Episodes
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
7 Deadly Sins & Retirement Planning
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust. How do these seven deadly sins manifest themselves in your retirement planning, and how can you be sure you're not guilty?
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Silver and Gold, Silver and Gold, Everyone Wishes for Silver and Gold...
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
John is joined by Richard Pucciarelli, founder of Carolina Retirement Resources, to discuss the merits of precious metals as part of your portfolio.
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Another Dot Com Crash?
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
A staggering percentage of this year's growth in the S&P 500 can be attributed to just a handful of companies--Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. Is this a sign of another impending dot com crash? Brian Evans, founder of Madrona Financial Services, joins John to discuss.
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Realistic Expectations
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
How realistic are your expectations when it comes to making plans for your retirement? We’ll give you a clear understanding of the planning process.
Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post: https://mrstillmansopus.com/retirement-planning/realistic-expectations/
Friday Apr 28, 2017
The Folly of the Risk Tolerance Discussion
Friday Apr 28, 2017
Friday Apr 28, 2017
John explains why the "risk tolerance" discussion about your investments is often a flawed conversation from the very beginning.
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Mission Statements
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Friday Apr 14, 2017
What can we learn from the mission statements of some well-known companies and organizations and how can we apply that to our retirement planning?
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Low Hanging Fruit
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Sometimes the idea of constructing a complete retirement plan can be overwhelming to people. John Stillman discusses a few easy places to start that can be quick and painless, but they pay big dividends down the road.
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
Retirement Regrets
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
What are the biggest financial regrets that people have once they get to retirement age? Learn from the mistakes of others and avoid these regrets yourself.
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Keeping it in Context
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
John Stillman discusses the importance of knowing the purpose of each of your invested dollars and keeping that purpose in mind when you're evaluating your accounts.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
Retirement Planning for Women
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
Tuesday Feb 14, 2017
Jeannette Bajalia, founder of Woman's Worth, joins John to talk about the specific challenges that women face when it comes to financial and retirement planning.