Retire Eyes Wide Open

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My name is Scot Landborg – I’m here to help you Retire with your Eyes Wide Open. That means having the information you need and the clarity you deserve. It means understanding and interpreting the world as it changes. It means knowing about investments, taxes, social security, and estate planning and how they are all connected. And probably most important – it’s about living your best retirement life. The good life! Send us a listener question or schedule a consultation for more personalized information at RetireEWO.com Join me as I show you how to Retire with your Eyes Wide Open! Scot Landborg is an investment adviser representative of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities Corp. (Member FINRA/SIPC). USA Financial Securities is a registered investment adviser located at 6020 E Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. Sterling Wealth Partners, LLC and Scot Strategy, Inc. are not affiliated with USA Financial Securities. CA Insurance #0G89727

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July 19, 2024Episode 61 hr 1 min

REWO S3E6: Social Security Strategy & Summer Markets

Schedule a Meeting at RetireEWO.com and click on "Book a FIT" Episode Transcript available here: sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e6 Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of "Retire Eyes Wide Open".In this episode, we dive into top Social Security planning strategies and provide insightful summer money insights. Scot shares his expertise from over 70 Social Security educational events, discussing critical strategies and addressing common questions like the longevity of Social Security.Explore the impact of summer market trends and discover how to navigate all-time highs. In the "Money Monologue," Scot outlines top Social Security strategies, including stress testing your plan and understanding the tax implications of Social Security.Join us for "Five Minutes on the Market," where we cover key market news and trends. Don’t miss our "Money Rundown" segment, where we summarize and synthesize recent news stories most important to retirees and investors, and "Money with Murph," where Steven explains Social Security planning for public employees, including the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Steven and Scot discuss topics like the impact of the presidential debate on financial markets, the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, and the continued rise of the stock market led by AI and technology.We also answer listener questions on spousal benefits, working while receiving Social Security, and more. This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

March 19, 2024Episode 557 min

REWO S3E5: March Madness and Your Money

https://www.sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e5 Welcome to Season 3 Episode 5 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Listen to Scot's Money Monologue (1:50-11:55) on March Madness and your money. In 5 Minutes on the Market (11:55-17:47), Scot shares his thoughts on the state of the market. Stay tuned for our comprehensive Money Rundown (17:48-28:47), and in our Money with Murph segment (28:48-43:54), Steven connects March Madness with your investing strategies. Plus, we answer your Listener Questions (43:54-56:24)! This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

January 30, 2024Episode 440 min

REWO S3E4: New Year, New Markets

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Join us in this insightful episode where Scot delivers a profound Money Monologue (1:39-9:16) on death and time. Don't miss our new segment, 5 Minutes on the Market (9:17-15:01) , where we share our market outlook for 2024. Stay tuned for our comprehensive Money Rundown(15:02-19:43), and in our Money with Murph segment (19:44-27:10), we'll demystify common financial jargon that every investor should know. Plus, we answer your Listener Questions (27:11-39:07)! This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

November 7, 2023Episode 343 min

REWO S3E3: Are Scary Markets Here to Stay?

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about scary markets. Are they here to stay? We will also talk about RILA strategies, and Scot's top tips for investors. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

July 5, 202331 min

REWO S3E2: Perspectives & Gratitude

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking perspectives, and gratitude. We will also talk about AI, and how to be more present in the now.

May 2, 202340 min

REWO S3E1: Strategies for Market Fog

Welcome to Season 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about strategies for market fog. How do you deal with market conditions that are not clear? Is the market going higher or lower? How do you build a plan when the world seems so uncertain?

September 30, 202028 min

REWO S2E3: COVID-19 and your Financial Portfolio

Today we're talking about COVID-19 and your Financial Portfolio. The pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our lives. What can you expect going forward? What should you do differently with your money is the worst over? What concrete things can you do to prepare for more uncertainty?

December 5, 201948 min

REWO S2E2: Psychology of Retirement

We’re talking about the psychology of retirement with special guest Professor Kenneth Shultz, Ph.D. and author of the book Happy Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention. You’ll also hear my top 10 tips for adjusting to your new retirement reality.

November 15, 201928 min

REWO S2E1: Social Security Strategies

Welcome back for Season 2 of our Podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open! We've been busy around here conducting over 20 public seminars within the last year, just on Social Security. So we are starting the season with an in-depth look into Social Security strategies. Also, stay tuned for future episodes, we have a lineup of exciting special guests on all things financial and retirement.