HeyJaredMichigan's Retirement Coach Podcast With Mike Douglas
Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!"Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a…
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Investing In Retirement: How Your Investments Should Change in Your 50s & 60s (opens the original)
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The investing rules that helped grow your retirement savings may not be the same ones you need as retirement approaches. In this episode of Michigan’s Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas explains what should change, what should stay the same, and the common mistakes investors make when transitioning from accumulation to retirement income. He discusses diversification, risk management, portfolio rebalancing, inflation, and the impact of sequence of returns risk. Learn why balancing growth, income, and
Investing In Retirement: How Much Cash Should Retirees Keep? (opens the original)
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How much cash is too much, and how little could leave your retirement vulnerable? In this episode, Mike Douglas explores the role cash plays in a retirement strategy, including how it can provide flexibility during market volatility and help cover unexpected expenses. He discusses the risks of holding too much cash, such as inflation and opportunity cost, as well as the challenges that can come from holding too little. Learn key factors to consider when determining an appropriate cash reserve an
Are Hidden Retirement Taxes Reducing Your Income? (opens the original)
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Could your retirement income trigger taxes and higher Medicare costs you didn’t expect? From this past weekend’s radio show, Mike Douglas discusses how required minimum distributions (RMDs), Social Security taxation, capital gains, and Medicare premiums can work together in retirement. He explains why tax planning often involves more than a single financial decision and shares examples of strategies retirees and business owners may consider when preparing for retirement. The conversation also co
Investing In Retirement: Should Retirees Still Own Stocks? (opens the original)
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Could playing it too safe in retirement create risks of its own? In this episode, Mike Douglas explores the role stocks can play in a retirement portfolio and why retirement planning is about more than simply preserving assets. He discusses how inflation can affect purchasing power over time, the balance between growth and protection, and how retirees can think about stock exposure as part of a broader income strategy. Mike also explains the importance of aligning investments with personal goals
Could Market Confidence Be Setting Retirees Up for a Surprise? (opens the original)
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What happens if a major market downturn hits just as you retire? From this past weekend’s radio show, Mike Douglas discusses why recent market gains may be creating a false sense of confidence for some investors and how market volatility can affect retirement income planning. He explains the risks of recency bias, risk creep, and entering retirement without a backup plan. Mike also examines common retirement income assumptions, the role of Social Security and savings, and why building a retireme
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