The Retirement Key

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The Retirement Key podcast is a resource to gain insight and learn strategies for a more successful retirement. Join Abe Abich has he shares his decades of experience on a wide variety of topics from from Social Security and retirement income, to estate planning. Whether you're just starting to plan for retirement or you're already in the thick of it, The Retirement Key has something for you. In each episode, Abe provides ideas on personalized solutions to common retirement challenges. Subscribe today and empower yourself to make financial decisions for a more fulfilling retirement journey. Begin your personalized retirement conversation, and gain a deeper understanding of your financial path, at AbichFinancial.com Learn more about Abe and the Abich Financial team on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube !

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September 8, 202616 min

The 5 Retirement Decisions You May Regret Most

Could one retirement decision today create challenges years down the road? In this episode of the Retirement Key Podcast, Justin Doback explores five common retirement regrets and the planning considerations behind them. Topics include Social Security claiming strategies, creating a retirement income plan, balancing investment risk, addressing future tax exposure, and keeping estate planning documents current. Justin also discusses sequence of returns risk and why stress testing a retirement plan may help retirees evaluate different outcomes and assumptions as they transition into retirement. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 1, 202612 min

Could Too Much Cash Be Hurting Your Retirement?

Could holding too much cash in retirement create risks you don’t see coming? In this episode, Ryan Oliver discusses why cash may feel safe during uncertain markets but can present challenges when it becomes a long-term strategy. He explains the effects of inflation, opportunity cost, taxes, and retirement income planning, along with the role cash can play as an emergency reserve and volatility buffer. Learn how retirees can think about cash within a broader financial plan and why every dollar should have a specific purpose. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 25, 202612 min

How Your Investments Should Change in Your 50s & 60s

Could the biggest retirement investment mistake happen after you've already saved enough? In this episode, Abe Abich explains how retirement planning shifts from focusing primarily on growth to balancing income, protection, and risk management. He discusses common investor mistakes, the importance of diversification, and why sequence of returns risk can have a significant impact during the early years of retirement. Abe also outlines practical ways to evaluate your portfolio, stress-test your retirement plan, and align your investment strategy with your retirement goals and timeline. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 23, 202620 min

The Retirement Risk That Can Catch Even Prepared Investors Off Guard

Could a market downturn in the early years of retirement have a bigger impact than you realize? From this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich discusses sequence of returns risk, why the timing of withdrawals matters in retirement, and strategies retirees may consider to manage market volatility. He also explores the role of human guidance in financial decision-making, healthcare and long-term care planning considerations, and when investors may want to shift their focus from growth to income and preservation as retirement approaches. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 18, 202611 min

Are These Popular Retirement Rules Leading You in the Wrong Direction?

What if some of the most common retirement rules are no longer built for today’s retirees? In this episode, Abe Abich examines five long-standing retirement guidelines and why they may deserve a second look. Topics include the 4% rule, relying on home equity, paying off a mortgage before retirement, market recovery assumptions, and shifting entirely into conservative investments. The conversation explores how longer lifespans, inflation, healthcare costs, and changing retirement goals can influence planning decisions and why retirement strategies may need to be tailored to individual circumstances. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 16, 202623 min

Retirement Changes the Rules. Is Your Investment Strategy Keeping Up?

Are you treating retirement like your working years when the rules have already changed? From this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich explains why investors approaching retirement may need to shift from a growth-focused mindset to a strategy centered on income, risk management, and distribution planning. He discusses buying market dips, avoiding concentration risk, organizing assets into purpose-driven buckets, and creating a comprehensive retirement roadmap. The conversation also explores how retirees can evaluate their portfolios, prepare for market volatility, and align their savings with long-term retirement goals. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 202611 min

Is Your Mid-Year Financial Checkup Long Overdue?

Are you overlooking retirement planning opportunities simply because it’s not the end of the year? On this episode, Abe Abich discusses why a mid-year financial checkup can be an important part of staying on track. He covers retirement contribution limits, managing excess cash, reviewing spending and income plans, evaluating tax opportunities, checking Social Security records, and updating beneficiary and estate planning documents. Abe explains how regular reviews can help align your retirement strategy with changing goals, market conditions, and life events before year-end deadlines arrive. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 9, 202622 min

Are Retirement Basics More Important Than the Latest Investment Trend?

What if the keys to a stronger retirement plan have nothing to do with chasing the latest investment trend? From this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich explains why retirement fundamentals still matter most. He discusses the five pillars of retirement planning, turning savings into income, overcoming the fear of spending in retirement, planning for healthcare and unexpected expenses, and revisiting common retirement rules that may no longer apply. Abe also shares real-world examples of how retirees can focus on income, taxes, risk management, and long-term planning rather than reacting to headlines. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 20266 min

Could You Be Missing Social Security Benefits from an Ex-Spouse?

Could a former spouse’s Social Security record impact your retirement income options? In this episode, Abe Abich discusses Social Security benefits for divorced individuals, including who may qualify, key eligibility requirements, how claiming benefits affects an ex-spouse, and what happens if an ex-spouse has not yet filed. He also explores survivor benefits and common misconceptions that can lead people to overlook available options. Learn about the rules surrounding divorced spouse benefits and why understanding them can be an important part of retirement planning. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2, 202619 min

Are Market Highs Creating Hidden Risks for Your Retirement?

Could your retirement plan be taking more risk or creating more taxes than you realize? From this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich discusses why investors nearing retirement should be cautiously optimistic during market highs, the importance of a mid-year financial review, and how retirement planning differs from the accumulation years. He also explains common 401(k) misconceptions, withdrawal strategies, tax considerations, and ways retirees can evaluate income, protection, and diversification as they transition into retirement. Schedule your complimentary appointment today : TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book : The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.