{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Countdown Clarity: Timing Your Retirement Preparations","description":"  Whether you\u2019re close to retirement or still far from that exciting date, it\u2019s not uncommon to wonder when you should start preparing for each aspect of it.  &amp;nbsp;   Tune in to find out how far away from retirement you should have answers to these pressing questions.   &amp;nbsp;   In this episode, we\u2019ll discuss:   Why you should start thinking about the option to downsize about 15 years out.  When you and your spouse should start picking out retirement dates and whether it\u2019s best to stagger them.  Why Michael says you should be paying attention to your risk as much as 40 years before retirement.  Is it realistic to have a firm grip on expenses well in advance?   &amp;nbsp; Learn more: https:\/\/caffeinecashflow.com\/ Contact Michael:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.westpacwealth.com\/team\/michael-schulte michael.schulte@westpacwealth.com 702-767-4897   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Caffeine And Cash Flow with Michael Schulte","author_url":"https:\/\/caffeinecashflow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27790599\/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\/27790599"}