Financial Proverbs: Old Sayings, Real Retirement Lessons
Release Date: 07/17/2025
The Worst Investors (and What the Best Do Differently)
The Retirement Huddle
In this episode, Mark explores common pitfalls that can make or break your investing journey. The conversation sheds light on how mindset and habits set successful investors apart, while emphasizing the ongoing importance of financial education. Curious if you might be making the same mistakes as the worst investors? If you want better results, start by avoiding the habits that wreck the worst portfolios. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š« Worst Investor Traits: short-term thinking, trend chasing, and emotional decisions š Successful Investors: long-term mindset,...
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Mastering the Variables of Retirement Success
The Retirement Huddle
Wondering if youāre truly ready for retirement? Retirement planning isnāt one-size-fits-all, and your plan should be as unique as your fingerprint. In this episode, Mark tackles the most important and often overlooked, questions everyone faces as they plan for lifeās biggest transition. Discover the surprising factors that shape your retirement path and learn how clarity, preparation, and flexibility are the real keys to peace of mind. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: šµ Income Needs: determining how much youāll truly need to live comfortably š§¾ Tax...
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Retirement Wisdom Hidden in Fortune Cookies
The Retirement Huddle
What if your fortune cookie actually held financial wisdom? In this fun and insightful episode, Mark cracks open a few āfinancial fortune cookiesā and translates their mysterious messages into practical retirement lessons. Mark shares how these bite-sized philosophies, like staying calm in a volatile market and knowing when to protect what youāve built, can guide smarter decision-making. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š How having a plan removes emotion from investing āļø When itās time to shift from growth to preservation š§ āAccept what you...
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How to Make Your First Retirement Year a Success
The Retirement Huddle
The first year of retirement is a major milestone, one that can feel both exciting and intimidating. In this episode, Mark unpacks what really happens once the paychecks stop and the portfolio withdrawals begin. For many retirees, those early āgo-go yearsā are when the bucket list calls, travel, hobbies, and experiences youāve been waiting decades to enjoy. But striking the balance between spending freely and protecting your nest egg is often harder than expected. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: šø The Psychology of First Withdrawals āļø Avoid Becoming the...
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The Beatles Retirement: All You Need Is A Plan
The Retirement Huddle
Itās been 60 years since Beatlemania took America by storm. But beyond the screaming crowds and legendary performances, some of their lyrics still carry timeless wisdom, even when it comes to your financial life. In this episode, Mark takes a magical mystery tour through classic Beatles songs and uncover what they can teach us about retirement planning. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: šø Let It Be: avoid emotional moves when markets get volatile š°ļø Why planning āyesterdayā makes all the difference š Get Back: life setbacks happen, but you can return to your...
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Conventional Wisdom Is Failing You
The Retirement Huddle
Conventional wisdom sounds safe, but it can be deceiving. āYou canāt go wrong with real estate.ā āA mortgage is good debt.ā āIf your investments arenāt working, just try something else.ā Sound familiar? In retirement planning, these rules of thumb can be misleading, or even dangerous. In this episode, Mark unpacks common money myths and shows how blindly following them could derail your retirement strategy. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š Real estate is not always a guaranteed win š¦ Paying off the mortgage vs keeping it š¤ Retirement without...
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The Retirement Restaurant: Menu for Financial Success
The Retirement Huddle
What do restaurants and retirement planning have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Mark uses memorable restaurant storiesāfrom the days of smoking vs. non-smoking sections to āpick twoā menu rulesāto explain some of the most important lessons in investing. Youāll never look at a menu, or your portfolio, the same way again. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š How āsecondhand smokeā from one sector can damage your portfolio š The trade-off between growth, safety, and liquidityāand why you can only pick two š± What restaurant menus...
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Markās Financial Superlatives
The Retirement Huddle
š± Have questions about your retirement strategy? Connect with Mark to get personalized guidance: š https://retirementhuddle.com/#contact Remember those high school superlatives? āMost Likely to Succeedā or āBest Hair?ā Well, Mark is handing out his own class superlativesā¦ for the financial world. In this episode, Mark names the best and worst performers when it comes to financial tools and strategies. He dishes on the āMost Underrated,ā the āMost Likely to Disappointā (sorry, variable annuities), and the āMost Overratedā (crypto fans, brace yourselves)....
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Financial Proverbs: Old Sayings, Real Retirement Lessons
The Retirement Huddle
š± Have questions about your retirement strategy? Connect with Mark to get personalized guidance: š Youāve heard them your whole life, classic proverbs like āDonāt put all your eggs in one basketā or āA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.ā But did you know these old sayings can teach you a lot about how to prepare for retirement? In this episode, Mark shares timeless truths and what they reveal about financial planning. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š Real diversification vs. Wall Street diversification š āA rising tide lifts all...
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The 5 Biggest Pain Points in Retirement
The Retirement Huddle
Are you losing sleep over your retirement plan? Youāre not alone, and this episode breaks down the most common financial pain points keeping retirees up at night. Mark shares the five biggest fears he sees in his own practice, from outliving savings to the crushing cost of long-term care. But more importantly, he offers clear, realistic strategies to turn worry into confidence and overwhelm into action. Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode: š« Avoiding running out of funds in retirement š§¾ Smart tax planning = more money in your pocket š„ How long-term care could drain...
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Youāve heard them your whole life, classic proverbs like āDonāt put all your eggs in one basketā or āA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.ā But did you know these old sayings can teach you a lot about how to prepare for retirement? In this episode, Mark shares timeless truths and what they reveal about financial planning.
Hereās some of what we discuss in this episode:
š Real diversification vs. Wall Street diversification
š āA rising tide lifts all boatsāāuntil it doesnāt
š§ŗ āDonāt put all your eggs in one basketā (and why that basket may not be protected)
šŖ Custom financial plans > cookie cutters
š§ Math, logic, and wisdom you can start applying today
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