About this episode
Now that we know what FIRE is, let’s learn the benefits. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Kevin Sebesta joins me to discuss the benefits of FIRE. Afterward, Mark Ross comes aboard to noodle on why creativity is important in retirement. And finally, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy podcast helps me answer some listener questions. Don’t miss out on this informative episode! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [1:41] Life as a journey [3:00] Benefits of retiring early BRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS [19:09] Why is creativity important? LISTENER QUESTIONS WITH TAYLOR SCHULTE [25:52] About the Retirement Podcast Network [28:43] How to choose between investing in a Roth 401K and a traditional investment account [33:55] Timing a reallocation of assets [39:45] A good, detailed, free retirement calculator [44:55] Why Rosie didn’t hire another financial planner TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [50:28] Define whether your decisions are hats, haircuts, or tattoos Resources Mentioned In This Episode New Retirement Calculator The Retirement Podcast Network Stay Wealthy Podcast Define Financial BOOK - Coaching Beyond Words by Anna Sheather BOOK - How to Think Like Leonardo DaVinci by Michael Gelb BOOK - Atomic Habits by James Clear PODCAST - Choose FI PODCAST - Catching Up to FI BOOK - The 100-Year Life by Andrew Scott and Lynda Gratton BOOK - The Second Mountain by David Brooks Rock Retirement Club Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Roger’s Retirement Learning Center