Retirement Ready

Jan 30 2025 299 ep. 12 mins 7

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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Des Moines’ Eric Peterson of Peterson Financial Group.

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Spending With Confidence in Retirement

Jan 30 2025 11 mins

Retirement is a time for relaxation, exploration, and enjoying the fruits of years of hard work. However, for many, the transition from saving to spending can be a daunting challenge. It’s a common dilemma that we’ll discuss in this episode while offering up insightful strategies to help retirees spend with confidence. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Shifting

Watch Out For These Financial Half Truths

Jan 23 2025 12 mins

In the latest episode of Retirement Ready Podcast, Eric pulls back the curtain on some of the most common financial half-truths that many retirees and investors encounter. As someone gearing up for retirement, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of these financial nuances to ensure your strategy is both effective and resilient. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episod

Answering Common 401K FAQs

Jan 16 2025 11 mins

The 401k is the most common way that people save for retirement, which is why we get a lot of questions on the show and in the office about this employer-sponsored plan. You want to take full advantage of your 401k when you’re working, but there are some intricacies that you might not even be aware of. This episode will tackle those frequently asked questions and break down the a

Mistakes People Make When Choosing An Advisor

Jan 09 2025 14 mins

When you’re ready to start working with a financial advisor, how do you find the right person to help you reach your financial goals? Not every advisor is the same but most people don’t really know what to look for. This episode is all about helping you ask the right questions and avoid the mistakes that people commonly make when they choose a financial advisor. Here’s some

Financial Lies We Tell Ourselves

Jan 02 2025 12 mins

We all tell ourselves little white lies from time to time. But when it comes to our finances, these "little lies" can have se-rious consequences. In this episode, we explore some of the most common financial lies people tell themselves: "I'll pay back the money I borrowed from my 401(k)." Is borrowing from your retirement savings really a good idea? We'll discuss the potential pitf

The Stress That Comes With Retirement

Dec 26 2024 13 mins

Retirement is often seen as the golden phase of life, a time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, did you know that psychologists rank retirement as the 10th most stressful event you can experience? In this episode, Eric discusses why this phase can be so daunting and offers strategies to ease the transition. Here’s some of what we discuss in this epis

Finding Financial Silver Linings

Dec 19 2024 13 mins

Throughout our lives, there will be times when the markets rise and times when we experience downturns. Largely, we don’t have control over the circumstances we’re dealt, but we do have control over how we respond to those situations. In this episode, Eric will explore financial situations that can often feel stressful and inconvenient. We’ll focus on finding the silver linin

Unasked Retirement Questions You Shouldn’t Ignore

Dec 12 2024 14 mins

There are plenty of obvious questions about retirement planning that everybody knows they should be asking. Then, there are other questions that aren't exactly enjoyable to think about. For example, it’s not easy to consider how taxes and income might shift after losing a spouse, how losing the ability to drive could lead to new financial and social challenges, or whether relying

The Diverse Definitions Of Diversification

Dec 05 2024 11 mins

Diversification is one of those buzzwords you hear often in financial planning. While many people know it's important, few are clear on what it actually means when applied to various aspects of their financial strategy. In today’s episode, Eric and Marc will bring you the diverse definitions of diversification. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Diversification i

The Use Of Technology In Financial Planning

Nov 26 2024 12 mins

As technology keeps advancing, it’s made our lives easier in so many ways. Tasks that used to need outside help can now be done on our own with just a few clicks. This shift has also brought more accessible online financial tools, but how accurate and helpful are they really? Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: The risks that come with sponsored ads on Google. How