I was at a speaking engagement this week, and we received several questions from the audience about Social Security. Questions like: When should I start Social Security—at 62 or 67? How do spousal benefits work? Will Social Security be there for me?

In today's podcast, Tim and I discuss these important questions. We also talk about a new survey from the Reagan National Institute that found many Americans believe affluent households should bear more of the cost of funding entitlement programs.

As always, I'll include links to the articles and resources we mention in today's show at SoundRetirementPlanning.com. Just click on Episode 476, titled "Will Social Security Be There for Me?"

We're also hosting a special webinar on Social Security and how to integrate it into your retirement plan. If you'd like to attend and see how we help our clients determine the right time to claim Social Security benefits, simply visit the show notes and click the webinar registration link.

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In today's podcast, I want to share a brand-new tool we've created to help you evaluate whether you're on track for retirement. Many people think retirement planning comes down to a single number: How much have I saved? But that's only part of the picture.

There are actually four key areas you need to understand as you prepare for retirement. In today's episode, we're going to explore each of them and explain why they matter.

To find links and resources mentioned in today's podcast, visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com and click on Episode #477.

When you work with Parker Financial, our advisors use the Retirement Budget Calculator, a powerful retirement planning tool developed by our firm — to design, test, and refine your retirement plan. It's now used exclusively within our advisory process to help deliver more precise and personalized outcomes.

At Parker Financial, we build well-crafted retirement and investment strategies grounded in academic research and financial science — designed to give you clarity, confidence, and freedom as you move into and through retirement.

Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step toward a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session today by visiting Parker-Financial.net. Let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Everyone wants to invest in the next hot thing.

Today, it's SpaceX. Tomorrow, it might be OpenAI or Anthropic. Twenty-five years ago, it was Pets.com. More recently, investors have chased the excitement around Bitcoin, GameStop, AMC, and other "can't-miss" opportunities.

The names change, but human nature doesn't.

To find links and resources mentioned in today's podcast, visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com and click on Episode #475.

When you work with Parker Financial, our advisors use the Retirement Budget Calculator — a powerful retirement planning tool developed by our firm — to design, test, and refine your retirement plan. It's now used exclusively within our advisory process to help deliver more precise and personalized outcomes.

At Parker Financial, we build well-crafted retirement and investment strategies grounded in academic research and financial science — designed to give you clarity, confidence, and freedom as you move into and through retirement.

Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step toward a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session today by visiting Parker-Financial.net. Let us help you make the most of your retirement years.