The Get Ready For The Future Show

Straight talk about retirement, investments and your money. The Get Ready for the Future Show is Arkansas’ longest running and most listened to financial talk show.

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Episodes

Saturday Mar 02, 2024

I'm 54 and recently divorced. What should I be doing with my money? On the Get Ready For The Future Show, we're answering YOUR questions! My company switched to a Cash Balance plan. Should I invest less in bonds in accounts I control? Should we roll over large amounts into a Roth for the next 20 years? Does my wife, a full-time mom, also need life insurance?
And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to show@getreadyforthefuture.com!Originally aired 2/28/2024

Friday Mar 01, 2024

A new survey reveals Americans know shockingly little about Social Security and their retirement income plans. 41% flunked a Social Security quiz, getting less than 55% correct. Only 20% say their plans account for inflation/market volatility. 63% think their retirement income will run out in 20 years or less. We're walking you through the key takeaways from the survey and how to right the ship in this week's Fastest Four Minutes in Finance.

Saturday Feb 24, 2024

My wife and I are looking to hire a financial advisor. Should we move around our investments first?  How do you know when it's time to switch from Roth contributions to pre-tax? I have $2 million in savings, but how do I know if it's enough to maintain my lifestyle in retirement?
We're answering YOUR questions! And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to show@getreadyforthefuture.com!
Originally aired 2/21/2024

(FF) The Consumer is Strong!

Friday Feb 23, 2024

Friday Feb 23, 2024

Don't believe the recession hype! New data shows consumers are feeling more confident about their finances than they have in years. In this episode of Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance, Financial Advisor Scott Inman breaks down the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey.

Pay Student Loans vs. Fund IRA?

Saturday Feb 17, 2024

Saturday Feb 17, 2024

Should I pay an extra $500 on my student loans, a Roth, or split it?
We're answering YOUR questions on the Get Ready for the Future Show!
How can I help my father set up a retirement plan as a small business owner? My wife and I own a small business and are feeling pretty comfortable. What should we do next? Can I count my commercial building loan payment toward my retirement savings rate?
And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to show@getreadyforthefuture.com! Originally aired 2/14/2024
DISCLOSURE
This is a hypothetical example and is not representative of any specific situation. Your results will vary. The hypothetical rates of return used do not reflect the deduction of fees and charges inherent to investing.

Friday Feb 16, 2024

In this week's Fastest Four, we break down the January inflation data that rattled stocks this week and caused a swing in the major indexes. See where the biggest inflows and outflows were last month among asset categories like bonds, large-cap, and small-cap funds. Get insights into investor behavior and how to position your portfolio to benefit from potential market leadership changes in 2024.

Max Out My 401(k) in Q1?

Saturday Feb 10, 2024

Saturday Feb 10, 2024

How should I deal with short-term savings? Should I max out my 401(k) in the first quarter or spread it out over the year? Does the bank own my mom's reverse mortgage after she died? What are the best retirement options for the self-employed?
We're answering YOUR questions! And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to show@getreadyforthefuture.com!
Originally aired 2/7/2024

Friday Feb 09, 2024

Consumers have absorbed almost 3 years of high inflation, yet demand for luxury goods is still strong. What's driving consumer confidence and spending? We break down the data on sentiment, credit card debt, big-ticket purchases, spending on goods vs services, and what it means for the economy and your investments on this week's Fastest Four. 

Move Old Pension to New 401(k)?

Saturday Feb 03, 2024

Saturday Feb 03, 2024

I've got an old pension from a previous job. Should I move it to my current 401(k)?
We're answering your questions! Should we try and fund our 3-month emergency fund up to 6 months, or max out our IRA contributions? What should our next steps be toward our "forever home?" Do millionaires really only have 3-6 months of expenses in cash?
And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to show@getreadyforthefuture.com! Originally aired 1/31/2024

Friday Feb 02, 2024

Does political preference impact stock performance? History says NO! On this week's Fastest Four, we're looking at the data showing the stock market performs well overall during election years (regardless of who wins), average returns are positive 100% of the time when the incumbent president runs again, and more on why you should stay invested based on your financial goals, not politics.

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