A Wiser Retirement®

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about 5 different ways you can stay active during retirement. They also talk about the current market situation, and how it has entered bear market territory. Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 112: How Retirement can Affect Mental and Physical Health Episode 110: How does h...

In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast , Casey Smith, President of Wiser Wealth Management, welcomes special guest Dr. Tara Arnold, PhD, LCSW, CEDS-S, RYT-200 , Clinical Co-Director of WholeHeart Psychotherapy . Dr. Arnold shares insights on finding purpose after retirement and navigating emotional wellness during this major life transition. The conversation explores marriage in retirement...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith and Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® talk about the effects of retirement on both mental and physical health. Retirement is a great accomplishment, and is a huge life transition. However, many people aren't aware of the impacts that retirement can have on your mental health. It is important before you retire to think about how you...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about the differences between Medicare A, B, D, Medigap and Advantage. They also explain Medicare for employees, the process of switching from Advantage to Medigap, and offer advice on how often to review your plan. Speak with a specialist today so you can find the right plan...

Are you considering retiring early but are unsure about your healthcare options? On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about different healthcare options in retirement. They also talk about ways to qualify for Medicare early, the Affordable Care Act, and why it’s important to consider different saving strategies....

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® answer and explain some of the most common questions about Social Security. They also talk about current market performance, and why you should stay invested long-term.  Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, famil...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about the highlights of social security, how it works, and how to maximize it in retirement. It is important to research your social security options in advance, so you are prepared for the future. It’s never too early to get started! Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast , Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about the importance of getting rid of debt before you retire. They talk about credit cards, managing student loans, real estate, and the snowball method. It is important to take control of your debt and find a payment strategy that works for you so you can have enough income to sustain yourself in retirement. Le...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about how to prepare cash flow in your portfolio for retirement. They describe a couple strategies for maintaining cash flow in retirement, the process of preparing for inflation, and why it’s important to invest in bonds. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about a few different dividend investment strategies. They explain what a dividend is, the risks associated with them, and give advice on how to manage them within your portfolio. It is important to understand the different dividend investment strategies so you can choose which...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about how to build an investment portfolio for retirement. They explain how to be your own pension fund manager, the importance of having cash reserves, and how to diversify your portfolio in retirement. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiducia...

On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about the upcoming theme for Q2 2022, the importance of having a plan for retirement, and outline the five main topics they will be cover throughout the quarter. They also introduce our new guide, called "Your Pre-Retirement Checklist" . You can download this free gui...

It is important to understand the concept of long-term investing because it can help you grow and protect your portfolio . On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® wrap up Q1 2022 by talking about why investing for the long-term is crucial to maintaining your portfolio. They talk about investing in emerging markets, reveal the fourth way to grow and protect y...

It is important to recognize the amount of risk you're willing to take on in order to achieve a diversified portfolio. On this episode, Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about the importance of portfolio diversification. They talk about modern portfolio theory, the efficient frontier line, allocating your assets, and they offer advice on how to diversi...

It is important to include performance benchmarks in your financial portfolio so you can achieve your goals. On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, we talk about how to include performance benchmarks in your portfolio. Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® also go over measuring risk in your portfolio, the importance of being an investor, how to begin choosi...

Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about if cryptocurrencies belong in an investment portfolio. They talk about some of the main cryptocurrencies, how they are being used today, the advantages and disadvantages of investing in them, and they offer advice on how to manage them in your portfolio. It is important to analyze the risks and rewards of including cr...

Casey Smith and Robert Swarthout talk about Russia and Ukraine, crypto performance, taxes, CBDCs, Bitcoin, and the new Onramp software for advisors. Cryptocurrency has fluctuated in the past month, why could this be? Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make info...

Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about which alternative investment may be right for you. They explain what an alternative investment is, the characteristics of limited partnerships, private equity, and how to properly utilize them in your portfolio. It is important to evaluate which one is the best fit for you and the amount of risk you are willing to undertake. Learn More: Founded in 2001,...

Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about why selecting the best small cap ETF is crucial to your portfolio. They talk about the risks of buying inverse ETFs, the importance of having an overall theme within your portfolio, how to select the best small cap ETF, and how to diversify your portfolio. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee...

Casey Smith and Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® talk about what ESG investing is, how ESG investing works, and whether it is a scam or if it is actually saving the world. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions. Have questions a...

Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about what an ETF is, how ETFs operate, and important things to know about ETF tradability. They also walk through how to select the best technology ETF for your investment portfolio. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individual...

Once a month, we take a deep dive into all things cryptocurrency. On this episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast, Casey Smith and Robert Swarthout talk about crypto performance at the end of 2021 and start of 2022, inflation, CBDCs, a US Dollar crypto, and regulation. There was a great deal of volatility during January 2022 in the cryptocurrency market. Will there be a US Dollar Crypto? Learn More:...

Casey Smith and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about why choosing the right investment fund is crucial. They talk about the differences in the three big asset classes, how to pick an investment, trade volume, and give advice for the DIY ETF investor. It is important to understand how much risk you should be taking on inside your investment portfolio. You need to have a financial plan in place with set goal...

The team talks about behavioral finance and the impact that your behavior can have on your investment portfolio. They talk about various biases, such as conservatism, overconfidence, herd behavior, and loss aversion. Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® tell you how to overcome bias and set yourself up for success.  Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Managem...

Casey Smith, Matthews Barnett, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® and Brad Lyons, CFP® talk about Q4 2021 and give an overview of stock market performance. They talk about bonds, treasury inflation-protected securities, and real estate. They also review their 2021 market picks, discussing the Invesco Global Return Clean Energy ETF and the S&P Kensho New Economies ETF. Learn More: Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth...