The Heart Of Your Money: Inspiration For Financial Wellness

Long term care can be one of the biggest expenses in retirement, but many of us fail to plan for it. A lot of people are uncomfortable with thinking about mortality and avoid planning for it altogether, while others don’t know where to start. On today’s show, we talk about the different ways you can plan for long term care and why you should get a plan for this financial aspect of retirement as soon as you can. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

One of the most important factors in a financial plan is the amount of risk you have in your portfolio. You never want to lose sight with how much risk you are comfortable with because this can cause fear, worry, and irrational decisions. Risk varies from person to person, so it's vital to get your risk tolerance customized to your comfort levels and not in a one-size-fits all plan. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

The 401(k) is one of the most common investment tools out there. A myriad of companies offer their own 401(k) plan and will often match a certain percentage to incentivize employees to contribute to the plan. As you get closer to retirement, you may consider doing a rollover. Some people choose to do this for safety, investment options, tax implications, and much more. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

It seems that most people don’t have a clear picture of whether they should contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth. Let’s discuss how to determine which one is best for you based on who you are. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

A lot of people are unsure if they are actually able to retire. Some worry about leaving a career that they love, while others are concerned if they have enough money to last a lifetime. We discuss reasons why you may feel hesitant to retire and how putting a solid plan together can solve these concerns. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

There is so much confusion about annuities and the role that they can or should play as part of your retirement plan. This episode, we'll cover the four main types of annuities, talk about how Joe and Michael use them at JML Financial Group, and try to bring some clarity to a controversial subject. To learn more about fixed index annuities, check out this special report: https://bit.ly/3zDS7ps Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

Deciding how to take Social Security is one of the most important choices you'll make when you retire. On this episode, we'll break down five common Social Security myths so you can make sure you're making the proper decisions with your financial plan. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

If you’re of the age that your mom and dad retired 20 or 30 years ago, the world was a much different place when they walked away from their paychecks. Let’s talk about how things are different now. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

When you really boil it down, there’s really only three places where you can invest money. Let’s talk about the role that each of those worlds play in a good financial plan. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

At first glance, each of these statements seem like basic common sense that everyone agrees with. But when we look at the way people actually behave with their money, it seems that common sense is actually a bit uncommon. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

Sometimes it’s important to really breakdown a financial buzzword. Non-Correlated Income qualifies as a worthy concept to explore and something that every retiree and pre-retiree should understand. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

You might be surprised to find out that a lot of people don’t do their due diligence or put in a considerable amount of thought into picking their advisor. And ultimately, that leads a lot of people to not understanding what they should expect from such a relationship. So, we want to clear some common misconceptions on this episode and clarify some of the ways you can evaluate your current advisor relationship and how to shop for, and find, the right advisor for you. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

When we talk about comprehensive financial planning, many people tend to focus on the investments and retirement income they should expect. But legacy and estate planning are easy to overlook when putting your plan together. Joe and Mike discuss the elements that make up this type of planning and why you should continually make sure these documents are up to date. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

It's no secret that the cost of healthcare only continues to rise each year, but we need to be proactive and plan for these costs. That's why we decided to dedicate an entire episode to explain the common healthcare costs in retirement and why it's crucial to update your important documents like a will, or beneficiary designations. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/

Every year we are required to file our taxes, but many people overlook tax planning for the future. Joe and Mike talk to us today about the importance of having a tax-efficient plan and some strategies they use in their practice. Contact Info: Call: (856)-751-1771 Website: https://jmlfinancialgroup.com/