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The Retirement Huddle

The Retirement Huddle

By: Mark Howard
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Financial and retirement planning guidance with Mark Howard of the Howard Financial Group in Savannah. Mark has almost three decades of experience in the financial industry, has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, South Magazine and several other publications. He has also been featured on the Savannah Morning News. In addition to clients in Savannah, Mark also serves Hilton Head, Bluffton, Statesboro, and the rest of the Low Country. To get your own Financial Game Plan, contact Mark today at 888-511-PLAN (7526) or go to HowardFinancialGroup.comCopyright Mark Howard 2022 Career Success Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • How To Travel Without Financial Guilt
    Jun 18 2026

    In this episode, Mark explains why travel shouldn't be an afterthought in retirement; it should be part of the plan from the very beginning. From annual vacations to RV adventures and bucket-list trips, Mark shares how building a dedicated travel bucket can replace financial guilt with confidence. He also discusses why many retirees are redefining legacy as experiences and memories shared with loved ones today.

    Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

    🧳 Travel Bucket: Build vacations into the plan

    🧮 Permission To Spend: Turn trips into line items

    🕰️ Go-Go Years: Travel while health is highest

    🛟 Financial Guardrails: Replace guilt with confidence

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Living Legacy: Create memories, not just inheritances

    Want to get in touch with Mark?

    https://retirementhuddle.com/
    mark@howardfinancialgroup.com
    888-511-7526

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    12 mins
  • The Financial Reality of Losing a Spouse
    Jun 4 2026

    Losing a spouse is one of life's most difficult experiences, and for many people, it also creates a wave of financial questions and uncertainty. Today, Mark discusses the challenges widows and widowers often face after the loss of a spouse, and things you can do to make the road feel a little less overwhelming. With comprehensive planning, a difficult transition can become much more manageable.

    Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

    💔 Initial Concerns: Fear, uncertainty, and overwhelming decisions

    📖 Real Stories: How planning creates confidence

    🧩 Comprehensive Planning: More than investment management

    🛡️ Financial Stability: Regaining confidence after loss

    Want to get in touch with Mark?

    https://retirementhuddle.com/
    mark@howardfinancialgroup.com
    888-511-7526

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    9 mins
  • Desire to Retire: Are You Really Ready?
    May 21 2026

    Some people never want to retire. Others want to walk out tomorrow. Today, Mark breaks down the different "levels" of retirement desire and explains why each mindset requires a different planning conversation. Clarity and preparation can dramatically change the way people think about retirement, and this may help you figure out where you really stand.

    Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

    🎯 Retirement Desire: Different mindsets toward retiring

    💼 Still Love Work: Planning still matters

    🤔 Uncertain Timing: Lack of retirement clarity

    📋 Customized Planning: Goals drive the strategy

    ⚠️ Emotional Decisions: Avoid rash retirement moves

    Want to get in touch with Mark?

    https://retirementhuddle.com/
    mark@howardfinancialgroup.com
    888-511-7526

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    11 mins
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