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RetireReady Podcast #010

preparing for tax season and college tuition for your children and grandchildren

David Nicholas and Aaron Jones, CPA discuss ways to prepare for tax season, social security, Roth conversions, and college tuition for your children and grandchildren.

RetireReady Podcast #009

the rise and fall of the markets

The markets saw large gains in 2023, only to end up breaking even with where they were in 2021. In this episode David is joined by Aaron Jones, CPA and Financial Planner, to discuss the markets in 2023, the prediction of 2024 being the “Year of ‘The Crash'” and whether or not Wall Street is the world’s best marketer.

RetireReady Podcast #008

Letting Your Money Align with Your Values and Faith with Adam Curran

On this week’s episode of the RetireReady podcast, David is joined by Adam Curran, founder of Curran Financial Partners. Tune in to learn more about the success of their businesses and how Adam and David have allowed their faith and values to be the backbone of their companies.

For FIAX prospectus, click here.

For YALL prospectus, click here.

For FIAX standardized performance, click here.

For YALL standardized performance, click here.

For FIAX holdings, click here.

For YALL holdings, click here.

Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible.  For a complete list of fund risks please refer to the linked prospectus.

RetireReady Podcast #007

Risk and Reward: Take a Risk or Take Advantage of Fixed Income?

The markets have changed so much. Interest Rates are incredible right now, especially on bonds and CDs. Individuals that are preparing for retirement or are in retirement are asking what they should be doing regarding their retirement plan – should they be taking risk in the market or take advantage of fixed income? Pull up a seat as David and Graham Reynolds talk through options in the current market environment. 

RetireReady Podcast #006

The Debt Ceiling and What it Means for Americans

The Debt Ceiling has been a hot topic for most of the year, with Congress raising the limit again in June, America now has over $32 TRILLION dollars in debt. David and Aaron Jones talk about what this means for hardworking Americans and the impact it could have on their savings and their retirement.

Key Takeaways:

  1. There are 2 potential ways to balance the US Budget
  2. Soon the US will be spending more on interest than we spend on national defense
  3. The math doesn’t work out to only raise taxes on the wealthy

RetireReady Podcast #005

Long Term Care Insurance – Which Type is Right for You?

Planning for long term care is one of the biggest unknowns in your financial planning journey. Join David Nicholas and Aaron Jones as they walk through three types of long-term care insurance and which one may be right for you.

RetireReady Podcast #004

Misconceptions About Social Security

There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security and when you can turn on benefits and how to maximize those benefits. Should you focus on maximizing Social Security or maximizing your total financial plan? Join David Nicholas and Aaron Jones as they break down these common misconceptions about Social Security.

Key Takeaways:

  1. At what age should you turn on Social Security Benefits?
  2. Should you maximize your Social Security Benefits or your total financial plan?

RetireReady Podcast #003

The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse & What it Means for Americans.

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on March 10, 2023; is this the beginning of 2008 2.0? Join David Nicholas as he breaks down how banks work and how you can potentially keep your money safe in other investment vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  1. How do banks work?
  2. How putting shares into bonds could have turned things around for SVB.
  3. As a retiree or pre-retiree, what are your options for safe money?

RetireReady Podcast #002

Avoiding Big Financial Mistakes Before Retirement

Join David Nicholas and Aaron Gaines for a must-listen discussion on preparing for retirement. We’ll talk about the big financial mistakes you may not realize you’re making inside your investment portfolios.

Key Takeaways:

  1. How much does it really take to retire?
  2. Understanding the amount of risk in your portfolio.
  3. Do you understand the fees associated with your investments?

RetireReady Podcast #001

How New Changes to Retirement Laws Will Impact Your Finances.

Join David Nicholas and Aaron Jones, CPA for a discussion of Secure Act 2.0’s changes including Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), tax rate changes, new contribution limits, and updated beneficiary withdrawal deadlines.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Tax changes
  2. Beneficiary withdrawal deadlines
  3. Qualified Charitable Distributions

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