Money Matters with Mike

Money Matters with Mike

Each week, Mike Zaino takes to the airwaves to educate more Americans on ways to a secure retirement and to reach financial freedom. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in every Saturday at 9:00 AM EST on WRHI (FM 100.1 & AM 1340) in the Charlotte, NC area. Learn more and schedule a meeting with Mike at MoneyMattersWithMike.com Powered by The Zaino Group

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April 23, 2024 5 mins

In this bonus interview from Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure, we talk with Robin Growley - Head of Consumer Deposits at Bank of America. The two discuss some new online budgeting trends Robin has been tracking and offer advice on how listeners can navigate them.

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This week, Mike highlights common financial mistakes to avoid for a successful retirement. Tune-in because Number one is the biggest key to unlocking your greatest income potential! 

Plus, we share some money moves to make if you’re in your 50s. We will explain how rising prices are impacting everything from household expenses to Social Security in th...

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Do you feel like your retirement plan isn’t quite where you want it to be? Do you have some doubts about whether you’ll be ready to call it quits from the workforce?

This week, Mike shares six essential steps you should take to get your plan back on track, so you can have the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Plus, why is Social Security under so much pressure these days? We’ll discuss that – and ho...

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On this episode, Mike highlights some important last-minute tax reminders. Plus, we review the results of a new survey on retirees’ regrets – and also what they love about being retired. Finally, we will test your financial knowledge in a new edition of Right or Wrong.

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On this week's show, Mike discusses the top financial worries of retirees in America today. You’ll want to listen to number one! Plus, we share some cost-cutter tips to help you make the most out of your financial future. We also discuss the dire situation facing Social Security today – and how you can plan to prepare for it.

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Remember those New Year’s resolutions we all made a few months ago? How are those going for you? Maybe it’s time to revisit and re-commit to them.

On this week’s show, Mike talks about that – and several other tips – that will help you clean up your finances as we head into springtime!

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How many Americans are actually prepared for retirement? How much do they have saved? This week, we will delve into these questions and more as we check out retirement statistics that will motivate you to seek help and come up with a plan for your own golden years.

Don’t become a statistic – and don’t be afraid to ask for professional help!

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Mike breaks down five common mistakes that could cause you to stumble along your retirement planning journey. Plus, he shares updates the ever-climbing national debt and what effect that massive number could have on your own financial future.

Finally, why do Americans love pensions so much, even though so few of us have them? Mike shares suggestions to consider if your company does not offer a pension plan.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care on March 5, 2024.

This means that Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, herbicides, chemicals, nuclear weapons, or other toxins while serving in the military – at home or abroad – will be able to enroll directly...

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On this week’s show, Mike shares ten steps to get you ready to retire, especially if you want to leave the workforce in ten years or less. Plus, we will discuss the growing national debt and how it may affect your wallet. And we will share some tips for tax season as we highlight the only two types of tax-free investments available in America today.

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February 28, 2024 5 mins

Medicare can be incredibly confusing, but the good news is that there are people available to help. State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide unbiased, free help for those who want to better understand their options. Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Rebecca Kinney of the Administration for Community Living to find out what SHIPs are and how they work.

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This week, Mike discusses some obstacles you may run into when planning for retirement. Some things you can control, but others you can’t. You need to have a plan that takes everything into account.

Plus, we will talk about the best time to start saving for retirement – and what you can do if you are behind.

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This week, we talk about the importance of ‘results in advance’ planning for your retirement years. It doesn’t mean you have a crystal ball that shows you what’s going to happen, but it does mean you will be prepared for whatever does happen.

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On this week’s show, we discuss ten ways to get more from your finances in 2024. Plus, do you have some catching up to do when it comes to preparing for your retirement years? If so, we have some actionable, concrete steps you can take to do just that.

Finally, did you know you may have a ticking tax bomb waiting for you in retirement? We will tell you exactly how to defuse it.

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February 2, 2024 59 mins

This week, Mike shares his thoughts on how the 401(k) system has its limits and what you can do to overcome them. Plus, the 60-40 portfolio mix has had a rough couple of years. We’ll talk about why you want to consider replacing your bonds.

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January 26, 2024 59 mins

Politics tend to stir-up passionate emotions regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum. But how big of an impact do politics have on the markets and your money? We share the details on this week’s episode.

Plus, you’ve heard about diversifying your investments, but we explain why it’s also important to diversify your income streams for a better retirement.

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Every 12 months, when the calendar turns over to a new year, we promise ourselves that we are going to do things like lose weight, work out more, or finally get more organized. How long do those oaths really last?

This year, Money Matters with Mike wants to help you make a real commitment to your future self by helping to organize you and get your financial house in order. On our first episode of 2024, we have some New Year’s...

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Some financial planning rules should always be followed, but others can be broken under certain circumstances. On this week’s show, Mike helps explain those situations and how to get the help you need. Plus, we discuss what it means to leave a “Smart Legacy” for your loved ones.

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The holiday shopping season is typically a time of big sales numbers for retailers, but one industry seeing a big decline as of late is the sporting goods and apparel industry.

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