Charleston's Retirement Coach

In this episode, Charleston’s Retirement Coach Brandon Bowen delves into some of the crucial steps needed to ensure a smooth transition into retirement. Brandon shares valuable insights on how to avoid disappointment by adequately preparing for retirement, drawing parallels with NBA legend Charles Barkley's unfulfilled aspirations for his daughter's basketball career.   Discover actionable steps y...

On this episode, Charleston’s Retirement Coach Brandon Bowen shares insight to help navigate the ever-changing landscape of the stock market. With market volatility and conflicting advice becoming more common, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to approach your retirement planning. Brandon sheds light on ways to avoid the pitfalls of emotional decision-making and their unique appro...

On this episode of  Charleston’s Retirement Coach , we hear a clip from Brandon’s recent conversation with American conservative political commentator, author and activist Candace Owens, and the conversation they had about “ Victim Mentality .”   Candace shares what she believes are  the 3 things you can implement in life to overcome  victim mentality, inspiring Brandon to ask:   Did your portfoli...

Financial advisor and retirement planner Brandon Bowen recently sat down with American conservative political commentator, author, activist, and television presenter Candace Owens to discuss, among other things, the role her grandfather played in her life and so much more! Connect with Brandon and his team at Bowen Wealth  to learn ways you may be able to better protect your retirement. See omnyst...

Over 90% of financial advisors do  not  last three years in the industry. Common reasons for quitting include lack of fulfillment, difficulty finding clients and burnout.  Financial advisor and retirement planner Brandon Bowen has been in the business for over 15 years.   On this episode of  Charleston’s Retirement Coach ,  Brandon explains what’s  different  about the approach that he and his tea...

Tired of phone scammers and telemarketers? The company Jolly Roger is fighting back by selling a phone bot that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to  interact  with the callers to the point that they give up. It’s an entertaining way to let technology deal with the  frustration  of spam calls.   On this episode of  Charleston’s Retirement Coach , financial advisor and retirement planner, Brandon B...

In youth, “ Cash  is king.” In retirement, “ INCOME  is king!” Financial advisor Brandon Bowen spends his days hammering this idea into the heads of pre-retirees and retirees.  You  must have  an  income plan  in place, and it  cannot  be dependent on the market… Financial advisor Angela Sloan, reiterates this idea highlighting how the market is where you go for growth but is not a good income pla...

Last year, the Texas Rangers signed All-Star pitcher Jacob DeGrom to a 5-year, $185 million contract. Now, DeGrom is undergoing surgery that will not only  end  his 2023 season but may take him out of the 2024 season as well.   Adding insult to injury, the Rangers turned down the insurance policy on DeGrom’s contract because it was “prohibitively expensive” and are obligated to pay him $30M this y...

Even successful comedians have problems letting go with the money they’ve earned. Sebastian Maniscalco talks about growing up in a middle-class family and, despite his success, the challenges he has spending his money.   Charleston’s Retirement Coach and Financial Advisor, Brandon Bowen speaks about the similar conversations he regularly has with his clients who are afraid of spending the money th...

Major League Baseball has instituted a number of rule  changes  this year. The pitch clock, bigger bases, and the elimination of “The Shift” were all added to speed up the game. Retirement rules  change  all the time as well. On this episode, Charleston’s Retirement Coach and Financial Advisor, Brandon Bowen highlights one major tax rule change that’s coming .  The “Trump Tax Cuts” expire in 2026....

Summertime means vacation time! But, before you board that plane, grab some  disinfecting wipes . A former flight attendant gives “insider info” on how clean (or not) airplanes really are. On this episode, Charleston’s Retirement Coach Brandon Bowen explains that the same thing could be happening with your savings! A lot of retirement portfolios also contain  dirt  that could be costing you thousa...

On this episode we hear from country music star Jameson Rodgers and how, even at the age of 35, he’s already thinking about what he hopes his legacy will be. Charleston’s Retirement Coach, Brandon Bowen, expresses gratitude to our military men and women and their families, while sharing the ways he helps everyone he works with move through the sensitive area of creating an estate and legacy plan,...

Author of “ Rich Dad, Poor Dad,”  Robert Kiyosaki recently spoke of the investment opportunities he sees in  commodities in this economic environment. On this episode of Charleston’s Retirement Coach, financial advisor Brandon Bowen talks about moving money in your retirement savings plan towards protection and defense, and the common mistakes many investors make when trying to do so. If you have...

Creating boundaries with your family, yourself, and Uncle Sam. Connect at BowenWealth.com . #Charleston #Retirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirees want to have fun and travel but first, you must have this. Connect at BowenWealth.com . #Charleston #Retirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon shares a client request based on “bad internet info.” Connect at BowenWealth.com. #Charleston #Retirement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High prices have consumers changing how they shop. Brandon applies this thinking to the difference between working with a big bank vs. an independent advisor. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of your savings will you actually keep? If you haven’t planned for taxes, it will likely be a lot less than you think. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In sports, the big guys get all the love and it’s often the same in the financial industry - the more money you have, the more attention you get. Brandon shares how he’s working to change that. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The failures of Signature and Silicon Valley Bank have many asking, “is my money safe?” Brandon clarifies what is, and is not federally insured, plus ways to create safety yourself . Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Country Music Star Jason Aldean and the lessons he’s learned about having the right team around you, prompting Brandon to share what sets the team at Bowen Wealth apart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street has enjoyed a recent rally, but some warn it won’t last long. Brandon talks about ridding yourself of “market emotions” in retirement. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most Americans have anxiety just thinking about finances, which may stem back to childhood. Brandon talks about helping clients overcome fear and find confidence to enjoy retirement. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s Big Game commercials cost $7 million for just 30 seconds. Your retirement will require more time. Brandon explains how he can help you navigate the process. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon shares his personal story on why he became an advisor, while emphasizing the importance to find an independent advisor, who’s working for you. Connect at BowenWealth.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.