The Financial Answer with Nathan O’Bryant

What can unhealthy foods teach us about your financial health? On today’s episode of The Financial Answer podcast, we talk through the biggest culprits when it comes to unhealthy foods and how they parallel with unhealthy financial plans.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-if     What we discuss on this episode:  1:40 - Who doesn’t love junk food? 2:17 -...

What comic strip wisdom can we apply to our financial lives? Just ask a boy and his tiger…and Nathan O’Bryant, of course!   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-ia     What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 - Today’s podcast is taking inspiration from a favorite comic book. 1:56 - “Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.” 4:03 - “When life giv...

As you draw near to retirement, what should you be doing in those last few years to prepare? We talk about the priorities you should have as you shift your focus toward retirement.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-i1     What we discuss on this episode:  1:16 - What priorities should you have in the ten years pre-retirement? 3:28 - What do you want to...

With a new president in the new year making some changes, what do you need to keep in mind for your financial plan? Biden has only been in office for a few weeks but has made over 30 executive orders so far. On today’s episode of the podcast, we have an economical discussion about several that might impact your finances.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ...

What are your goals? Why does the money matter? Everyone has different motivators and needs, so what does it look like to create a values-based plan? On today’s episode of the Financial Answer podcast, Nathan shares how your values can impact your financial plan.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-hN     What we discuss on this episode:  0:38 - Nathan say...

This year, let’s not make the same mistake of enthusiastically welcoming 2021 since we have no idea what the year will bring. Instead, let’s say that NO MATTER WHAT, this is a year that you’re going to make good financial choices. Here’s a few things to focus on.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-hw     What we discuss on this episode:  2:12 - What are...

We test Nathan's holiday spirit and see if he can give us a financial lesson from some holiday classics. As you listen to your favorite songs, what lessons can be learned?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-hq     What we discuss on this show:  0:29 - What is Nathan looking forward to this holiday season? 2:53 - What’s the financial lesson learned from th...

Any key financial moves you should make before the end of the year? Find out on today’s podcast.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-hh     What we discuss on this show:  2:35 - Should we max out retirement contributions?  4:10 - What do you need to pay attention to with the CARES Act? 5:46 - What might the CARES Act or SECURE Act 2.0 look like? 7:34 - Hav...

What kind of unreasonable requests do financial advisors hear? Have you ever uttered one of these phrases? Nathan talks through what is and isn’t possible when it comes to financial planning.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-h8     What we discuss on this show:  1:48 - “I want a bigger return with little or no risk.” 5:18 - “Can you reduce your fees?” 9...

We may not have all the results from the election yet, but we do have some thoughts on where things seem to be headed. How will this impact the market? And your portfolio? We'll try to make some sense of it on this show.   Read more and get additional financial planning resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-h1     What we discuss on the show: 0:37 - We had planned to talk about the election this we...

What’s typical when it comes to saving and investing? We review a report to get the most recent statistics on things like using target date funds and making use of a Roth 401(k). How do you compare?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gU     What we discuss on the show: 0:29 - Nathan shares about his latest catch. 1:50 - A recent study shows the majority o...

My mother used to say…to make my bed, obey my parents, and save my pennies. What other commonly used phrases by mom relates to financial advising today?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gM     What we discuss on this show:  1:11 - Fun fact: Not making your bed can be safer. 3:06 - “Why? Because I said so!” 6:03 - “If you’re going to act like a child, I’...

Financial advisors work with all sorts of different clients who work in a variety of different professions. What kinds of mindsets or challenges do they face?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gG     What we discuss on this show:  0:38 - There’s been some recent market volatility. 2:04 - In the News: FedEx is hiring 70,000 workers for the holiday season....

When it comes to finances, a lot of times it is easy to make an assumption about something one way or another. But you know what they say about what happens when you assume!   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gA     What we discuss today:  0:35 - Nathan shares why this is his favorite time of the year. 1:52 - What is the latest in the news? 5:49 - Why sho...

No one knows what you don’t know. So, let’s talk about all those secrets you might be unaware of when it comes to the financial world. What should you really be paying attention to? We'll tell you today.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gr     On today's show:  1:38 - Is moving out of the city a long-term trend? 3:27 - Dunkin’ Donuts is closing 800 sto...

While you can’t avoid risk completely, it’s important to understand and address risk, especially when it comes to your financial plan. Are any of these five risks threatening your finances?    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://wp.me/paIiUZ-gd     On today's show: 2:04 - The top financial risk people fear is market risk.    5:19 - What do you need to know about interest...

Coronavirus has brought on a lot of changes and that impact has stretched across many industries. On this episode we discuss some of the industries hardest hit from an economic standpoint and speculate on the future.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-g5     Today's schedule:  0:39 - Nathan shares the latest in his life. 3:53 - What are analysts saying a...

How do you know if you have the right advisor? And how do you know if it’s time to switch? Nathan talks through what to look for in an advisor and how to make a decision on the right one for you. Show Notes, Resources & Contact Info: https://thefinancialanswer.com/ Timestamps: 0:29 - Nathan is excited to celebrate the 4th of July.  3:41 - What should you be getting from a financial advisor?  6:19...

Wondering what you should know about your IRA? What options do you have and what strategy could pay off in the future? Find out on today’s IRA FAQ episode!     Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-fQ     Today's show schedule:  0:41 - Nathan shares a bit about his recent adventures in South Dakota. 4:17 - What kind of return can you expect on an IRA? 5:56 -...

When it comes to retirement, the rules that applied for your grandparents or parents aren’t necessarily the same for you. To find out which rules are outdated, we discuss some of the financial rules of thumb you may have heard in the past.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-fF     Today's show schedule:  2:50 - What financial rules are outdated? 3:22 - I...

When you work with a financial advisor, is the customer always right? What if your ideas don’t match? Who is really in charge when it comes to your money and your financial plan?   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-fv     Today's show schedule:  0:42 - What’s open and what is still closed during the pandemic? 4:13 - A financial advisor’s job includes giving some pu...

Are you setting realistic and achievable financial goals? How do you stick to your financial goals? Let’s discuss the steps you can take to set up goals for your retirement.   Read more and get additional resources:  https://thefinancialanswer.com/podcasts/how-to-set-financial-and-retirement-goals/     Today's rundown: 2:01 - What are goals that everyone should be shooting for? 5:55 - How do you d...

What does Ben Franklin have to do with your financial plan? He is remembered for many of his famous quotes, so we talk about the wisdom he shared that still applies today as we celebrate Tennessee's partial re-opening of the economy.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://thefinancialanswer.com/podcasts/ben-franklin-and-partial-freedom-from-covid-19/     Today's show schedule:  0...

We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now and using this as an opportunity to get organized. So let’s clean out our own financial closet by taking care of the things you’ve probably had on your list for a while and tidying up some areas of concern.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-ff       Today's show rundown: 1:15 – Understanding percentages when it...

With stay at home orders continuing for the foreseeable future, the government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide relief for individuals and businesses. Today we’ll look at the specific items that impact retirement, financial planning, and small businesses.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://wp.me/paIiUZ-f4     Today's rundown:  1:...