Financial and retirement planning guidance with Brian Doe of Livingworth Wealth Advisors, based in the Greensboro, Georgia. Serving the lake country and beyond.
Certified Financial Planner Kerrie Debbs joins the show today to begin our two-part series on rules of thumb investors need to know. This doesn't mean we should always follow the various rules of thumb, but it's important to understand them and know when they should and shouldn't apply to us. Part 1 covers rules that are applicable to us during the accumulation phase of life, or pre-retirement. We'll cover the Rule of 72, Emergency Funds, and "buying on the dip".
Read MoreIf you're ever trying to diagnose an investment or look under the hood of your portfolio, you're likely to find lots of metrics that might feel an awful lot like (Greek) alphabet soup. On this show, Brian will help us look at some industry jargon and break it down into simple terms to help us better understand how things like cost, risk and performance are evaluated for various investments. You'll learn about Alpha, Beta, Sigma, and Sharpe Ratios. Don't be intimidated by it all. As always, we'll make it easy to understand (well... at least we'll try).
Read MoreHow much has the Coronavirus cost the United States? Is Mnuchin right that it's "not the time to worry about debt"? What kind of damage is being done to the economy with the large scale economic shut down? And what are some of the best available solutions, strategies and opportunities to investigate in the wake of all the COVID-19 fallout?
Read MoreNo worries, today's episode is NOT explicit. Brian invites Brett to join the program again to discuss this buzzword that has picked up a lot of steam in the financial world over the past few years. What is a Fiduciary? Who qualifies as one? Is it important for you to work with a fiduciary? They'll answer all these questions and more on today's show.
Read MoreToday we sit down with local realtor Riezl Baker. Riezl has been in the real estate business for over 20 years and serves the Greensboro, Georgia area. We discuss why people want to retire in the Greensboro area and what some of her clients look for when they are buying a house for their retirement. Since Brian has also put in 20 years into his financial career, we discuss what the other has learned throughout their career and how important experience is in both of these professions.
Read MoreThe Coronavirus and other economic forces have caused the stock market to crater and experience some wild ups and downs the past few weeks. It has a lot of investors worried about how they should proceed with their retirement plans. Do you go to cash? Hold on for the ride? Or view this as a buying opportunity? Brian will talk about some of the conversations he's had with people in the wake of the market volatility.
We'll also look back at some previous market crashes and draw lessons from those issues that we can apply to today's current crisis. And if you like examples and case studies, Brian will go in depth on how he structured a real person's portfolio through the 2008 crash and will outline how the Retirement Shield Process helps clients during these uncertain times.
Read MoreThis episode features a neat history lesson about the origins of Social Security, but also gives Brian the chance to analyze some of the current problems surrounding this "entitlement" program. Is it truly an effective way to still eliminate elder poverty? How does it need to fit into a retiree's financial plan? We'll lay out some of the massive changes that have impacted Social Security over the past few decades and how that positions us for the future.
Read MoreCoronavirus. Elections. We have some major headlines dominating the news right now and these events are causing some ups and downs in the markets. But how big of an effect do news-making stories actually have on our portfolios? And can we predict these movements and challenges before they happen? We'll take a look at some interesting studies on the subject of predictions as we analyze some recent news items along the way. You're guaranteed to learn something new on today's episode.
Read MoreBack on Episode #2 of this podcast, we talked a lot about how the Stretch IRA might disappear if a piece of legislation called the SECURE Act was signed into law. Well, now it is indeed the law of the land. The Senate passed the House's bill and President Trump signed it right before 2019 came to an end and the law went into effect at the start of 2020. So while the law does bring some good retirement planning developments, it's also going to carry some negative impacts for certain investors.
If you have a high net worth, have a large IRA or 401(k) account or plan to pass money on to the next generation then you'll want to listen up to this episode. The Stretch IRA is dead and some good opportunities passed away with it, but that doesn't mean you're left without alternative solutions.
Read MoreThis episode's topic isn't a fun one, but we'll do our best to make it educational and try to lighten the mood along the way. We'll discuss some of the common misconceptions people have about how to structure an end of life plan. We'll discuss beneficiaries, help you understand probate, talk about consolidation & survivorship titling. If you think a simple will is enough to handle a lot of these decisions, you should listen to this episode because we'll show you things a will doesn't address and go over the proper ways to make sure your family is taken care of during this tough financial and emotional situation.
Read MoreTo kick off the new year we're going to tackle one of the most popular financial investment vehicles out there... the 401(k). Why is it a bad thing to be a "401(k) Millionaire" and just how big of trouble are you in if a majority of your savings is hanging out in one of these accounts? We'll answer those questions and more as we look to start the new decade off with some clarity and a well defined financial resolution.
Read MoreAnother decade is coming to a close. We'll use that as an opportunity to take stock in what's happened both personally and financially on a broader scale the past 10 years and see what lessons we can learn for 2020 and beyond.
Read MoreLong-term care. It's the real hole in Medicare's coverage. We promised in the previous episode we'd come back to this topic, so let's spend some time breaking down your options for addressing the long-term care need. Do you know your care options? What about hybrid life insurance policies or annuities with a long-term care benefit? Are reverse lines of credit worth exploring? Brian will take us through these items and more on today's show.
Read MoreBrett Danko joins Brian Doe again to discuss one of Brett's most passionate subjects, Medicare. Brett has a "famous" analogy to make Medicare easier to understand, and yes, it might make you a little hungry if you're a fan of swiss cheese. The two will cover all the different Medicare options and how they go about helping clients decide which routes are the best to take.
Read MoreSpecial guest Brett Danko, managing partner of Main Street Financial Solutions (MSFS), joins the show today to talk about the special relationship between Livingworth Wealth Advisors and MSFS. They'll discuss the origin of their relationship and why this particular structure is so beneficial to clients. They'll also discuss the differences between different financial designations and what it truly means to be a "financial advisor".
Read MoreRecent attacks on Saudi oil refineries have once more bubbled up conversations about the fragility of the world's oil and economic systems. What would happen if we truly had an energy, or financial crisis that led to some of our worst fears? We'll take a quick look at those scenarios on today's show and talk about what your financial plan b (and plan c and plan d) should look like. The widely agreed upon metric for "emergency savings" is 3-6 months of expenses, but is that advice really solid? We'll look at some other items you should consider making a part of your true financial back up plan.
Read MoreParents and grandparents often want to help with the college expenses of a loved one and so many turn to 529 plans for help. On today's show, we'll break down the good and bad of these types of plans and present you with some alternative saving methods to consider. The end goal, of course, is to help pay for the education. But can it be done more efficiently? Listen in to join the discussion.
Read MoreYou would think that every tax hike would be big news and have extensive coverage from the media. However, sometimes there are convoluted ways that your taxes can be raised. Brian breaks down how these intricate methods might affect you.
Read MoreSome people choose to place their finances in the care of an independent custodian. In today's show, Brian breaks down this term and explains how it might be beneficial to you.
Read MoreIt can be easy to allocate money to bills and an emergency fund, but what about money for fun? Let's talk about a few steps that may fuel the "fun fund".
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