Retirement Answer Man

Over these past few weeks, we have been discussing the FIRE movement with Kevin Sebesta, a coach in the RRC who achieved FIRE some time ago and has been rocking retirement ever since.  This week Kevin helps me explore the challenges that retiring...

Show Notes

Over these past few weeks, we have been discussing the FIRE movement with Kevin Sebesta, a coach in the RRC who achieved FIRE some time ago and has been rocking retirement ever since. 
This week Kevin helps me explore the challenges that retiring early can bring. Listen in to hear if these are similar to the issues you face in retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT 
  • [4:58] The challenges of leaving traditional work early
  • [10:55] Healthcare is one of the challenges
  • [17:28] The non-financial challenges of FIRE
LISTENER QUESTIONS WITH ANDY PANKO 
  • [27:44] Which Social Security benefit should we take?
  • [31:28] Relating to working with a bad financial advisor
  • [36:47] What to do with an overfunded whole life insurance policy
  • [43:07] How are IRMAA surcharges calculated?
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT 
  • [47:55] When you’re in a disagreement with someone, step out and reset yourself to gain perspective
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Retirement Planning Education podcast
Rock Retirement Club
Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney
Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

What is Retirement Answer Man?

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com