The Get Ready For The Future Show

The RIGHT Way to Leave a Legacy

Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but nobody wants to go now. And nobody wants to discuss their death. But an estate plan is an essential part of your plan if you intend to pass along what you've worked so hard to achieve! In this episode, we're joined by estate planning attorney Chris Rippy who shares his insights on what estate planning can do for you!You can find more information on Chris and his firm on their website for Rippy, Stepps, & Associates.Originally aired 3/8/2023

Good Investments ≠ Good Feelings

You've probably experienced at some point - or right now - the pit in your stomach as the market takes a downward turn. There's the urge to move to cash until the market is more "stable." In this episode, we're discussing the dangers of making those kinds of emotional decisions and the importance of having a plan. And sticking to it!Originally aired 3/1/2023

3 Scary Questions Every Retiree Faces

What’s your greatest fear? A survey by Zety found that 40% of Americans cite retirement as a fear worse than death. We fear what we don't know! But the antidote to fear is education. In this episode, we’re leaning on our experience and helping you address these very real fears! We’ll break down 3 scary concepts of financial planning and how you can work to overcome them.Originally aired 2/22/2023

5 Bombshell Truths About The Market

According to Ally Invest, about 61% of adults say they find #investing in the #stockmarket to be “scary or intimidating"... and this trend is getting worse with younger generations  Millennials feel significantly more intimidated than Baby Boomers or Generation X. In this show, we’ve got 5 Bombshell truths about the market!

3 Reasons Your Plan For LTC May Not Work

Long-term care (LTC) planning is an important part of #financialindependence and security in #retirement. LTC includes creating a plan to provide care for yourself or a loved one in the event of a medical disability or terminal illness.While a well-crafted plan can help you and your family cope withunexpected complications, there are several potential pitfalls to avoid when planning for long-term care.In this episode of the Get Ready for the Future Show, we’re giving you reasons your plan for LTC may not work... and what you can do to prevent them!

Retirement Roulette

It’s probably fair to assume that most of us want to live a long life! Many believe they will die sooner rather than later, whether due to family history, work history, or other factors. In this episode of the #getreadyforthefutureshow, we're talking all about how to plan for your golden years without worrying they’ll go dull.

3 reasons financial independence isn’t a DIY project

DIY could spell disaster for your financial independence.  Do-it-yourself projects have long been thought of as something commendable. And really, they very much can be! But there are some things you just shouldn’t DIY… and your financial plan is one of them.  Why? We’ll tell you all about it on today’s Get Ready For the Future Show!

3 Fundamentals of Financial Independence

Pre-retirees looking to improve their financial plans should understand that there are three main factors that have the biggest impact on financial independence in retirement.So what are they?  Find out in this week's episode of the Get Ready For The Future Show!

Recession-Proof Retirement

Talk of a recession on the horizon is swirling, and it's got many people feeling uncertain about their future! But on today's show, we want to talk about how to make your retirement recession-proof. We also have a special guest, LPL Financial's Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach, to help talk us through the buzz around a recession.Originally aired 1/11/2023

How to Make 2023 Your Year of Financial Independence

With "New Years' Resolutions" having over a 90% failure rate, you don't want another resolution. You want a REVOLUTION for your finances! We're kicking off 2023 with three steps to make this year YOUR year for financial independence!Originally aired 1/4/2023