{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What You Need To Start Preparing For At Age 50 (Ep.17)","description":"If you\u2019re nearing 50, you need to start preparing for retirement. In this episode, Jeremy Finger, CFP\u00ae, talks about how you can get started and what you need to get in order before you retire. He talks about the importance of making full use of the retirement plans you have available, health savings accounts, 401k matching, paying down debt, and living within your means. Jeremy discusses:  Why goal-setting is important when planning for retirement Tackling debt before retirement The 401k contribution being increased in 2023 The benefits of a health savings account And more  Connect with Riverbend Wealth Management:  Riverbend Wealth Management  15 Minute Phone Appointment  Linkedin: Jeremy Finger Facebook: Jeremy Finger Riverbend Wealth Management Twitter: Jeremy Finger  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Riverbend Wealth Management is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and only conducts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded from registration requirements. Registration is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. References to Stratos predate the current registration of Riverbend Wealth Management as an investment adviser and should be disregarded.  The firm has not compensated the guest on the podcast.&amp;nbsp;  Information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice or as an offer to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the adviser the date of the broadcasts and may change in response to market conditions. You should consult with a professional advisor before implementing any strategies discussed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. Asset allocation and diversification will not necessarily improve an investor\u2019s returns and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.  References to Stratos predate the current registration of Riverbend Wealth Management as of December 2024 as an investment adviser and should be disregarded. ","author_name":"The Retire Happy Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/retirehappy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25513833\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/25513833"}