With Halloween on the horizon, we’re rolling out a themed edition of the show today by tackling some of the trick or treat decisions of the financial planning world. We’re going to present John with four different products that have risen in popularity recently and find out whether he would characterize them as tricks or treats.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:20 – Home equity line of credit

5:18 – Infinite banking

8:12 – Buying gold

10:17 – No closing cost mortgage

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Getting laid off or forced into retirement earlier than expected can be a big blow emotionally and financially, but it’s a life event that many people will have to navigate. If you find yourself in this position of no longer having a job before you were prepared to retire, should you go find another job or can you find a way to retire without it?

Today we’re answering a question we received recently from someone who is 61 and trying to determine if they need to go back to work. John will walk you through the factors that will impact this decision, like financial readiness and health insurance needs. Covering that gap until Medicare kicks in is often one of the biggest financial challenges for retiring early so we’ll share some options you could consider.

This is one of those situations where planning is critical for getting a clear answer that will allow you to move forward confidently, and we’ll give you a better understanding of the process we work through to help you develop that plan.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:32 – Withdrawing from retirement accounts

2:40 – Knowing where you stand in terms of retirement income

5:46 – Wanting to know the answer

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Web: https://rosewoodwealthmanagement.com/

Phone: 919-391-3446

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Social Security timing is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make in your retirement planning journey. Should you wait until 70 to claim your benefits, or is it better to start earlier?

Today we’re going to answer a question from someone who planned to wait until 70 for Social Security so they didn’t leave money on the table, but now that they’re approaching age 68, they’re having second thoughts about waiting. So what’s the best path forward?

John breaks down the pros and cons of taking Social Security at different ages and why there’s never one answer that applies to every situation. He’ll also share practical examples of how Rosewood Wealth Management has helped clients make the best decision about Social Security within their overall income plan.

You want a well-thought-out retirement plan that takes your entire financial picture into account because Social Security is a decision need to get right.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:44 – When to start taking Social Security benefits

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Web: https://rosewoodwealthmanagement.com/

Phone: 919-391-3446

Schedule a Meeting: http://meetwithjohn.com

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