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How Do I Save For Retirement When I'm Self Employed?
How do I save for retirement when I'm Self Employed? What are the options for retirement plans? Join us this week as we discuss small...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 1


Tips To Maximize Your Spending In Retirement
Join us today for tips to maximize your spending in retirement when you saved more than you can possibly spend. I'm retired and I...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 25


5 Signs You Are Not Spending Enough Money In Retirement - Don't Leave Too Much Behind!
Five signs you are not spending enough money in retirement. Typically we get the question - am I spending too much? However, it is just...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 11


Retirement Planning For Inflation: 5 Reasons You Don't Need to Worry!
Retirement planning for inflation - Don't worry about inflation, be happy in retirement! Many people worry about how inflation will...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 21, 2024


Stress Free Retirement Planning: How To Estimate Your Future Expenses
In this episode of "Friends Talk Financial Planning," hosts John and Bridget dive into an important aspect of retirement planning:...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 21, 2024


Don't Panic! Catch Up On Retirement Savings - It's Not Too Late!
Catch up on retirement savings - it's not too late to start saving today! Do you struggle with saving money? Take responsibility for your...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 28, 2024


Do I Have Enough Saved To Retire? I Am Afraid I Am Not On Track!
I just turned 50. I have $100,000 saved. Do I have enough saved to retire? In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, hosts...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 6, 2024


How Much Do You Really Need for Retirement? Survey Says $1.46 Million
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, Bridget Sullivan Mermel and John Scherer discuss a recent survey by Northwestern...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 3, 2024


Number One Financial Skill for Retirement | Plus How to Make it Easy!
The number one financial skill for retirement means what you need to have mastered before you give up your job. It's not about...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 13, 2023
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