Personal Finance Update

You've always wanted to see the world and now you have the time, so what is the best way to travel in retirement and what are the best ways to plan ahead and prepare for big trips? 

As you navigate the world of retirement, where you live and how you live plays a big role! But there are ways to make sure you maximize a potential move 

Maybe once you are retired, you feel like giving back to the community. We explore the world of charity and charitable giving on this week's episode 

We all know 65 is the usual target age for retirement, but with the work world constantly changing, it might not be the right age for you. What should you know when planning for retirement? 

Once you get to retirement, you might hesitate to spend that hard earned money... well if you plan ahead and budget well, you will be able to enjoy the spoils of your nest egg! 

When your children land their first job, it's not just a milestone moment in their lives, it is an opportunity to help them plan and prepare for the future! 

It's important to make sure that your family members know the importance of budgeting and finance. Planning ahead and teaching them early can lead to a stronger financial plan for them and your family! 

We all wise we could avoid taxes, especially when we are older and retired. While you can't escape them, there are ways to minimize the impact on your savings and goals. 

In this week's conversation, we take a look at Roth conversions. Just what exactly does that mean and will it be the right option for you and your family? 

Two words with some similarities, but drastic differences. What should your plan be for investing and how can you spend effectievey to grow your personal finances? 

You never know what can happen in life and it is always better to be prepared as parents for any situation that might come up. How can families plan ahead and how important is it to be on the same page when it comes to your money? We discuss on this week's episode. 

We've all heard about interest rates and how they just seem to keep going up, this can cost you money, but it shouldn't keep you away from making a big purchase, you just need to plan ahead

There could be a LOT of money moving through generations over the next few years, if you might be in a situation where you could be going through this, we have some tips for you. 

Social Security and retirement are two things you hear about all the time. What is the relationship between the two and how can you start planning now for a better tomorrow?

Doesn't that sound nice? On today's episode, we look into how to make that happen and what to look for when it comes to different ways to earn. 

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that planning ahead for retirement WILL pay off, in this week's update, we work on ways to visualize your retirement goals 

Everyone should have an emergency fund, but creating one is easier said than done. Even if it is a small first step, it is an important one! Brian Evans, host of the Grow Your Wealth podcast breaks it down for us. 

Sometimes you don't need to need to invest in stocks to be successful when it comes to personal finance, it is about educating yourself. Brian Evans, host of the Grow Your Wealth podcast explains. 

Brian Evans, host of Growing Your Wealth, joins Seattle's Morning News for a weekly personal finance update. This week we cover the complicated world of investing and the Stock Market, especially in volitile times. 

Graduation season is underway and there is a lot of planning to do for families, Brian Evans, host of Grow Your Wealth, joins us to discuss savings, student loans and the cost of living in Seattle.