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The Retirement Huddle

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.com.

Dec 31, 2025

In this special Mailbag episode, Mark responds to real listener questions that get to the heart of retirement planning. The conversation explores how risk changes in retirement, why income reliability matters more than market timing, and how to balance financial efficiency with peace of mind. Mark also explains why...


Dec 18, 2025

Your coffee order might say something about your personality- but what does it say about your investment portfolio? In this episode of The Retirement Huddle, Mark uses a fun coffee-shop analogy to explain how different investor behaviors show up in real life- from playing it too safe to chasing the latest hype. But the...


Dec 4, 2025

In this episode, Mark answers listener questions about preparing for retirement, navigating pension choices, maximizing charitable giving, and managing legacy assets like gold. Listeners will get practical financial insights and strategic tips for making the most of their retirement years. Tune in to hear expert advice...


Nov 20, 2025

In this episode, Mark explores common pitfalls that can make or break your investing journey. The conversation sheds light on how mindset and habits set successful investors apart, while emphasizing the ongoing importance of financial education. Curious if you might be making the same mistakes as the worst investors?


Nov 6, 2025

Wondering if you’re truly ready for retirement?  Retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all, and your plan should be as unique as your fingerprint. In this episode, Mark tackles the most important and often overlooked, questions everyone faces as they plan for life’s biggest transition. Discover the surprising...