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.
Read the full report: https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-09/60516-Full-Retirement-Age.pdf
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Episode Show Notes & Resources
What Does Financial Security Mean To You?
“Financial Security” might mean different things to different people, but for nearly everyone, making sure that they achieve their own definition of security is the most important part of their retirement plan. So, how do you define financial security? O...
Learning Financial Lessons From Popular Proverbs
There are plenty of proverbs and axioms that aren’t meant to be about money, but we can easily learn a financial lesson from them anyway. We’ll show you the hidden money meanings behind some of these popular sayings. We have a great question from Roberta...
How “Fake News” Impacts Your Finances & That Time Scott Got In Big Trouble
We all probably did something that got us in big trouble when we were kids. Just wait until you hear what kind of mischief Scott was up to when he was little. Plus, did you know you're probably being exposed to financial "fake news" on a daily basis? We'...
Goat Yoga, Stretch IRAs & How To Get “Unstuck” From Difficult Financial Decisions
Goat Yoga... That's actually a thing these days. And it somehow comes up on today's podcast when we answer a question from Arnold about a "Stretch IRA". You won't want to miss that conversation. We'll also switch gears and talk about how for some people,...
Planning For Summer Vacation & Retirement Are A Lot Alike
If you’re heading out on a road trip this summer, there’s a long checklist of items that you want to be sure you haven’t forgotten. And in retirement planning, some of those exact same items need to be addressed. Let’s look at some of the items that shou...
Conventional Wisdom Isn’t Always So Wise
Let's discuss a few examples where following conventional wisdom might lead you astray. We'll also answer a question from Mary about the consequences of making a mistake while rolling over a 401k. And if Scott had to be an animal, what kind would he be? ...
Facing The 4 Realities Of Retirement Planning
The realities of retirement planning are different than they were even a decade ago. Let’s talk about some of the realities that affect how you need to plan. We'll also answer a question from Lou about assuming you'll be in a lower tax bracket in retirem...
5 Dangerous Mindsets That Could Sink Your Retirement Future
In many phases of life our attitudes and mindsets can have big impacts on where we go and what we do. Retirement planning is no different. Let’s look at the five dangerous mindsets that can quickly sink your retirement if you’re not careful to guard agai...
Getting To Know Scott Searles
We'll get know Scott a little better on this first show. We'll find out why he got into the financial industry, what stirs his passion for helping people plan for retirement, and how he and the team at Skybox Asset Management approach their relationship ...