Mailbag: Social Security Age, Life Insurance Policy, Refinancing, & More

<p>It’s time for another mailbag edition of the show and we’re answer five of your questions that cover a variety of retirement and financial planning topics.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Read more and get additional financial resources here:</strong> <a href= "https://johnsonbrunetti.com/?p=5631">https://johnsonbrunetti.com/?p=5631</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Today's show schedule: </strong></p> <p><strong>0:</strong><strong>18</strong> – <em>Mailbag Question #1:</em> All the experts say you should work until 70 and then start Social Security. I’m only 57 and I can’t imagine working 13 more years. How important is this notion of working until 70?</p> <p><strong>2</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>02</strong> – <em>Mailbag Question #2:</em> A home in our neighborhood was recently purchased for $350K and flipped less than a year later for $500K. I’m considering refinancing our home and re-doing our kitchen. Good move?</p> <p><strong>3</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>17</strong> – <em>Mailbag Question #3:</em> I’ve interviewed 7 different financial advisors. They all have aspects that I like but no one seems perfect. Should I keep interviewing or am I being too picky?</p> <p><strong>6</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>14</strong> – <em>Mailbag Question #4:</em> I have a life insurance policy that I’ve had for many years. I was able to stop paying premiums more than a decade ago while keeping the policy in place. But I just got a letter saying I need to start paying again to keep the policy. What happened?</p> <p><strong>8</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>45</strong> – <em>Mailbag Question #5:</em> I have whiplash from watching the market for the last few months. What can I invest in that won’t be so volatile?</p> <p><strong>1</strong><strong>0:</strong><strong>46</strong> – If you don’t have a plan yet, here’s what you can do to take the first step. <em> </em></p>