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Re-Engineering Your Finances Podcast
Financial and retirement planning guidance from Charles Welde of CP Welde Group in Chadds Ford, PA. We'll teach you how to reduce taxes and increase income so you can have a bigger impact on your family, friends and the causes you believe in.
Episodes
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastRetirement Planning Is Different For Women: Here’s Why
With International Women's Day in March, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress women have achieved in the financial realm over the past century…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastAnswering Smart Listener Questions About Finances and Retirement
In this episode, we'll answer listener questions and explore the challenges of living on a fixed retirement income, the timing of Social Security benefits, and…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWith Higher Interest Rates, Is “Lazy Money” Still A Concern In 2024?
Is 'Lazy Money' still a concern in 2024's higher interest rate landscape? In this episode, we explore this question, examining how the recent rise in interest…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastAre Your Good Money Habits Holding You Back?
This episode might be a bit counterintuitive. We’re going to question the real impact of common financial habits. Are the strategies you consider beneficial…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWill These Apocalyptic Predictions Ever Come True?
We’ve all heard the apocalyptic predictions about social security, the national debt and other major issues that are supposed to sink the economy. Do any of…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastEasy Wins in Personal Finance
It’s important to eventually get a comprehensive financial plan for yourself, but sometimes even just a few minor adjustments in your portfolio can make a big…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastA Lot of Reasons To Be Thankful This Year
We had already planned an episode about being thankful to release this month, but the taping of the show was delayed due to a little health scare for Charles…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastDownsizing, Maxing Out 401ks, Life Insurance & More: Listener Question Edition
In this episode, we'll answer a large batch of listener questions about a variety of retirement planning topics. We'll cover what to do if you're maxing out…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastRetirement Planning’s “Hidden” Questions
The retirement planning world is filled with plenty of advice and suggestions, but there are critical questions lurking in the shadows – the unasked, the…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastThe Future of Retirement In America: Is The Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Are we on the brink of a retirement renaissance or stormy seas ahead? On this episode, we jump into the pressing issues of Social Security, healthcare, taxes…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastUnderstanding RMDs: A Guide For Retirees & The Soon-to-Retire
Are you over 55 and pondering retirement? Dive into the world of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) with us. In this episode, we demystify the reasons…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastNavigating Finances After Losing a Spouse: Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
Losing a spouse is an unimaginably tough life event, but the financial implications can add another layer of stress to the grieving process. In this episode…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastAre There Universal Retirement Truths?
Retirement is a unique journey for each of us. The thought that there's a one-size-fits-all solution is a myth, but what if we told you there are certain…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastExposing Retirement Planning Complaints
In this episode, we tackle the common complaints and fears about financial situations during retirement. We'll discuss which concerns are well-founded, which…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastBASHING The Roth 401(k) & IRA?
Charles breaks down a recent article that bashes the role of a Roth 401(k), even going as far to say if you're not careful, you could "lose" hundreds of…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastCountdown Clarity: Timing Your Retirement Preparations
Whether you’re close to retirement or still far from that exciting date, it’s not uncommon to wonder when you should start preparing for each aspect of it…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMastering Retirement Cash Flow: Understanding Income
In this episode, we're diving into the income side of the retirement cash flow conversation. We'll uncover the secrets of guaranteed income versus the…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMailbag Edition: Housing, Banking Concerns & More
Get ready for a mailbag edition of Re-Engineering Your Finances. On today's show, Charles answers several questions from listeners across a wide range of…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastTop 3 Most Crucial Retirement Risks
On today's episode, Charles will outline the three most crucial retirement risks facing investors and break down how you can better prepare to overcome these…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastCelebrating The Impact Of Charles’ Three Key Mentors
To celebrate surpassing 100 episodes, Charles wanted to dedicate a show to the three mentors who have had the biggest impact on his financial and retirement…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastA Comprehensive Dismantling Of 2023’s Top Social Security Myths
Have you ever wondered if the Social Security system will run out of money before you retire? Or if claiming benefits as soon as you're eligible is the best…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastRetirement Expenses For Which You Forgot To Plan
Do you feel confident that you have considered all the expenses involved in your retirement planning? Well, think again… It turns out that many retirees…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMoving Your Retirement Goalposts: Is It Worth The Risk?
Do you ever feel like your retirement planning goals are always moving? You're not alone. We’ve found that people often move the goalposts in their own…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastDo You Have An Incomplete Financial Plan
Are you confident that your financial plan is complete? Many people believe they have a solid plan in place, only to realize later that they've missed…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastTop Ten Tax Questions For Retirees In 2023
Retirement can come with a lot of tax questions and concerns. From understanding the tax implications of withdrawing from your retirement accounts to…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastBack To Basics: Understanding Income Planning
It’s been said that if you don’t have an income plan, you don’t really have a retirement plan. We’ll tackle that mentality on this episode to see if it’s true…
Re-Engineering Your Finances Podcast2023 Edition: 10 Point Checklist For Retirement Preparedness
Another year is upon us and it’s a great time to ask yourself 10 questions to assess how ready you are for retirement to kick off 2023. If you’re retiring this…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastPreparing For Market Volatility In 2023
Market volatility became the norm in 2022. Are we in for more of the same in 2023? We’ll talk about the market outlook for the next 12 months, plus share tips…
Re-Engineering Your Finances Podcast5 Financial Resolutions For A Better 2023
Are you retired or approaching retirement and want to have a more successful financial life in 2023? Listen to today's show as Charles details 5 financial…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMaking Smart Decisions During Major Life Events
Let’s explore some of the things you should be thinking about to make smart financial decisions when you encounter some of the most significant events in your…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastThe Retirement Marathon: Finishing The Race
Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. Let’s talk about some of the similarities of getting to the finish line in racing and…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMost Common Retirement Planning Questions About Taxes
As we approach the end of the year, saving money on taxes becomes a bigger focus for many people. But let’s broaden the scope out for this particular episode…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastHow Bonds Work: What Retirees Need To Know
Too many folks misunderstand bonds, how they work, and what role they play in a proper financial plan. We’ll address some of those bond related issues on…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastGetting It Right: Irreversible Financial Decisions
There are plenty of decisions that you’ll make in the retirement planning process that can’t be undone, so you want to make sure that you make the right call…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastCan’t Get No Satisfaction… Or Can You?
Want to know the secrets to experiencing satisfaction in retirement? We’ve discovered five key situations to which your financial plan needs to lead you. If…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastPlanning For Retirement’s Uncertainties
There are many things that we know we’ll have to deal with in retirement, we just don’t know how to predict when or to what degree. How do you construct a plan…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastShould You Follow These Popular Retirement Rules of Thumb?
You’ve most likely heard plenty of “rules” you’re supposed to follow to retire successfully. Some of these rules are stated so confidently, you’d be crazy not…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWhat They’re Saying: Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market
It’s no secret the stock market is in turmoil. We’re in a bear market and the R-word (recession) is getting thrown around daily. So, what can you do to survive…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastCan You Get An A+ On Our Retirement Planning Quiz?
Don’t dread this as much as you hated hearing these words as a kid, but it’s time for a pop quiz! We’re putting retirement planning preparedness under the…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWhy Retirement Planning Ain’t What It Used To Be
In some ways, retirement planning was easier for past generations. Let’s explore how a good financial advisor helps people overcome the additional challenges…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastDo You Concur? Picking Sides In Important Financial Debates
On this episode, we’ll try to pick sides of some important financial debates. From bonds to life insurance, credit card debt to starting Social Security, we’ll…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastSecret To Retirement Success: Get Out Of Your Own Way
There are plenty of external factors that often negatively influence our chances of having a successful retirement. But often, failure comes from within. On…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastAre These Retirement Statistics Encouraging or Disturbing?
We’ve gathered some updated retirement statistics from across the country. It’s time to find out if these are encouraging or disturbing findings, if they’re…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastMailbags! Answering Common Retirement Questions From Listeners Like You
Leaving an inheritance, combining multiple old 401(k)s, assessing an IRAs recent performance, and what to make of capital gains taxes? These questions and more…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastUnderstanding The Three Worlds Of Money
When you really boil it down, there’s really only three places where you can invest money. Let’s talk about the role that each of those worlds play in a good…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastHome Run Retirement Planning: How Baseball Principles Also Score Financial Runs
After listening to today’s episode, you’ll never attend another baseball game with the family and look at it the same way. We’re going to show you how taking…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWhen Guessing At Retirement’s Most Important Questions Goes Wrong
Most people, when trying to plan their retirement, have to guess about the answers to some important questions. Let’s talk about some of those questions and…
Re-Engineering Your Finances PodcastWho Even Needs A Financial Advisor?
Some people feel that they’ll save money by handling their investments themselves instead of working with an advisor. Others may like the challenge of doing it…