Empower Your Retirement

Stocks are down… and so are bonds . Still, many investors subscribe to a 60% stock, 40% bond investment mix. Frank and Frankie want you to know other available safe money options . Connect at ABetterWayFinancial.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When can I retire?” is a top 10 Google search for personal finance. Frank and Frankie explain the one thing you need to know to answer that question. When can you retire? Visit ABetterWayFinancial.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Lewis chimes in on the importance of mental wealth, and how the 1st step is making sure you have this one thing. Frank and Frankie share details on how they help their clients in this process. How’s your mental wealth? Visit ABetterWayFinancial.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new “Inflation Reduction Act” includes $80 billion to beef up the IRS’ tax enforcement division. Frank and Frankie talk about the importance of having a tax plan within your overall retirement plan. Worried about rising taxes? Visit ABetterWayFinancial.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Tebow shares what he looks for in a financial advisor, sparking a conversation on the difference between someone who is financially smart and someone who’s financially wise . Seeking more financial wisdom? Visit ABetterWayFinancial.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volatility is a fee, not a fine.  That's a topic that was brought up.  Frank and Frankie explain the psychology of this and how it will affect your portfolio.  Not going broke in retirement is the biggest fear of someone in retirement.  At what point do people reach out for help?  How the 4% rule comes into effect.  And the ever present taxes.  And yes, you will have to pay them in retirement.  Li...

Recession and Inflation are two words that are headlining the news these days.  How can we turn off the noise and not have to worry about these words anymore? Frank and Frankie explain how their clients don't have to worry about these words with the portfolios that have been set up for them.  We're still months away from the tax deadline.  There are ways to combat high taxes in retirement and you...

With a looming recession, Frank explains how to cope with this through a story about how he helped some of his clients.  With the Webb Space Telescope, NASA has developed some fascinating photos of the galaxy that can't be seen with the naked eye.  Sort of like not being able to find the deep details of a retirement portfolio.  Frank dives deep into all those hard to find issues with a portfolio. ...

Now that we're in a Bear Market, how should you prepare for this with your retirement portfolio?  Tactical Management seems to be the solution.  Frank and Frankie explain what that means and how to make this your plan.  Also, how much money would you like to have in retirement to make you comfortable?  Of course if varies from person to person, but what will make you  comfortable?  And what about...

Yes, that's not a typo.  A "Cockroach Portfolio?" Frank and Frankie explain what that is and how to make your portfolio withstand the current market.  Also, you'll get a dose of reality with the current market and a story about how the Guida's helped a client stop their losses and created a gain for them.  And is Long-Term Care Insurance too expensive?  Many people think so.  There are alternative...

On this episode, Frank had the chance to meet former Vice President Mike Pence.  He'll talk about his experience and also hear what VP Pence says about his retirement.  Is a recession on the horizon?  If so, should you be treating your portfolio like preparing for a hurricane?  And if you're not confident in your "financial literacy," Frank and Frankie will explain ways to help you gain that confi...

Inflation is at an all-time high and is making people nervous about their retirement portfolios.  But...is there a silver lining?  Frankie gives some examples of way to protect your capital.  And social security can be confusing.  Especially of when is the right time to start taking it.  But what if you're married?  That could be more confusing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Frankie discusses how social media influences your financial knowledge and is it a good thing.  Also how does your plan compare to Warren Buffett's.  Have you been putting off your Estate Plan?  You're not alone.  What happens if you do put it off?  What are the ramifications?  And finally, with all the rules in with 401k's, is it a good idea to get help from a professional?  Find...

With all the hype about Cryptocurrencies, is this a good investment?  With inflation at an all time high, should  your fear of running out of money be real?  Frank and Frankie explain strategies of how to deal with this.  And have you paid attention to how much you're paying in taxes and how much you could save? They'll explain how to save and tell a story about a client they saved three quarters...

On this episode, Frank and Frankie explain how you still will be filing taxes in retirement and the most common mistakes people make in filing them.  Also, what should you expect in the market for returns.  And how can you identify those hidden fees in your 401k. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation on the rise, how long is this going to last? Some financial professionals think it will keep rising at this rate for the next few years.  Also, are you sabotaging  your retirement because you don't know what fees you're paying?  And how does your retirement compare to Dolly Parton's?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Frank and Frankie discuss topics such as why you should and should not keep working at retirement age and how to improve your retirement portfolio through the use of ROTH IRA's.  Also, you have three tricky retirement decisions that affect your future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody has a "crystal ball" to anticipate what the market will do.  But there are ways to protect yourself from the volatility of the market.  On this episode Frank explains ways to protect your self.  Are bonds the way to go, or are fixed indexed annuities?  Find out more on this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot going on in the world at the moment and how does this affect your portfolio?  On this episode Frank and Frankie explain the current world situation and how this affects your portfolio.  Should you be in all stocks and bonds?  Or maybe you should just stay the course.  Tune in to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation at the highest levels in many years, some believe that a recession will be good.  On this episode Frank gives his thoughts on if this is a good idea and how it will affect your portfolio.  Also, we will get his thoughts on his clients' risk tolerance and tax planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the market in a volatile state these days, it has those who are retired in a bit of a panic.  What should they do to soften the panic?  On this episode Frank and Nick explain how to remedy the panic.  Also, they talk about how to make your portfolio work for you in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebalancing your assets can be daunting, especially if you're nearing or in retirement.  How often should you do this?  Also, do you know what your risk tolerance is?  Well, you're not alone.  Frank explains what you should do and be aware of how risky your portfolio is.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many financial talking heads are bracing us for a volatile year in the stock market.  There will be a mid-term election and the feds are expected to raise interest rates.  So what can you do if you're nearing or already in retirement?  Nick and Frankie will explain how to handle your portfolio for the upcoming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Frank and Nick explain another inflation, "Rapid Inflation," and how that affects Millennials, who are not yet as familiar as non-millennials.  Also, the conversation leads to talk about 529 plans and Ibonds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people are too conservative with investing their money.  Is this you?  Are you afraid to invest all that cash that's sitting in the bank only getting a one percent return?  On this episode, Frank and Nick talk about alternatives, live iBonds.  Also, Frank tells a story of a client who were too conservative with their money and how he got them to invest wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for...