Financial Breakaway: Your Clear Path to Retirement

Financial Breakaway: Your Clear Path to Retirement

The Financial Breakaway Podcast is your guide to breaking free from the confusion of the financial world and unlocking your path to a more confident retirement plan. Join me as I look to empower mid-career to retirement-aged individuals, just like you, through engaging conversations about what retirement means to you and then how to build a retirement plan that fits. While crucial topics like investing strategies, tax planning, withdrawal strategies, and social security will be discussed, I believe that your personal goals, desires, and lifestyle are equally vital. In this podcast, I’ll help you bridge the gap between financial strategies and your individual aspirations, merging the two to create your very own ”financial breakaway.” ----------1200 N. Mayfair Rd, Ste. 300, Milwaukee, WI 53226 414-253-4600. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., member FINRA (www.finra.org) SIPC (www.sipc.org). Osaic Wealth separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth. Osaic Wealth does not provide tax or legal advice. This communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in states of CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, TX, and WI. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state(s) referenced. PLEASE NOTE this information being provided is strictly as a courtesy.

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November 2, 2024 29 mins

In retirement, healthcare costs can quickly become one of the biggest risks to your nest egg, making it essential to stay informed about changes in Medicare and review your plan annually. As Medicare introduces key changes for 2025, understanding these updates is crucial for making well-informed decisions that protect both your health and financial future. In this episode, we dive into three essential updates to Medicare that will...

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Planning to retire before 65? Health insurance is likely one of your biggest concerns as you bridge the gap before Medicare kicks in. In this episode of Financial Breakaway, I dive into the essential strategies for managing healthcare costs during those early retirement years. From understanding COBRA and Marketplace insurance options to minimizing taxable income for maximum subsidies, I’ll cover it all. Topics include: 1. Health ...

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Healthcare in retirement is deeply personal. After all, it's not just about managing costs; it’s about ensuring you can enjoy the quality of life you’ve worked so hard to build. While money and investments are often front of mind, securing the right healthcare plan is just as critical for living well in retirement. And yes, the reality is—it’s going to be expensive.

In today’s episode of Financial Breakaway, I’m covering the 7 ...

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Imagine a retirement filled with beach strolls and golf course mornings. But lurking in the backdrop is an often underestimated challenge: Taxes! This uninvited guest can cast a shadow over your financial dreams, but you're not alone. On today's episode of "Financial Breakaway," we're turning tax confusion into tax mastery. 

We'll skip the dry numbers and dive into actionable strategies to help you keep m...

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We currently find ourselves amid a presidential election year (whether we like it or not), and political headlines already dominate the news, sparking questions and concerns about how election outcomes might impact retirement and investment plans.

As a Financial Planner, I often get clients coming to me and asking how the elections may affect their portfolios or retirement savings. And it's safe to say I've heard all the t...

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In this episode, I talk with Economist Bryce Gill of First Trust Portfolios on pivotal market trends of 2023 and look ahead to what 2024 holds for investors. Tune in for a rich discussion on the stock and bond markets, recession risks, and the intricate relationship between the markets and the economy. Topics discussed:

  • Insights into 2023's stock market, featuring the 'Magnificent 7' stocks
  • Market outlook for 20...
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Join me on this episode of the Financial Breakaway Podcast as we dive deep into "Social Security Essentials: 3 Must-Know Topics for Effective Retirement Planning." As you near retirement, it's crucial to understand the intricacies of Social Security and how it fits into your overall financial plan. I'll guide you through the complexities and strategies to make the most of your Social Security benefits. In this episode, we'll cover:...
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Join me as I help unlock the secrets of the "Bucket Approach" to retirement planning. After decades of diligent savings, are you prepared to transition from the accumulation phase of your life to the distribution phase? This episode sheds light on the challenges retirees face and offers a structured solution to ensure your investments serve you effectively throughout your golden years. Dive into: • 📈 The shift from career mode to ...
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Join me in this episode as I unravel the mystery behind retirement planning by addressing the fundamental question: "How much do I need to retire?" I dive into the complexities of retirement income planning and offer a unique perspective on determining your retirement needs. By examining the three distinct stages of retirement—Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go—I provide a framework for understanding the changing financial demands of each p...
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In today's special pre-launch episode, I have some thrilling news! "The Financial Breakaway Podcast" is relaunching with a fresh focus: "Your Clear Path to Retirement." Since its humble beginnings in 2019, this podcast has grown immensely, achieving 30 episodes and garnering thousands of downloads. Your valuable feedback, combined with my passion for financial planning, has inspired a refined vision for the podcast. The content wil...
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00:45 - Intro  01:45 - Observation 1: Inflation hurts retirees more  2:20 – Sidetrack: What is Inflation? 05:30 - What can we learn: Find your own “Personal Inflation Rate”   08:31 - Observation 2: Social Security COLA adjustment isn’t as advertised   10:45 - What can we learn:  How to figure out what your NET Social Security COLA really is     13:52 - Observation 3: The biggest risk for retirees is happening to people for the firs...
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2022 has been a tough year all around.  So in this episode, I'm breaking down three observations I've seen so far in 2022 for mid-career individuals and what we can learn from those observations.  I try to explore these observations and lessons learned through a financial planning lens for the everyday person.   01:00 - Intro  02:20 - Observation 1: Traditional backup savings plans don't cut it 03:25 - What can we learn: How to cre...
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September 30, 2022 14 mins
2022 has been a tough year all around for people.  Headwinds such as the lingering effects of COVID-19, rising interest rates, rising inflation, rising commodity prices, the Russia/Ukraine War, falling stock and bond market, and then an economy that seems to be having a hangover in general.  It has been a lot. With all this going on, it has been hard to conceptualize how it all works together and how it affects you financially (you...
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Conversation between Ryan Hitchcock, Financial Planner at Hight Point Capital Group, and Bryce Gill, Economist at First Trust:   02:45 - Intro on Inflation & Market 04:45 - Great Moderation or Globalization    Long-term inflation outlook    Supply chain War in Europe 12:50 - Fed and interest rates 14:45 - The Monetary Tailwind is Ebbing    M2 Money Supply    Stagflation   18:30 - YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS PART!   24:30 - A Recessio...
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Investing in the New Normal Series -- COVID-related shutdowns distorted the economy vs where it was before COVID and we are still trying to adapt to this world.  The question now is; how do we, as investors trying to save for our future, navigate and invest in it?  Let's learn from real people living and working in this "new normal" to help provide a unique perspective on what's going on. Early on in the COVID crisis gyms and fitne...
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Investing in the New Normal Series -- COVID-related shutdowns distorted the economy vs where it was before COVID and we are still trying to adapt to this world.  The question now is; how do we, as investors trying to save for our future, navigate and invest in it?  Let's learn from real people living and working in this "new normal" to help provide a unique perspective on what's going on. People are spending more time listening to ...
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Investing in the New Normal Series --   COVID-related shutdowns distorted the economy vs where it was before COVID and we are still trying to adapt to this world.  The question now is; how do we, as investors trying to save for our future, navigate and invest in it?  Let's learn from real people living and working in this "new normal" to help provide a unique perspective on what's going on. The Great Resignation is a term coined in...
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In this introductory episode of Investing in the New Normal Series, I talk about what this New Normal is and how we as a world got here.  COVID-related shutdowns distorted the economy vs where it was before COVID and we are still trying to adapt to this world.  The question now is; how do we, as investors trying to save for our future, navigate and invest in it? --- For more information: - Ryan Hitchcock: www.rhitch.com     Ryan Hi...
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In this special Thematic Investing Series episode, we go beyond buzzwords in the media with my guests, Mark Schwartz and Nick Cucci. Mark advises early-stage startups and co-founded PDT, a Chicago-based product development firm. Nick leads business development at PDT and helps clients identify new opportunities for innovation. Mark and Nick were perfect guests to follow up my Thematic Investing Series, diving deeper into common buz...
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Thematic Investing Series -- FINALE! SPECIAL GUESTS my Dad, Mike Hitchcock, & brother, Brett Hitchcock!  Mike is President of Montana Broom & Brush Co, and Brett is the Regional Sales Manager for Jon-Don.   One might not normally lump the JanSan industry into today’s view of “thematic investing” as it’s usually not first to mind when buzzwords like “innovation” or “disruption” come up.  However, that's exactly why I wanted to do th...
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