For many Americans, the 401k will be their biggest asset in retirement and will be a critical piece of the income they need to create.

This episode is designed to help listeners better understand how various financial elements impact their retirement and overall financial health.

What does it mean to truly be diversified? The truth is that it can mean a lot of different things when it comes to your financial plan.

You wouldn’t necessarily expect Lindsay Lohan, Rosie O’Donnell or Mike Tyson to dispense valuable insights about financial planning matters. In fact, you’d probably expect the opposite. But with a little bit of creativity, we can get some financial planning pearls of wisdom from even the most unlikely of sources.

With pensions being a thing of the past, and Social Security looking like it might have some changes coming, retirement planning today is nothing like it was for your parents or grandparents. In the past, people often retired and only lived a few years beyond that, but today’s retirees could spend 20, 30, or even 40 years in retirement. And, unless you’re in one of the few jobs that still offer pensions, it’s largely up to you to create and secure your own retirement.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his larger-than-life persona and memorable quotes, provides a surprising source of inspiration for financial planning.

In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves juggling multiple priorities, from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to ensuring financial stability. But have you ever considered how these two seemingly distinct aspects of life might share common ground?

In this episode, Mark will give you the questions that can significantly impact your financial future, which is essential for getting on the right track for retirement.

When it comes to retirement planning, real estate often emerges as a popular topic of discussion. If this is something you’ve been curious about, this episode should be very helpful.