Retire Y'all Charleston

In this episode, Adam talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney David Aylor on practicing law in the Lowcountry. As the founder of the firm voted "Best Law Firm" in Charleston, David's commitment to the Sixth Amendment (everyone deserves a fair trial and fair representation) is self-evident. Listen in on a fascinating discussion on the state of the legal industry and how the economi...

In this episode, Adam talks with Dr. Gary Metts on all things police. As an Air Force veteran, graduate of the FBI Academy, augmented Secret Service, and current professor of criminal justice at Charleston Southern University, few people know more in this arena. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Gary has insight into the controversial “defund the police” movement as well as the realit...

Real estate investor Kelli Garrett always has been and always will be “all about the hustle.” And nobody hustles harder. As the College of Charleston's women’s basketball all-time leading scorer, Kelli's #14 jersey still hangs in the rafters of the arena to this day. In this episode, Adam and Kelli hone in on the topic of being your personal best. And how the same rules that apply in basketball ap...

In this episode, Adam talks with South Carolina State Representative and GOP congressional nominee, Nancy Mace. Listen in as they discuss her recent positive test result for COVID-19 and her response. They talk about the economy, the epidemic, the riots, the President, the current division in our country, and the importance of bipartisan legislation if we ever want to see real reform.   Visit Nanc...

In this episode, Adam Curran and Daniel Brownstein discuss politics, leadership, and land development in Charleston. Daniel is the Democratic nominee for District 112 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, which represents much of Mount Pleasant from Simmons Street in old Mount Pleasant all the way up to Park West and Carolina Park as well as Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms.   Though...

In this episode, Adam Curran interviews Jarrett Hodson, Founder of SweetGrass Capital. As both a mortgage lender and investor, Jarrett is steeped in the Charleston residential real estate market. After graduating from The Citadel, Jarrett quickly became one of South Carolina’s top mortgage lenders. In 2015, he made the move to Midland Mortgage Corporation because of the unique combination of local...

Some might say Adam’s a little young for a midlife crisis (and don’t worry, he didn’t get a sports car or grow a ponytail). But after dealing with a few tough circumstances in life, he’s been doing a bit of soul searching. And now that he’s on the other side, he’d like to share the lessons he learned on his way through. 

Not much makes sense in the financial markets right now. That said, we’ve got to make hay while the sun shines. And betting on the end of the world is very rarely a profitable strategy. So how do you keep investing wisely? There are actually companies—many, many companies—that have increased their dividend every year for 25 years. In this episode, Adam talks about dividend investing and why it’s a...

Adam interviews Mount Pleasant Town Council Member, Jake Rambo. This episode, Adam and Jake shoot straight, telling you how they view what’s going on today in the economy and current events, both locally and on the state level.  Politics, education, restaurants, development, the Coronavirus, and the recent riots. No topic is off-limits in their candid discussion on the issues.

Adams discusses his own personal experience in helping retirees who live inside the gates of 55+ communities. One man's novice opinion on the pros and cons people should consider before moving into one of these communities.

Adam discusses the importance of spouses working together when building and maintaining their financial house. Often times nerds marry free-spirits and this lends itself to a financial disconnect, on this podcast we talk about ways that couples can get on the same page.  

For many investors, the fees that they pay for their investment management services will be one of the biggest line items on their budget. It is important that investors know exactly how their advisor is getting paid and make sure that their interests are aligned with yours. 

Are stocks on sale right now? When is the right time to buy back in? What should you be buying? Adam shares his perspective on the best ways to go bargain shopping during a stock market crash. 

Adam discusses his experience catching the Coronavirus and his perspective on the short-term and long-term prospects of the stock market. Is now a good time to jump back into the market or is there more pain to come? How bad will the economic impact of the Coronavirus really be?

The economic impact of the corona virus has many employers offering their employees early retirement packages. This could be terrifying for many people. Adam talks through the steps individuals should take to determine if an early retirement package might be a blessing in disguise or if you need to spruce up your resume. It's important that you make these decisions after doing some math and not be...

When it comes to the coronavirus and its impact on the economy, it appears as if the clouds are starting to part. We are starting to see positive news developments, rather than the doom and gloom of the last few weeks. And as this continues to happen, American consumers will return to their previous spending patterns. In this episode, Adam dives into what happens next. 

Adam got his start in active money management. That is to say analyzing market trends, economic and political data, and paying attention to business-specific news when making trading decisions. And while there’s much truth and wisdom in the “buy and hold-on-for-dear-life” strategy of investing (passive investing), active money management is an equally important strategy for protecting your hard-ea...

As a baby, your financial needs are relatively simple. As you grow and mature, however, your needs grow with you. Throughout adulthood, your financial picture becomes increasingly complex. They say the most expensive year of your life is around your 57th birthday. From there on out, you’ll need less and less money. In this episode, Adam talks about how to make sure retirees are using their money i...

Any time Washington passes a piece of legislation that has a word like “secure”  or “affordable” in the name that makes you feel warm and fuzzy, run for the hills! The SECURE Act is no friend to retirees and financially-savvy Millionaires Next Door. In this episode, Adam dives into the potential pitfalls of the Act and how you can make sure you end up on the right side of the legislation.