Category: Financial Planning

We all need to plan for the future. Explore our content on Financial Planning to learn more about the foundational steps you can take to achieve your most fulfilling version of retirement.

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Keeping up with today’s financial planning industry can feel overwhelming, but this page makes it simple. Browse our regularly updated hub of financial planning news, deep-dive financial planning blogs, and bite-sized financial planning videos curated by our team of registered investment advisors and every certified financial planner on staff. Each resource is designed to help you evaluate your current financial situation, sharpen your risk tolerance, and clarify your long-term financial goals.

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How to create a financial plan that balances cash flow, risk management, and wealth management for the years ahead.
Step-by-step strategies for saving for retirement, boosting net worth, and crafting an adaptive investment plan without sacrificing today’s bottom line.
Actionable guides on tax planning, building an estate plan, and protecting loved ones through smart insurance choices.

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Maximizing Your Retirement Income

Speaker 1 0:01A seven figure 401 k may feel impressive, but it only tells part of the story. What matters more is whether your savings paired with social security and other income can replace enough of your paycheck to sustain your lifestyle in retirement. We’ll talk about that and more today on Retire Smart Maryland […]

Gray Divorce!

Speaker 1 0:01You finding love again later in life can be sweet, but the finances, that’s where it gets complicated. Today on Retire Smart Maryland Radio, we’ll uncover how couples can say I do the second time Speaker 2 0:18around. Announcer 0:19Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio with Prashant Sabapathi. Speaker 3 0:28Welcome into […]

Future-Proof Your Retirement: Strategies Just For You

Speaker 1 0:00You still relying on the 4% rule, a stock-heavy portfolio, or dreams of a pension, you might be planning your retirement like it’s 1995 Today on Retire Smart Maryland Radio, we’ll break down what’s changed and how to future-proof your retirement plan. Speaker 2 0:20Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio with Prashant […]

Retirement Planning: Myths and Realities

Speaker 1 0:00You thinking you have a retirement plan is very different from actually having one written down and working for you. Today on Retire Smart Maryland Radio, we’ll outline some common retirement planning myths and the risks of assumptions that could leave your future underfunded. Speaker 2 0:20Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio […]

Rethinking Retirement: Are Old Strategies Still Valid?

Speaker 1 0:02We’ve all heard the classic financial advice: pay off your mortgage, downsize your home, and stick to a fixed retirement income. But in today’s world of longer lifespans, fluctuating markets, and unpredictable inflation, do these tried and true rules still make sense? We’ll take a fresh look today on Retire Smart Maryland Radio. […]

Secure Income Strategies for Retirement

Speaker 2 0:00As the working years wind down, most retirees feel a twinge of uncertainty. We’ll explore how to secure income, manage rising costs, and live the retirement you’ve earned. Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio with Prashant Sabapathi. Welcome into Retire Smart Maryland Radio. Your host is John DeFeo. You can find him […]

The Road to Financial Freedom in Retirement

Speaker 1 0:03Creating a successful retirement doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional planning, discipline saving, and the right strategic guidance. We’ve all heard that people spend more time planning a two week vacation than they do planning 30 plus years of retirement. Let’s flip that script and focus on the things that truly matter […]

Saving vs. Investing: What You Need to Know When it Comes to Your Retirement

Speaker 1 0:01You should you play it safe with a savings account or let your dollars don a cape and fly into the stock market, whether you’re a mattress stuffer or market maven. Knowing when to save and when to invest can save you from some serious financial face bombs. Let’s find out which money […]

Ultimate Retirement: Achieving True Financial Independence

Speaker 1 0:01A financial independence isn’t just about amassing wealth, it’s about gaining the freedom to live life on your terms. Today on Retire Smart Maryland Radio, we’ll explore what financial independence truly means and how you can achieve it, regardless of your income. Speaker 2 0:21Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio with Prashant […]

Mind Over Money: Understanding Financial Stress

Speaker 1 0:00You coming up, could you imagine the government giving stock options to every kid in America? Well, President Trump is having Congress vote to make that happen. Stick with us as we cover this story and discuss the future of retirement planning in our country. Announcer 0:17Welcome in to Retire Smart Maryland Radio […]