Easy Money Podcast With Don Anders

Don Anders breaks down the different Medicare options in an easy to understand way. Whether it's Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, or any other Medicare options.

One of the most common questions we get is "what is the best medicare supplement plan". In this video, Don Anders gets into why medicare plans are mostly the same between companies. If you'd like to talk with someone about your Medicare Supplement Options, click here: https://calendly.com/andersfinancial/medicarewebinar?month=2021-01

In this final part of his Annuity mini-series, Don digs into Variable Annuities and why they often get a bad rap. 

Continuing the Annuity mini-series, Don gets into Fixed Index Annuities and their rising popularity.

In the second of his Annuity mini-series, Don covers the importance of a Fixed Annuity. 

In this first of an Annuity series, Don talks about Immediate Annuities and why they've been referred to as "your grandfather's annuity". 

Annuities have to be one of the most controversial investments in 2020. You hear people talking about how you should never buy an annuity, then you hear people talk about the love annuities. What gives? Are annuities bad? The reality is, there are many different kinds of Annuities out there, and they are NOT all the same. In this video, Don tells us about the 4 most common types of annuities, and debunks the "Annuity hot takes". In this video, Don explains annuities, annuity fees, and using annuities for retirement. Some annuities have high fees and some annuities have no fees. Some annuities are fixed and some annuities are can lose money. Whether you're using in immediate annuities, fixed index annuities, income annuities, or variable annuities -- there are pros and cons of annuities in all of them. Not sure how to pick a Financial Advisor? Watch this:https://youtu.be/7Vo8lM421HgPlease remember to subscribe for more content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCX...

Don continues to break down The 5 Needs of Money, this time covering the all-important topic of the Death Benefit.Please remember to subscribe for more content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCX...Will you leave a financial legacy?Have you designated beneficiaries? Need a refresher on what The 5 Needs of Money are: https://youtu.be/JMAyJvKFIxE

Working with a Financial Advisor can be a daunting task!You may know what your financial goals are, but how do you pick the right person to help you achieve those goals?In this video Don walks you through how to do your own research on Financial Advisors, which licenses to check for, and how to ask the hard questions.Visit: https://brokercheck.finra.org/To look up who you'll be working with! It's important to do your own research.Please remember to subscribe for more content just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCX...

When someone’s rock climbing, there are two different kinds. Don explains how those two different approaches apply to what financial path you need to take. 

This episode was recorded in 2019. RMD age is now 72.Don discusses what a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA or other retirement accounts are and what the 2019 RMD rules are.

We explain the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. If you are a state employee or government employee you probably have access to a 457 Deferred Comp plan. How does a 457 b plan work? What's the difference between a 457 and 401k? When can you take money out of your 457 plan?457 deferred compensation plans are available to Police officers, Fire Fighters, Teachers, and all other government employees. Don Anders discusses all of that in this video. Would you like to review your 457 deferred comp plan? Visit our website to learn more: https://andersretirement.com/

The cost of our electronics and phones has increased drastically in recent years. So are iPhones good investments? Are any electronics good investments? Don goes over the economics of owning daily technology in this episode.

Don explains an important hack you can use with your spouse's social security depending on when they choose to take it out and how you can use it your benefit.

403b retirement plans explained. A 403b/TSA is also frequently called a Teacher 401k, but in addition to teachers and school board employees, Hospitals and other non-profit organizations can have a 403(b) retirement plan. We also get into the unique withdrawal rules of a 403b.Another name for a 403b is a TSA or Tax Sheltered Annuity. Would you like to review your 403b / TSA? Visit us online: https://andersretirement.com/

Don discusses one of the most fundamental retirement planning concepts: The 3 legged stool of retirement planning. The three-legged stool consists of having your Social Security Plan, Pension Plan, and Investment Plan all working together to become a retirement plan that will last the rest of your life. This concept is key, whether you're retirement planning at 40, retirement planning at 50, retirement planning at 60, or simply just looking for tips on retirement planning for beginners. If you'd like to learn more or talk with someone that can give you a retirement plan based on the 3-Legged Stool concept, click here: https://andersretirement.com/

Don Anders discusses why you shouldn't pay off your house before retirement. Many people who give blanket retirement advice talk about the debt-free retirement myth, and while being debt-free is nice, sometimes it can be detrimental to your entire retirement plan. Especially if you plan to pay off the house with 401k or pension money!

What is a ROTH IRA and How does it work? Don Anders explains the benefits of ROTH IRA, ROTH 401k, ROTH 403b, or any other ROTH account you may have, and why it's so important to invest in a ROTH if you have the opportunity and it fits your financial needs.

Don Anders discusses the 4 Social Security changes to keep from running out of money. One of the biggest concerns we hear is "will social security run out of money" or "is social security going broke?" The simple answer is, yes and yes. There is a US Social Security Crisis, and changes to social security have to be made.

Do you know what the #1 biggest fear in retirement is? Running out of money.Don Anders discusses why if you're having that concern, you're not alone, and the steps that you can take to ensure you don't have to worry about running out of money.If you'd like your own retirement income analysis, visit our website: https://andersretirement.com/