Easy Money Podcast with Don Anders

Easy Money Podcast: FRS Resources for Florida Retirees Jan 17, 2022

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Easy Money Podcast: Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity Explained (MYGA Explained) Jan 10, 2022

Financial Advisor Don Anders explains what a multi-year guarantee annuity is and how multi-year guarantee annuities work. Sometimes multi-year guarantee annuities are called MYGA. A multi-year guarantee annuity works very similarly to a CD and it gives the investor a fixed interest rate over a certain number of years, but there are certain Pros and Cons of MYGA's over CD's and Don Anders gets into those differences in this video.

Easy Money Podcast: Annuity Riders Explained Jan 03, 2022

Don breaks down the different riders you can have inside of your annuities. Contrary to popular opinion, not all annuities have guaranteed income or death benefits attached to them. Annuity riders are add ons to your annuity contract. The two most popular riders in annuities are Annuity Income Riders and Annuity Death Benefit Riders.

Easy Money Podcast: Annuitization Explained Dec 27, 2021

Financial Advisor, Don Anders, explains how annuitization works and the pros and cons of annuitization vs. withdrawals.
Does your annuity have to annuitize? Do you lose control over your money in an annuity? Which annuitization option should you pick? Why would you annuitize? Don Anders gets into each one of those annuity questions in this video.

Easy Money Podcast: Fixed Indexed Annuity Explained Simply Dec 20, 2021

Don Anders breaks down one of the top investments today for retirees: Fixed Indexed Annuities.
Fixed Index Annuities are becoming a very popular investment for conservative investors. Don talks about the fees inside fixed index annuity, earnings inside FIA Annuities, and much more.

Easy Money Podcast: Annuity Maturity Date Explained Dec 13, 2021

Financial Advisor Don Anders explains what an Annuity Maturity Date is. Most people confuse an Annuity Maturity Date with an Annuity Surrender Date.

Easy Money Podcast: 457 Retirement Plan Fees Explained Dec 08, 2021

If you have a 457 deferred comp account, you may be wondering how much you're paying in fees inside of your 457 retirement plan. Don breaks down the different fees inside of a 457 deferred comp and how you can uncover hidden fees inside of your plan.
Whether you have a state 457 deferred comp or another government 457 deferred comp -- It's important to understand what fees you are paying and whether or not there are any hidden fees.
Every deferred comp plan is different -- police 457 deferred comp, firefighter 457 deferred comp, government 457 deferred comp, teacher 457 deferred comp, state 457 deferred compensation plan -- it all depends on your agency and their purchasing power, or what your government union has negotiated for your 457 deferred comp.
Would you like to review your 457 deferred comp plan? Visit our website to learn more: https://andersretirement.com/

Easy Money Podcast: Wall Street Bets Explained Nov 29, 2021

Wall Street Bets has recently come into the mainstream media through its meme stock trades like Gamestop Stock and AMC Stock. Financial Advisor, Don Anders, breaks down what the Wall Street Bets subreddit is and whether or not retirees and pre-retirees should be trading based on what they see there.

Easy Money Podcast: Vanguard Fees Explained & Mutual Fund Fees Explained Nov 22, 2021

Don breaks down Vanguard Funds Fees and other Mutual Fund Fees that you may be paying. Even the low-cost Index Funds fees
Although some mutual funds like Vanguard are usually low in fees, some can have very high fees. Don gets into how to figure out how much you're paying in investment fees and what questions to ask your mutual fund company when you call them like what is my expense ration and is there a fund load or CDSC

Easy Money Podcast: How to Rollover an Annuity or Life Insurance Policy Without Paying Taxes Nov 15, 2021

Don Anders breaks down how a 1035 exchange works and how you can use the 1035 exchange to rollover an annuity or life insurance tax-deferred.
#annuity #annuities

Easy Money Podcast: Financial Pie Chart Explained Oct 18, 2021

Financial Advisor, Don Anders, breaks down the basic slices that you'll see in the pie charts on your financial statements.

Easy Money Podcast: Buying Meme Stocks in Retirement Plans Oct 11, 2021

Don Anders explains what a meme stock is and why people should be especially careful when considering meme stocks as a part of their retirement plan portfolio.
Whether it's GameStop, AMC, Bitcoin, or some other investment that is popular for popularity sakes, you need to make sure you take precautions before investing.

Easy Money Podcast: How Do Variable Annuities Work? Oct 04, 2021

Don Anders gives a complete breakdown of how Variable Annuities work, Variable Annuity fees, Variable Annuity Riders, and the pros and cons of variable annuities.
Don goes over the different types of Variable Annuities and how to uncover the fees, including Hidden fees, that may be inside of your variable annuity.

Easy Money Podcast: Mutual Fund C Share Fees Explained Sep 27, 2021

Financial Advisor, Don Anders, breaks down Mutual Fund C Share Fees. Usually, there is a one year time commitment and a higher expense ratio that goes along with C Shares.
Don Anders tells you how to figure out how much you're paying in mutual fund fees and what types of mutual funds to avoid.
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Easy Money Podcast: Mutual Fund B Share Fees Explained Sep 20, 2021

Don Anders breaks down Mutual Fund B Share Fees. Usually, there is a time commitment on this type of mutual fund, and if you surrender the account before the time commitment is over you'll have a surrender charge.
Don Anders tells you how to figure out how much you're paying in mutual fund fees and what types of mutual funds to avoid.
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Easy Money Podcast: Mutual Fund A Share Fees Explained Sep 13, 2021

Financial Advisor, Don Anders, breaks down Mutual Fund A Share Fees. Usually, there is an upfront commission on this type of mutual fund with ongoing expense ratios, 12b-1 fees, and more.
Don Anders tells you how to figure out how much you're paying in mutual fund fees and what types of mutual funds to avoid.
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Easy Money Podcast: Vanguard Fees Explained & Mutual Fund Fees Explained Sep 06, 2021

Don breaks down Vanguard Funds Fees and other Mutual Fund Fees that you may be paying. Even the low-cost Index Funds fees
Although some mutual funds like Vanguard are usually low in fees, some can have very high fees. Don gets into how to figure out how much you're paying in investment fees and what questions to ask your mutual fund company when you call them like what is my expense ration and is there a fund load or CDSC.

Easy Money Podcast: How much are you paying inside of your 403b TSA? Aug 30, 2021

403b TSA Retirement Plans Fees can be complicated especially since there are a variety of different types of plans you can have. 403b's can be mutual funds, fixed annuities, variable annuities, etc. and Don Anders breaks down each one and how to uncover how much in fees you're paying.
So if you have a Tax Sheltered Annuity 403b, make sure you watch this video to learn how to find out how much you're paying in fees.
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Easy Money Podcast: Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity Explained (MYGA Explained) Aug 23, 2021

Financial Advisor Don Anders explains what a multi-year guarantee annuity is and how multi-year guarantee annuities work. Sometimes multi-year guarantee annuities are called MYGA. A multi-year guarantee annuity works very similarly to a CD and it gives the investor a fixed interest rate over a certain number of years, but there are certain Pros and Cons of MYGA's over CD's and Don Anders gets into those differences in this video.

Easy Money Podcast: Will Social Security Run out of Money? May 24, 2021

One of the biggest questions we get is Will Social Security Last for my lifetime? Don Anders gets into what he thinks about Social Security Running out of money and the Social Security changes he thinks they will make to make sure social security will not run out of money.
Will Social Security Run Out Of Money? Will Social Security Fail?

Easy Money Podcast: Medicare Options Explained Simply Jan 25, 2021

Don Anders breaks down the different Medicare options in an easy to understand way. Whether it's Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, or any other Medicare options.

Easy Money Podcast: What is the best Medicare Supplement Plan for 2021? Jan 11, 2021

One of the most common questions we get is "what is the best medicare supplement plan". In this video, Don Anders gets into why medicare plans are mostly the same between companies.
If you'd like to talk with someone about your Medicare Supplement Options, click here: https://calendly.com/andersfinancial/medicarewebinar?month=2021-01

Easy Money Podcast: Variable Annuities Explained Jan 04, 2021

In this final part of his Annuity mini-series, Don digs into Variable Annuities and why they often get a bad rap.

Easy Money Podcast: Fixed Index Annuities Explained Dec 28, 2020

Continuing the Annuity mini-series, Don gets into Fixed Index Annuities and their rising popularity.

Easy Money Podcast: Fixed Annuities Explained Dec 21, 2020

In the second of his Annuity mini-series, Don covers the importance of a Fixed Annuity.

Easy Money Podcast: Immediate Annuities Explained Dec 15, 2020

In this first of an Annuity series, Don talks about Immediate Annuities and why they've been referred to as "your grandfather's annuity".

Easy Money Podcast: Why I disagree with Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey, and Ken Fisher on Annuities Dec 07, 2020

Annuities have to be one of the most controversial investments in 2020. You hear people talking about how you should never buy an annuity, then you hear people talk about the love annuities. What gives? Are annuities bad?
The reality is, there are many different kinds of Annuities out there, and they are NOT all the same. In this video, Don tells us about the 4 most common types of annuities, and debunks the "Annuity hot takes". In this video, Don explains annuities, annuity fees, and using annuities for retirement. Some annuities have high fees and some annuities have no fees. Some annuities are fixed and some annuities are can lose money.
Whether you're using in immediate annuities, fixed index annuities, income annuities, or variable annuities -- there are pros and cons of annuities in all of them.
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Easy Money Podcast: Is leaving your money to beneficiaries important to you? Nov 30, 2020

Don continues to break down The 5 Needs of Money, this time covering the all-important topic of the Death Benefit.
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Will you leave a financial legacy?
Have you designated beneficiaries?
Need a refresher on what The 5 Needs of Money are: https://youtu.be/JMAyJvKFIxE

Easy Money Podcast: Don't Work with a Financial Advisor! (Until You Watch This!) Nov 23, 2020

Working with a Financial Advisor can be a daunting task!
You may know what your financial goals are, but how do you pick the right person to help you achieve those goals?
In this video Don walks you through how to do your own research on Financial Advisors, which licenses to check for, and how to ask the hard questions.
Visit: https://brokercheck.finra.org/
To look up who you'll be working with! It's important to do your own research.
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Easy Money Podcast: Investments That Lock In Securely Like Rock Climbing Nov 16, 2020

When someone’s rock climbing, there are two different kinds. Don explains how those two different approaches apply to what financial path you need to take.

Easy Money Podcast: What is a Required Minimum Distribution? (2019 RMD Rules) Nov 09, 2020

This episode was recorded in 2019. RMD age is now 72.
Don discusses what a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA or other retirement accounts are and what the 2019 RMD rules are.

Easy Money Podcast: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Explained / Firefighter, Police Officer, Teachers, or Government Nov 02, 2020

We explain the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. If you are a state employee or government employee you probably have access to a 457 Deferred Comp plan. How does a 457 b plan work? What's the difference between a 457 and 401k? When can you take money out of your 457 plan?
457 deferred compensation plans are available to Police officers, Fire Fighters, Teachers, and all other government employees.
Don Anders discusses all of that in this video.
Would you like to review your 457 deferred comp plan? Visit our website to learn more: https://andersretirement.com/

Easy Money Podcast: Are iPhones Good Investments? Why you should upgrade your phone! Oct 26, 2020

The cost of our electronics and phones has increased drastically in recent years. So are iPhones good investments? Are any electronics good investments? Don goes over the economics of owning daily technology in this episode.

Easy Money Podcast: Social Security Hack for Married Couples Oct 19, 2020

Don explains an important hack you can use with your spouse's social security depending on when they choose to take it out and how you can use it your benefit.

Easy Money Podcast: 403b Retirement Plan Explained Oct 12, 2020

403b retirement plans explained. A 403b/TSA is also frequently called a Teacher 401k, but in addition to teachers and school board employees, Hospitals and other non-profit organizations can have a 403(b) retirement plan. We also get into the unique withdrawal rules of a 403b.
Another name for a 403b is a TSA or Tax Sheltered Annuity.
Would you like to review your 403b / TSA? Visit us online: https://andersretirement.com/

Easy Money Podcast: The Three-Legged Stool Oct 05, 2020

Don discusses one of the most fundamental retirement planning concepts: The 3 legged stool of retirement planning. The three-legged stool consists of having your Social Security Plan, Pension Plan, and Investment Plan all working together to become a retirement plan that will last the rest of your life.
This concept is key, whether you're retirement planning at 40, retirement planning at 50, retirement planning at 60, or simply just looking for tips on retirement planning for beginners.
If you'd like to learn more or talk with someone that can give you a retirement plan based on the 3-Legged Stool concept, click here: https://andersretirement.com/

Easy Money Podcast: Why You Shouldn't Pay Off Your House Before Retirement Sep 28, 2020

Don Anders discusses why you shouldn't pay off your house before retirement. Many people who give blanket retirement advice talk about the debt-free retirement myth, and while being debt-free is nice, sometimes it can be detrimental to your entire retirement plan.
Especially if you plan to pay off the house with 401k or pension money!

Easy Money Podcast: ROTH IRA Explained Simply Sep 21, 2020

What is a ROTH IRA and How does it work? Don Anders explains the benefits of ROTH IRA, ROTH 401k, ROTH 403b, or any other ROTH account you may have, and why it's so important to invest in a ROTH if you have the opportunity and it fits your financial needs.

Easy Money Podcast: 4 Social Security Changes To Keep From Running Out Of Money Sep 14, 2020

Don Anders discusses the 4 Social Security changes to keep from running out of money. One of the biggest concerns we hear is "will social security run out of money" or "is social security going broke?" The simple answer is, yes and yes.
There is a US Social Security Crisis, and changes to social security have to be made.

Easy Money Podcast: Biggest Fear In Retirement? Running Out of Money. How you can get rid of that fear. Sep 07, 2020

Do you know what the #1 biggest fear in retirement is? Running out of money.
Don Anders discusses why if you're having that concern, you're not alone, and the steps that you can take to ensure you don't have to worry about running out of money.
If you'd like your own retirement income analysis, visit our website: https://andersretirement.com/

Easy Money Podcast: Can Bond Funds (Fixed Income) Lose Money? Aug 31, 2020

What is a Bond Fund? And do they keep your money as safe as you think?
In this video, Don clears up some confusion about Bond Funds.

Easy Money Podcast: Should You Take An Early Retirement Employee Buyout? Aug 24, 2020

Companies sometimes offer an early retirement employee buyout, or a early retirement incentive buyout. The question is should you take a buyout?
The answer lies in what is offered vs. what you're giving up. Our recommendation is to always look into the options, but make sure you understand the downfalls of retiring early.
If you're offered a buyout and would like to discuss your options, you can schedule a complimentary phone call on our website: www.andersretirement.com

Easy Money Podcast: What Eliminating FICA Tax Means for Your Retirement Aug 17, 2020

If Donald Trump is reelected, he says that he will cut or eliminate payroll taxes permanently. By eliminating FICA Tax (Eliminating Medicare taxes and eliminating social security taxes), what will that mean for retirees now and in the future? How much taxes will you save now, and how will this social security tax cut impact you in the future?
We give you tips on how to save now and in the future.

Easy Money Podcast: The Importance of Income Apr 15, 2020

Don talks about the importance of making the money you've earned and saved last as long as you need it to.

Easy Money Podcast: Put EVERYTHING on Credit Cards! Here's why... Apr 08, 2020

What? Put everything on credit cards? This must be a typo!
While we realize this strategy may not work for some people, but in this podcast, Don explains why being responsible with your money and paying attention to fees and due dates you can actually benefit from putting your expenses on credit cards.
Need help selecting a card? Check out https://www.nerdwallet.com/
How your credit score works (and tips on how you can increase your credit score):
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Does Your Credit Score Even Matter?
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Easy Money Podcast: Is your credit score important? Apr 01, 2020

Credit Scores are confusing! Do you even need one in the first place?
What if you don't want to go into debt? What if you haven't ever borrowed money? Where do you start?
Don digs into why Credit Scores are important, and how to get started the right way to building it up.

Easy Money Podcast: How much are you paying to walk into your bank? Mar 25, 2020

We all know about traditional banks. You know, the one where you might get a sticker for your kid or a treat for your dog when you roll through the drive thru window. But with technology changing, many people's banking needs have changed as well.
This week Don talks about when to consider if online banking is right for you.

Easy Money Podcast: How To Take Advantage Of A Stock Market Crash! Mar 18, 2020

When the Stock Market takes a dip or a dive the news media tends to take it to the extreme.
But for those of you in it for the long haul, Don explains how Dollar Cost Averaging works, and how you can use that next downturn to your advantage!

Easy Money Podcast: Investment Income: Have your money pay you! Mar 11, 2020

Income: it's the last in The 5 Needs of Money, but it's one of the most important!
In this video Don talks about the importance of making the money you've earned and saved last as long as you need it to.

Easy Money Podcast: Growing Your Money! Mar 04, 2020

This is a big need! Growing your money!
But how and when? And how much risk is or should be involved?
Don helps break down the tradeoffs when talking about Growth as one of The 5 Needs of Money.

Easy Money Podcast: How to become a Millionaire at Any Age! Feb 26, 2020

So YOU want to be a Millionaire??? Fear Not!
Don breaks down the math on how anyone, at any age, can achieve this goal using the biggest tool: compound interest.
We know your situation is unique, please remember that this a general outline for people to follow.

Easy Money Podcast: You've saved up money - Do you really need access to it? Feb 19, 2020

It's called Liquidity. That's the term used by financial professionals and financial institutions when talking about how easy it is to access funds. It's also one of The 5 Needs of Money, and in this video Don breaks down why it's important.

Easy Money Podcast: Is leaving your money to beneficiaries important to you? Feb 12, 2020

Don continues to break down The 5 Needs of Money, this time covering the all-important topic of the Death Benefit.

Easy Money Podcast: How Safe are Your Investments? Feb 05, 2020

Don delves deeper into The 5 Needs of Money with the chief concern of a lot of people: Safety.
How safe are your investments?
Do you know what you are trading off to make them safer?
What are your options?

Easy Money Podcast: How Much Risk are You Taking? (Quantifying vs Qualifying) Jan 29, 2020

When the market takes a downturn, and it will eventually, do you know how much of your investments are at risk? The number may surprise you!

Easy Money Podcast: What is an ETF? Jan 22, 2020

Don talks about what an ETF (Exchange-traded fund) is and how it could potentially be a part of your financial portfolio.

Easy Money Podcast: What's the Difference - Advice vs Information? Jan 15, 2020

Don breaks down the difference between Advice and Information while encouraging you to find the answers that fit your unique situation.

Easy Money Podcast: The 5 Needs of Money Jan 08, 2020

Don gets into what the 5 needs of money are, and an exercise you can do to help you make financial and investment decisions.

Easy Money Podcast: What does Fiduciary mean? Jan 01, 2020

"As a financial fiduciary, I legally have to put my clients' best interest before mine and I have to prove to my compliance department that I'm doing so."

Ask Don Anders: Episode 4 - How do I change which pension option I chose? Dec 07, 2018

Ask Don Anders: Episode 3 - When should you take your social security? Nov 09, 2018

Ask Don Anders: Episode 2 - Where should I put my DROP money? Oct 30, 2018

Ask Don Anders: Episode 1 - When do I get my DROP Paperwork? Oct 17, 2018

Episode 46: How Rising Interest Rates Affect Bond Funds Jun 21, 2018

Episode 45: How Rising Interest Rates Affect Fixed Accounts Jun 07, 2018

Episode 44: Finding the Right Advisor Mar 30, 2018

Episode 43: Quantifying vs. Qualifying Risks & Needs Mar 22, 2018

Episode 42: Fees Mar 08, 2018

Episode 41: DROP Alternative Feb 26, 2018

Episode 40: Questions to Ask an Advisor Feb 20, 2018

Episode 39: Everyone's Unique Feb 14, 2018

Episode 38: Need #5 - Income Feb 09, 2018

Episode 37: Need #4 - Death Benefit Feb 01, 2018

Episode 36: Need #3 - Growth Jan 26, 2018

Episode 35: Need #2 - Liquidity Jan 12, 2018

Episode 34: Need #1 - Safety or Stability Jan 02, 2018

Episode 33: The 5 Needs of Money Dec 21, 2017

Episode 32: Roth IRA Dec 07, 2017

Episode 31: Meet Don Anders Nov 10, 2017

Episode 30: S&P 500 Oct 27, 2017

Episode 29: Fixed Index Crediting Options Oct 05, 2017

Episode 28: Opinions Sep 28, 2017

It is important to be careful who you get financial help from. In this podcast Don talks about when to listen and when not to.

Episode 27: Riders Sep 20, 2017

Riders are features available in annuity and insurance contracts. In this podcast Don explains an income rider, death benefit rider, return of premium rider, and bonus rider.

Episode 26: 401k Contributions Sep 08, 2017

When choosing your 401k contribution, it is important to know the fees associated with the account. Sometimes you don't want to contribute too much, but you should also contribute up to the company match. Don talks about why it's important to talk to your employer before choosing a contribution amount.

Bonus Material: Inheritance Now Aug 16, 2017

Your beneficiaries may appreciate receiving money from you while you're alive instead of inheriting it later.

Episode 25: Roth Aug 11, 2017

Roth accounts can be great but there are some things to know. In this podcast Don explains when using a Roth is appropriate.

Episode 24: Independent vs. Captive Advisors Jul 31, 2017

A captive advisor can only offer a finite number of products. An independent advisor can custom fit products for their clients. This podcast discusses the benefits of working with an independent advisor.

Bonus Material: Invest Boring Jul 31, 2017

The word boring has a negative connotation. But when it comes to investments, boring may be the way to go, especially for those people in or close to retirement.

Episode 23: Finding the Right Investment Advisor Jul 26, 2017

In this podcast Don talks about three things to think about when choosing an investment advisor. He explains every advisor has a specialty, what a fiduciary is, and how to research an advisor prior to meeting him or her in person.

Bonus Material: Don's Story Jul 20, 2017

In this podcast Don talks about why he became an independent advisor.

Bonus Material: Explanation Jul 20, 2017

Episode 22: Asking the Right Questions Jul 19, 2017

Choosing the right financial advisor is one of the most important decisions a person can make. In this podcast Don discusses working with an advisor who asks the right questions and understands all of your options.

Episode 21: Fees Jul 10, 2017

Even just a one percent change in the fee for an investment or 401K can make a huge difference. This podcast discusses the importance of lowering fees, especially for younger people in the growth stage of their lives.

Episode 20: Term Life Insurance Jul 05, 2017

Term Life Insurance is an especially good investment for young people because it is cheaper and allows you to put more towards retirement. This podcast discusses term life and how it can be used by those just looking to cover someone in the event of their death.

Episode 19: How to Start Saving Jun 28, 2017

Only 9 percent of those retiring today have a pension and the future of social security is uncertain. For these reasons it is critical for people to start saving early in their careers. This podcast discusses a couple tips for saving money.

Episode 18: DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) Jun 20, 2017

Social Security DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) can be a great option for those who haven't saved enough and are close to retirement. Listen to find out how to turn social security on at full retirement age and continue to make as much money as you want.

Episode 17: CD Alternative Jun 13, 2017

Certificate of Deposits at the bank, or CDs, received interest rates of 18, 19, and 20 percent in the 1970s and 80s. Now, the average one year CD gets 0.27 percent. This podcast discusses an alternative for someone who is used to investing in CDs.

Episode 16: Diversification May 26, 2017

Diversification is a risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. We don't want to see people putting all "their eggs into one basket." Markets change from day to day, and companies can have a turn for the worst. This podcast shares a story and how you can better understand diversification.

Episode 15: Annuities vs. Annuitization May 19, 2017

A breakdown of the difference between annuities and annuitization to better help you financial portfolio. This shorter episode is important to know and understand.

Episode 14: Variable Annuities May 12, 2017

Variable annuities are often times a misunderstood investment. There are good and bad annuities and with big market media pushing one for more another on people, it's hard to know which are the best. This episode breaks down how annuities work and how you can better understand them.

Episode 13: Bond Funds May 05, 2017

An informative segment on bonds and bond funds. Breaking down these facets of bonds will help you better understand another key component to retirement and your personal portfolio.

Episode 12: Quantifying vs. Qualifying Risks & Fees Apr 28, 2017

Risks in the finance world are taken daily, but do you know how much risk you need to be taking or how much you should or shouldn't be? Each persons risks are different to their specific needs. A 25 year old won't take the same risks as someone who is 65 and just retired or visa versa. Know your risks, quantify versus qualify the risks and fees.

Episode 11: Critical Mass Apr 21, 2017

The topic of critical mass is of upmost importance. Without knowing critical mass, the 5 needs of money can't play out.

Episode 10: Good Vs. Bad Investments Apr 14, 2017

In this weeks episode, Don talks over good versus bad investments. Are there such things? Or are there only safe and aggressive investments?

Episode 9: 5 Needs of Money (Liquidity) Apr 07, 2017

In the final installment of the 5 Needs of Money, Don Anders discusses liquidity. Now that all the needs of been talked over, you, the listener, are able to truly understand how each need impacts your life and your future.

Episode 8: 5 Needs of Money (Safety/Stability) Mar 31, 2017

In the fourth installment of the 5 Needs of Money, Don Anders discusses the safety/stability part to these needs. Everyone looks for safety with their money, and with this podcast, those "safety nets" are brought to light.

Episode 7: 5 Needs of Money (Growth) Mar 24, 2017

In continuation with our 5 needs of money podcasts, we follow up with another installment and expand on the topic: Growth. Whether we need growth in the economy or our own personal funds, growth is healthy.

Episode 6: 5 Needs of Money (Death Benefit) Mar 17, 2017

Continuing from previous episodes, this week we touch on death benefit in regard to the 5 needs of money. Granted, as humans we never want to think of anything bad happening, but this advice will help all listeners to take a moment and evaluate what their needs are.

Episode 5: 5 Needs of Money (Income) Mar 10, 2017

Over the next few weeks, we'll be discussing the 5 needs of money. This week, we'll be starting with Income and dissecting the other 4 from there.We all know that we need money. There are many different types of accounts that we can have leading into our retirement.

Episode 4: Strengths & Weaknesses Mar 03, 2017

This episode, Don discusses owning your strengths and not to be afraid of your weaknesses. Through personal experience, Don gives us his story of learning what his strengths and his weaknesses are and how that can relate to the world of finance as well.

Episode 3: 5 Needs of Money Feb 24, 2017

This edition of Easy Money with Don Anders discusses the 5 Needs of Money (Income, Liquidity, Death Benefit, Salary, and Growth) accompanied by personal stories and experiences.

Episode 2: Being Sold vs Being Advised Feb 10, 2017

Don Anders gets into what he considers to be a large problem in the financial industry -- people selling products instead of giving advice.

Episode 1: Introduction and Promises Feb 03, 2017

Easy Money Podcast: Investment Advisor Representative, Don Anders, explains financial concepts in easy to understand ways using real life stories, examples, and experiences. Our goal is to be the antidote to national talking heads that give blanket advice to the masses. In the first episode of Easy Money Podcast Don Anders discusses what to expect from the podcast and makes some promises to the listeners.

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