Path To Wealth & Wisdom

Despite economic uncertainty, there are reasons to be optimistic about retirement savings. In this episode, Sean Tole of Davis Wealth Management and Peter St. James discuss encouraging trends, including a 40% increase in retirement savings over the past decade. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Should you invest now or wait for the "perfect" moment? Many people hesitate when markets are high, fearing a downturn—but is that the right approach? In this episode, Sean Tole of Davis Wealth Management explains why trying to time the market is a losing game and how strategies like dollar-cost averaging can help you build long-term wealth. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

With millions of Americans approaching retirement, financial headlines claim that $2 million is "chump change" for a comfortable future. But is that really true? In this episode, Sean Tole of Davis Wealth Management breaks down the real factors that determine how much you need to retire—your lifestyle, expenses, and financial strategy. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Life insurance is often seen as a way to leave money behind for loved ones, but the reality is that some types of life insurance can benefit you while you're still alive. These policies can offer financial protection, provide income options, and even support your retirement goals. Tune into this episode as we explore the different types of life insurance, who should consider them, and how they can play a key role in your long-term financial strategy. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

How much emergency savings do you really need in retirement? Sean is here to break it all down! In this episode, we’ll discuss the ideal emergency fund size, what counts as a true emergency, and strategies for replenishing your savings when unexpected expenses arise. Tune in to make sure you’re financially prepared for whatever comes your way! Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

In this episode, we're talking about the impact of sequence risk on retirement savings. Sean will explain how the timing of market gains and losses can affect the longevity of your portfolio, especially during the critical years before and after retirement. Then, he shares some strategies for managing this risk. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

More and more people are wanting to retire younger. But before you pull the trigger, it's important that you have a plan in place! In today's episode, we're talking about all things pre-retirement planning. From the big questions- like whether you’re really ready for the cost of health insurance and how much Social Security will actually cover- to the smaller stuff (like how often you’ll want to go out to dinner), Sean and Peter cover it all. They also dig into some crucial topics like long-term care, taxes, and how things like HSAs and Roth accounts can help keep your finances on track. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

While most of us desire a long life, the financial challenges that come with it can be overwhelming. With lifespans extending and factors like market volatility, inflation, and increasing healthcare costs looming over our retirement savings, it's important to be prepared. Today, we’ll share key insights on how to effectively plan for a longer retirement. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Planning for retirement when you're middle aged can present its' own set of potential pitfalls. You're now in a position where you're much closer to retirement and can't afford to make too many mistakes. Sean will discuss some ways you may be able to maximize your savings and why you need to be more cautious in this stage. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Open enrollment for Medicare is right around the corner, so we invite Deb Cmar on this epiosde. Deb serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. She will be discussing some Medicare basics and important considerations you should keep in mind when choosing a plan. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

When going into retirement, you want to be proactive as opposed to reactive. Sean will talk about different ways you can get ahead of potential retirement issues, so you can be proactive in your planning. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Financial literacy is important to have in order for you to make informed decisions when it comes to your money. Sean will be discussing some basic investment vehicles and the pros and cons to each of them. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Many couples wonder if it is the right decision for them to retire at the same time. Sean will discuss this question today and give some reasons on why this may, or may not work depending on each individual situation. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to retirement expenses. Many people believe their expenses will go down when they retire, but this is not always true. Sean will discuss what he sees many people budget for in retirement and why you need to plan for this beforehand. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Communication can solve a lot of problems before they happen and retirement planning is no different. Sean will discuss why couples need to communicate with each other when putting together a retirement plan and some of the important areas they should address. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

If you are looking to retire in the near future, there are many aspects you have to plan for. Sean will go over some of the risks current retirees face in today's landscape and discuss how you may be able to plan for some of them. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Taxes pose a risk to any great retirement plan. Failing to plan for this component can throw a plan entirely off course. Sean will discuss some strategies you may be able to use in order to plan around this risk. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Emotional investing can cause a lot of problems in your retirement plan. Reacting to the news of the day, or the current stock market performance is not a sound strategy. Sean will discuss why it's important to separate out your emotions when investing and instead, plan for the long term. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

The Roth IRA could be a great tool to use in your retirement plan to help you with tax diversification. Sean will be talking about what the Roth is and why this may be something you should consider for your own plan. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) have undergone some changes in the past few years. Sean will discuss what an RMD is and what the new rules are on today's show. Visit Sean Tole's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/ Phone number: (603) 715-2335 E-mail: sean@daviswealthmgmt.com