments to support you in retirement? This presents a direct risk to your lifestyle stability. Join Gary Hunt in a discussion of the market in retirement and learn how to structure a financial plan for lasting stability.

Recent news would make you think that funding trouble with Social Security is a new concern. In reality, your Social Security statement has said this for years. So, how do we make the most of Social Security now, and get everything we are entitled to throughout our retirement? How do you make the best decision with Social Security? What important factors do you need to consider to optimize your benefit? Pittsburgh's retirement resource, Gary Hunt, provides input and guidance on what to think about when thinking about Social Security. He also offers a free Social Security analysis and report for pre-retirees wanting answers. Call 844-366-HUNT to request your report today.

Have I saved enough? Am I old enough? Am I tired enough? How much is enough? When it comes to being prepared for retirement, it's not about how much you've saved, how old you are, or even how much you just don't want to go to work anymore. It's about the income you can depend on after you stop showing up to work. Gary Hunt will help you figure out how much income you can depend on after the paycheck stops.