The Get Ready For The Future Show

How Do Interest Rates Impact My Future?

In this episode, we're tackling your questions about:• Are REITs (real estate investment trusts) good for your portfolio?• Inflation and volatility when nearing retirement• Rising interest ratesAnd if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!Originally aired 4/12/2023

Retiring Into a Down Market

We're starting a new format where we're answering questions directly from you, the listener! In this episode, you'll hear questions about:Retiring into a down marketWhat to do with inheritance moneyInvesting when you have inconsistent incomeAnd if you would like YOUR questions answered in the show, give us a call at 501.381.5228!Originally aired 4/5/2023

Why A Long Life May Be a Problem For Your Retirement

If you're a Star Trek fan, you know Mr. Spock's famous phrase, "Live Long and Prosper." We all hope for a long life and financial independence for a comfortable lifestyle. However, without proper planning, this hope may remain an unfulfilled fantasy. Today's Get Ready for the Future show discusses how a long life can create retirement problems. Lauren Mitchell, VP of Annuity Solutions at LPL Financial, joins us.Originally aired 3/29/2023

Market Misconceptions

The ability to live off your investments is a milestone on the path to financial independence. But, without the right focus, you could end up missing the mark. This week on the Get Ready For The Future Show, we're tackling some common retirement and investing misconceptions.

Stacking the Odds in Your Favor

We're kicking off this episode with an update on the recent bank fiasco with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). From there, we're looking at your odds of a successful retirement. And how to stack those odds in YOUR favor.Originally aired 3/15/2023

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!