Financial Planning Unveiled: What You Need to Know for a Secure Future

Financial Planning Unveiled: What You Need to Know for a Secure Future

What exactly do financial planners do?  Explore valuable insights into retirement planning with Dennis O’Keefe, a seasoned, certified financial planner with over 30 years of experience. Whether you’ve been retired for years or on the verge of retirement, or are wondering how to plan for your someday retirement, this podcast is your go-to guide. Tune …

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Financial Wellness: Your First Meeting with an Advisor

Financial Wellness: Your First Meeting with an Advisor

When it comes to financial planning, the first meeting is about more than just crunching numbers—it’s about understanding your full financial picture, addressing your concerns, and setting a foundation for informed decision-making.  Join CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Dennis O’Keefe walks you through what happens in that initial conversation and how he and his team have designed …

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The Pros and Cons of Automated Investment Services

The Pros and Cons of Automated Investment Services

Are you overwhelmed by investment management ads promising to handle your money easily? What’s the deal, and are they worth it? Dennis O’Keefe dives into the world of automated investment management and the critical differences between computer and personal touch in retirement planning. With over 30 years of financial planning experience, Dennis shares invaluable insights …

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Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything

Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything

Estate planning is one of those things we all know we should do, yet most of us keep pushing it off—just like changing the furnace filter (which, by the way, can have disastrous consequences if ignored). But failing to plan your estate properly can leave your loved ones with unexpected legal and financial nightmares.  Join …

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Managing Healthcare Costs During Retirement

Managing Healthcare Costs During Retirement

What’s the real cost of retirement health insurance? Dennis O’Keefe explores the often-overlooked costs of health insurance in retirement, a critical expense many fail to account for when planning their financial future. With over 30 years of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he provides invaluable guidance tailored to telecom industry employees preparing for retirement. …

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How to Keep Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions

How to Keep Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Are you ready to make small changes that could impact your financial future? Dennis O’Keefe explores the power of simple adjustments in retirement savings tailored for telecom employees facing retirement or career changes. We all know how fleeting resolutions can be, but what if a few small shifts could enhance your financial well-being?  Join Dennis …

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Supercharge Your Retirement Savings!

Supercharge Your Retirement Savings!

With over 30 years of expertise as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ for telecom employees, Dennis offers insights into maximizing your 401k contributions and why starting early is crucial. He explores the power of compound interest, sharing an example of three hypothetical savers, demonstrating that starting contributions early—even with lower amounts—leads to significantly higher retirement savings. …

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How To Empower Your Children With Money Skills

How To Empower Your Children With Money Skills

Teaching financial responsibility to children helps set the stage for financial independence as young adults. Join host Dennis O’Keefe as he explores the impact of teaching financial lessons to children. Using personal anecdotes and insightful stories, Dennis highlights how you can help shape your child’s understanding of finances. Top takeaways include:  The importance of letting …

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7 Tax Myths

7 Tax Myths

With over 30 years as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ specializing in telecom retirement, Dennis combines humor and clarity to debunk common tax myths. Through engaging stories, he offers fresh perspectives on complex topics like billionaire taxes, corporate levies, and home capital gains, making it easier for listeners to grasp the realities behind these often misunderstood …

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The Importance of Specialization

The Importance of Specialization

While most people seek specialists for healthcare, many still rely on general advice for their finances. Just like you’d consult an expert for a second opinion or diagnosis, your financial health deserves the same level of specialized care and attention. In this installment of Your Telecom Retirement, Dennis O’Keefe highlights the vital role of specialization …

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