Husband and wife team, Craig and Jennifer Moser of Maestro Wealth Advisors discuss crucial tips for planning your successful retirement. Listen for valuable insight from professionals with unique insight and perspective on How Money Works. If you need any help with your financial or retirement plan, give them a call at 336-448-1086 or visit the website, https://maestrowealth.com Avantax affiliated financial professionals may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are…
Doing it yourself feels empowering, until the margin for error disappears. Craig and Jennifer look at why many people stick with a DIY financial approach longer than they should, and how retirement quietly changes the stakes. Small decisions start to matter more, timelines get longer, and mistakes get harder to unwind. The real question isn't can you do it yourself, it's should you? Here's some of…
Craig and Jennifer dive into the key financial updates for 2026 and how they can affect your retirement. They discuss Social Security COLAs, Medicare premium increases, new tax deductions for seniors, and smarter ways to use Roth conversions and catch-up contributions. This episode highlights why proactive tax and income planning matters and how small decisions today can make a big difference in…
Most retirement mistakes don't happen all at once; they happen quietly and over time. In this episode, Craig and Jennifer walk through the most common ways people unknowingly sabotage their retirement, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Tune in to learn how small, proactive planning choices can protect confidence, income, and peace of mind over the long run. Here's some of what we…
As retirement gets closer, the small financial issues you've ignored can start to pile up fast. In this episode, Craig walks through the most common "financial trash" people carry into retirement, and how to start the process of cleaning it up. What financial clutter should you clean up before retiring? If you want a clearer, more confident path into retirement, this episode shows where to start.…
It's easy to avoid thinking about the realities of aging and the challenges it can bring. But, overlooking the true costs of healthcare and assistance can leave even the best financial plans vulnerable. Jennifer is joined by her son (and financial advisor) Cameron to explore why these risks are so commonly underestimated and what it means for your future security. Are you truly prepared for the…
The stories we believe about money often shape our choices more than the numbers do. In this episode, Craig and Jennifer explores these "financial fables," using real-life situations to reveal how hidden beliefs influence the way people plan. The team also tackles listener questions and offers smart portfolio strategies to balance risk and reward at every life stage. Here's some of what we discuss…
You've worked for decades, saved diligently, and finally reached retirement, now comes the hard part: not screwing it up. Craig and Jennifer share the most common post-retirement mistakes people make and explain why having a solid, flexible plan is far more important than a collection of accounts or hot stock tips. Once you've already won the race, don't jump back in. Here's some of what we…
Most people will spend hours planning a vacation: researching routes, mapping stops, and budgeting for the trip. But when it comes to retirement, many people set off without a roadmap. Today we'll use the great American road trip as a powerful analogy for planning the retirement journey. Craig and Jennifer break down the essentials: knowing your destination, calculating the cost of the trip, and…
The decade between 55 and 65 is one of the most critical stretches in your financial life. It's the runway leading into retirement, and the choices you make in these years can set the tone for the decades that follow. In this episode, Craig and Jennifer break down the key decisions that every pre-retiree needs to think about before taking the leap. Today, you'll hear how to decide what really…
Some financial decisions appear simple on the surface until you start working through the details. In this episode, Craig and Jennifer break down common areas of retirement planning that are harder than they look and explain why professional guidance makes all the difference. Each of these areas can feel overwhelming if you're going it alone, but with the right plan, they don't have to be. They…