Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley

Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley

Planning for retirement can be confusing. Ashley makes it simpler! Every day, you'll receive quick, actionable ideas to help you on your path to retirement. Disclosure: https://drive.google.com/open?id=149ZdPZDQsnmXXslZ2j1TIEjP8i_BODi8

Episodes

June 6, 2025 6 mins

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about savings optimization. How should you prioritize your savings in 2025, saving the right accounts in the right order to get to better financial stability and long-term flexibility. 

We’ve talked about having enough cash on hand, then 401k contributions,then knocking out your non-mortgage debt.

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about savings optimization. How should you prioritize your savings in 2025, saving the right accounts in the right order to get to better financial stability and long-term flexibility. 

Today, I’m talking about paying off debt.

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about savings optimization. How should you prioritize your savings in 2025, saving the right accounts in the right order to get to better financial stability and long-term flexibility. 

Today, once you have enough cash on hand for emergencies, big expenses, and if you’re close to retirement, that extra cushion for pausing portfolio withdrawals in ...

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about savings optimization. How should you prioritize your savings in 2025, saving the right accounts in the right order to get to better financial stability and long-term flexibility. 

Today, I’m talking about the importance of liquidity and building an emergency fund that’s adequate for most of what life will throw at you. 

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Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host, Ashley Micciche.

I’m a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. 

For 17 years, I’ve helped clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so yo...

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It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up the week by summarizing this week’s theme: The American Dream Now Costs Over $4 Million

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to vacations

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to houses and cars

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to raising kids and pets

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to your retirement

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to weddings and funerals.

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Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host, Ashley Micciche.

Back in March, I came across a 2024 report from Investopedia that looked at all the things that define the American Dream - getting married, buying a house with that white picket fence, having kids, driving a nice, reliable car, owning pets, taking an annual vacation, saving enough for a comfortable retirement,...

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May 25, 2025 3 mins

It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up the week by summarizing this week’s theme: Answering Your Questions

In case you missed any episodes this week, here are the [1-3] most important takeaways from this week…

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering an email question from a listener: I’m in my mid 40s and simply do not feel comfortable with the current political climate and want to safeguard my 401k. I see there is an option to invest in a stable value fund in my 401k, which earns 3% guaranteed. Would it be foolish of me to put a majority of my 401k inv...

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question: My life insurance policy is expiring soon. Should I buy more?

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question - I’m retiring in 2 years. Should I start social security at retirement or wait longer?

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This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question - I got a big raise, what should I do with the money.

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May 20, 2025 9 mins

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question - are we headed for a recession

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May 19, 2025 2 mins

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host, Ashley Micciche.

So this week, I’m answering some of your questions - addressing everything from what to do when you get a big raise to figuring out the ideal age to start social security, to whether or not the ultra-safe stable value fund in your 401k is a good idea right now.

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It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up the week by summarizing this week’s theme: How to Keep Your Focus (and Your Nerve) Amid Market Chaos

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