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    E10: Don’t Be Afraid of Saving for Retirement Featuring John Bottega

    en-usOctober 11, 2021

    About this Episode

    Summarized Description:

    In this episode, I'm excited to welcome John Bottega to the podcast! John is an LPL financial advisor at Thorough Financial Group in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina with a passion for helping individuals plan for and execute retirement and savings and strategies that work for their individual needs, lifestyles, and dreams.

    Topics Include:

    • Learning How to Prepare for Retirement
    • The importance of a Quality Financial Education
    • How Investing Gives You Financial Freedom 
    • How Savings Alone Fails to Account For Inflation
    • The Importance of Eliminating Debt When Saving for Retirement
    • Understanding How Retirement Funds Differ From Emergency Funds
    • Maximizing Your Return on Investments 
    • Exploring a Traditional IRA Versus a Roth IRA
    • The Importance of Diversifying Your Savings Options
    • Advice for Self Employed Workers Saving For Retirement  
    • What Exactly Is a Good Retirement Goal?
    • The Pros and Cons of Various Retirement Plans
    • Is It Worth Having Money in Regular Savings Accounts? 
    • Navigating Shared Bank Accounts Versus Individual Accounts

    John’s Contact Information: 

    Website: https://www.thoroughfinancialgroup.com/team/john-bottega

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bottega/

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