Retirement 360

Today Troy and Alan look at recent headlines, including the recent shootings in downtown Louisville. Later they revisit the topic of a retirement checklist and things you need to do to make sure your retirement plan takes care of all your needs.

You may have heard of a five star restaurant, or five star resort. But what is a five star retirement plan? Today Alan goes over the five main pieces that make up a great retirement plan, covering income, taxes, health care and legacy planning and more.

Your retirement savings has to cover a lot of things - rising health care costs, inflation in general, taxes, emergencies, the works. It can be a challenge to make sure it's all taken care of. Today Alan and Troy discuss what you can do in your plan to see that these areas are properly planned for.

After some words on the recent Silicon Valley Bank failure, Alan and Troy take a look at the upcoming groups of retirees - baby boomers in the present day and Gen Xers in the near future - and discuss what each needs to do to be as prepared for retirement as they can be.

Every retiree would like to be able to do this - keep as much income in their own pocket as possible. But it's not that easy with inflation, taxes and other considerations. Today Alan looks at ways in which a solid retirement plan can help you keep more of your own money by being efficient with your expenses.

Today Alan goes over four areas that are not entirely known when someone is getting ready for retirement, such as how long one might live, or the cost of health care - and definitely future market performance. And throw taxes in there and - well, there is a lot to plan for any and all scenarios. Alan goes over how the Retirement 360 Game Plan takes these into consideration when putting a plan together so that it will work no matter what the future holds.

It's not necessarily how much money you have, but how it is implemented in your plan that determines much of its success. Alan and Troy take a look at how money management can help create income and provide for other needs in one's retirement years.

Alan and Troy take a look at three specific areas to watch closely when planning for retirement - income, health care-long term care planning, and taxes. They'll also discuss current headlines and health care trivia.

The current retirement environment is not the same as it was for your parents or grandparents. Today Alan and Troy talk about the changes and newer strategies today's retirees need to put a solid plan together. Troy also goes over upcoming seminar dates in the Louisville area.

Alan and Troy are back to discuss various risks that your retirement plan could be subjected to, including rising taxes, longevity or not being adequately prepared. They also look at some upcoming dates for seminars and their short courses at the University of Louisville's Shelby Campus.

When can I retire? Have I saved enough? Will my money last? Will my loved ones be okay if something happens to me? These are four important questions future retirees ask, and today Alan and Troy address them and how the Retirement 360 Game Plan can help determine the answers for each individual or couple looking at post-working life.

Today Alan and Troy talk about the process they have created to develop a retirement plan that addresses all five main areas - income, growth, health care, protection and estate and legacy planning.

Today Troy takes a look at options you have regarding IRA and 401K accounts, as well as requirements depending on the type of account you may have.

Alan and Troy first go over a checklist you can use to make your final moves with financial issues for 2022, then they tackle the challenges of making your money work and last throughout your retirement years, especially as it concerns longevity and health care.

This show takes another look at the local pension issues that potential retirees need to make timely decisions on. Plus segments on getting to know the backgrounds of both Alan Mercurio and Troy Bolton.

You need the right tools for various things around the house - and you also need the right financial tools for a solid retirement plan. Today Alan and Troy talk about what some of those tools are, including instruments to provide income like Social Security and more. They also discuss their Retirement 360 Game Plan, which puts all the elements together for your specific retirement needs.

Pension plans in the Louisville area may see reduced payout rates come the start of December, and you may have options now that could benefit you. Alan and Troy discuss how the current rate changes affect these plans and what you can do to maximize your benefits. They also look at five important retirement general questions.

In the introductory segment, Alan fills us in on his background in financial services and some of the history of Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Later he and Troy revisit some topics everyone needs to have on their retirement planning checklist.

For years the 60-40 rule was applied to stock portfolios for income, with a mix of 50% stocks and 40% bonds. But in this environment with stocks in bear market territory and bonds falling as interest rates rise, neither one is providing the performance necessary for retirement income. Today Alan and Troy look at how this happened, and make suggestions on how to work around these factors to create an income strategy that fits your budget and your lifestyle.

Planning for taxes, income and health care/long term care are the three hot button topics when it comes to retirement planning. Today Alan and Troy discuss these areas and strategies you can use when putting a retirement plan together to make sure these important areas are covered.