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Episode 41 — The Decade Game® — With Carolyn Buck Luce

January 3, 2020Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Creating a life by design, not by default, will help you to create your best decade.

In this episode, Danielle Howard speaks with an organizational strategist and leadership coach Carolyn Buck Luce. Carolyn shares what it means to play the Decade Game®, which she created to help people push past the frustrations and stressors of playing by the rules that often keep them on the sidelines instead of in the midst of the action. Let’s get into the game and live our best decade.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Carolyn’s history and how she created The Decade Game®
What narratives tend to confine us
How to identify your superpowers and make a unique contribution
A new way to define your job
Why we should not over-identify with our jobs (and what to focus on instead)
And more!

Listen in and learn how to change your narrative by playing the Decade Game®.

Episode 40 — Preparing Your Finances for a Great 2020

December 4, 2019FinanceDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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As we now sit late into the fourth quarter, are you ready for 2020? Are there things you can do to make the most of the year ahead?

In this episode, Danielle Howard talks about the three top-of-mind items that may have financial implications for you in 2020, including spousal IRAs and required minimum distributions (RMDs). During such a busy time with the holidays fast approaching, Danielle will show you what actions you can take now to have a great 2020.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to make the most out of what is available to you, like loading up on spousal IRAs or Health Savings Accounts
Words of advice about taking your RMD withdrawals on time
Strategies for deciding on whether it’s better to take an itemized or standard deduction
How to harvest your gains and losses in a tax-efficient way
And more!

Listen in for insightful tips on how to finish 2019 off with eyes wide open so you can have a great 2020.

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle

Episode 39 — How to Nurture Your Relationship With Money

November 27, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Writing letters or emails is a great way to nurture relationships with friends and loved ones. Why not take the same approach with your money?

In this episode, Danielle Howard shares what she learned long ago about the importance of developing and nurturing her relationship with money. Staying in touch and being connected has helped her to be more aware, intentional, and respectful of her relationship with money and the part she allows it to play in her happiness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Reasons to write a letter to your money
Guiding questions to consider as you approach your letter
About the letter that Danielle wrote to her money
And more!

Listen in and learn how you can discover the enlightenment of being open with your money.

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle

Episode 38 — Are You Making Emotionally Charged Financial Decisions?

November 6, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Sometimes our emotions get in the way of making good financial decisions.

In this episode, Danielle Howard talks about a time when she made an emotionally charged decision to buy an expensive product and quickly regretted it. This is a candid conversation about our human tendency to make imprudent decisions when under emotional duress and how to recover. Be encouraged to make financial decisions that leave you feeling confident and satisfied.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

About the three Ps for making better financial decisions: ponder, process, and plan
Why no one is immune to making ill-advised financial decisions
Questions to ask yourself if you are prone to making emotional decisions
How to use your past to educate yourself for the future
Why Danielle is not recommending that you make financial decisions that are totally rational and logical
And more!

Listen in and learn how to make better financial decisions when emotions are running high.

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle

Episode 37 — Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Fraud — With Jason Gross

October 23, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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How are you protecting yourself and your aging loved ones from fraudulent behaviors?

In today’s episode, Danielle Howard brings in a guest and friend Jason Gross, an examiner with the Colorado Division of Securities, to discuss how to keep yourself and the ones you love safe from financial fraud activities. And as you will soon find out, often the people who fall victim to fraud are the ones you’d least expect.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why so many people fall for financial fraud scams
Possible risk factors in your life that could make you vulnerable to scams
How to identify scams online, over the phone, or even in investments
What percentage of people over 60 years old have been financially exploited by a family member
And more!

Listen in and be awakened to how you can keep you and your family protected from fraud.

Episode 36 — Putting Commitment-Making at the Center of Your Life

October 9, 2019Finance, Uncategorizedcommunication, Danielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Every once in a while, you probably read a book that you can’t put it down. It grabs your heart and transports you to a different place.

For Danielle Howard, that book was “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life” by David Brooks. In this episode, Danielle takes inspiration from Brooks’s writing as she explores the commitments that define a life of meaning: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

About staying true to yourself by being mindful, intentional, and focused on what’s important in life
How to work toward interdependence
What a Damon is and the benefits to finding yours early in life
And more!

Listen in and get inspired to take a leap, read a book, and put commitment-making at the center of your life.

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle | The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks

Episode 35 — Steps to Aging Well — With Tina Staley

October 2, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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We all want to age well, no question about it. But in our changing society, in which we’re living longer and redefining our existence in retirement, what does it mean to age well?

Today, Danielle Howard speaks with Tina Staley, a therapist, clinical researcher, and award-winning author. In a characteristically rich and passionate conversation, they explore the steps to aging well and leading a fulfilling fall season that you can be proud of.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The three steps to aging well
How to focus on creating awareness around the aging process
How your behavioral choices can create positive change
Emerging grandmother programs to help not only the aging but also the youth
And more!

Tune in now and learn three steps to aging well and creating your fulfilling fall season.

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle | Tina Staley

Episode 34 — 4 Areas of Preparation for Your Life Season Transition

September 11, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Your fall season of life will be very different than your summer season. As you prepare for the oncoming transition, there are several financial considerations to keep in mind.

Today, Danielle Howard uncovers four financial areas to look at when preparing for your fall season: longevity, lifestyle, liquidity, and legacy. Danielle explains why each area is important to consider and highlights how they each differ in the accumulation phase compared to the distribution phase.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Examples of how the accumulation and distribution phases are different from each other
How managing risk differs as you progress into your fall season
The importance of knowing how much is enough
How to ensure that you have the proper tools for navigating life’s ups and downs
When to start preparing for your transition into rewirement
And more!

Listen now and learn how to use Danielle’s 4 L’s to better prepare for your transition into your fall season of life!

Resources: DanielleHoward4u.com | WealthByDesign4u.com: (970) 927-3909 | Danielle’s 8 Week E-Course | Email Danielle

Episode 33 — Mastering the Non-Financial Side of Your Fall Season — With Denis Wuestman

September 3, 2019Finance, UncategorizedDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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Through years of experience, Danielle Howard has learned that rewiring to something — not from something —makes a big difference in the transition into life’s fall season.

To help you transition into your fall season, Danielle enlists in the help of retirement and management coach, Denis Wuestman, co-founder of Retirement Wisdom. Today, Denis highlights the non-financial aspects that pre-retirees should consider while planning ahead for their next season of life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How retirement coaches help clients through their transition into the fall season
What the qualities of a good coach are
Who can benefit from retirement coaching
How financial planning complements retirement coaching
And more!

Tune in now and learn what to consider as you plan for the non-financial side of your fall season.

Episode 32 — How to Find Motivation in Your Fall Season

August 14, 2019FinanceDanielle Howard, Danielle Howard 4 U, Invest, Investments, Retire, Retirement, Rewirement, Wealth Done Differently - Retirementwealthdonedifferently

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What motivates you as you make financial decisions?

To help you better understand the “why” behind your money motivations, Danielle Howard explores different money motivators and how they can impact your mindset and spending decisions. Take note of these motivators and ensure that you’re being driven by your values as you progress into your fall season.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
Why we should assess the messages from media and the financial industry with a critical eye
The importance of being driven by your own values
How cooperation around money can bring us closer together
Danielle’s story about her own motivations
And more!

Tune in now to learn what motivates you, so you can optimize your financial possibilities for your fall season!