The Retire Happy Podcast
Financial and retirement guidance San Diego‘s John Iammarino of Securus Financial and Thomas O‘Connell of International Financial Advisory Group, Inc. in Rockaway, New Jersey. John is a veteran of the financial services industry, a Certified Medicaid Planner, and a National Social Security Advisor. He founded Securus Financial to help retirees and soon-to-be retirees ensure that their retirements provide them with financial peace of mind and the security they need to enjoy their golden years. Thomas has spent 30+ years assisting families with retirement planning, college planning and wealth management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals, families and business owners. John & Thomas are longtime friends and will use the podcast to help make sure they‘re keeping retirement happy from coast-to-coast.
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
In the complex world of retirement planning, there are countless pitfalls one could fall into. In this episode, we've distilled it down to what we believe are the top 20 mistakes to watch out for. Avoiding these crucial missteps can have a significant impact on the success of your retirement plan. So, join us as we delve into these key issues and learn how to navigate them effectively when it's your turn to plan for retirement.
1. Ignoring the future tax implications of your retirement savings.
2. Starting Social Security too early.
3. Focusing on returns instead of income during retirement.
4. Being too aggressive or too conservative.
5. Taking advice from friends and family on how to invest.
6. Not diversifying investments.
7. Procrastinating saving for retirement.
8. Not having a clear retirement goal.
9. Relying solely on employer-sponsored retirement plans.
10. Inability to adjust your investment strategy as you approach retirement.
11. Withdrawing from retirement accounts too soon.
12. Ignoring long-term care costs.
13. Not adjusting your retirement budget for inflation.
14. Overlooking the importance of estate planning.
15. Failing to regularly review and update your retirement plan.
16. Ignoring healthcare expenses.
17. Not paying off high-interest debt before retirement.
18. Assuming you won’t live a long time.
19. Poor communication between spouses about money.
20. Forgetting about sequence of returns risk.
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Paul Greenwood is the Founder of the Greenwood Law Corporation. His company provides educational training to professional agencies and offers consulting and expert witness services to attorneys who are litigating elder abuse cases. Before opening his own business, Paul served as the San Diego District Attorney for 25 years. Elder abuse is unfortunately very common in our society, which is why being informed is crucial. John and Tom will talk to Paul about common elder abuse scenarios and what red flags to look out for.
Episode Resources:
https://cslb.ca.gov/
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/
https://www.bbb.org/
Connect with Paul:
Email: paul@greenwoodlawcorp.com
Website: https://www.greenwoodlawcorp.com/
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Devin Kropp is the Associate Editor at Horsesmouth. In her role, Devin helps advisors market their material and also creates material all around cybersecurity. John and Tom will talk with Devin on some of the common scams she sees and how to keep your online accounts protected.
Check out Devin's book, Hack-Proof Your Life Now! https://amzn.to/3J9f2z0
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Erin Kennedy is the Director Of Communications at Brookstone Capital Management. Erin helps advisors make their messaging clear, effective, and concise in order to help them educate their clients. John and Tom will talk about how Erin has helped them in both of their practices and her own financial education journey since beginning her role at Brookstone.
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
The SECURE Act 2.0 was recently passed and this bill presents some big retirement changes. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to invite back Ed Slott to the show to discuss how IRAs will be impacted going forward.
Important Info:
The Great Retirement Debate: https://greatretirementdebate.com/
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
2022 presented some unique challenges for the United States economy. We witnessed high inflation numbers, market volatility, and rising interest rates just to name a few. We invite back Mark DiOrio on today's show to discuss how these challenges might affect us going into 2023 and why it is crucial to have a strategy in place when the market goes down.
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back on what has happened this year. John and Tom will be discussing some positives that have occured in their practice, how they've helped their clients this year, and their plans for 2023.
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Steve Cain is the Sales and Business Development Leader with LTCI Partners. Steve has over 20 years of experience in the Insurance and Fianncial Services. His focus at LTCI Partners is leading his sales team and maintaing relationships with institutions that offer long term care products. John and Tom will be talking to Steve about the different types of long term care products that are offered, considerations you should make when choosing a plan, and why it is crucial to be an informed consumer in this space.
Important Info:
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Kathryn Alexander is the Director of Operations at Comfort and Peace Hospice. Kathryn decided to pursue this career path after having a couple experiences in the hospice side of healthcare with her own family members. John and Tom will talk to Kathryn about who qualifies for hospice, what care they provide, and how to find a team that fits the family's needs.
Important Info:
Medicare Website: http://medicare.gov
Amanda's Email: amandafelix@pacs.com
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Amanda David is the President of Business Development For Providence Care. In this position, she uses her 22 year of experience to assist with business development across the nation in over 140 skilled nursing facilities. John and Tom will be talking to Amanda about what to look for in a skilled nursing facility and how the cost of these facilities can range depending on the needs of the patient.
Important Info:
Medicare Website: http://medicare.gov
Amanda's Email: amandafelix@pacs.com
Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/
International Financial Advisory Group: https://www.internationalfinancial.com/
Call John: (858) 935-6210
Call Thomas: (973) 394-0623