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My Uneducated Opinion050 Special Guest: Victor Rene Medina- dueño de Rooster Equipment Conocimos la historia de Victor Rene Medina, dueño de Rooster Equipment. De soldador de manufactura por 14 años en una fábrica a dueño de su propio negocio como "herrero creativo", Rene se aventuró a crear pull up bars y equipo personalizado para gimnasios de CrossFit. Con el apoyo de su esposa y su fe en Dios, dejó su trabajo seguro y se arriesgó a seguir su pasión. Aprendimos sobre la competencia, el significado del gallo en su logo y cómo superar el miedo. ¡No dejes que los límites te detengan y haz realidad tus ideas...2023-06-2248 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 207 – Don’t Plan By Yourself!Most Americans are getting a failing grade in financial literacy especially revolving around retirement. Victor and Mark share the top topics people are struggling with so you can understand Then, they will go on to discuss the insurance world, and how it can benefit retirees. Finally, they’ll talk about why it’s important to have a financial advisor, even if you have a financially savvy spouse. Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide Click here to claim your FREE Elder Law Guid...2022-12-1758 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 206 – The Three I’s You Need In Your Retirement PlanYou already have the foundation, but what’s a house without walls and a roof? Victor gives you all the materials you need to make sure the Big Bad Wolf doesn’t blow your house down. Do you know what the three “I’s” are? They are the three main areas of a solid retirement plan. Listen to find out if you have all three covered. Finally, they’ll wrap things up by taking a trip in the “time machine.” Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to find out. We h...2022-12-1059 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 205 – Widows & RetirementThis week on Make It Last, the show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. In today’s world, wives typically outlive their husbands in retirement by six years. In this segment, Victor shares how women can prepare themselves for their retirement, despite the obstacles they face. Victor is offering his book: Empowering Women in Retirement for FREE to any woman. Just call us at 856-506-8300 and tell us you want it! You can check out the book & its description here: htt...2022-12-0358 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 204 – What Tools Do You Need?Most Americans are getting failing grades in retirement financial literacy. Victor and Mark share the top topics people are struggling with so you can understand! They’ll also discuss all of the tools you need that will get you through retirement. These tools will help you live the retirement of your dreams! Finally, they’ll wrap things up with a “mailbag” segment! Victor will answer questions mailed in by listeners! Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to find out. We help you take control of your financia...2022-11-2658 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 203 – The New Retirement Age + How Much Money You NeedThe retirement age has gone up by two years since just last year! Victor discusses the current economy’s impact on the average retirement age and how much money you really need to retire. Then, Mark and Victor go through the four pillars of retirement that Victor’s companies focus on: Income, Investments, Taxes & Estate Planning. How did he come up with these four categories as the areas that are crucial to retirement plans & what makes up each pillar. Want to ensure your money lasts as long as you do? Click here to download Victor’s free...2022-11-1958 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 202 – What’s Your Biggest Concern?You already have the foundation, but what’s a house without walls and a roof? Victor gives you all the materials you need to ensure the Big Bad Wolf doesn’t blow your house down. The number one fear amongst retirees is outliving their money. Victor shares some of the concerns his clients share with him about making their money last as long as they do. Do you feel PREPared for retirement? Listen as Victor talks about his work with the PREPare Institute, a nonprofit that educates pre-retirees about preparing for retirement. Call (856) 506-8300...2022-11-1258 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 201 – Are We in a Recession?Victor and Mark kick the show off by discussing whether or not we are in a recession. Listen to hear Victor’s take on the topic. Today, IRAs, 401k’s, etc. are the new nest egg. Tune in to hear the guys dive into the IRA/401k world, & discuss how pensions have been phasing out. What’s on your year-end checklist? Listen to Victor’s perspective on what you should be focusing on as we wrap up the year. Download your FREE Checklist Challenge Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retire...2022-11-0558 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 200 – Today v.s. YesterdayThis week on Make It Last, the show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. Then, Victor and Mark will go on to discuss the differences between today’s retirees and their grandparent’s retirement. Have questions? They’ve got answers! Victor and Mark will wrap things up with a discussion around common retirement questions. Click here to purchase a copy of one of Victor’s books! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Google Podcasts Make It Last wit...2022-10-2958 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 199 – Do You Care About Inflation?This week on Make It Last, Victor and Mark will be discussing how inflation has increased Social Security payouts. They’ll tell you everything you need to know that comes along with it — the good, the bad, and the ugly! Victor will also explain why it’s important to over-plan for an inflationary economy, and why it’s essential for a good retirement plan. They’ll wrap things up by talking about why working with a financial advisor will ensure a successful retirement. Download your FREE Checklist Challenge Also available on Spotify, App...2022-10-2258 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 198 – The Top 5 Retirement Challenges For WomenMost Americans are getting a failing grade in financial literacy and are unfamiliar with terms & concepts surrounding retirement. This week, Victor and Mark share the top topics people are struggling with so you can be the top student. In today’s world, wives typically outlive their husbands in retirement by six years. In this segment, Victor shares how women can prepare themselves for their retirement, despite the obstacles they face. Victor is offering his book: Empowering Women in Retirement for FREE to any woman. Just call us at 856-506-8300 and tell us you want it...2022-10-1558 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 195 – Third Times a Charm?Stocks and bonds are down at the same time for the third time in history. Victor and Mark will discuss why that is, and what it means for the U.S. economy. Then, Victor goes on...2022-09-2458 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 191 – The Upside of a DownturnThis week on Make It Last, Victor & Mark will be talking about two major opportunities that can happen for retirement planning during a market downturn. Victor will also give you his top tips for starting...2022-08-2758 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 189 – We Need to Talk…This week on Make It Last, get Victor’s take on the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike. Victor will also give you his top tips for starting a conversation with loved ones around estate and...2022-08-1358 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 182 – Finding Your PurposeThis week on Make It Last, the show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. Then, Victor talks about the importance of maintaining...2022-06-2558 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 178 – The Three Stages of LifeThis week on Make It Last, the show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. Then, Victor goes on to discuss...2022-05-2858 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 177 – A Hot Seat ShowThis week on Make It Last, Victor & Mark will talk to you about the client experience at Medina Law Group and Palante Wealth Advisors. They’ll also be talking about how the four pillars of...2022-05-2158 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 171 – The Future Is FemaleThis week on Make It Last, Victor and Mark will be discussing women in retirement- the challenges they may face, and why it’s important that they plan ahead. Victor is offering his book: Empowering Women...2022-04-0958 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 169 – The Marginal Gains TheoryThe show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. Then, Victor and Mark will be discussing the Tour de France! How...2022-03-2658 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 157 – The 401k MarathonThis week on Make It Last Victor & Mark talk about to do with your 401k when you make a job change. Victor breaks down all of the options available to you as you sprint...2021-12-1858 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 146 – It Pays to Keep An Open MindThis week on Make It Last Victor and Mark discuss the client experience at Medina Law Group and what to expect when you sit down with the team. Then, Victor explains all of the reasons why...2021-09-2558 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 144 – The Importance of Planning AheadThis week on Make It Last, Victor explains the difference between an elder law attorney and a general law attorney. Then, Victor talks about all of the documentation you need in order to have a...2021-09-1158 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 142 – Social Security: The Best Plan Going ForwardThis week on Make It Last Victor and Mark give you a little insight into who Victor is and how he got to where he is now. Then, Victor and Mark go on to discuss...2021-08-2858 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 141 – The Go-Go, Slow-Go, & No-Go YearsThis week on Make It Last, Mark and Victor discuss financial literacy and how the education system has failed in teaching it. Then, Victor goes on to discuss the challenges behind guiding his clients through...2021-08-2158 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 140 – Our Clients Are FamilyThis week Victor and Mark discuss the client experience at Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth, and what we can provide to you! Then, Victor gives a heartwarming narrative about his employees who make Medina...2021-08-1458 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 137 – Inflation & Estate Planning Is About Relationships…Not MoneyThe show starts with a little, “Get To Know Victor,” segment. Find out how he is connected to the hit trilogy: Pitch Perfect. Then, Victor & Mark discuss inflation and what it means for your...2021-07-2458 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 136 – U.S. Gets A Failing Grade in Financial LiteracyMost Americans are getting a failing grade in financial literacy especially revolving around retirement. Victor and Mark share the top topics people are struggling with so you can understand! Victor is offering his book: Empowering...2021-07-1758 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 135 – Bermuda, Bahama! Planning For Retirement Like We Do A VacationMark & Victor start off the show talking a bit about Victor’s two companies: Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors. Find out what experience you would get if you called them at 856-506-8300. It...2021-07-1058 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 127 -Building a ‘Financial’ HomeThis week Victor & Mark discuss building a financial home to get you through retirement. Victor knows a lot about building/restoring homes as he worked to restore his own home built in 1878! Also in...2021-05-0858 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 125 – Get To Know Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth AdvisorsThis week, Victor gets personal as he shares about his companies: Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors. Learn all about the office, the team members, and the process itself that gets you ready for...2021-04-2458 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 122 – The Most Important Lesson You Need To LearnIf Victor had one lesson to give, for one show only, it’s in this episode. This week, Victor goes back to how different recording his very first show was and talks about what the future...2019-11-0653 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 121 – Empowering Women In Retirement, New Laws on Electronic Wills, Surrender Charges in Annuities, & (Almost) GoodbyeThis week, Victor breaks the news that he will be ending the radio show. But before everyone gets too tearful, this is not a hard goodbye. Make sure to subscribe to the show on Spotify,...2019-10-3053 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 120 – Annuity Application Walk-Through & Funeral RepresentativesThis week, Victor begins the show discussing funeral representatives and how laws have changed how it works today. Then, Victor switches gears and walks through an annuity application: how was it put together and what...2019-10-1653 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 119 – Legal Risks of Living Together Unmarried After 50, Self Directed Investments, & Pension Buy-OutsA potpourri of topics this week. In this episode, Victor explains the legal risks of living together, unmarried, after age 50. Estate planning laws favor couples who are married so what does that mean for...2019-10-0953 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 118 – Common Regrets & Mistakes in Retirement and How To Avoid ThemA lot of pre-retirees fear retirement because they worry about running out of money or not being successful. In this episode of Make It Last, Victor looks at common regrets and mistakes that retirees have...2019-09-2553 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 117 – How Much Money You Need To RetireIs $1 million the magic number you need to retire? In this week’s episode, Victor challenges conventional wisdom and makes a point that you might not need as much money to retire as you’re being...2019-09-1853 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 116 – Which Retirement Vehicle Is Right For You?Sometimes it’s hard to tell where we should be focusing our investments. In this episode of Make It Last, Victor talks through which retirement vehicle is right for you; focusing primarily on 401K plans and...2019-09-1156 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 115 – Strategies to Increase Happiness in RetirementIn this week’s episode, Victor discusses the idea of being happy in retirement. What are ways people can find joy in retirement and bring down stress? Victor also spends some time giving the latest update...2019-09-0453 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 113 – Key Decisions You Have To Consider in Retirement & Retiring on a ShoestringHow do you retire when you have no money? Learn some tips for retirement on a shoestring budget! Then, Victor discusses The 5 Key Decisions You Have to Consider In Retirement. For a FREE RETIREMENT...2019-08-0753 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 112 – 3 Worlds of Money, Planning for Incapacity & Fixed-Indexed AnnuitiesIn this episode of Make It Last, Victor dives into both the legal and the retirement world. First, Victor discusses planning for incapacity and managing different financial accounts in that time. Then, Victor goes through...2019-07-2453 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 111 – Signs You Are Not Ready For RetirementHow do you know if you are ready to retire? In today’s episode, Victor goes through some signs to identify if you are ready for retirement or, if you should wait. Text the word INCOME...2019-07-1753 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 109 – 5 Psychological Stages of Retirement, Electronic Wills, & MindfulnessIn today’s episode, Victor breaks down electronic wills and reiterates the importance of mindfulness. Victor also lays out the 5 Psychological Stages of Retirement as inspired by a study done by AgeWave, Ameriprise Financial, &...2019-07-0353 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 108 – 5 Retirement Planning Sins & Fiduciary Advisors vs Financial AdvisorsIn today’s episode, Victor tackles the question, “Are my financial advisors working in my best interest?” In addition, Victor discusses 5 Retirement Planning Sins and ways to avoid and overcome them. For additional information on...2019-06-1953 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 107 – Interview with Professor Jamie HopkinsIn this episode, Victor interviews Professor Jamie Hopkins. Professor Hopkins is the Director of Retirement Research for the Carson Group (an organization that assists financial advisors), and teaches retirement planning at the American College of...2019-06-1253 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 105 – Avoiding Investment Strategies That Don’t Work & Potential New Retirement Plan LawsToo often we are led astray by looking for a magic pill or secret. In segment 1 of today’s show, Victor discusses how to avoid investment strategies that don’t work, plus potential new retirement plan...2019-05-1553 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 104 – Charting Your Retirement Map & The Importance of Owning International StocksIn this episode, Victor discusses why international stocks are an important asset class, even as they have lagged behind in performance vs domestic stocks. Also, how do you create a retirement map to help you...2019-05-0853 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 103 – Scary Retirement Statistics & Advisor Credentials That MatterIn this episode, Victor shares 9 scary retirement statistics, as well as strategies to avoid becoming one of those statistics. In addition, Victor covers which advisor credentials matter, and which are pure bunk. Make It...2019-05-0153 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 102 – Top Strategies for Making Your Money Last In RetirementLottery winners often spend all of their winnings within 5 years of getting the money. Why? Because they failed to have a plan. Don’t let that happen to you. In this episode, Victor shares top...2019-04-2453 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 101 – Tax Tips For Retirees & 7 Deadly Sins Boomers Make In RetirementJust like everything else in retirement, income taxes need to be preplanned. The first half of the show, Victor will cover how you can be most prepared for your 2019 income taxes, especially with this...2019-04-1753 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 99 – How to Find, Calculate, and Control Your Fees During RetirementIn this episode Victor goes over some legal and retirement updates – the status of the law which will allow terminally ill patients to have the “right to die” & the status of the Nevada...2019-04-0353 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 97 – Keeping Up With Your Pay Stub & Index or Mutual Funds – Which is Better for You?In the first half of the show, Victor explains the importance of keeping a close eye on your pay stubs. You want to make sure that your retirement funding is exactly how you had indicated...2019-03-2053 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 96 – Hoping for the Best but Preparing for the WorstOne of the biggest mistakes you can make in retirement is to not plan if things don’t end up going how you hoped. Victor’s advice in this episode is – hope for the best, but...2019-03-1353 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 95 – How Much is Enough?How will you know how much you need to retire? Victor encourages you to ignore the outside noises telling you there is some sort of magic amount of money you need to retire. Your retirement...2019-03-0653 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 91 – How to Stay Motivated to Achieve Your Retirement GoalsStatistics say most of us will have abandoned our New Year’s goals by mid-January. Victor is here with some motivation to keep your retirement goals. Just as you would with fitness goals, it is important...2019-02-0653 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 89 – How to Put Together a Retirement Portfolio that Matches Your Risk ToleranceThere is no cookie cutter retirement portfolio. Some people are looking to travel in retirement while others are looking to save and leave money behind. Listen here as Victor explains how to put your retirement...2019-01-2353 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 86 – Sound AdviceVictor Medina is excited to announce that Make It Last will now be released as hour long segments and air Wednesday mornings at 11am on WCTC 1450AM radio. The hour segment is part of a...2019-01-0253 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 85 – Dr. Life’s 12 Keys to Healthy Living, Exciting Updates, & Lessons Learned from Celebrity DeathsWhile out at a conference last week Victor had the opportunity to see some inspiring speakers, one of them being Dr. Jeffrey Life. You may have seen Dr. Life on the cover of magazines or...2018-12-2229 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 84 – The Status of the NJ Fiduciary Rule for Financial Advisors & Interview with Hilary Murray of Brandywine PenningtonIn the first segment of the show Victor provides an update on the status of the NJ fiduciary rule for financial advisors.The rule is currently being discussed in informal conferences. In these conferences some financial...2018-12-0829 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 80 – Protecting Your Family From The Costs Of AgingIn 2016 Victor published his first two books in the Make It Last series. One in the area of fundamental estate planning and one in the area of retirement planning. After realizing the great need to continue...2018-11-1029 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 79 – A Few Things to Keep in Mind & Interview with Paul Euell of SYNERGY HomeCareIn the first segment of the show Victor shares two things you should keep in mind: Medicare open enrollment is currently going on until December & the recent volatility of the stock markets is normal....2018-11-0329 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 78 – What Does it Mean to Have an E.P.I.C. Retirement & Interview with Bernie Sokal of MoneyCare FinancialIn the first half of episode 78 Victor explains the concept of an E.P.I.C. retirement and how the meaning of retirement has changed over the years. In the second half of the episode Victor interviews...2018-10-2729 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 77 – Interview with Andy Fritz and Kelly Astbury of Homestead at HamiltonThis week on Make It Last Radio, Victor had the opportunity to interview Andy Fritz and Kelly Astbury of Homestead at Hamilton, an independent and assisted living community. Tune in to hear about Homestead’s “successful...2018-10-2029 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 75 – A Portfolio is Not a Plan & NJ’s Proposed Fiduciary RuleThis week on Make It Last, Victor gives details on why a portfolio is not a plan, a newly proposed NJ fiduciary rule, as well as a glimpse as to why NJ has been ranked...2018-10-0630 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 73 – Interview with Mary Kay Krokowski of Aging AdvisorsOn this episode of Make It Last, Victor hosts an interview with Mary Kay Krokowski, President and Founder of Aging Advisors. Mary Kay gives information on what Aging Advisors can do for families who are...2018-09-2230 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 69 – The Importance of Working With a Private Fiduciary & Legal Asset Protection of the Home and IRAsIn the first half of this episode Victor shares the news regarding Wells Fargo’s wealth management services. The advisors working at Wells Fargo were technically fiduciaries but they were pressured by their corporate bosses to...2018-08-2530 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 68 – How Should You Plan for an Unpredictable Market?On this episode you will find a continuation of the second half of episode 67, where Victor discussed the unpredictability of the stock market. Here, Victor will discuss the answer to the question- if the...2018-08-1830 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 67 – The Rising Number of Seniors Filing for Bankruptcy & The Myth of Market PredictionThis week Victor discusses the recently high number of people 65+ who are having to file for bankruptcy. As well as, a look at stock market predicting and just how unknowable the market really is....2018-08-1130 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 66 – Navigating Retirement Alone & Interview with Steven Senko From Princeton Medical InstituteIn this episode Victor shares some important information regarding a growing number of people who are navigating retirement and aging alone. As well as an interview with Steven Senko of the Princeton Medical Institute, to...2018-08-0430 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 65 – 10 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor & Interview with John Walsh of Walsh Senior SolutionsIn this episode, Victor covers the 10 questions you should ask your financial advisor, and an interview with John Walsh of Walsh Senior Solutions, a company that specializes in helping senior and their families downsize...2018-07-2830 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 60 – How Should You Invest Your “Mid-Term” Bucket in Retirement?This episode is continuation of a discussion from episode 59 where Victor discusses different retirement distribution strategies, including using short-term, mid-term, and long-term investment buckets. This show unveils how you should invest your mid-term bucket....2018-06-2330 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 57 – Is There a Good Alternative to Owning Bonds in a Low-Interest Environment?When interest rates are high, bonds are great to own because they’ll pay out a healthy amount. However, is there a better alternative in a low-interest environment? Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted...2018-06-0230 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 56 – How Many Mutual Funds Should You Own?There are 9,500 mutual funds for you to buy. Which ones are best for you to own in retirement? We explore that and the death of the DOL “fiduciary” rule. Make It Last with Victor...2018-05-2629 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 54 – 10 Worst Money Mistakes For Near RetireesMistakes are a part of life. When it comes to money and time, mistakes near retirement can have catastrophic consequences. This week, Victor discusses the 10 worst money mistakes for near retirees. Make It Last...2018-05-0530 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 53 – How To Select a Great Executor or Power of Attorney, How To Plan for Care if You’re Single, and The Real Cost of a Non-Best-Interest Financial AdvisorThree topics for this show: How to select a great executor or power of attorney agent. Then Victor talks about how to plan for getting older if you’re single, with or without kids. Finally, Victor...2018-04-2829 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 50 – 1 Year Anniversary & Behind The Scenes With VictorEpisode 50 is a milestone because it’s also the 1-year anniversary of the show. In this episode, Victor goes behind the scenes to share some of his origin story. It’s like Spiderman’s story, except without...2018-04-0729 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 48 – Why Is Estate Planning Important & How To Select An Asset ManagerIn this episode, Victor explores some basics like: Why is estate planning important anyways? In the second half of the episode, Victor discusses how to select an asset manager, and why it’s important to select...2018-03-1729 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 47 – Shattering the Myths About Alzheimer’s DiseaseThis week, Victor addresses some of the risk and expenses of investment platforms like Wealthfront and Fidelity target date funds. Also, two special guests join the show to discuss some of the innovative ways they...2018-03-1029 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 45 – The Secret To Selecting a Really Great Estate Planning AttorneyYou may only do it once or twice across your lifetime. So, what’s the secret to selecting a really great estate planning attorney? You need to focus on four areas that Victor covers in this...2018-02-2429 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 40 – Three Concepts, Simply Explained: Medicaid Planning, Annuities, & TrustsIn this episode, Victor launches a new segment called “Three Concepts, Simply Explained”. He will cover three complicated topics and try to explain them in 8 minutes or less. This week, the three concepts are:...2018-01-2029 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 39 – Tax Reform Deep Dive for RetireesThis week, Victor takes a deep dive on the new tax law, especially the way it affects retirees. Only 30 minutes in this show, so if you want more information, register for an upcoming workshop...2018-01-1329 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 38 – New Tax Law Overview Pt 1 & Should You Trust Computer Model “Buy/Sell” RecommendationsThis week, Victor covers a news story where a computer model made a 4-year error on a buy-sell stock recommendation. Also, there’s a new tax law…have you heard? This week, Part 1 of our overview....2018-01-0629 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 37 – 5 Fees You Should NEVER Pay in Retirement & Getting Tax Credit for Charitable GivingThere are 5 fees you should NEVER pay in retirement, and we cover how to get tax credit for charitable giving. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate...2017-12-2330 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 36 – 7 Year End Tax Planning TipsIt’s not too late to take advantage of some year-end tax planning tips. We’ve got 7 of them for you to consider before December 31st. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor...2017-12-1629 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 30 – How To Avoid Affinity Fraud & Top 401k MistakesCrooks are getting more creative with how to part you from your money. One of the biggest growing areas is in “affinity fraud”. Learn what it is and how to avoid it. Also, Victor discusses...2017-11-0430 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 29 – Medicare Open Enrollment TipsMedicare Open Enrollment is from October 15th until December 7th. There are things you can do to optimize your choices for the next year. This week, Victor goes over the best Medicare Enrollment tips that...2017-10-2830 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 28 – 4 Things Missing From Your Estate Plan and 1 Investment to Steer Clear OfThis week, Victor discusses four things missing from your estate plan and 1 investment that you probably have in your portfolio (especially if you’re working with one of those large investment firms. Make It Last...2017-10-2129 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 27 – Top 25 Tips from the First 25 ShowsJust want the episode title says…these are the top 25 tips from the first 25 shows. It’s like concentrated Make It Last…just bring your notebook, because Victor flies through all 25 tips. Make It Last...2017-10-1429 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 20 – Three Biggest Investment Mistakes & Legal Planning for College StudentsOver and over, investors make three mistakes that absolutely kill their ability to see returns in their investments. These three mistakes are common, and avoidable. This week, on Make It Last, Victor discusses what those...2017-08-2630 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 15 – Long-Term Care Insurance BasicsPeople are living longer, and the cost of long-term care can be astronomical. Every week, Victor is asked about long-term care insurance. This week, we’ll discuss how to buy long-term care insurance, and whether you...2017-07-2230 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 13 – Chasing Investments & Powers of AttorneyFor lucky episode number 13, Victor discusses what happens when you get too emotional about a single investment, and how to correct it. In addition, Victor covers powers of attorney. Is it a simple document?...2017-07-0829 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 9 – Investing InternationallyComing up this week on Make It Last…Interview with Thomas Merrick, a Swiss-based investment advisor. Should you consider diversifying your investments with an international portfolio? Learn more this week on Make It Last with Victor Medina....2017-06-1029 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 9 – TeaserComing up this week on Make It Last…Interview with Thomas Merrick, a Swiss-based investment advisor. Should you consider diversifying your investments with an international portfolio? Learn more this week on Make It Last with Victor Medina....2017-06-0800 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 5 – All About AnnuitiesAnnuities are one of the most oversold and misunderstood financial products in the marketplace. This week, on Make It Last with Victor Medina, we discuss how to tell if an annuity is right for you,...2017-05-1329 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 5 – TeaserAnnuities are one of the most oversold and misunderstood financial products in the marketplace. This week, on Make It Last with Victor Medina, we discuss how to tell if an annuity is right for you,...2017-05-1100 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 3 – TeaserDo you think that “trusts” are just for rich people? Well, they’re not. Coming up on this week’s Make It Last with Victor Medina, Victor discusses the difference between a Trust and a Will and which...2017-04-2600 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 2 – How To Create Wealth in Your 50s and How To Make Sure Your Financial Advisor Lines Your Pockets Instead of His OwnOn Episode 2 of Make It Last with Victor Medina, we discuss how to create wealth in your 50s, and the new Department of Labor “fiduciary” rule. Does this rule protect investors as much as...2017-04-2230 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 2 TeaserOn this week’s Make It Last, host Victor Medina will discuss how to create wealth in your 50s, as well as the new Department of Labor “fiduciary” rule and how it will affect working with...2017-04-2100 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 1 – First Show, The Tooth Fairy, and Last-Minute Tax TipsWelcome to Make It Last with Victor Medina. This is episode number one, which originally aired on April 15, 2017. This episode introduces your host Victor Medina and the show. It also covers how much...2017-04-1529 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep 0a – Interview with Bert Baron & Show IntroductionLooking forward to the show debut on April 15th? Here’s a recording a brief interview between Bert Baron on WCTC’s morning show and show host Victor Medina discussing the new show. Show Links: WCTC 1450 AM...2017-04-1305 min

Make It Last with Victor Medina - Legal & Financial Retirement PlanningMake It Last – Ep. 0 – 30 Second PromoHere is where it all starts. The Make It Last program debuts on April 15, 2017 on WCTC 1450 AM, the Voice of Central Jersey. Hosted by Victor Medina, an estate planning and elder law...2017-04-0700 min