We will be answering some listener questions on this episode. We will talk about some annuity considerations, how to know if life insurance is a good fit for your plan, and why social security planning is crucial for your retirement. […]
Saving in your 401(k) can be an easy and painless way to build your retirement savings. But because it’s so easy and painless, it can also be easy to ignore for long periods of time, which often leads to mistakes. We’ll cover at least the top 5 mistakes people make in their 401(k)s. […]
The Fork In The Road The doctor is in, and we’re here to share some common financial diseases and how they can affect you. From “Inflation-itis” to “Old Fogey’s Disease,” we can spot the trouble areas in your financial life. Whether you suffer from “Acute Portfolio Riskopathy” or “Nursing Home-Atosis,” we are here to […]
The Fork In The Road We always love answering questions from our loyal listeners. Today, we’ll dive into questions like: how long should I wait to take social security? Do I turn my monthly pension into a lump sum payout? Am I better off with two brokers or one? Click the play button to listen […]
Have you ever stopped to think about your journey of learning all that you have about money and finances? Did you parents shape your financial views most heavily? Is there a TV or radio expert that has influenced you most? Or have you learned everything from a book or Google? This week we’ll find out how Barbara and Phil grew into the financial advisors they are today. […]
The S&P 500 has risen on strong growth from large cap stocks but is it too good to be true? You might be feeling like you’re missing out on these investments but maybe you aren’t. Let’s talk about whether it’s a good investment moving forward and what we’ve learned from previous market data. […]
On this mailbag edition of the podcast, we’ll talk about whether it’s a good idea to invest in bonds or REITs, what services you should expect from your financial advisor, and whether or not you should pay off your mortgage. We’ll also get Phil’s take on the current state of student loan debt and whether or not colleges should be held accountable. […]
We’ve had a lot of great listener questions come in, so we decided to make them the focus of this episode. Beverly asks if she is properly diversified given the large number of mutual funds in her portfolio. Amber is curious if she is on track to retire with the amount of money she has saved at age 55. Barbara and Phil tackle these questions and much more. […]
Some people think we’re on the cusp of the next stock market crash. Others predict that we’re just due for a minor correction. But let’s talk about what the next market crash might look like, even if we don’t know when it will come. […]