About this episode

Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase discuss the implications of stock market all-time highs on retirement planning.

The stock market may be hitting all-time highs, but is that a reason to celebrate or worry about what comes next? On the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase turn current headlines and listener questions into a lively conversation about investing, retirement, Social Security, housing, 55+ communities, healthcare, and more. ·       See what history may tell us about stock market all-time highs, why they have historically arrived in bunches, and how corrections may fit into the picture. ·       Track the S&P 500’s historical performance and put today’s market highs into historical perspective. ·       Ask whether early retirement might work by weighing spending, taxes, healthcare, Social Security, and retirement withdrawals. ·       Consider how much your adult children should know about your net worth, inheritance, and estate plans. ·       Weigh the pros and cons of using 529 plan funds for private education, including a potential wrinkle for families in New York…

People in this episode

Host: Wes Moss

Guest: Christa DiBiase

Topics covered

• stock market
• retirement planning
• Social Security
• healthcare
• housing
• investing

Keywords

• stock market highs
• retirement
• S&P 500
• Social Security
• healthcare costs
• housing market
• 529 plans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Social Security, S&P 500

Places: New York

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