Retire To A Life You Love® with Michelle Gessner, CFP®
Latest Episodes
How Are My Social Security Benefits Taxed? (Ep. 23)
How much of your Social Security Benefits do you keep after taxes? How can you better plan your taxes to reduce the amount taken from your Social Security during retirement? In this episode, Michelle
Important Tax Mistakes to Avoid {That CPAs Wish You Knew} (Ep.22)
In this episode, Michelle Gessner sits down with Madison Ross, co-founder of Ross & Connor LLP, a CPA firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Together, they dive into why proactive tax planning and working w
Will Social Security Run Out of Money and Optimizing Your Benefits (Ep. 21)
If you want to make the most of your Social Security benefits, this episode is a must-listen! Join Michelle Gessner as she breaks down the facts behind the Social Security debatewill it run out, or i
Behind The Curtain: What You Need To Know About Annuities (Ep.20)
Are annuities a smart addition to your retirement portfolio? Join Michelle as she breaks down different types of annuitiesfixed, fixed index, and variable annuitiesexplaining how they can fit into
Retirement Checklist: 6 Questions To Ask Yourself (Ep.19)
Are you ready for retirement? Lets find out! On todays show, Michelle Gessner, CFP shares a checklist that includes six questions to ask and answer before you decide to hang up your career hat. Wi
Long-Term Disability Insurance: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You (Ep.18)
Are you undervaluing the importance of long-term disability insurance in your financial plan? This episode reveals the common myths and misunderstandings that could cost you and your loved ones dearly
Discovering Your Purpose in Retirement – Planning for Happiness in the Next Chapter of Your Life with Sue Mintz (Ep.17)
While its widely acknowledged that retirement involves careful financial planning, its essence extends far beyond mere numbers a facet often overlooked. Today, Sue Mintz, a certified retirement tr
Turning Your Hobby Into a Paid Passion with Lee Rathbun (Ep.16)
Find a job youll love and youll never work a day in your life. But how? Michelle Gessner is joined by special guest Lee Rathbun, a part-time sports official who shares his journey of turning his
Medicare: A Comprehensive Guide with Joanne Giardini Russell (Ep.15)
After the successful release of Understanding Medicare: A Guide for Beginners, Michelle was prompted to ask Joanne Giardini Russell back to the show to provide a deeper look into Medicare. Lets gai
Retiring Abroad: How Glenda Cole is Living Her Storybook Life in Portugal (Ep.14)
A lot of us spend time planning for our retirement from a financial perspective, which I will never tell you is a bad thing. However, how much thought have you given to HOW you will spend your retirem