Retirement Success Blueprint With Michael Stewart

Dec 05 2024 149 ep. 20 mins 6

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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Michael Stewart of Crystal Lake Tax & Financial.

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Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early - Are You Ready?

Dec 05 2024 14 mins

Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting the importance of planning for early retirement, even if it’s not in your current p

Kim Kardashian’s Advice Could Save Your Retirement: Unlikely Financial Wisdom

Oct 31 2024 18 mins

You wouldn’t necessarily expect Mike Tyson, Kim Kardashian, and Lindsay Lohan to dispense valuable insights about financial planning matters. In fact, you’d probably expect the opposite. But with a little bit of creativity, we can get some financial planning pearls of wisdom from even the most unlikely of sources. Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Num

Happening Now: How Current Economic Shifts Could Affect Your Retirement

Oct 17 2024 19 mins

The financial landscape is changing rapidly, and if you’re focused on retirement, these shifts can’t be ignored. In today’s episode, we break down the trends that will define the rest of 2024 and what they mean for your retirement plan. Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Number: 815-526-3092

Retirees In Their 70s Regret These 5 Things

Sep 26 2024 19 mins

A random, retired YouTuber did a simple video exploring the top 5 regrets from other retirees he interviewed (all in their 70s). It blew up to almost half a million views (and counting). Let’s see what regrets made the list and, more importantly, explore what proactive steps you can take to avoid having the same regrets when you retire. Contact Info: Website: https://crystalla

The Magic 8 Ball’s Guide to Retirement Planning

Sep 12 2024 16 mins

Remember the thrill of shaking a Magic 8 Ball to get answers to your childhood questions? Would we ace that math test? Would we be famous someday? Well, today, we're bringing a bit of that magic back. But instead of asking about pop quizzes and playground crushes, we’re turning to the Magic 8 Ball for advice on something much more important: your retirement planning! What would t

Never Stop Asking 'How Do You Know?' - Navigating Retirement Planning (Part 2)

Aug 29 2024 20 mins

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning. Contact In

Never Stop Asking 'How Do You Know?' - Navigating Retirement Planning (Part 1)

Aug 22 2024 17 mins

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning. Contact In

Beware of Retirement Half-Truths

Jun 27 2024 19 mins

We hear a lot of half-truths in the financial world, not necessarily because people try to make misleading statements, but because sometimes a simple statement just doesn’t quite tell the whole story. On this episode, we’ll discuss a few examples... Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Number: 815-526-3092

Take the Fork: Yogi’s Wisdom on Making Financial Choices

Jun 13 2024 16 mins

In this episode, we’re diving into some famous words by the one and only Yogi Berra. You might know him for his legendary baseball career, but Yogi was also a goldmine of wisdom. We'll spin some of his classic quotes into financial advice. It's all about viewing things through the right lens—so let's see what financial insights we can uncover from Yogi’s memorable sayings!

Combatting Popular Excuses For Poor Financial Decision-Making

May 16 2024 17 mins

Very often, we see people who know that the financial decisions that they’re making aren’t the best decisions, but they try to create excuses or explanations for why they’re doing what they’re doing. Let’s talk about why these excuses usually don’t hold water. Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Number: 815-526-3092