The Get Ready For The Future Show

Retiring to the Mountains - What Should I Plan For?

Do you want to move to a cabin in the mountains when you retire? What should your strategy be? How can I help my family work through financial matters with the passing of my dad? If I'm trying to save more, should I go with something like brokerage or CDs? What questions should I be asking a financial advisor? Should I pull back from investing to attack my debt?
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Talking Cents 116: Inheritance Basics
Originally aired 11/1/2023

(FF) Sorting the Fear from the Facts

Don’t let the frightening finance headlines scare you! We're sorting the facts from fear in less than 4 minutes. We examine the uneasy consumer spending trends, core inflation that refuses to die, potential WeWork bankruptcy haunting real estate, and signs suggesting brighter days ahead for stocks. When fear abounds, focusing on key indicators can help investors tell tricks from treats.

Is it Bad That 33% of My Portfolio is in My Company?

Is 33% of my portfolio in my company's stock too much? I'm getting discounted options.
We're answering YOUR questions on the Get Ready for the Future Show!
My wife and I have a couple of investments, but no Roth dollars - do we do conversions or are there other options? At 39, do I have too much money invested in my HSA? How do I minimize the tax impact of my inherited IRA?
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Originally aired 10/25/2023

(FF) The Lesson of the Broken Clock

Is the economy headed for a recession or continuing to grow? Predictions are all over the map. In investing, the lesson is not to try and time based on predictions. They'll eventually be right, like a broken clock. But your strategy should be long-term, based on when you need your investments. Don't let the broken recession clocks make you make bad decisions.

Net Worth Dropped $200k with the Market… What Do I Do?!

Did your net worth drop with the markets and you're scared? How do T-Bills compare to Money Market Funds? How does rental income factor into a retirement plan? What do you recommend for me as a freelancer for an S Corp?
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Originally aired 10/18/2023

(FF) The Man Who Thought Himself to Death

Many investors are playing it too safe and missing out on returns. Over the past year, the stock market is up over 20% while money has poured into low-yield investments.This video looks at how negative perceptions of the economy have caused people to miss out. History suggests second year bull markets often continue rising, though with volatility.

What Benefits Are Best for My First Hires?

When you start investing, going it alone might be okay. But when should you start working with a financial advisor? And how do you know which one is right for you?
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I'm hiring my first few employees. What are some low-cost benefits I can offer? Can I live off savings when I near retirement to lessen my tax burden? Does my target-date fund need to line up with when I'm retiring?
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Originally aired 10/11/2023

(FF) Does War Impact Stocks

In this week's Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, we're taking a closer look at the financial impact of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. We'll show you the relationship between geopolitical events and the market, and explore how this could potentially impact you and your financial independence.

Should I Create an LLC for Side Gigs?

We see you working hard toward your goals (go you)! Should you start an LLC? We're answering YOUR questions. In this episode: the best way to maximize benefits from side gigs, options for building and leaving your financial legacy, and what type of account should you prioritize if you retire early.
 
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7 Steps for Financial Independence: getreadyforthefuture.com/steps
 
Originally Aired 10/04/2023

(FF) Don’t Call it a Comeback

It should come as no surprise that the stock market was knocked off course at the end of the 3rd quarter. So what does that mean for investors in the last quarter of 2023? Will the market hold its course or will it gain some much needed momentum? On this episode of The Fastest Four we're breaking down the recent market ups and downs, chatting about sector highlights, and sharing some market insights from LPL Research.