Relax into Retirement
Relax into Retirement is a podcast that helps listeners think through important retirement decisions, whether they are preparing to leave work, already retired, or just starting to plan. Host Abe Abich of Abich Financial Services discusses approaches to creating income, asset protection, taxes, and legacy planning, with a special focus on the needs of Charleston-area and Lowcountry retirees. The show emphasizes practical strategies for navigating common challenges like rising costs, coastal living, and supporting adult children, aiming to give listeners more confidence in their financial future.
Episodes
Are You Too Concentrated for Retirement?
Could the investing advice you've heard for years be more important than ever in today's market? In this episode, Abe Abich explores why diversification remains a key consideration for retirees navigating market volatility, shifting AI sentiment, global market opportunities, and changing economic conditions. He discusses the role of bonds, international investments, and small-cap stocks in creatin
Could You Be Missing Retirement Money You Forgot About?
What if hundreds of thousands of dollars were sitting in an old retirement account and you had no idea it was there? In this episode from this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich discusses how forgotten 401(k)s and 403(b)s can fall through the cracks after job changes, company acquisitions, and years of inactivity. He shares a real-life story of a couple who rediscovered a significant retir
The Final Runway to Retirement: Turning Your Savings into a Plan
Retirement may be only a few years away - but having money saved is not the same as having a retirement plan. Using Charleston music superstar Darius Rucker’s retirement timeline as a starting point, Abe explains what to address during the crucial final years before leaving work. Learn why this window may offer opportunities for Roth conversions and enhanced catch-up contributions, how today
Why More Retirees Are Exploring Roth Conversions
At what point should your retirement strategy go beyond the 401(k)? Abe Abich discusses why many pre-retirees may want to explore additional options as they transition from accumulating wealth to creating retirement income. The conversation covers in-service rollovers, the differences between growth and income planning, and why Roth conversions continue to attract attention from both younger inves
What’s Hiding in Your Financial Junk Drawer?
What if the biggest obstacle to a confident retirement is simply financial clutter? Abe Abich of Abich Financial Services discusses the "financial junk drawer" many people build over decades of working, saving, and changing jobs. From old retirement accounts and outdated beneficiaries to overlapping investments and forgotten insurance policies, Abe explains how organizing and consolidating financi
Retirement Rich, Cash Poor?
Could your biggest retirement success create your biggest retirement challenge? Abe Abich of Abich Financial Services explains why many diligent savers reach retirement with substantial nest eggs - yet still worry about spending, taxes, and running out of money. This episode explores how tax diversification, proactive planning, and a personalized retirement income strategy can help bring greater c
Relax Into Retirement Podcast Trailer
Whether you’re just starting to think seriously about retirement, preparing to leave work soon, or already navigating life after your last paycheck, Relax into Retirement offers ideas to help you think through important retirement decisions. In each episode, Abe Abich of Abich Financial Services discusses different approaches to common challenges for Lowcountry retirees, with an emphasis on
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