In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement podcast, I delve into the crucial topic of determining a safe withdrawal rate from your retirement portfolio. We explore the complexities of retirement planning in the real world, where factors like inflation, taxes, market volatility, and longevity risk come into play.

In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement Program podcast, we dive deep into the critical topic of estate planning and seamless wealth succession. Join us as we explore the importance of having a solid estate plan in place, especially in light of the upcoming generational wealth transfer expected to occur over the next few decades.

In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement podcast, I delve into the concept of Swedish death cleaning and its relevance to estate and legacy planning. I begin by discussing the hedonistic treadmill, where the pursuit of material possessions often leads to temporary happiness but ultimately leaves us unfulfilled. This sets the stage for exploring how mindful decluttering can enhance our lives.

In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement Program, host Bill Del-Sette dives into the world of charitable giving strategies that can help you maximize your tax benefits, even if you can't itemize your deductions.

In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement Program, I dive into the crucial topic of digital estate planning. With the rise of intangible digital assets, such as social media accounts, cryptocurrencies, and online businesses, it's essential to understand how to manage these assets in the event of death or incapacity.

In this episode of the Happiness and Retirement Program podcast, host Bill Del Sette draws insights from an Aesop's Fable to illustrate two distinct types of people when it comes to money management—those who save and plan (the ants) and those who spend impulsively (the grasshoppers). Del Sette explores the motivations behind these financial behaviors and sets the stage for future discussions on how to approach retirement with a focus on happiness and fulfillment. Tune in to discover how to navigate your financial journey with purpose and joy!

[00:02:03] Ants vs. Grasshoppers: Financial Mindsets.

[00:06:20] Planned spending in retirement.

[00:08:30] Saving vs. Spending Mindset.

[00:16:15] Gifting strategies for wealth enjoyment.

[00:20:39] Ants and grasshoppers money mindset.

[00:00:00] Future podcast episodes preview.

Many people use a needs based approach to figuring out how much life insurance they need, but it leaves them woefully underinsured.  Tune-in to learn how to use replacement value and economic life value to determine the real loss experienced if you pass away too soon.  

You probably learned about the miracle of compound interest in grade school, but they probably didn't teach you about the ever increasing, compound tax it can create.  In this episode of the Happiness in Retirement podcast, I'll illustrate and present some potential solutions.

Step one of the financial planning process is to create goals around what matters most to you.  Check-out this episode to learn three ways to get inspired about your future and to create targets that you will be motivated to act on in your plan.      

How do you choose between contributing to a traditional, tax deferred 401K   or a Roth 401K?  Are you just guessing when you choose between contributing to one or the other?  Watch this episode of the Happiness in Retirement Webcast to help you make the best choice.

The Go-Go years of retirement are when you are healthy, have free-time, and can enjoy the fruits of your labor.  Sooner or later, you will slow down because of health related issues.  But what if you could increase your healthy retirement years?   Tune in to find out more.