The Get Ready For The Future Show

(FF) No Real Economic Flow

Five months into the year, and we still don’t know which way the economy is really going. We discuss in this week's Fastest Four Minutes in Finance.
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Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

We're answering your questions in this episode, including a great one from our recent Social Security Workshop!
I'm 62 and receiving a severance package from work. Should I retire now?
Is Social Security going to be reduced in 2032?
What happens if the US doesn't raise the debt ceiling defaults?
Long-term care policies are expensive, so is that something I really need?
And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!
Originally aired 5/24/2023

(FF) Thank You From GenWealth

It's time to hit the pause button on what we normally talk about on the Fastest Four.
#FastestFour #FastestFourMinutesInFinance #MemorialDay #MemorialDayWeekend ##MemorialDay2023 #MillitaryAppreciation #HonorAndRemember #RememberingHeroes #LandOfTheFree

Will My Savings Support My Lifestyle in Retirement?

Answering your questions on the show, in this episode we're looking at:
How can I determine if I've saved enough to support my lifestyle in retirement?
I have a life insurance policy through work, but is it enough?
Can selling my small business cover my retirement?
In planning for retirement, what should I be asking a financial advisor?
And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!
Talking Cents Ep. 101: How to Save for Retirement While Running a Small Business
Originally aired 5/17/2023

(FF) How to Counter Credit Card Debt

Inflation is being blamed for Americans reaching a record high in credit card debt, and it’s catching up with them. In this week's Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, we uncover the rising concern of credit card debt and its impact on Americans.
You can also check out our recent interview with Yahoo! Finance!

What Mistakes Should I Avoid When Planning Early for Retirement?

We're answering these questions from you in this episode:
Mistakes to avoid when planning early for retirement
Can my adopted grandchildren get some of my social security?
Do I really need a budget?
How can I overcome inflation if I'm not actively getting a paycheck?
And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!
Originally aired 5/10/2023

(FF) Economic Update: Inflation Down, Prices Up

Is the latest inflation data released this week good news or bad news for the market? That’s the subject of this week’s Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance!
#genwealthfinancial #scottinman #fastestfourminutesinfinance #finance #marketupdate #marketcommentary #retirement #investing #financialadvisor #financialadvisors #financialeducation #financialliteracy #inflation #consumerpriceindex #cpi #energyprices #foodprices #shelterindex #stockmarket #economy #useconomy #federalreserve #interestrates

I Know What I Want in Retirement, So How Should I Invest?

We're hitting three big questions this week from listeners like you:
What adjustments should I make to my retirement strategy?
How can I prepare for higher medical costs with inflation rising?
How do annuities fit into a retirement plan?
And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!
Originally aired 5/3/2023

Should I Avoid My New Employer Plan If It’s Bad?

Here are YOUR questions we're answering in this episode:Should I avoid an employer plan if "sucks?"Is it ever wise to sell in a market upswing?Should we pay off our mortgage or build our dream home?What's the deal with reverse mortgages?And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!For more information on reverse mortgages, visit HUD.gov. Originally aired 4/26/2023

How Do I Minimize My Retirement Income Taxes?

We're answering these questions from you in this episode:Taxes in retirementEmployer plans for small businessesThe right way to claim Social SecurityEmployer plan or IRA?And if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!Originally aired 4/19/2023