Happy Valentine's Day weekend from Wealth Creator Radio! While flowers and chocolates are great, there's another way couples can show love this month: by getting aligned on their retirement plan.

Eric Heckman, President of Heckman Financial, has been helping couples have extraordinary retirements for over 30 years. In this Valentine's Day special, he's sharing what he's learned: what to know if you're retiring at a different time from your spouse, what spousal benefits you can receive from Social Security, and why every couple needs to know about the bucket strategy.

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A recent global study revealed an unsettling statistic: fewer than one-third of people feel confident they'll live as well – or better – in retirement than they did while working. That's a big drop in optimism, and a spike in retirement anxiety. So is this just fear talking… or is retirement actually harder now? On this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Certified Financial Planner Eric Heckman unpacks why retirement feels more uncertain today, and what it really takes to build confidence, clarity, and long-term financial independence.

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If you've built wealth over time through a business, real estate, stocks, or even assets you expect to inherit, there's a good chance you'll face the decision of asset disposal at some point. So how should you sell your assets to keep more of your hard-earned money? On this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric Heckman breaks down the most common mistakes people make when selling assets – and how better planning can help you keep more of what you've worked so hard to build.

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Your quality of retirement will depend on not just how much you've saved – but how long your money lasts. So how do you ensure your money lasts as long as you do? On this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric Heckman of Heckman Financial digs into one of the biggest retirement challenges people face: creating reliable income so you don't outlive your savings. Tune in to learn common social security mistakes, the biggest threats to your retirement, and strategies to avoid them.

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A new year always brings new opportunities – but it can also bring new rules. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric Heckman is sharing the 2026 retirement forecast, breaking down what's changing, what to watch out for, and how retirees and pre-retirees can plan with more confidence. Plus, he's sharing how to balance risk vs. reward with the 100 minus your age rule, and if bonds are actually safe. Tune in and start worrying less about your retirement in 2026!

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Every year, we set new year's resolutions, convinced this is the year we'll finally follow through. But if you're like most Americans, you've probably noticed that resolutions are easy to make and much harder to keep. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric Heckman is sharing why your financial new year's resolutions don't stick, red flags your financial advisor is holding your back from achieving your financial goals, and how to find the right financial advisor this year. Tune in to finally keep your financial new year's resolutions in 2026!

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Many people spend decades building a solid retirement nest egg only to discover that savings alone don't guarantee security. Hidden obstacles like rising taxes, healthcare costs, market volatility, and poorly structured income plans can quietly derail even well-funded retirements.

In this episode, Eric Heckman breaks down the most common risks retirees overlook and explains why having money isn't the same as having a plan. You'll learn how taxes often become the single biggest expense in retirement, why income planning matters more than account balances, and how simple structural decisions can dramatically improve long-term outcomes. This conversation focuses on proactive planning, not guesswork, so you can protect what you've worked so hard to build.

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Many people assume selling a business, investment property, or long-held stock is simple: list it, sell it, take the profit. But when an asset has appreciated significantly, one wrong move can trigger a massive and unnecessary tax bill — sometimes 30–40% in a single year. In this episode, Eric breaks down why traditional sell-and-pay approaches leave so much money on the table and reveals the smarter strategies that help minimize taxes, smooth out income spikes, and preserve more of your hard-earned wealth for the future. You'll learn why timing matters, which tools can help reduce capital gains, and how to avoid costly mistakes before the sale — not after.

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