Retirement Pathfinder with Barbara Lane & Phil Guske

By Barbara Lane and Phil Guske

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Episodes: 159

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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Rockford’s Barbara Lane & Phil Guske of Pathfinder Wealth Management.

Episode Date
How to Avoid Tax Pitfalls and Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Mar 20, 2025
Three Key Principles to Build Wealth for Retirement
Mar 06, 2025
Retirement Strategies: Managing Investment Risks, Tax Planning, and Real Estate Backup Plans
Feb 20, 2025
Medicare Limits and Avoiding Overspending in Retirement
Feb 06, 2025
Retirement Risk: Protecting Your Nest Egg
Jan 16, 2025
Listener Questions About Old 401(k)s & Roth Conversions
Jan 02, 2025
2024's Best Stocking Stuffer: 10 Ideas for Financial Freedom
Dec 19, 2024
Mailbag: Should I Invest In Gold?
Dec 05, 2024
What Financial Advisors Wish Every Investor Knew
Nov 21, 2024
Retirement Mailbag: Roth Conversions, Debt Management, and Trusts Explained
Nov 07, 2024
Celebrity Advice Could Save Your Retirement: Unlikely Financial Wisdom
Oct 16, 2024
Mailbag: How Should I Handle My Pension and Next Steps After a Layoff?
Oct 03, 2024
Unlock Your Potential During National Financial Planning Month
Sep 19, 2024
Mailbag: Is 15-20 Times My Salary Enough To Retire?
Sep 05, 2024
Never Stop Asking 'How Do You Know?' - Navigating Retirement Planning
Aug 15, 2024
Mailbag: Should I Delay My Retirement Plans Due to the Election?
Aug 01, 2024
6 Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself About Money
Jul 18, 2024
Mailbag: Your Questions About Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers & More!
Jul 03, 2024
Retirement Rebels: Winning Your Financial Independence
Jun 21, 2024
Mailbag: Should I Roll Over My Old 401k with Impressive Returns?
Jun 06, 2024
The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement
May 16, 2024
Mailbag: Retirement Dates, RMDs, Social Security & More!
May 02, 2024
Practical Strategies for Protecting Retirees Against Scams & Fraud
Apr 18, 2024
Best of Mailbag Questions (Part 2)
Apr 04, 2024
Best of Mailbag Questions
Mar 21, 2024
Mailbag: Gifting Money, Financial Indecision, Retirement Spending, and More!
Mar 07, 2024
How One Overlooked Issue Can Sink Your Retirement
Feb 22, 2024
Are Your Good Money Habits Holding You Back?
Feb 01, 2024
With Higher Interest Rates, Is “Lazy Money” Still A Concern In 2024?
Jan 18, 2024
Mailbag: Are Year-End Charitable Donations Still Tax-Beneficial?
Jan 04, 2024
Patience Pays: The Power of Delayed Gratification
Dec 21, 2023
Mailbag: I’ve Maxed Out My 401(K)- Where Should I Invest Additional Money?
Dec 07, 2023
Retirement Planning’s “Hidden” Questions
Nov 16, 2023
Best Of Year End Planning Tips
Nov 02, 2023
Best Of Mailbag Questions
Oct 26, 2023
Dissecting Dave Ramsey’s Tik Tok Advice
Oct 05, 2023
AI vs a Real Advisor - Who Wins?
Sep 21, 2023
Building An Estate Plan With No Regrets
Sep 07, 2023
When It’s Time To Change Financial Advisors
Aug 17, 2023
Mailbag: I Fear A Recession - Should I Stop Contributing To My 401(k)?
Aug 03, 2023
Spotting Problematic Personalities of Rogue Advisors
Jul 20, 2023
Mailbag: Is My Account Too Small For My Advisor To Worry About?
Jun 29, 2023
Biggest Money Mistakes In Retirement Planning
Jun 15, 2023
Are You Making These Common Retirement Excuses?
May 25, 2023
How Age & Wisdom Impact Financial Planning
May 04, 2023
A Comprehensive Dismantling Of 2023’s Top Social Security Myths
Apr 20, 2023
Mailbag: Should I Push My Retirement Date Back?
Apr 06, 2023
Retirement Savings Basics & What to Know About Silicon Valley Bank
Mar 16, 2023
Mailbag: What To Know About Inheriting An IRA
Mar 02, 2023
What’s Your Biggest Financial Fear?
Feb 16, 2023
Mailbag: Should I Use Two Advisors To Plan My Retirement?
Feb 02, 2023
2023 Edition: Checklist For Retirement Preparedness
Jan 19, 2023
Mailbag: Do I Need Life Insurance?
Jan 05, 2023
The Top 5 401(k) Mistakes You Need To Avoid
Dec 15, 2022
Mailbag: Paying Off Rental Mortgages, Retirement Vs College Funding, And More
Dec 01, 2022
Making Smart Decisions During Major Life Events
Nov 17, 2022
Mailbag: When Should I Get More Conservative With My Portfolio?
Nov 03, 2022
Most Common Retirement Planning Questions About Taxes
Oct 20, 2022
Mailbag: Should I Be Considering Roth Conversions?
Oct 06, 2022
Please Read The Fine Print
Sep 22, 2022
Mailbag: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Investing In Rental Properties?
Sep 08, 2022
How Procrastination Dooms Your Financial Future
Aug 25, 2022
Mailbag: Is Now The Time To Buy Stocks?
Aug 04, 2022
What They’re Saying: Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market
Jul 21, 2022
Why Retirement Planning Ain’t What It Used To Be
Jul 07, 2022
Investor Beware: Spotting Red Flags When Picking An Advisor
Jun 16, 2022
What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
Jun 02, 2022
Is It Time to Panic?
May 19, 2022
Reasons You SHOULD Get Life Insurance
May 05, 2022
Common Housing Questions From Retirees
Apr 21, 2022
Mailbag: How Much Diversification Do I Need In My IRA?
Apr 07, 2022
How to Recognize Your Own Greed and Fight Against It
Mar 17, 2022
Mailbag: How Will A Divorce Affect My Retirement?
Mar 03, 2022
Who Even Needs a Financial Advisor?
Feb 17, 2022
Retirement Potpourri: Fill In The Blank
Feb 03, 2022
How ’The Great Resignation’ Could Impact You or a Loved One’s Retirement
Jan 20, 2022
22 Money Resolutions for 2022, Part 2
Jan 06, 2022
22 Money Resolutions for 2022, Part 1
Dec 21, 2021
Mailbag: Should I Take The Monthly Pension Or Lump Sum Payout?
Dec 02, 2021
Doomsday Scenario 2.1
Nov 23, 2021
Mailbag: How Often Should I Talk To My Financial Advisor?
Nov 04, 2021
Retirement Pyramid
Oct 21, 2021
Mailbag: Should You Contribute To A Roth?
Oct 07, 2021
Estate Planning With Special Guests Alex & Adam Agnew
Sep 23, 2021
Just What the Financial Doctor Ordered
Sep 02, 2021
What Makes Your Financial Advisor Tick
Aug 19, 2021
The Things That Don’t Matter… Until They Do
Aug 05, 2021
4 Things You Must Know About Decumulation To Retire Successfully
Jul 22, 2021
Mailbag: Is A Tax-Free Retirement Too Good To Be True?
Jul 01, 2021
Learning Through Uncommon Sense
Jun 17, 2021
Financial Fact or Fiction
Jun 03, 2021
Mailbag: Having A Mortgage In Retirement
May 20, 2021
Mailbag: Is It Wise To Go Back To Work After A Major Health Event?
May 06, 2021
Are You Flirting With Financial Disaster?
Apr 22, 2021
Mailbag: Grading A Financial Advisor's Performance
Apr 01, 2021
This Is Why You Never Assume
Mar 18, 2021
The Pathfinder Process
Mar 04, 2021
Tax Tips for 2021
Feb 18, 2021
Mailbag: When Is The Best Time To Get Back Into The Market?
Feb 04, 2021
Where All Our Financial Knowledge Comes From
Jan 21, 2021
Things Nobody Says
Jan 07, 2021
End of Year Planning Tasks
Dec 28, 2020
The Customer Isn't Always Right
Dec 03, 2020
Is Right Now The Ideal Time For A Roth Conversion?
Nov 25, 2020
Mailbag: Going To Cash, Long-Term Care Policies
Nov 05, 2020
Following The Financial Commandments
Oct 15, 2020
Is It Too Good to Be True?
Oct 01, 2020
Is The Illinois Fair Tax Really Fair?
Sep 17, 2020
Here Are Some Easy Ways To Ruin Your Retirement
Sep 03, 2020
Financial Issues Particularly Challenging For Women
Aug 20, 2020
Mailbag: Bonds, REITs, & Paying Off The Mortgage
Aug 06, 2020
Survival Guide: Lessons Learned For The Next Stock Market Crash
Jul 16, 2020
Mailbag: Penalty Fees, Inheritance, Travel Budget, & Using A Trust In Your Plan
Jul 02, 2020
Why Is The Stock Market Going Up When The Economy Is Going Down?
Jun 18, 2020
Should You Be Wary Of Some Of Dave Ramsey’s Advice?
Jun 04, 2020
Mailbag Edition
May 21, 2020
Best Intentions, Bad Advice
May 07, 2020
The CARES Act
Apr 16, 2020
Solid Financial Truths
Apr 02, 2020
Coronavirus Update & Financial Dictionary
Mar 19, 2020
How To Set Financial & Retirement Goals
Mar 05, 2020
Mailbag Questions: 401(k) Limits, Multiple Advisors, & Socially Responsible Investing
Feb 20, 2020
Where to Find Bias in Financial Media
Feb 06, 2020
SECURE Act Changes
Jan 16, 2020
Which Excuses Keep You From Retiring?
Jan 02, 2020
Mailbag Questions, Part 2
Dec 19, 2019
Finding Silver Linings In Bad Financial Situations
Dec 05, 2019
Estate Planning Mistakes
Nov 21, 2019
Sabotaging Your Own Retirement
Nov 07, 2019
Mailbag Questions
Oct 31, 2019
Why The Final Decade Of Work Is So Important
Oct 03, 2019
What Will The Next Market Crash Look Like?
Sep 19, 2019
Busting The Biggest Financial Myths
Sep 05, 2019
3rd & 4th Quarter Planning To-Do List
Aug 15, 2019
Why You Should Plan For Retirement With A Sense Of Urgency
Aug 01, 2019
Mailbag - Nervous Spending, Forced Retirement & Professional Help
Jul 18, 2019
Mailbag - Dipping Into Retirement Savings, Switching Annuities, Company Stock
Jul 03, 2019
Storytime: Making Rare Recommendations
Jun 20, 2019
5 Simple Retirement Questions (That Are Hard To Answer)
Jun 06, 2019
Mailbag - Retiring Early, Inherited Rental Property, Stretch IRA, Down Markets
May 23, 2019
Facing The 4 Major Realities of Retirement Planning
May 02, 2019
Mailbag - Getting Out of Real Estate, A Market Crash, Tax Brackets, Financial Books
Apr 18, 2019
Solving 4 Pain Points In Your Financial Life
Apr 04, 2019
Mailbag - Roth IRAs, Robo-Advisors, Tech Stocks
Mar 28, 2019
Episode #15: Mailbag - Cash Settlements, Social Security Taxes, Inheritance
Mar 07, 2019
Episode #14: The 5 Dangerous Mindsets That Can Sink Your Retirement
Feb 21, 2019
Episode #13: Mailbag - Social Security, Old Life Insurance Policies, and Market Crash Fears
Feb 07, 2019
Episode #12: Market Volatility And How You Should React
Jan 17, 2019
Episode #11: The Complications Of An Early Retirement
Jan 03, 2019
Episode #10: Important Financial Terms You Should Know
Dec 13, 2018
Episode #9: Solving The Financial Puzzle
Dec 06, 2018
Episode #8: Settle The Debate - Right Or Wrong
Nov 15, 2018
Episode #7: Mailbag - IRAs, 401(k)s, Short-Term Investing, Rental Properties
Nov 01, 2018
Getting Started: A Financial Plan’s First Steps
Jul 05, 2018
Mailbag: Too Much Life Insurance, Roth Accounts, Inflation, And Retirement Empowerment
Jun 22, 2018
Mailbag: Do I Have Enough For Retirement?
Jun 07, 2018
Storytime: A Few Of The Right Things
May 24, 2018
Mailbag: Ex-Husband's Social Security, Tax Changes, Long Term Care, And Living On A Forced Budget
May 10, 2018
An Important Question: How Do You Know?
Apr 26, 2018