Trends with Benefits #110: Get Ready for Retirement with Mariann Montagne

What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when preparing for retirement? Should you max out your 401(k)? Mariann Montagne, President of Mosaic Consulting, LLC, joins this episode to answer these questions and share her top tips for retirement. We discuss why people should leave their emotions behind when investing, how to avoid investing FOMO (fear of missing out), and interesting opportunities in fixed income.

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Get Ready for Retirement with Mariann Montagne

Show Notes:

00:25 When can I retire?

02:25 Mariann’s background

05:03 Differences in how people invest today

12:02 Roth 401(k)

16:43 Age vs. investing behavior

18:43 Making changes to your 401(k) after entering retirement

26:55 Value opportunities in fixed income

28:15 Long-term trend

29:45 Trend or fad

Trend or Fad

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