#238 – 5 Powerful Portfolio Diversification Strategies to Reduce Market Anxiety + The Army Of American Productivity
Discover 5 powerful portfolio diversification strategies to help reduce market anxiety and boost financial security. Learn how these strategies can apply to kids, retirees, and folks in between, with actionable ways to set up a custodial Roth IRA for young entrepreneurs, maximize retirement savings, and choose an investment approach that fits your needs. Find out […]
#237 – It’s Never Too Late To Start Saving For Retirement + Q&A
New changes in Social Security policies, particularly the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), may have significant implications for roughly 3 million Americans. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and other public-sector workers who previously saw their Social Security benefits slashed may now receive the full benefits they’ve earned. […]
#236 – More Foundational Principles For A Happy Retirement + Listener Questions
Unpack the keys to investing for a happy retirement by highlighting foundational principles like prioritizing stocks to combat inflation and the strategic use of diversified “dry powder” assets for stability. Tackle listener questions, exploring international investments, mortgage payoff strategies, long-term healthcare costs, and tax-efficient withdrawals. On today’s episode, Wes is joined again by Christa DiBiase, […]
#235 – 10 Market Challenges For Investors To Watch In 2025
On today’s episode, Wes looks at 2024’s obstacles to see what might serve as clues for success in 2025. The resilient U.S. economy closed 2024 with a 25% S&P 500 gain, defying inflation fears, international turmoil, and political upheaval. While consumer spending remains a vital economic driver, boosted by low unemployment and rising wages, renewed […]
#234 – 5 Keys To Be a Successful Investor and Listener Q&A
On today’s episode of The Retire Sooner Podcast, we dive into the essential pillars for achieving financial freedom and a fulfilling retirement. Wes outlines five key strategies for long-term success: prioritizing stocks, embracing massive diversification, practicing patience and longevity, navigating today’s investing challenges, and creating a robust financial plan. Wes is also joined by Christa […]
#233 – FOMO Free Investing
We’ve all met that one guy who pontificates endlessly about the “fantastic” investments he’s made that year. He always seems drawn to the hottest and latest trends. You don’t fully believe him, but it still makes you feel a bit of dread at the thought of being left behind. On this episode of the Retire […]
#232 – Riding The Age Wave with Maddy Dychtwald
Most people have a vague idea of what it takes to stay healthy as we age—some combination of cutting out the delicious, irresponsible activities while adding in more nutritious, boring ones. While it never seemed overly complicated, it also didn’t sound very fun. Today’s guest flipped that script. According to Maddy Dychtwald, a healthy mindset […]
#231 – What Makes A Good Life?
Everyone wants a good life, but what does that mean, and how can you make it happen? On today’s show, Wes combines analysis from a neuroscientist, a bank CEO, and two very different retirees to find the overlapping characteristics of each. According to Dr. Wendy Suzuki, professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York […]
#230 – How To Squeeze The Most Juice Out Of Retirement With Dr. Riley Moynes
I was recently at my son’s football games when one of the other dads walked over. He looked about 45 and said he was starting to think about the future. It’s a typical age for that concern to creep in, especially once a person feels financially secure. Now that you can take your foot off […]
#229 – Retire Without Regrets: A Harvard Business Review Longitudinal Study
Our Retire Sooner Team has been researching, studying, and writing about happy retirements for years, so there aren’t many aspects we haven’t considered. But every once in a while, a new study grabs our attention. The latest, Retire Without Regrets, from the Harvard Business Review, used a longitudinal study to examine the gap between retirement […]