Ready To Retire!

About Ready To Retire!

Planning for retirement is a big deal, and it does take some time, strategy, and intentional action, especially if you're in or nearing your fifties! Unfortunately, most people spend more time planning their yearly 1-2 week vacations than they do their 30+ year retirement. Then, the "How much money do you need to retire?" question starts to feel overwhelming and confusing. It doesn't have to be that way. With Danette Lowe and the Ready to Retire podcast, you can take small, simple steps now that will go a long way toward planning an epic retirement. With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planning Professional, Danette joyously provides customized, actionable advice to help you confidently navigate the transition from uncertain net saver to peaceful net spender. She's here to flip those feelings of shame, regret, or stress about retirement savings and help you see what CAN be done to prepare for your retirement. Maybe you want to find out if you've saved enough and if you can retire in the next few years, or maybe you have just moved or are considering changing careers and are curious about your 401K, pension, or social security benefits. If you're starting to think about retirement and want to learn more about how and when you can stop working, whether you've saved enough, and what your retirement years might look like, you're in the right place. Danette shares free resources, fresh perspectives, and easy-to-understand educational materials throughout this show about retirement planning in an effort to enhance and enrich your life, no matter your age, income, or retirement preparation level. Are you Ready to Retire? Connect with Danette and her team on Linkedin or visit www.trunorthwealth.com Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. TruNorth Wealth and Cambridge are not affiliated. Danette Gay Lowe, CFP® TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC, 1662 US Hwy 395N Suite #203, Minden, NV 89423 Phone 775-364-0010 / Email: Hello@TruNorthWealth.com

Publisher

Danette Lowe CFP®

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2022

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Design Your Ideal Week in Retirement | Ep 36

   Episode Overview Most people spend years preparing financially for retirement, but few stop to plan how they will spend an ordinary week. In this episode, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Danette Lowe shares a practical life-design framework to help you build a fulfilling portfolio of experiences in retirement. Danette introduces Mark and Susan, a retired couple who initially drifted into too much television, too little structure, and no shared direction. Their experience illustrates how easily retirement can feel disappointing when we leave our time to chance. You will learn how to shape your ideal retirement week around five essential elements: ·   Energy and Health: Support your well-being through regular movement and physical activity. ·   Curiosity: Keep learning, exploring, and discovering new interests. ·   Creativity: Make something through art, cooking, woodworking, gardening, or another creative pursuit. ·   Connection: Nurture relationships and build a meaningful sense of community. ·   Contribution: Share your time and talents through mentoring, volunteering, or passion projects. Once Mark and Susan put these ideas into practice, Mark began mentoring at a community college, while Susan returned to art and started a hiking group. Their days gained rhythm, purpose, and connection. Retirement is not only about having enough money; it is also about using your time in ways that make life feel rich. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Your Perfect Tuesday 00:18 - Why Time Planning Matters 01:37 - Mark and Susan's Wake-Up Call 02:52 - The Five-Element Framework 03:35 - Energy and Health 05:07 - Curiosity and Learning 06:56 - Creativity and Making 08:00 - Relationships and Community 09:24 - Contribution and Purpose 11:20 - Putting It Into Practice 12:05 - Worksheet and Closing 13:21 - Disclosures Resources Download the Ideal Retirement Week Worksheet: [ADD WORKSHEET LINK] Read or listen to The Early Start Retirement Plan: https://amzn.to/3TealtO (https://amzn.to/3TealtO) Subscribe for more retirement planning tips: https://bit.ly/NavigateWeeklyNewsletter (https://bit.ly/NavigateWeeklyNewsletter) Take the Retirement Readiness Quiz: https://www.EarlyStartRetirement.com Connect with Danette Lowe, CFP® All links: https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth TruNorth Wealth Management: https://www.TruNorthWealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruNorthRetirementPlanning About Danette Danette Lowe, CFP®, is the founder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC. She helps family-oriented couples confidently navigate the important decision of retirement and the transition from being net savers to net spenders. Danette and the TruNorth team invite you to experience thoughtful financial planning rooted in clarity, care, and long-term relationships. Danette Lowe, CFP® Founder - Wealth Advisor TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC 1662 Hwy 395 N, Suite 203, Minden, NV 89423 Connect with Danette: https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Disclosure Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. TruNorth Wealth and Cambridge are not affiliated.

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   How to Take a Mini Retirement

   What if retirement didn't have to wait until the very end of your career? In this episode, we'll explore the idea of "mini retirements"—taking meaningful time away from work before traditional retirement to rest, explore, and reset. Instead of waiting decades for the freedom to step away, a mini retirement gives you the opportunity to take a purposeful break during your working years. You'll learn why stepping away for an extended period of time doesn't have to derail your career or financial plan—and how it can actually leave you feeling more energized, creative, and engaged when you return. We'll also walk through some of the biggest concerns people have about taking time off and share practical ways to begin planning for a mini retirement of your own. In this episode, we explore: ✅ What a mini retirement is—and how it differs from a typical vacation ✅ Why taking extended time away from work can actually benefit your career and creativity ✅ Common fears about stepping away from work and how to think about them differently ✅ Four practical steps to help you plan and prepare for a mini retirement 🎧Now available on Audible! Check out my book, The Early Start Retirement Plan, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TealtO 🔔Subscribe for more retirement planning tips! https://bit.ly/NavigateWeeklyNewsletter ✏️Take the Retirement Readiness Quiz!  Visit https://www.EarlyStartRetirement.com Connect with Danette Lowe, CFP®   https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Visit Our Website:  https://www.TruNorthWealth.com Follow Us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TruNorthRetirementPlanning About Danette: Professional Journey- As the Founder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC, I've found my calling in helping pre-retirees confidently navigate the crucial decision of retirement. Our team is dedicated to guiding family-oriented couples from being net savers to net spenders.  We invite you to join our extended family and experience the TruNorth Wealth difference. Danette Lowe, CFP® Founder – Wealth Advisor TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC  1662 Hwy 395 N, Suite 203, Minden, NV  89423 Connect with Danette @ https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. TruNorth Wealth and Cambridge are not affiliated.

3. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Start Your Hobbies Before Retirement

   In this episode, we explore the real secret to a fun and fulfilling retirement: starting your hobbies now, rather than waiting until you stop working. We'll discuss why engaging in meaningful activities today builds identity, joy, and social connection that carry into retirement. You'll learn simple, practical strategies for weaving hobbies into even the busiest schedule. We also share helpful resources to make trying new interests easier and more enjoyable. What We'll Cover: ✅ Why beginning hobbies before retirement leads to greater happiness and smoother transitions ✅ Three strategies for incorporating hobbies into your life right now ✅ How hobbies boost identity, cognitive health, and social connection ✅ Ways to try new interests without big commitments or costs ✅ Tools and resources—like YouTube, classes, apps, and community groups—to help you get started today 🎧Now available on Audible! Check out my book, The Early Start Retirement Plan, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TealtO 🔔Subscribe for more retirement planning tips! https://bit.ly/NavigateWeeklyNewsletter ✏️Take the Retirement Readiness Quiz!  Visit https://www.EarlyStartRetirement.com Connect with Danette Lowe, CFP® https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Visit Our Website:  https://www.TruNorthWealth.com Follow Us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TruNorthRetirementPlanning About Danette: Professional Journey- As the Founder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC, I've found my calling in helping pre-retirees confidently navigate the crucial decision of retirement. Our team is dedicated to guiding family-oriented couples from being net savers to net spenders.  We invite you to join our extended family and experience the TruNorth Wealth difference. Danette Lowe, CFP®    Founder – Wealth Advisor    T ruNorth Wealth Management, LLC  1662 Hwy 395 N, Suite 203, Minden, NV  89423 Connect with Danette @ https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. TruNorth Wealth and Cambridge are not affiliated.

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