About this episode

The episode discusses the biggest risks to retirement beyond the stock market, including healthcare costs and tax challenges, featuring insights from Dr. Loretta Mester.

On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian explain why the biggest risk to your retirement may have nothing to do with the stock market. From rising healthcare costs and long-term care planning to selling a business and navigating looming tax challenges, they cover the financial decisions that can have the biggest impact on your future. Plus, former Cleveland Fed President Dr. Loretta Mester joins the show to share her perspective on the Federal Reserve's latest decision and what investors should be watching next.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bob, Brian

Guest: Dr. Loretta Mester

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• healthcare costs
• long-term care
• tax challenges
• investing
• Federal Reserve

Keywords

• retirement
• healthcare
• long-term care
• taxes
• investing
• Federal Reserve

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cleveland Fed, Allworth Financial

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