MoneyTalks 50+
Welcome to MoneyTalks 50+ brought to you by AARP ElderWatch and the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
MoneyTalks 50+ is a podcast designed to help your money make sense. In this podcast, we will cover a variety of topics designed to help you achieve financial wellbeing and to develop a better understanding of the internal and external forces that impact our financial lives and decision making.
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Episodes
68 episodes
S8 E10 Resource Roundup
In the season 8 finale of Money Talks 50+, Retirement Reality Check, Jess will discuss a number of local, federal, national, and supportive resources that can make navigating your golden years a little easier. NOTE: phone...
S8 E9 Trending Scams
One of ElderWatch's goals is to protect Coloradans 50+ from fraud and scams. Join Jess as she reviews some of the common tactics used by scammers, provides information related to which scams were most commonly reported to the ElderWatch helplin...
S8 E8 Benefits Reality Check
We've all heard of Social Security and Medicare, but do you know how benefits are calculated, what they cover, and how choices you make before it's even time to claim benefits can impact your benefits in retirement? Join Jess as she dives into ...
S8 E7 How Does Budgeting Change in Retirement?
You've hit your retirement savings goal, but what does that mean for your budget going forward? Join Jess as she discusses some of the considerations and changes that go into creating a successful retirement budget, compared to a budget in your...
S8 E6 - Afraid to Spend?
After years of saving for retirement, when it finally comes time to enjoy your nest egg, will you be able to? Today Jess is talking about a retirement spending paradox: why do retirees with more than enough saved for retirement sometimes strugg...
S8 E5 Got Work? - Working After Age 65
As more Americans work beyond traditional retirement age, the question is no longer whether people can work after 65, but why they do. In this episode, we explore how current workers can build greater retirement flexibility, t...
S8 E4 Inflation Anxiety
The impact of inflation isn't something that's only felt by retirees, but because it reduces our spending power, it can be scarier and more confusing once you've exited the workforce. Curious about ideas for minimizing the impact of inflation o...
S8 E3 Surviving Bad Timing
The order of market returns matters more than most retirees realize. Join Jess as she discusses practical strategies to help protect your retirement savings from Sequence of Return Risk, whether you're preparing for retirement, nearing retireme...
S8E2 The Little Known Retirement Risk You Might Not See Coming
Could a market downturn in your first years of retirement derail your financial plans? In this episode of MoneyTalks 50+, Jess explores the often-debated concept of sequence of return risk—the idea that market losses early in retirement may hav...
S8 E1 Ph-Ph-Ph-Phases (of Retirement)
Welcome to the first episode of Retirement Reality Check, the newest season of Money Talks 50+! Today, Jess is talking about two different models that experts use to explain phases of retirement. Whether you're about to retire, just retired, or...
Season 8 Trailer - Retirement Reality Check
Welcome to another season of MoneyTalks 50+!For Season 8, we're discussing the realities of retirement when it comes to life and finances. We'll be talking about big concepts like the different phases of retirement that you might expect,...
S7 E5 - Tangible Tools to Protect Your Money and Identity – Credit Reports, Credit Freezes, and Consumer Reports
On the season finale of Hidden Chapters, Season 7 of MoneyTalks 50+, Jess is giving you three financial tools that are helpful regardless of your retirement goals. Today, Jess will teach you about credit reports, credit freezes, and consumer re...
S7 M5 The Hidden Impact of Cognitive Biases on Spending
Today’s minisode discusses a different kind of hidden chapter – cognitive biases and marketing techniques. Join Jess as she helps you spot different psychological techniques and traps that may lead you to spend and buy more than you need, or le...
S7 E4 Long Term Care - Considerations and Finances
Long Term Care is a hidden chapter that many people don't want to discuss, whether for themselves or for a loved one, but a bit of planning can make all the difference when it comes to this hidden chapter. Join Jess as she discusses some of the...
S7 M4 So You Want to be an Expat? Financial and Logistical Considerations for Retiring Abroad
Retiring outside of the United States is a dream for many, and may be a great way to reduce your cost of living; however, without proper planning and consideration of logistics and finances, this hidden chapter may be more difficult that you re...
S7 E3 Aging in Place - Part 2
75% of older adults want to stay in their homes, and 73% want to stay in their communities; however, 44% feel that a move is inevitable. When it comes to aging in place, there are many hurdles that must be overcome to make this Hidden Chapter s...
S7 M3 Financial Signs of Cognitive Decline
Finances can be one of the first arenas where we begin to see the presence of cognitive decline, but do you know what some of the signs are? In today’s mini episode, Jess will provide a high level overview of some of the financial i...
S7 E2 Aging in Place - Part 1
75% of older adults want to stay in their homes, and 73% want to stay in their communities; however, 44% feel that a move is inevitable. When it comes to aging in place, there are many hurdles that must be overcome to make this Hidden Chapter s...
S7 M2 Leaving it to Chance? Estate Planning and Healthcare Proxy Considerations
Topics that make us consider our mortality – such as estate planning and healthcare proxies – are things that many people don’t want to talk or think about. Unfortunately, leaving these things to chance – especially if you’re a solo ager – may ...
S7 E1 Solo Aging
Solo Agers are individuals who live alone, and who do not have children – or, whose children are unwilling or unable to provide additional support. According to the US Census Bureau, there are approximately 22 million adults age 55+...
S7 M1 Buy Now Pay Later Apps - What's the Catch?
Buy Now Pay Later programs, also known as Point of Sale Loans, are increasing in their availability. In some ways, they are similar to traditional layaway with one huge twist, and many more possible financial consequences. Join Jess...
Season 7 Trailer- "Hidden Chapters"
Welcome to another season of MoneyTalks 50+! This season is called "Hidden Chapters." Living the life you want in retirement takes planning, but there are some chapters that we hear about more than others when it comes to building t...
S6 M5 An Ode to Everyday Savings: Cost Cutting Ideas! (pt 2)
It’s the season 6 finale of Money Talks 50+! In today’s mini episode, Jess will be finishing out the season by giving you some tangible, practical ideas for stretching your retirement income. She’ll be talking a little bit about insurance broke...
S6 E5 Investing 101: Part 3
For our last long form episode of the season, we are rounding out our Investment 101 exploration with friend of the podcast, Brian McKinney! Brian is a Founding Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Collective Wealth Partners. He is a CFP, RICP,...