On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains diversification. Most people we talk with don’t even understand what it is or why it’s important. Some people think it’s just a mutual fund or a ton of different mutual funds.

Today we’re talking about different types of financial risks. Many people have no idea how much risk they have in their portfolio. We'll explain the things to look out for.

Some people don’t care about leaving a financial legacy to their family, but for those who do, it’s important to eliminate some of the common estate planning mistakes. We’ll explain what they are.

Your 401k can be your most powerful retirement savings tool, but it’s not perfect. We’ll explain some of the weaknesses you should be aware of with your 401k.

The final decade of your working life is crucial to your success in retirement. We’ll explain why you need to know your numbers and how flexibility is key to winning with money.

Fewer and fewer companies are providing pensions these days. Unless you work for the government or a university, most people don’t have pensions. We’ll explain why they’re no longer very popular.

Mutual funds have long been the most popular way for people to invest, but that landscape is changing. We’ll explain what mutual funds are and the different types.

There’s a lot of confusion out there about annuities, probably because there are different types that do different things. We’ll explain what they are and how they work.

This show is all about planning for retirement and making sure you’re doing it the right way so you can have the kind of retirement lifestyle you always dreamed of. Today we’ll share what the stages are.