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Wisdom and guidance for your retirement journey just landed on your favorite streaming platform. Blue Monarch Financial Services brings you Retirement Readiness, your resource for on-the-go financial and retirement solutions to help your golden years take flight and flourish.
On each episode, your host Brigette Engstrom, Founder and CEO of Blue Monarch Financial Services, will share her experience, knowledge, and personal stories to help you cultivate greater empowerment and confidence in your own financial journey. Whether your retirement is still in its beginning stage or already in flight, Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom is your go-to companion for transforming your retirement into a bright and purposeful new beginning.
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Why Retirees Often Pay More in Taxes Than They Expect
Many retirees are surprised to learn they may be paying more in taxes than they expected, sometimes without realizing why. In this episode, financial professional Brigette Engstrom breaks down how…
When Family, Timing, and Retirement Income Collide
What happens when family obligations and timing decisions quietly stretch retirement savings? In this episode, Brigette Engstrom will explore the real-world financial pressures many retirees face and…
Living Longer Changes Everything: Rethinking Retirement Planning
What if the biggest risks to retirement aren’t market swings, but the assumptions we rarely question?In this episode, Brigette Engstrom takes a holistic look at retirement planning through the lens…
The Hidden Cost of FOMO in Retirement Planning
What if the biggest risk to your retirement isn’t the market—but how you feel about it?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom explores the emotional side of financial…
Understanding the U.S. Retirement Landscape
Retirement isn’t just about how much you save—it’s about how your money works when the paycheck stops. In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom takes a clear-eyed look at the…
The Psychology Behind a Well-Planned Retirement
What if the biggest factor shaping your retirement isn’t the market—but your mindset?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Bridget Engstrom explores how behavioral finance influences the decisions…
When Saving Stops: The Other Half of Retirement Planning
What happens when the paycheck stops, but the decisions don’t? In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom breaks down the often-overlooked side of retirement planning: turning savings…
Are You Funding Your Kids’ Lives at the Expense of Your Retirement?
What happens when supporting adult children collides with planning for your own financial future?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom explores the balancing act many parents…
The Financial Line Parents Are Struggling to Draw
What happens when supporting adult children starts reshaping a parent’s own financial future? In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom dives into the rising trend of parents…
Special Holiday Interview - Trisha Yearwood
Brigette Engstrom sits down with the award-winning Trisha Yearwood to reflect on her journey of personal growth, the importance of authenticity, and the balance between her music career and family…
Five Red Flags That Could Derail Your Retirement
Think you’re ready to retire? Think again. In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom dives into the often-overlooked details that can make or break your retirement plans. From…
Retirement Came Early—Now What?
What happens when retirement comes sooner than expected? Brigette Engstrom of Blue Monarch Financial dives into the realities of navigating an unplanned exit from the workforce. From understanding…
Is Your Portfolio Ready for the Next Chapter?
Are you ready for the financial reality of retirement? This episode, Brigette Engstom dives into why regular reviews of your investment accounts and asset allocation aren’t just smart, they’re…
Why Your Tax Bracket Isn’t What You Think
Think retirement means lower taxes? Think again. In this episode, Brigette Engstrom reveals how common income sources—like Social Security, pensions, and investments—can unexpectedly impact your tax…
Inflation, Income & the Retirement Puzzle
What if your retirement income isn’t as reliable as you think?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Bridget Engstrom breaks down the essentials of crafting a personalized retirement plan. She…
IRA Rules You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Are your retirement plans overlooking a silent tax trap?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Bridget Engstrom unpacks the often-misunderstood world of retirement tax planning. From juggling…
Retirement’s Hidden Cost: Taxes
What if your retirement plan is quietly leaking money through taxes you didn’t plan for?In this episode, Brigette Engstrom dives into the often-overlooked but critical role of tax planning in…
Tax-Free Isn’t Always Free: What Retirees Miss
Think you know how taxes work in retirement? Think again. In this episode, Brigette Engstrom unpacks the often-misunderstood world of retirement taxation—where tax brackets aren’t always what they…
Is Your Retirement Plan Missing Something?
What if your retirement plan is missing the most critical pieces?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom dives into the overlooked essentials of retirement planning—from…
Retiring at the Wrong Time: The Risk You Didn’t See Coming
What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the market—but when you retire?In this episode of Retirement Readiness, Brigette Engstrom unpacks the hidden dangers of retiring during market…
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Retirement Readiness has published 52 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
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