Should you invest in cryptocurrency? How much gold should you own? Is it better to own rental properties or flip houses? Is options trading something you should be doing? These are all tempting questions to ask; however, they don't really address the real issue. Preparing for retirement comes down to one simple question - what do you need to do to avoid running out of money? In this episode, we share other simple questions you should be asking to make sure you are best prepared to retire. We also discuss the real value a financial advisor can add to your portfolio.