The Retirement Engineer with Jim Kruzan - Your Path to a Bigger, Bolder Retirement

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Medicare 101: The Ultimate Guide (Ep. 16)
Imagine a retirement where youre free from the fear of rising, and sometimes unexpected, medical bills. In a world of ever-rising healthcare costs, a solid understanding of Medicare is a necessity! I
Getting Your Retirement Back On Track (Ep. 15)
Picture this: Youve crafted the perfect retirement plan. Youve dreamt about it, and its finally here. But then, life throws you a curveball. Suddenly, your well-laid path takes an unexpected detour
Top 5 Social Security Filing Mistakes to Avoid (Ep. 14)
When should I start taking Social Security? Can I claim spousal benefits? If yes, how much? How will my Social Security income be taxed? These are some of the questions that many retirees (and s
7 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) (Ep. 13)
Do you know what makes or breaks your retirement? The assumptions and financial choices that might seem trivial at first, but have a significant impact later down the road! In this episode, Jim Kruzan
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? (Ep. 12)
How can you save for retirement if you dont know how much money youll need? Its time to calculate your financial finish line so you dont run out of money during retirement! In this episode, Jim Kr
Maximizing Your 529: The Power of Tax-Free Education Savings (Ep. 11)
Did you know that the average cost of college in the United States is a staggering $35,551 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses? Thats a hefty price tag that ca
Are Health Savings Accounts Better Than a 401(k)? (Ep. 10)
Have you ever heard about the Health Savings Account (HSA) used in retirement planning? Simply put, if a 401(k) and a Roth IRA were to produce an offspring, it would be the HSA because of its unique
Is Wealth Management Only for the Wealthy? (Ep. 9)
How much money do you need to have access to wealth management? In a world where wealth seems synonymous with exclusivity, its time to shatter the misconception that wealth management is reserved for
Breaking Down the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula, Part 4: Relationship Management (Ep. 8)
Many people overlook relationship management in retirement planning, but it plays a crucial role in our Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula. In fact, we see it as the glue that holds the entire retiremen
Breaking Down the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula, Part 3: Wealth Protection and Charitable Giving (Ep. 7)
In our previous episode, we talked about two key components of advanced planning, which is a crucial part of the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula. Now, its time to dive into wealth protection and cha