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Scot Landborg

CEO - Senior Wealth Adviser, Sterling Wealth Partners

Scot Landborg is the host of the retirement planning podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open, available on both iTunes and Google Play. The show provides tips and strategies to demystify the retirement process for those in or entering retirement. Scot is a regular contributor to Kiplinger.com and has been quoted in publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Market Watch, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq and Investopedia. He also formally hosted the nationally syndicated radio show Smart Money Talk Radio.

Scot has over 17 years of experience advising clients on retirement planning strategies. He conducts over 20 public seminars per year on Social Security, investments and retirement planning. His commitment to service and comprehensive planning are the hallmarks of the firm.

Phone: 714.592.7705 | E-mail: info@sterlingwpartners.com | Website: http://retireewo.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/RetireEWO/ | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scotlandborg/

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personal finance

8 Ways to Insulate Yourself from Inflation

Rising prices are all over the news these days, and they may be with us a while. So, it could be time to take action to protect your investments and l…

August 20, 2021

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investing

From Bitcoin to GameStop to SPACs: 8 Tips for Mania Investing

It’s true, there is money to be made (or lost!) in crazy stock trends, and it can be exciting. So, sometimes it’s OK to jump on the bandwagon … as lon…

May 5, 2021

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investing

Investing for the Politics of NOW

With President Biden and a changing balance of power in Congress, investors have a lot to think about for 2021. Here are some points to ponder.

February 1, 2021

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retirement

5 Retirement Lessons from the Return of Sports

Your retirement game plan could take a lesson from what’s going on in the sports world: Athletes are back in the game, but in a new way.

August 26, 2020

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personal finance

COVID-19 Stage 2: Prepare Your Portfolio and Your Life

It’s time to face the music. The effects of this pandemic are going to be more long-lasting than we may have first thought.

July 29, 2020

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Making Your Money Last

For a Happy Retirement, Be Like Bill Gates

Microsoft's founder has found fulfillment in semi-retirement after leaving his career, and you can, too, if you follow his lead.

December 10, 2019

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Making Your Money Last

The Avengers Were Wrong: Money Can Buy You Time

The most valuable retirement asset you have is time, so use it well. Do what you love while you still can, and don't waste time working if you don't l…

July 4, 2019

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retirement

6 Tax Strategies for Retirement

Taxes are one thing retirees tend to have a little control over, as long as they do some serious planning.

June 4, 2019

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retirement

Lessons for a Happy Retirement from 'A Star Is Born'

Believe it or not, your retirement journey could have some similarities to what the characters go through in the movie.

April 3, 2019

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social security

The 7 Most Common Social Security Mistakes

Social Security is a complicated element of anyone's retirement plan. Here are the most common mistakes individuals tend to make and how to avoid them…

February 21, 2019

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retirement

Retire Happy and Fulfilled with the Drew Brees Mindset

The legendary quarterback's outlook on planning, preparation and execution can serve as a model to help retirees spend without anxiety and live a happ…

December 31, 2018