Join hosts wealth manager Lee Michael Murphy, career advisor Sergio Patterson, and attorney Matt McElroy on The Free Retiree Show as they delve into the crucial topic of performing a comprehensive financial checkup. In Episode 176, you’ll gain valuable insights and expert tips to assess your financial health and make informed decisions for a secure future.
With their extensive experience, the hosts guide you through the essential steps of a financial checkup. They cover various key areas, including emergency funds, reducing excessive cash holdings, retirement savings strategies, budget review, debt management techniques, credit report assessment, insurance coverage evaluation, and estate plan review.
Discover the importance of maintaining a robust emergency fund and explore different avenues such as CDs to maximize your savings potential. Learn why excessively holding onto cash can be a costly mistake that hampers your ability to combat inflation effectively.
The hosts emphasize the significance of retirement savings, highlighting the utilization of company matches and recommending a minimum savings and investment percentage. Dive into budget review techniques to identify recurring expenses that can be reduced or eliminated, and explore effective methods for paying off high-interest credit card debt, including the debt snowball and debt avalanche approaches.
Get invaluable advice on checking your credit reports from the three main credit reporting agencies and how to obtain free copies of your credit report annually. Gain insights into reviewing insurance coverage, including life, disability, health, and umbrella policies, to ensure you have adequate protection for your financial well-being.
Lastly, the hosts discuss the importance of estate planning: covering wills, trusts, and beneficiary reviews.
Don’t miss Episode 176 of The Free Retiree Show, where Lee Michael Murphy, Sergio Patterson, and Matt McElroy equip you with the knowledge and tools to conduct a thorough financial checkup, empowering you to make informed decisions and achieve financial stability.
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