RetireMentorship with Freeman Linde, CFP®

Should I Buy Series I Bonds?

Series I Bond Interest Rates have exploded! 🤯 What are I Bonds? When should l buy them? When should I NOT Buy them?See more at RetireMentorship.com/66Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com.Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Bonds Bomb

People in or approaching retirement tend to half a lot of money in bonds for their income and their stability. But what if both benefits bomb?See more at RetireMentorship.com/65Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Should I Finance a Car or Pay Cash?

Should you pay cash for a vehicle or take out a car loan? Which is smarter? We'll look at some principles for deciding. See more at RetireMentorship.com/64Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Should I Buy or Lease a Car?

Many people claim leasing a car is cheaper. Others assert it's more expensive. When should you buy, and when should you lease? See more at RetireMentorship.com/63Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Should I Buy a New or Used Car? Pt 2

Buying a new car is FAR more expensive. So where do we need to be financially to buy one? What about emotionally? See more at RetireMentorship.com/62Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Should I Buy a New or Used Car? Pt 1

Whether or not you should buy a new car depends on the total cost of the car. What is that new car truly costing you? Let's find out.See more at RetireMentorship.com/61Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Journalism Ain’t Your Friend (Redux)

The news media is not your friend. Especially when it comes to your investments. See more at RetireMentorship.com/60Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com.Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Debt - Less Sooner vs. More Later

Using debt is choosing less sooner over more later. You will have less over your lifetime if you spend more on interest and save less into investments. The opposite is also true. Life satisfaction is usually found in an intentional balance. See more at RetireMentorship.com/59.Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

3 Questions for Better Decisions

When you've made a decision, ask yourself these three questions. It'll either confirm your decision is wise, or it could prevent you from making a horrible mistake. See more at RetireMentorship.com/58Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.

Don’t Measure the Moment

Is the Stock Market up or down? It depends on where you're measuring from. See more at RetireMentorship.com/57Become a RetireMember for exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.Get my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, on Amazon.com or at 3DRetirementIncome.com. Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com. If you have any questions or have a suggestion for a topic you would like to be turned into a show, email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com. Or you can call us at 1-855-6MENTOR. 
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Join our FREE membership community to receive exclusive content at RetireMembership.com.The content includes my book, 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others . (Available on Amazon.)Find my financial planning firm at LaxFP.com.Email us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or call us at 1-855-6MENTOR.
This podcast is educational only and is not intended to be investment, legal, or tax advice or recommendations, whether direct or incidental. Again, this is not investment advice. Consult your financial, tax, and legal professionals for specific advice related to your specific situation. Never take investment advice from someone who doesn’t know you and your specific situation. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the people expressing them. Any performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be directly invested in.