The Retirement Huddle

The Retirement Huddle


Latest Episodes

Six Reasons to Consider Roth Conversions
January 18, 2024

In todays conversation, were going to focus on six key reasons why a Roth conversion might be a game-changer for your financial future. As the dreaded April 15 tax deadline approaches, Mark is here

How The Howard Financial Group Process Works
January 04, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens when you decide to give us a call? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain to give you an inside look at how we guide our listeners through the preliminary

What Can We Learn From Popular Christmas Songs?
December 21, 2023

Its that time of the year when Christmas music is playing everywhere you go. We all have our favorites, and we also have songs we start getting tired of hearing. But for the most part, the music adds

Financial Questions That Are Difficult To Answer
December 07, 2023

Welcome back to The Retirement Huddle podcast! In todays episode, Mark is going to tackle some of the unanswerable questions that often pop up when planning for retirement. From predicting market cra

The Financial Cereal Bowl
November 16, 2023

What can our favorite cereals teach us about financial planning? Much like selecting cereal, choosing financial products involves a myriad of options, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks.

Unreasonable Retirement Planning Requests
November 02, 2023

In todays episode, were going to discuss some of the unreasonable requests that can arise during the retirement planning process. Tune in as we tackle some common misconceptions, dissecting why the

Retirement Planning With Forrest Gump
October 19, 2023

The classic film, Forrest Gump, is filled with loads of memorable lines that many of us know and love. In todays episode, were going to explore the unexpected financial lessons that are hidden withi

Navigating Retirement Income Gaps
October 05, 2023

In this episode of The Retirement Huddle, were diving into the world of retirement income gaps. Mark shares his insights on the different types of gaps individuals may encounter during retirement a

Why Mark Does What He Does
September 21, 2023

Have you ever wondered why Mark works in the financial planning business? What drove him to start Howard Financial Group? In this episode, Mark opens up and shares his influences, dreams, and goals to

Lesser Known Social Security Facts
September 07, 2023

Social Security is a big part of what we discuss with clients on a daily basis because the majority of us will rely on this retirement benefit for income after weve stopped working. Despite its impor