Retire While You Work®

In this episode, David answers some of the most common questions he receives from his clients - Should I pay off my mortgage? David has listened to the Dave Ramsey show since he started his career, and he agrees with Dave on several things; it’s wise to pay off your mortgage first before you start investing. You can never go wrong being debt-free however, David takes more of a hybrid approach to t...

In this episode David discusses how he strives make positive impacts on people around him. He learned that chasing financial security and success, was allowing money to take over his life. He felt overworked and over stressed and lost sight of relationships, family and enjoying life. David has examined his priorities and now focuses on his spiritual needs. David explains once you give up control,...

The financial services industry has trained financial advisors to calculate how much money a person is going to need to retire, and encourage people to live off that money and spend it down. In this episode, David discusses how this concept is out of reach for most people, and extremely demotivating. People often fear they will never have enough money to retire comfortably so they continue to wear...

In this episode, you'll learn the five basic concepts to Retire While You Work. David discusses the ideas that will help you find the work-life balance you crave. Most people think they have to love your job to enjoy your life, and you hear a lot about you aren't doing life right if you aren't doing meaningful work. Passionate work and doing what you love isn't always the reality. David shares how...

David discusses how the financial industry is broken when it comes to retirement. Most people think they will never have enough to retire comfortably, so they keep working and ignoring other aspects of their life. Or, people stop working because they want to retire or physically no longer able to work. In this episode, David shares how he would like to change the industry mentality and outdated vi...

In this episode, David discusses the importance of meaningful experiences, not things. When people become ultra-wealthy and accumulate stuff, they become a slave to those things and become less connected to people. Ultimately people need to find a way to enjoy our lives and relationships without money. To hear more from David, listen each week as he shares excerpts from his book, The Currency of T...

David gives an intro and some personal meaning behind to his book "The Currency of Time: A Three Bucket Approach To Live Now And Retire While You Work."  From personal meaning on how his father encouraged him to spell "Love" T-I-M-E, a total "dad-ism" but one that holds a ton of meaning and is applied and explained in the book, to the concept of leaving the word "retirement" behind. This podc...

In this week’s Retire While You Work episode, featured guest, Kathryn X Russ, established music television producer and visual artist, shares her story of a recent health scare with her 90-year old father that caused her to reevaluate the priorities in her life. Chevonne Farler, COO and one of our wealth management advisors, and David Adams, CFP® and President of David Adams Wealth Group discuss t...

Tune into this week’s episode, as special guest, Leah King, owner of East Nashville studio, Kali Yuga Yoga, talks about staying current with yoga trends and how she approaches running her business. Chevonne Farler, COO and one of our wealth management advisors, and David Adams, CFP® and President of David Adams Wealth Group discuss how to live the Retire While You Work dream, having the mindset to...

In this week’s episode, Melissa Hogan, dear friend of ours and founder of the non-profit Saving Case, shares her journey of leaving her career as an attorney to focus on taking care of her son, Case, who suffers from Hunter’s syndrome. Melissa is a mother of 3 boys and wife to best-selling author and radio personality on the Dave Ramsey show, Chris Hogan. Chevonne Farler, COO and one of our wealth...

In this week’s episode, Chevonne Farler, COO and one of our wealth management advisors, and David Adams, CFP® and President of David Adams Wealth Group discuss the nitty gritty of how our practice approaches wealth management. We dive into how the Retiring While You Work mindset can fit into a lifestyle. Then, we have a blast with our two popular segments, “Know Your Dough!” financial trivia and t...

In this week’s episode, we have award-winning talk show host, Frankie Boyer. Her radio show focuses on how to have a healthier vibrant lifestyle. We had her on the show over a month ago and in this episode, we continue to discuss how a healthy life aligns with our work life balance here on Retire While You Work. Then, we have some fun with our two popular segments, “Know Your Dough!” financial tri...

In this week’s episode, Former Mayor of Nashville, Karl Dean, discusses the growth here in Nashville and how it effects our community. Throughout the episode, Mr. Dean answers questions regarding work/life balance in the political arena. His pragmatic approach to leadership as former Mayor with a focus on jobs, education and public safety is discussed. Then, we have some fun with our two popular s...

In this week’s episode, David Adams discusses how “Public Success May Not Always Equal Money in the Bank.” Special guest, Jamie Floyd, Grammy-winning songwriter based in Nashville discusses her journey through the music industry and her struggle and the reality behind her recent success. Then, we have some fun with our two popular segments, “Know Your Dough!” financial trivia and the “Ask David” s...

In this week’s episode, David Adams, CFP interviews Special Guest, Frankie Boyer, Lifestyle and Holistic talk radio show host, on the topic of epigenetics, nutrition, and how to stay healthy to enjoy retiring while you work. Then, we have a blast with “Know Your Dough!” financial trivia and the “Ask David” segment where David and Chevonne Farler, COO and wealth manager, answer questions from liste...

In this week’s episode, David discusses “The 5 Steps to Becoming an Entrepreneur.” Special guest, Tom Truitt, founder of MusicRow Search (which partners executive recruitment within the entertainment industry) and also founder of Who Knew Nashville (which shares Ted Talk-type presentations from top executives around town) shares his near-death experience and life-changing career switch that follow...

In this week’s episode, David interviews Special Guest, Brad Hopkins, former NFL player of 13 seasons, on the topic of money management as a professional athlete. In the last segment, Brad will talk about how he managed his money while playing professional football, and provide some advice for any young athletes listening today. Raymond James is not affiliated with Brad Hopkins and/or iHeart Radio...

In this week’s episode, David discusses the art of transitioning into a second career. Special guest and owner of MusicRow Magazine, Sherod Robertson, talks about his decision to acquire Music Row Magazine and the process and emotions behind this transition from the financial world into the music business industry. Great questions from listeners this week, including a songwriter anticipating high...

In this week’s episode, David addresses the common question “how much money do I need in retirement?” from several different angles. Special guest, Divorce Attorney Helen Rogers, discusses how much money you may need to retire comfortably.

In this week’s episode, David discusses happiness and money and how the two can coincide. Special guest and local designer, Jessica Davis, talks about ways you can make your space your own on a budget. Questions from listeners include receiving an inheritance and ways on how to invest that money, how to begin saving for retirement, and large age difference between spouses and how to help plan for...

In this week’s show, David discusses living a balanced life and engaging in self-care; truly keeping a holistic Retire While You Work mindset. Special guest, Dr. Angela Thompson, therapist/counselor located in Nashville, talks about common life regrets. Questions from listeners include making the tough transition from working for 40 years into retirement, market correction, and the different bucke...

David gives a quick 2017 market update then moves on to the main part of the show: the important lessons his father has taught him in life. Our guest is David’s father, Wayne Adams. In our last segment, he discusses what it was like to work in the same industry for 40 years and life after retirement including some of the obstacles and successes he has experienced. Questions from our listeners incl...

In this week’s episode, David discusses how doing a firedrill‐type exercise can be beneficial when preparing your family for life events. Special guest, John Mabry, Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Addiction Campuses talks about addiction recovery with an emphasis on addiction in teens of Williamson County. Questions from listeners include purchasing a vehicle, age differences between spouses...

In this week’s show, David discusses four things that matter to investors – asset allocation, diversification, rebalancing, and staying in the market. Special guest, health expert, Christi Bowling, talks about the importance of healthy living and eating. Question from listeners include real estate investment, paying off your mortgage, and social security. Keep in mind that there is no assuran...

In this week’s show, David discusses spending your money on experience versus material things and the psychology behind those decisions. Special guest, Brenton Giesey, an entrepreneur and incredible photographer in Nashville talks about what it is like to forego the typical corporate mindset to follow his passions. Questions from listeners include downsizing your home, what to do with an inheritan...