Retire With Peace
In this episode of the Retire with Peace Podcast, host Dave Zaegel discusses the role of supplements in maintaining health, particularly as it relates to retirement. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, nutrition, and sleep, while providing insights into specific supplements like multivitamins and creatine. The conversation aims to clarify the benefits and risks associated with various supplements, encouraging listeners to prioritize foundational health practices before relying on supplements. Takeaways Health is crucial for a quality retirement....
info_outline Ep 114: Walking Is UnderratedRetire With Peace
In this episode of the Retire with Peace podcast, host Dave Zaegel discusses the often overlooked benefits of walking as a form of exercise. He emphasizes its accessibility, affordability, and the numerous physical and mental health benefits it provides. From calorie burning to immune system support, walking is presented as a simple yet effective way to enhance overall well-being, especially during the fall season. Zaegel encourages listeners to incorporate walking into their daily routines, highlighting its role in retirement planning and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Takeaways: ...
info_outline EP 113 - Replay of Episode 31 with Dr. Julie SmithRetire With Peace
A happy retirement involves much more than just having enough money. Your good health is a critical component to retiring with confidence. Sometimes, that health is out of our control. But often times, it's is our actions (or inactions) that determine how healthy we are physically and mentally. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Julie Smith, a physical therapist and health coach, to learn more about her journey and how to stay healthy as we get older. You can find more information about Julie at: Website: Facebook: Dr. Julie FitSmith Podcast: Spotify:...
info_outline Ep 112: Replay of Episode 32 with Chelsea TheodoropoulosRetire With Peace
This Episode is a Replay of Episode 32. A happy retirement involves much more than just having enough money. Your good health is a critical component to retiring with confidence. Sometimes, that health is out of our control. But often times, it's is our actions (or inactions) that determine how healthy we are physically and mentally. In this episode, we are joined by Chelsea Theodoropoulos, owner of Burn Bootcamp St. Louis, to learn more about her journey, Burn Bootcamp, and how to stay healthy as we get older. You can find more information about Chelsea at ....
info_outline Ep 111: Resistance Training to Retire with PeaceRetire With Peace
In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the benefits of strength training and resistance training for overall health and retirement. He explains that strength training not only improves muscle function and movement but also has positive effects on bone density, cognitive decline, metabolism, and the immune system. Dave emphasizes that resistance training can be started at any age and with various levels of intensity, and even simple exercises like bodyweight squats and using resistance bands can provide significant benefits. He shares personal experiences of how strength training has helped him...
info_outline Ep 110: Lifestyle Fitness with Lucas RockwoodRetire With Peace
In this episode of Retire with Peace, Lucas Rockwood, founder of YogaBody, discusses the importance of flexibility, mobility, and strength as we age. He shares his personal journey of transitioning from a marketing job to a career in yoga and wellness. Lucas emphasizes the concept of lifestyle fitness, which focuses on being able to do the things you want to do in retirement and living your best life. He recommends consistency in exercise, including a mix of cardiovascular activities, strength training, and stretching. Lucas also highlights the benefits of exercise in improving energy,...
info_outline Ep 109: Drink Your WaterRetire With Peace
The conversation covers two main topics: eating protein and drinking water. In the first part, the speaker discusses the importance of consuming enough protein and provides tips on how to incorporate it into a daily diet. He suggests aiming for one gram of protein per day per ideal body weight and recommends lean protein sources such as chicken, fish, and eggs. In the second part, the speaker emphasizes the benefits of staying hydrated by drinking water. He encourages increasing water intake and lists various health benefits associated with proper hydration. Takeaways Aim for one gram...
info_outline Ep 108: Eat Your ProteinRetire With Peace
In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the importance of being healthy in order to retire with peace. He emphasizes the need to prioritize health alongside wealth and shares his personal journey to getting healthy. The main focus of this episode is on the importance of eating enough protein and how it can contribute to overall health and weight loss. Dave provides tips on calculating protein intake and suggests dividing it into multiple meals throughout the day. He also highlights the benefits of eating enough protein, including improved immune function and overall well-being. Takeaways...
info_outline Ep 107: Advisor TransitionsRetire With Peace
In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the trend of financial advisors retiring or transitioning their businesses to someone else, and the challenges that can arise for clients in these situations. He provides advice on how to address issues with a new advisor and emphasizes the importance of communication and setting expectations. Dave also encourages listeners to take action and get organized with their finances before the end of the year. Takeaways When a financial advisor retires or transitions their business, it can lead to challenges for clients. Open communication and setting...
info_outline Ep 106: Enjoy a (stock) DiscountRetire With Peace
Summary In this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the importance of embracing stock market declines and viewing them as opportunities rather than losses. He emphasizes that market declines are temporary and that the market has a long history of going higher. Dave provides strategies for taking advantage of market downturns, such as buying at discounted levels and setting up a buffer of five years' worth of income. He also highlights the benefits of being near retirement and having both a buffer of income and the ability to buy in at lower levels. Overall, Dave encourages listeners to welcome...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dave Zaegel discusses the rush to pay off the mortgage and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing financial planning. He advises against rushing to pay off the mortgage without considering other financial goals, such as saving for retirement and building an emergency fund. Dave also highlights the need to consider the interest rates and tax implications before paying off the mortgage. In retirement, he suggests evaluating the mortgage balance relative to retirement assets and considering the impact on taxes and investment growth. The key takeaway is to pay off debt strategically and not let it overshadow other important financial considerations.
Takeaways
Don't rush to pay off the mortgage without considering other financial goals.
Prioritize saving for retirement and building an emergency fund.
Consider the interest rates and tax implications before paying off the mortgage.
Evaluate the mortgage balance relative to retirement assets in retirement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Opening
00:28 The Rush to Pay Off the Mortgage
03:22 Considerations for Paying Off the Mortgage
05:19 Paying Off the Mortgage in Retirement
07:42 Debt Payoff as a Priority
08:40 Conclusion