The Retirement Toolbox Podcast
This podcast offers financial and retirement planning guidance from Scott Searles of Skybox Financial Group. If you want a clear view of your financial situation then this is the podcast for you. We’ll make sure you’re poised for a successful financial future. Check out the episodes below and don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast app.
Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.
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Social Security Shake-Up: How Raising the Retirement Age Could Impact You
Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.
Happening Now: How Current Economic Shifts Could Affect Your Retirement
The financial landscape is changing rapidly, and if you’re focused on retirement, these shifts can’t be ignored. In today’s episode, we break down the trends that will define the rest of 2024 and what they mean for your retirement plan.
Why It’s Crucial To Know How Financial Advisors Get Paid
Ever wonder how your financial advisor really gets paid—and what that means for you? Whether it’s a fee, a commission, or a salary, the way your advisor earns money could be influencing the advice they give you. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the different pay structures of financial advisors, revealing the benefits, the potential biases, and what you need to know to make sure your money is truly working for you. If you’re working with an advisor or thinking about hiring one, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
Unlock Your Potential During National Financial Planning Month
With National Financial Planning Month upon us, we’re sitting down with a seasoned financial planner, Scott Searles, to uncover the strategies and steps that go into building a personalized financial plan. From that first phone call to implementing a strategy that aligns with your goals, this discussion will offer valuable insights for anyone looking to understand what it looks like to go through the planning process with a real financial advisor.
Never Stop Asking ‘How Do You Know?’ – Navigating Retirement Planning
Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. Today, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.
Social Security at 89: The Evolution of America’s Pension Lifeline
Today, we're diving into the history of the Social Security Act, signed in 1935, which has become a crucial part of American retirement planning. We'll explore how this program started, how it's helped millions of retirees, and what challenges it faces as it turns 89. What can we expect for the future of Social Security? Let’s find out.
Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself About Money
Are you telling yourself financial lies? Discover the top lies people often tell themselves about money and retirement. Some of these could be severely holding you back.
The Top 10 401(k) FAQs In 2024
We get a lot of questions about 401(k)s, and we know they can be tricky to navigate. That's why we're tackling your top questions in one comprehensive episode.
Noah’s Ark & Retirement Planning: Lessons in Preparing Ahead
Tune in as we unpack the ancient wisdom of Noah’s Ark and its modern-day implications for ensuring your retirement is secure, no matter what storms might be on the horizon.
