Tanja Hester realized at a young age that even though she loved her career, she was still helping an organization chase THEIR goals instead of her own, and that’s when her plan to make work optional was hatched. On today’s show she’ll talk about not only her story, but also about how she and her husband tracked their progress (dual spreadsheets!), discussed the timing of leaving, and downsizing her lifestyle. She also shares potential struggles she sees down the line, like rising health care costs. Whether you wish to retire early, or just retire someday, this is an interview for you.
Plus, attorney Leslie Tayne will help us answer the Haven Life line call for help from Vince, who is worried that his mother is going to be on the hook for some loans she’s co-signed. How does she remove herself if the main signer is nowhere to be found?
In our headlines segment, we’ll discuss 401(k) jargon. What terms do you must struggle with? We’ll also share some advice for the upcoming Valentine’s day holiday.
And don’t worry… we’ll still have time for Doug’s trivia.
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<5:39> Headlines
- 401(k) jargon that most confuses clients (Investment News)
- From bacon and beef jerky to breadsticks and pickles: Valentine’s Day bouquets go wacky (USA Today)
<23:09> Tanja Hester
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Looking for Tanya’s new book? Click here: Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way.
<42:53> Doug’s Trivia
- What basic necessity of life did Edison often shun in favor of his work?
<50:00> Haven Life Line
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- Vince’s mother cosigned on student loans for her great niece. After some big life issues, the niece has racked up over $40,000 of student loans and has dropped out from school, leaving Vince’s mother on the hook. Is there any recourse?
We’re giving a BIG thanks to Leslie Tayne for helping us out with answering Vince’s questions. Do you need assistance with debt or repayment? Need to know more on how it impacts you? Check out more from Leslie below.
- Leslie’s website: TayneLaw.com
- Follow Leslie on Facebook: Tayne Law Group
- Drop a line on Twitter: @taynelawgroup
<1:01:08> Letters
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- Anne and her husband are in the market for a financial advisor. How do they start looking for the right one that’ll meet their needs?
- Want more info on what to look for in a financial advisor? Check out our headlines segment where you can listen in on our discussion about 10 things to ask a financial adviser.
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