{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement","description":"Retirement planning doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelmingly complicated. It certainly doesn\u2019t have to be as complicated as some people make it. In our next episode, we unravel the unnecessary complexities often woven into the fabric of retirement advice. We\u2019ll debunk some myths, simplify strategies, and uncover the beauty of simplicity and straightforward retirement planning. As usual, we\u2019ll tackle some fun getting-to-know-you questions at the beginning of today\u2019s show. Then, we share two quotes of the week from Denis Waitley and Paul Samuelson. We\u2019ll also take a look at a recent Kiplinger article that weighs the pros and cons of claiming Social Security at age 70. For this week\u2019s mailbag, we got a great question from Hazel of Salt Lake City. She\u2019s considering retiring from her nursing job in the next 3 months and asks for a financial checklist of priorities she should consider before taking the leap. For this week\u2019s Retirement Ride Along segment, you\u2019ll hear about our recent trip to Chicago! &amp;nbsp; Here\u2019s some of what we discuss in this episode:  Life updates + a busy season ahead (2:31) Get-to-know-you questions: Least favorite jobs, best ice cream toppings, first jobs (6:32) Quote of the week from Denis Waitley and Paul Samuelson (21:07) Kiplinger Article: Waiting Until 70 to Claim Social Security (23:01) Main topic: The Beauty Of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement (31:51) Mailbag: What financial priorities should I consider before putting in my notice at work and retiring? (45:47) Retirement Ride Along: Celebrating Sam\u2019s birthday in Chicago (52:20)  &amp;nbsp; Want to contact us?&amp;nbsp; Call 888-228-8814 or visit us online at https:\/\/incomeforlife.org and check out Folds of Honor at https:\/\/foldsofhonor.org to support their mission. Get your free copy of Preparing for Retirement:&amp;nbsp; Call (888) 228-8814 or email info@incomeforlife.org &amp;nbsp; Links From Today\u2019s Show: Kiplinger Article https:\/\/www.kiplinger.com\/retirement\/waiting-until-70-to-claim-social-security-pros-and-cons Trump Hotel Chicago https:\/\/www.trumphotels.com\/chicago Terrace 16 https:\/\/www.trumphotels.com\/chicago\/dining\/fine-dining-chicago Willis Tower https:\/\/www.willistower.com\/ Gino\u2019s East https:\/\/www.ginoseast.com\/ Navy Pier https:\/\/navypier.org\/ Offshore Rooftop https:\/\/www.offshorerooftop.com\/ Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/ballpark Instagram of Driver\/Comedian, Ruslan: @ruslan.hafiz Prime Provisions https:\/\/www.primeandprovisions.com\/ Blue Chicago https:\/\/www.bluechicago.com\/ Yolk https:\/\/eatyolk.com\/ Museum of Science + Industry https:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Income For Life Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.incomeforlife.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31220497\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/61b120\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/31220497"}