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Myles and Carson discuss what the right amount of cash to have in your emergency fund is. They also discuss where the best place to keep an emergency fund is and what some other alternatives are for cash.

Myles and Carson discuss various ways to pay for education and education related expenses - all the way from K-12 through higher education expenses.  As with other investments, there are generally fees and expenses associated with participation in a 529 plan. There is also a risk that these plans may lose money or not perform well enough to cover education costs as anticipated. Most states of...

Carson and Myles discuss how they got started in the business and what led them to joining David Adams Wealth Group. They also discuss what there favorite part of the business is and what they enjoy most!

Michelle Norris, Director of Corporate Wellness at SweatNet, joins us once again, this time with special guest Marina L. Randles. This time they discuss how to manage stress and take care of your mental health.  Raymond James is not affiliated with SweatNet or Michelle Norris

In this episode, Myles and Carson discuss different strategies when it comes to saving for purchases and what investment vehicle may be best in order to achieve that savings goal.

David wanted to take a quick moment and share my thoughts on what we are seeing in the market this year, where we see things currently, and what we are doing as an investment committee.

Carson and Myles discuss Series I Savings Bonds. With interest rates on the rise, we have been getting questions about Series I Savings Bonds lately. We wanted to take moment to discuss what they are, how they work, and how they may or may not fit into your overall plan.

This year has been volatile for the markets. As we near the midway point, we hosted a webinar to discuss what we are seeing and watching in the markets. This is the audio to our Q2 2022 Market Update Webinar.

For years, the best and brightest in the financial world have debated what the most sustainable portfolio withdrawal rate is. In this episode, Carson and Myles discuss what this rate is and exactly how it works. At the end of the day, financial planning is an art not a science and this is where our team can help!

Interest rates have been historically low during the pandemic. What’s going to happen now that the Fed is ramping interest rates back up as the world gets back to normal. Myles and Carson sat down on this latest episode of the Retire While You Work® Podcast to talk about interest rates and what they mean to your financial plans. #RetireWhileYouWork

Shares or shingles? Drywall or Dow Jones? To many, the idea of flipping houses or purchasing a rental home is a lucrative investment option, but is it better than putting money in the stock market? In our latest episode of the “Retire While You Work®” podcast, David sits down with Myles and Carson to discuss some of the pitfalls and plusses of investing in real estate, and how it stacks up compare...

With COVID still hanging around and supply chain issue woes continuing to persist, the market has managed to stay the course. Many clients have begun to wonder where the market is finding its strength given the state of the economy in its current state. In this Q4 market update David and the investment committee answer questions about the current state of the economy and market.

Michelle Norris, Director of Corporate Wellness at SweatNet, joined us once again for another installment to our Nutrition 101 webinar series. This webinar was focused around how to stay healthy and avoid the weight gain around the holiday season. Listen in and enjoy Michelle discussing all topics health related!  Raymond James is not affiliated with Michelle Norris or SweatNet

The audio replay from our webinar held on September 9th, Summer 2021 Market Update is available now! This webinar was from the same live presentation that we gave in mid-August at Richland Country Club. If you were unable to attend both the in-person presentation or the webinar, now is your chance to listen in. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions that come up, even if you are listening...

One of the questions we’ve been getting from clients is, “How high are taxes going to go and when will they take effect?”. It’s a fair question, taxes were one of the top agenda items that Biden campaigned on last fall. In this episode Myles discusses what we are hearing from our Washington insiders and where we see taxes going. Please note, changes in tax laws may occur at any time and could have...

The age-old argument of real estate versus the stock market… which is better? Which has the best long term performance numbers? While you may be looking for a simple “yes” or “no” answer, there’s truly too many variables to consider. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of each and how they can both fit into your long-term plan. Any opinions are those of Carson Odom and not necessarily tho...

Michelle Norris, Director of Corporate Wellness at SweatNet joined us again for a third installment to our webinar series. This webinar was focused around how you can decrease inflammation in the body and eat more of foods that are in season. Listen in and enjoy Michelle discussing all topics health related! Raymond James is not affiliated with Michelle Norris or SweatNet

The great debate of whether you should make contributions as pre-tax or as Roth can be summed up in two words: it depends. The discussion all comes back to tax rates. Pay taxes now or pay taxes later? In this episode Carson discusses the benefits of both, what to consider, and where each may have its place in your plan. Roth 401(k) plans are long-term retirement savings vehicles. Contributions to...

One of the most common employer benefits in our country right now is an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Or, in other words, a 401(k) or something of the sorts. Other types of employer-sponsored retirement plans are 403(b)s and SIMPLE IRAs. In this episode, Carson discusses the pros and cons of employer-sponsored retirement plans and how much you should consider contributing if your employer do...

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 has altered how nearly everyone views money and savings. We went from an economy here in the U.S. that couldn’t be stopped to literally shutting down an entire economy and workforce and forcing citizens to stay home. That’s like stopping a freight train going 100 mph with full force immediately . It could also be said that during the financial cr...

Lately, we have been getting a lot of the same questions from clients relating to the market, inflation, economic concerns, and more. So, the Investment Committee decided to put together this episode to answer some of these burning questions. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did answering the questions! 

Around middle Tennessee, it’s no secret that the housing market is on a tear. For about the past decade, home prices in this area continue to climb to new records. Large corporations are bringing headquarters to our state and families from high-tax states are coming to Tennessee seeking its generous income tax policies. With all the rising home prices, many are wondering how to tap into all the eq...

There have always been and will always be reasons you could be fearful and not want to invest.  It’s not easy to remain calm and sift through the deafening noise that bombards us daily. The market is at all-time highs and a common concern we hear is that the next leg must be down…. but that does not necessarily have to be the case.  Though the future is unknown, there are several reasons...

A lot has happened in the markets so far this year and the David Adams Wealth Group Investment Committee just recently met to compare data from the major institutional money managers and other top advisors. David shares some notes for that we feel would be good to know and share with others.

You probably never thought you’d be in a position to need advice about divorce. None of us ever do. Unfortunately, sometimes no amount of marriage counseling is enough to avoid divorce. It’s a challenging process emotionally and financially. Unraveling two people’s finances is messy. Long before child support or alimony is awarded, you’ll need to prepare your finances for the work ahead. Every div...