Premium Only Content

How much cash should I keep on hand once I retire?
Are you approaching retirement and wondering how much cash you should have readily available? In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. answers the critical question: How Much Cash Should I Keep on Hand Once I Retire? Ralph shares a real-life story of a client who faced unexpected emergencies without adequate cash reserves and explains how proper cash planning can provide peace of mind. Learn actionable strategies to ensure you're financially prepared for retirement.
https://www.askralphpodcast.com/how-much-cash/
Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Overview
01:15 Listener’s Question: How Much Cash Should I Keep on Hand in Retirement?
03:19 Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 11:2 – A Wise Man Saves for the Future
03:44 Real-Life Story: Tom’s Financial Struggles Without Adequate Cash Reserves
14:55 How Much Cash Should I Keep On Hand Once I Retire
15:05 #1 Emergency Fund
15:33 #2 Near-term Expenses
16:11 #3 Investment Cash
16:45 Call to Action
19:09 Actionable Steps You Can Take
20:49 Spread Your Cash Reserves Wisely
21:48 Closing
Websites mentioned:
https://www.askralphpodcast.com/christmas
Ask Ralph Insiders Community
https://mailchi.mp/askralph.com/group
Ask Ralph Show Live
https://askralphpodcast.com/live
What is your question that you would like to ask Ralph? Send Your Question here: https://justaskralph.com/
Join our email list and get a free copy of “Mastering Your Finances” at https://askralph.com/
Schedule an Appointment with Saggio Management Group, Inc.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fabfb9f2/appointment/8258839/calendar/2141336?appointmentTypeIds[]=8258839
-
11:03
Financially Confident Christian
6 days agoWhy Do I Feel My Income is Never Enough for My Needs?
151 -
Kim Iversen
4 hours agoFrom Jillian Michaels to Jimmy Kimmel — Give Me A Tylenol, The World’s Gone Crazy
22.8K35 -
LIVE
Spartan
3 hours agoScrims and then ranked and/or Silent Hill F
83 watching -
1:07:43
TheCrucible
3 hours agoThe Extravaganza! EP: 42 (9/24/25)
55.4K4 -
DVR
Bannons War Room
7 months agoWarRoom Live
38M8.83K -
LIVE
Barry Cunningham
3 hours agoANOTHER ICE ATTACK! PRESIDENT TRUMP NEEDS GO FULLY UNLEASHED!
1,608 watching -
StoneMountain64
6 hours agoCoD NEXT Black Ops 7 prep getting my movement back
48.9K -
LIVE
ZWOGs
7 hours ago🔴LIVE IN 1440p! - PLAYSTATION STATE OF PLAY 2025, Jump Space w/ Pudge, SBL, & Grimm, Resident Evil 2 , & More! - Come Hang Out!
24 watching -
9:11
ARFCOM News
2 hours agoMag Bans BANNED | Arrested For Home Carry | Federal Hypocrisy
3.79K -
LIVE
Wayne Allyn Root | WAR Zone
4 hours agoWatch LIVE: The War Zone Podcast with Wayne Allyn Root
46 watching