Your Money Your Retirement Podcast

You’ve spent an entire career saving for retirement. The last thing you need at this stage of the game is to make a misstep, so you end up spending down your savings too quickly. How can you make sure you’ve done enough?  

Retirement planning can feel like solving a complex puzzle — every move matters. When should you claim Social Security? How can you avoid triggering unnecessary taxes? What’s the smartest way to manage your retirement savings without costly missteps? Getting it right means fitting all the financial pieces together.

From daily routines to casual conversations, we’re used to easy answers. But planning for retirement brings questions that require deeper thought and bigger decisions.

Estate planning isn’t fun, however it’s vital. A little preparation now can prevent confusion, conflict, and costly mistakes later. 
Listen, learn and update your plan.

Designing your dream home? It starts with a blueprint. The same goes for your financial life! Add structure, personalize it, and build your financial house that truly fits you.

Steven is a Certified Public Accountant with more than ten years of experience helping individuals and business owners be tax-efficient through proactive planning and strategy implementation.

You’ve worked hard to build your nest egg. Saving alone isn’t enough. Just like a well-built home needs a solid foundation to weather any storm, your retirement plan needs the right structure to withstand market swings, rising taxes, and unexpected life changes.

In your working years, a steady paycheck provided peace of mind. In retirement, that sense of predictability can disappear, and is sometimes subject to market ups and downs. In this episode, we explore how to build reliable income streams, so your retirement feels less like a rollercoaster and more like smooth sailing.

Some people might put off planning because they don’t know what the process is like or how hard it might be. What can potential clients expect when they come in to meet with the BHC team?

We all know the basics of physical wellness - eat well, stay active, get enough rest. But when it comes to your finances, how do you know if you're truly healthy? In this episode, we break down what financial wellness looks like and how to spot areas that may need attention - especially as you approach retirement.

Did you know that if you're running your own business then you've got a few extra twists and turns on the road to retirement? No 401(k)? No problem. We're digging into how you can get retirement-ready when a corporate 401(k) isn't part of the picture.

Market crashes get the headlines, but two quiet threats - rising taxes and persistent inflation - could do even more damage to your retirement. In this episode, we break down how these risks can erode your savings and what steps you can take now to protect your financial future.

You might think estate, or legacy, planning is just for people with big mansions and even bigger bank accounts but think again. Estate planning is about preparing for life's curveballs, preserving your wishes, and having a plan for you and your loved ones, no matter your bank account size.

Are you protecting your retirement from hidden risks? From market swings to rising costs, financial threats can quietly erode your nest egg. In this episode, we reveal key risks and how to prepare so your money lasts. Don’t miss this essential podcast to a more secure retirement.

Financial choices you make regarding retirement will be 
some of the most important decisions you will make. 
What are some of the things you may want to consider? 

Many retirees depend heavily on Social Security, aiming to help maximize their returns from this important income source. However, navigating the system's complexities often proves challenging, leaving many to question the best way to optimize the benefits they will receive over their lifetime. 

A longer life expectancy can expose women to various financial risks, including the possibility of outliving their assets. How can women help ensure their money lasts as long as they do?

Regularly rebalancing your portfolio is important to managing risk and helping to stay on track for your retirement goals. 

Preparing for a retirement that could last 30 years or more is no small feat. With many relying on withdrawals from their 401(k) or similar retirement plans for essential income, preserving and optimizing these funds is important.