True North Retirement Advisors

True North Retirement Advisors Retirement planning can be complicated. We make it simpler. Let’s get started on reaching your True North!

Ashely Micciche is the host of the Retirement Quick Tips podcast where she gives daily retirement advice. Each episode is just a few minutes long and jam-packed with actionable advice to help you live a financially secure and fulfilled retirement!

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I decided that moving at 38 weeks pregnant with baby #5 was a good idea and I also thought it was a good idea to pack m...
06/01/2026

I decided that moving at 38 weeks pregnant with baby #5 was a good idea and I also thought it was a good idea to pack my microphone that I record the podcast with sooner than I meant to 🤦🏻‍♀️

I won't be sharing a fresh topic this week so instead, I'm going to share some helpful tips from the past. See you next week 👋🏻

How To Spot A Financial Scam:

❗Scammers often use urgency to get your attention. They want to confuse you into acting before thinking. ❗

Did you just receive a text or phone call accusing you of something and asking you to act quickly to resolve it? 📲

Pause. Consider your options. Reach out to a trusted individual for a secondary opinion on the matter.

Tune in for tips on how to avoid becoming the victim of tech fraud and more!

05/29/2026

Retirement isn’t just about leaving work — it’s about creating a life you actually love living every day.

Once the “honeymoon phase” wears off, purpose, routine, and values matter more than ever. Your ideal retirement should reflect what’s important to you. ✨

What if you could stop saving for retirement… but chose not to?In today’s episode, I’m talking about the emotional and f...
05/27/2026

What if you could stop saving for retirement… but chose not to?

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the emotional and financial side of “coasting to retirement” — because even if the math says you’ve saved enough, that doesn’t automatically mean you should stop contributing.

We’re diving into:
✔️ Why continuing to save can provide peace of mind
✔️ The psychological side of letting go of control
✔️ Tax advantages of continuing 401(k) contributions
✔️ How ongoing investing can help during market downturns

For many people, retirement planning isn’t just about numbers — it’s about flexibility, confidence, and feeling prepared no matter what the market does next.

🎧 Listen now to learn why “optional” doesn’t always mean “stop.” https://linktr.ee/retirementquicktipswithashley

Did you know there comes a point when saving more for retirement may not matter as much anymore?It’s called “coasting to...
05/26/2026

Did you know there comes a point when saving more for retirement may not matter as much anymore?

It’s called “coasting to retirement” — when the growth in your portfolio starts doing more of the heavy lifting than your annual contributions. And for many people nearing retirement, this can be one of the most freeing (and misunderstood) phases of financial planning.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
✔️ What it really means to “coast”
✔️ How to recognize if you’re financially close enough to retirement
✔️ When it may be okay to stop maxing out your 401(k)
✔️ How this phase can create room for other important financial goals

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can relax a little on retirement savings without jeopardizing your future, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and start thinking differently about retirement planning.

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸 Wis...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸 Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful holiday.

05/22/2026

Gen X is approaching retirement with something Boomers had far less of:

Debt.

And less flexibility in retirement may be the real cost.

The real power of these Trump Accounts isn’t the $1,000 seed money…It’s what can happen 40+ years from now.In this episo...
05/20/2026

The real power of these Trump Accounts isn’t the $1,000 seed money…

It’s what can happen 40+ years from now.

In this episode, I walk through a hypothetical example showing how consistent investing + a Roth conversion strategy could potentially grow into MULTI-MILLION dollar retirement savings for a child.

That’s the magic of starting early.

The earlier money is invested, the harder compounding works for you.

📈 Listen now to hear the numbers behind the strategy.

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when saving for kids is focusing ONLY on college.What about retirement?Thi...
05/19/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when saving for kids is focusing ONLY on college.

What about retirement?

This week on the podcast, I explain why these new Trump Accounts may actually offer more long-term flexibility than traditional options like UTMAs — especially when you factor in the power of compounding over decades.

And yes… I also share the story of an 18-year-old who emptied his investment account to buy his girlfriend a car 🚗😬

There’s a reason structure matters when it comes to generational wealth.

🎙️ Tune in to hear the full breakdown and compare your options. https://linktr.ee/retirementquicktipswithashley

If you have kids or grandkids, these new Trump Accounts could be one of the biggest long-term wealth-building opportunit...
05/18/2026

If you have kids or grandkids, these new Trump Accounts could be one of the biggest long-term wealth-building opportunities we’ve seen in years.

And if your child is born between 2025–2028? They may qualify for a FREE $1,000 seed contribution 👀

In this week’s podcast, I’m breaking down:
✔️ Who qualifies
✔️ How the accounts work
✔️ Contribution limits
✔️ Why I think these accounts could potentially turn into MILLIONS over time

The younger the child, the more powerful the long-term growth potential becomes.

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode wherever you get your podcasts!

A lot of people worry about investing at the “wrong” time — especially after receiving a large lump sum of cash.In this ...
05/14/2026

A lot of people worry about investing at the “wrong” time — especially after receiving a large lump sum of cash.

In this episode of Retirement Quick Tips, I explain when I might recommend investing gradually instead of all at once and why dollar-cost averaging can sometimes help investors feel more comfortable staying invested.

But I also come back to one important principle:

📈 Time in the market beats timing the market.

Having a plan matters more than trying to predict what happens next.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now.

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