Episodes

Your business is likely the largest illiquid asset you own. Have you considered how you will turn it into a liquid asset so you can use it for retirement planning? Here to shed light on selling your business is Albert Hakim, a Certified Merger and Acquisitions Advisor with Kensington Company. Today, Albert speaks with host Larry Heller about what business owners can do to become exit-ready and how they can make their businesses attractive to buyers. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why an owner...

Larry Heller’s new book has hit the shelves! In today’s episode, get a special preview of “Retire Right: Lots of People Retire Wrong. Learn How to Retire Right,” and join Larry as he discusses why this book speaks to today’s retirement landscape. In this episode, you’ll learn: How retirement has transformed to become a “second act” The ideal time to finetune your retirement plans Examples of people who’ve made right versus wrong retirement decisions How Larry’s book helps readers factor in...

Many people believe that if they save enough money for retirement, they’re all set. But there is so much more to consider. After spending years helping people retire right, Larry Heller is sharing the five top errors retirees make. In this episode, Larry explains why these errors are so detrimental, and most importantly, how to avoid these errors so you can enjoy your retirement. In this episode, you’ll learn: A method for tracking your expenses (if you don’t like budgeting, this method is for y...

The longer you live, the more likely you are to need long-term care. In fact, once you reach 80 years old, there’s an 80% chance that you will need it. Whether you’re thinking about your own long-term care or care for your parents, this is the episode for you. Larry Heller speaks with guest Rona Loshak, an award-winning specialist in long-term-care insurance, to give you all of the information you need to make the right decisions for you and your family. In this episode, you’ll learn: What misco...

You may be contributing regularly to an IRA, but do you have a strategy that can help boost your retirement savings? Get ready to make better use of your IRA. In today’s episode, Larry Heller covers his top five IRA strategies: tax planning; stretching beneficiaries; doing Roth conversions; creating wealth for the next generation; and doing backdoor Roth conversions. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the differences are between a regular IRA and a Roth IRA How age and income levels affect cont...

Are you in your second marriage and wondering how to cover all the bases in your estate plan? Today, Larry Heller speaks with guest, Steven Adler, about estate planning issues faced by couples in their second marriage and how to solve them. In this episode, you’ll learn: The most common estate planning issues couples face in second marriages How couples may benefit from including a trust in their estate plan What tasks newlyweds in a second marriage should address early on The difference between...

What should you do if you get a speeding ticket in New York? Ever wonder how to use your GPS device without getting a ticket? These are some of the big questions Larry Heller answers today with the help of his guest, Michael Block, traffic ticket attorney. Michael explains how to avoid getting ticketed (with a special focus on the all-too-common cell phone tickets), actions to take if you do get ticketed, and what actually happens if the police officer doesn’t show up to court for your traffic t...

Today, long-time NFL writer Bob Glauber joins Larry Heller in this episode to share the most memorable stories from his new book, “Guts and Genius: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Came to Dominate the NFL in the '80s.” Bob’s stories give a fascinating and rare insight into how Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs, and Bill Parcells came to develop some of the most gifted players in football history and win eight Super Bowls. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why all three coaches thought they’d be fired e...

Your year-end tax plan isn’t complete until you’ve considered tax-loss and tax-gain harvesting. These two strategies could offer you big tax savings! Too often, financial advisors and accountants are not proactive in exploring these tax-saving possibilities with clients, but Larry doesn’t want you to miss out. In this episode, Larry explains how you can benefit from tax-loss and tax-gain harvesting. In this episode, you’ll learn: The differences between tax-loss harvesting and tax-gain harvestin...

The transition from the work world to the retirement world can take a while to get used to. Sometimes, peace of mind can come from being able to recreate a paycheck every month. In this episode, Larry Heller recommends variables and strategies to consider as you plan to create your retirement paycheck. Today you will learn: What it means to have a retirement paycheck How planning for a retirement paycheck can help you figure out how much money you truly need each month What role fixed payment pl...

2018 is the first full year under the new tax reform. Will your income tax return take a hit? Are there any changes that you will actually benefit from? Larry Heller explores these questions with New York tax expert, Sal Albanese, CPA. In this episode, they uncover the biggest tax changes and recommend actions for you to take before 2019. In this episode you’ll learn: Eleven tax law changes that could affect individuals How baby boomers are reacting to the SALT deduction cap Why couples are rush...

Annual Enrollment Period is in full swing! This is your opportunity to make changes to your Medicare plan that will better suit your needs in 2019. The Medicare experts at 360 Insurance Services, Kathleen Brennan and Kevin Tinagero, join Larry Heller in today’s episode to share what should you look for when selecting a plan. In this episode, you’ll learn: Two things to do when enrolling in Medicare Why Kathleen and Kevin recommend getting additional coverage What Medicare Supplement (Medigap) pl...

When people invest, they often forget about bonds and invest solely in stocks. Why is that? Perhaps most people simply don’t have enough information; Larry Heller has met several clients who didn’t know what bonds were, let alone the advantages of investing in them. If lack of knowledge is the issue, Larry is here to fill the gap. In this episode, you’ll learn: How bonds work as an investment vehicle Different types of bonds and which ones might be suitable for you The characteristics of bonds H...

Many times, it’s only when the going gets tough that people realize they don’t have adequate insurance coverage. Because of this, Larry Heller is on a mission to provide expert advice about insurance policies. With the help of his guest, Doug Kniffin, the vice president of The Viking Agency, Larry shares what you need to know about insurance, including: How individuals and businesses can prepare for major storms with insurance Common oversights that homeowners make when they’re selecting policie...

Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Today, Larry Heller breaks down common misconceptions with the help of Kevin Condon, a lawyer who specializes in elder law estate and long-term care planning. To help listeners understand the inner workings of Medicaid, Larry and Kevin explain how it differs from Medicare. Then they clear up misconceptions they’ve both encountered with clients, including the belief that you can’t ever qualify for Medicaid if you have too many assets, or t...

Investing can feel stressful when it seems like people we know and media are constantly making predictions about the market. Who can you trust? What information is actually going to help you invest wisely? Larry Heller is hoping to bring clarity to your investment experience in this episode. By tuning in, you’ll learn 10 guidelines, which includes resisting the urge to outguess the market and practicing smart diversification. Join Larry as he shares valuable insight backed by scientific data, to...

In this episode, Larry Heller shares how you can build your ideal financial plan using his four pillars: mindset, strategy, tactics, and progress. These are the key elements that make up the Complete Financial House process that Larry and his team implement with their clients. Join Larry as he explains how each pillar can support your financial plan, along with what to consider when executing them. Larry also shares his favorite questions to ask clients, what professional athletes can teach us a...

Have you checked up on your personal finances lately? In this episode of the Retire Right Podcast, Larry Heller provides an in-depth look at the five financial areas to check at the mid-year mark. From making adjustments after a salary increase, to making the most of the new tax law, Larry covers everything you need to know to ensure your finances are working for you. Listen now as Larry gives you complete financial advice to help you stay on track for 2018 and beyond. Heller Wealth Management: ...

In this episode, Larry Heller speaks with Dan Goldberg to discuss what life care managers are and why you should consider hiring one. Dan Goldberg is the president and managing director of IKOR of the North Shore Long Island, a life care management company for seniors and individuals with disabilities. With our aging population, it’s more important than ever to consider how you will get the best care for our loved ones when they have special needs or medical issues. Tune in as Larry and Dan disc...

In this episode, Larry meets with David Gaynes, co-president of Chillin’ With Adam: The Adam Gaynes Foundation. David and his wife created this non-profit organization in honor of their 11-year-old son, Adam, who passed away after his lifelong battle with a brain tumor. Inspired by Adam’s courage and spirit, Chillin’ With Adam funds projects and programs at hospitals and schools to help make life easier for children and their families who are impacted by brain tumors, cancer, or blood disorders....

In this episode, you’ll meet one of Larry’s clients, Ivan Ziegler, the Long Island Chapter President of Friendship Force International. Friendship Force International is a non-profit cultural organization that focuses on promoting understanding, cultural education, and citizen diplomacy through homestay journeys and personal friendships. By bringing together people from different cultures and backgrounds, the organization hopes to create mutual respect and even lifelong friendships. Tune in as I...

Today, Larry Heller and Matt Halloran discuss housing and financial strategies for retirees. Since your house is a significant asset, it’s important to consider what you’d like to do with your home once you retire. Will you stay in your home for a period of time or move right away? Will you convert your home equity line to a traditional mortgage? Which financing options are suitable for retirees who will carry a mortgage? These are only a few of the questions that Larry answers in this episode. ...

Are you investing solely in one stock? In today’s podcast, Matt Halloran and Larry Heller discuss why some people invest in only one stock and why that singular approach to investing is risky. Listen in as Larry highlights examples of historically successful companies whose stocks have taken a nosedive. If you’ve ever heard that it’s beneficial to diversify your portfolio, but you’re unsure of why and how to do it, this episode is for you. Tune in as Larry walks you through strategies to diversi...

On today's podcast, Larry Heller brings on a guest to discuss the financial considerations that go along with divorcing later on in life. Who better to discuss this topic with than Gayle Rosenblum, an award-winning matrimonial and family law attorney of Rubin and Rosenblum, PLLC. In this episode, Gayle and Larry explore the special challenges that older adults face when they’re going through a divorce. Gayle explains how retirement accounts and assets, like a shared business, can be divvied up b...