Episodes
339
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
With retirement just around the corner, you need a partner you can trust to help navigate the ins and outs of retirement planning. Whether you’re looking for a final push heading into your retirement, retirement asset management and consolidation, or assistance in transferring business assets to retirement assets, our team’s focus is on helping you realize your vision. You can listen to the Kowal Investment Group - now Creative Planning, "Retirement Clinic" podcasts, with retirement and investment planning tips and news right here on Soundcloud. **This is a previously recorded show.**
Jeff Kowal and Chaunsy Weisensel discuss the increase in the “magic number” you need to retire and touch on savings suggestions. Later Jeff and Chaunsy examine financial scams and what you need to watch out for. Then they wrap up the show with tax-efficient strategies for your mandatory IRA withdrawals.
Aaron Kowal discusses what happens to your 401k when you leave a job and what you should do, then touches on what retirement is for and important considerations. Later Jeff joins the show to examine couples with age gaps and the financial challenges they face. And Aaron wraps up the show with asset location vs asset allocation.
Aaron Kowal discusses tax bracket management and why many retirees are paying too much in taxes. Later Jeff Kowal joins the show to share thoughts on why you may want to wait to take social security at age 70. Then Aaron wraps up the show by examining the importance of asset protection planning.
Jeff Kowal discusses why you should start retirement planning in your 20s and the benefits of compound interest. Then Jeff answers how you could handle a timeshare you’ve inherited but don’t want. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share 5 reasons why you should roll over your retirement funds to an IRA. Then Jeff touches on life insurance and wraps up the show with how you can fix your out-of-date trust.
Jeff Kowal examines the ‘silver tsunami’ and what it could mean for millions of jobs, employees and the small business landscape. Later Aaron Spitzner joins the show to discuss Roth conversions and what factors you should consider. Then Jeff wraps up with thoughts on adult kids getting their inheritance sooner and how parents are doing it.
Aaron Kowal discusses what artificial intelligence can and cannot do when it comes to financial planning. Later Jeff Kowal joins to share the best and worst housing markets for retirees and why cities in the mid-west are dominating the housing market. Then Aaron wraps up the show with romance scams and what to watch out for.
Jeff Kowal opens the show with a discussion on the 10 things you need to know about social security. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share the top places to retire for your health and what factors to consider. Then Jeff touches on how rare it is to retire with a million dollars and wraps up the show with thoughts on the great wealth transfer.
Aaron Kowal discusses longevity risk and key components for longevity planning. Later Jeff joins to share 5 financial blind spots for grieving spouses and how you can prepare now. Then Aaron touches on required minimum distribution planning and avoiding tax torpedoes. And wraps up the show with benefits of phantom equity.
Chaunsy Weisensel discusses the importance of having a plan in place and shares a checklist for what you should do if your spouse passes away. Later Jeff joins the show to examine how retiring early is becoming more difficult. Then Chaunsy wraps up the show with tips for teaching your children about money.
Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a review of the Creative Planning process and what you can expect from your initial meeting. Then he dives into how much money parents need to raise children. Later, Jeff Kowal joins to discuss spending in retirement and building a plan around what you have saved. And Aaron wraps up the show with why you shouldn’t rely on AI to plan your retirement and changes to thrift savings plans.
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