Retire As You Desire

Nov 01 2024 119 ep. 23 mins 9
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Navigating the ever-changing waters of life can be rough, but when it comes to retirement you don’t need to do it alone. The Retire As You Desire Podcast asks those hard questions regarding finances in preparation for your retirement with Bill Bloom RICP®, principal of Bloom Financial Company and your host. Join Bill, a money simplifier, each week by discussing intentional questions to propel you toward your desirable retirement. Understanding retirement does not have to be difficult. If you understand, then you will make better decisions on how to have a happy and successful retirement for you and your family. There is one life to live--so take the helm, plan ahead, ask questions, and tune in with Bill on the Retire As You Desire Podcast! For a list of important disclosures, please visit my website at bloomfinancialco.com. Views expressed in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for specific professional financial, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any individuals. Information is based on sources believed to be reliable; however, their accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

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