Mondays With Matt Podcast

The Variables That Shape Your Retirement Plan

If the variables were the same for everybody, retirement planning would be much simpler. But the fact that everybody is different is what makes it fun. On today’s show, we’ll explain why answers to some of retirement’s critical questions vary from person to person.
Links & Show Notes:
Great Lakes Retirement Website: http://www.greatlakesretirementsolutions.com/
Call: 989-401-2949

What Flying Teaches Us About Retirement

There are some important lessons that flying can teach us about retirement planning. So check your luggage, strap in to your seat, and let's take a trip with Matt.
Links & Show Notes:
Great Lakes Retirement Website: http://www.greatlakesretirementsolutions.com/
Call: 989-401-2949

Even Responsible Savers Make Mistakes

Even for people who have been very responsible with their money over the years, entering retirement can still be a challenge because it’s such a different stage of life. Let’s talk about some of the missteps that even responsible savers can make.
Links & Show Notes:
Great Lakes Retirement Website: http://www.greatlakesretirementsolutions.com/
Call: 989-401-2949

Busting The Biggest Financial Myths

Today’s episode is simple. We’ll look at some of the most widely believed financial myths and try to bust them wide open. The scary thing is that a lot of people base their financial plans on some of these myths. Don’t be like that.
Links & Show Notes:
Great Lakes Retirement Website: http://www.greatlakesretirementsolutions.com/
Call: 989-401-2949

Is Playing The Blame Game Holding You Back Financially?

Have you ever had financial trouble? We’re not just talking about atrocious situations like going bankrupt. There are also situations that can arise as life goes on such as a divorce, a bad broker, and more. Today we will talk about how to get out of some of these tricky positions and how to regain traction on the right path.

Exposing 401(k) Weaknesses

Your 401k can be your most powerful retirement savings tool. But it’s not perfect. Let’s talk about some of the weaknesses that you should be aware of in your 401k (or 403b...or TSP...or 457 plan)...

The Future Of Automation In The Financial World

With the technological strides that are being made in various industries, many jobs are being replaced in favor of automation. Similarly in the financial realm, you might have encountered robo-advisors as an alternative to working with a financial advisor. So this week, we'll take a broad look at how the financial industry may be altered by automation, as well as the benefits of human interaction.

What Popular Proverbs Teach Us About Money

There are plenty of proverbs and axioms that aren’t meant to be about money, but we can easily learn a financial lesson from them anyway. We’ll show you the hidden money meanings behind some of these popular sayings...

How To Turn Investments Into Income

A big question for a lot of pre-retirees is: How do we take the money we have saved and turn that into income in retirement to replace our paychecks? We will discuss some basic concepts to help on this week's episode.

Fish Or Cut Bait – Stuck On Financial Decisions

For some people, the biggest problem with their financial planning isn’t that they make the wrong decisions. It’s that they often fail to make decisions at all. But sometimes you just have to fish or cut bait.