The Retirement Learning Lab
Tired of feeling overwhelmed and confused about retirement planning?
You're not alone. After 30+ years of helping people navigate retirement, I've seen how the flood of conflicting financial advice paralyzes even the smartest people.
Hi, I'm Van Richards, and I created The Retirement Learning Lab to cut through the noise and give you the clarity you deserve.
Here's what makes this different: Instead of throwing more complicated strategies at you, I teach you a simple, systematic approach that actually works. My clients go from lying awake at night worrying about money to sleeping peacefully, knowing they're in complete control of their financial future.
You'll discover how to:
- Transform retirement confusion into confident action
- Maximize your income while reducing risk
- Avoid the costly mistakes that become impossible to fix later
- Create a plan so simple you could explain it to a 12-year-old
The bottom line: You only get one chance at retirement. Don't leave it to chance.
Whether you're 10 years from retirement or already there, these proven strategies will help you go from financial insecurity to complete control.
Ready to stop worrying and start winning? New episodes every week.
DISCLOSURE: Listeners must understand that this information is not financial advice; it is financial education. There is no guarantee as to the accuracy or reliability of any information presented. For more information on the limitations of the information from this YouTube Channel, please refer to the disclosure on the Richards Financial Planning YouTube page at https://richardsfinancialplanning.com/youtube-channel.
The Retirement Learning Lab
Defining Your Retirement Vision, Part 1: Stop Planning Without Knowing What You're Planning FOR!
"Van, I've been planning for retirement for 25 years, but I have no idea what I'm actually planning FOR!"
This client's confession sparked today's episode of The Retirement Learning Lab. Host Van Richards, ChFC®, RICP®, reveals why most people approach retirement planning completely backwards - and how to fix it.
In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:
- Why most people spend more time planning their annual vacation than their next 30 years of life
- The shocking difference between retirement "wishes" and a real retirement "vision"
- The 2 critical components every retirement vision must include
- How to identify what you're planning FOR vs. what you're planning AGAINST
- Why vague hopes like "being comfortable" sabotage your financial decisions
- The philosophical approach that transforms retirement from an ending into a purposeful new beginning
Van draws from over 30 years of experience helping people move from "insecure to in control" in their retirement planning. This foundational episode sets the stage for every investment, insurance, and income strategy you'll need.
Free Resource: Download the Retirement Life Workbook at forms.richardsfinancialplanning.com
Next Episode Preview: Part 2 covers the "26 Things That Make You Happy During Retirement" and setting your retirement timeline.
Educational content only - not investment, legal, or financial advice.
Transform your retirement planning from overwhelming to exciting. Start with clarity, build with confidence.