In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves juggling multiple priorities, from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to ensuring financial stability. But have you ever considered how these two seemingly distinct aspects of life might share common ground? In the latest episode, Mark highlights the intriguing parallels between weight loss and financial planning.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Understanding both the pros and cons when it comes to different financial products.
• Being diligent with saving.
• Your financial plan is not just for you, but for your family too.
• Reassessing your financial goals as your life circumstances change.

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Lots ​of ​people ​have ​questions ​about ​their ​retirement, but most ​people ​should ​be ​asking ​about things they don’t know about. In this episode, Mark will give you the questions that can significantly impact your financial future, which is essential for getting on the right track for retirement.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Figuring out how much you can withdraw from your savings every year.
• Considering if you should maintain a life insurance policy when you are retired.
• Do you know what you’re paying in fees and what that is getting you?

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When it comes to retirement planning, real estate often emerges as a popular topic of discussion. If this is something you’ve been curious about, this episode should be very helpful. We’re going to dive into the complexities of real estate and some of the factors you need to consider before making any final decisions.

Join us to learn how to make smarter choices about your real estate investments and retirement planning.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Keeping a sense of perspective on the current mortgage rates.
• Challenges with using rental properties as a means to fund retirement.
• Diversifying portfolios that have a good amount of real estate holdings.
• What is a reverse mortgage and why the complexity and cost make them a less attractive option.

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In this episode, we look at finance through a bit of an unconventional, yet enlightening lens. Mark takes the timeless wisdom of Ernest Hemingway to draw parallels and impart valuable lessons for making smarter financial decisions.

The great American novelist and journalist captured the hearts and minds with his adventurous lifestyle. During his 51 years on Earth, Hemingway left a lasting legacy and it isn’t always explored from a financial viewpoint. That’s what we'll do today with some of these great quotes and hopefully provide you with a little real-world guidance you can apply to your own life today.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• How financial planning doesn’t always go just like the books tell you it will.
• There is always something new to learn and something to improve on.
• How to adapt to the current realities of the market (at any point in time).

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Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most timeless comic strips in American history, but is there anything we can learn from Bill Watterson’s masterpiece in the financial realm? Turns out there is, and Mark will draw on wisdom from the comic to highlight several quotes that offer valuable lessons for financial planning.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

Preparing in advance for some of those financial surprises.

Having a sound investing strategy.

Making sure your retirement income keeps pace with inflation.

Getting ahead on your retirement plan.

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Have you ever considered how the mundane tasks we do around the house can offer valuable lessons for managing our finances? In this episode, we’re going to expand on this intriguing analogy. From taking out the trash to cleaning out the fridge, Mark provides insightful advice on maintaining a well-diversified portfolio, updating beneficiaries, and the importance of periodic maintenance.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Reviewing your portfolio and making sure that it is well diversified.
• Ensuring that the investments in your portfolio are appropriate for where you are in life.
• Knowing what you want from your financial advisor.

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Every individual will have a unique plan for retirement, but there are questions that every person should be able to answer before they make the transition. Am I prepared for increased tax rates in the future? What about if I live longer than I plan and I outlive my money? What do I want to happen with my money after I die? Today we’ll provide a comprehensive checklist that will help prepare you for retirement.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Saving for the future while enjoying life in the present.
• Being prepared for retirement risks.
• Minimizing future tax liability.
• Incorporating legacy planning into your overall plan.

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520.618.5323

Mark Twain is one of the most revered authors in American history, but what can we learn about finance from this legendary wordsmith? Join Mark Silverman as he takes a look at some of Twain’s most famous quotes and applies the lessons to financial planning.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Diversification and spreading out your risk to protect your portfolio.
• Not letting politics be an excuse when it comes to investing decisions.
• The longer-term an investment you have, the more likely you are to have a good return.
• The value of getting ahead and how money is a tool.

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520.512.8832

520.618.5323