The Financial Edge Podcast

On this week's episode, Tyler and Ben dive into mutual funds, exchange traded funds, fees to look out for, and the purpose of investing!

In this episode, Tyler and Ben welcome guest Lydia Whitley with LifeNTouch to help unlock the potential of small habits and their profound influence on long-term success. Tune in to learn how small steps can help propel your financial journey to new heights!

The move from being a renter to an owner can be a bit daunting for first-time homebuyers, so Tyler and Ben have put together this episode for those considering making their first home purchase in an effort to give them a financial edge before they buy!

Ben and Tyler have the chance to interview Forsyth Humane Society about their local programs, how you can get involved, and how the Legacy Society program helps find a new home for pets whose owners have passed. Ben and Tyler also discuss some tax-planning nuggets when considering giving to a charity like Forsyth Humane Society!

Tyler and Ben interview special guests Dwayne Thompson and Jessie Elmore with Habitat for Humanity to learn more about the practical ways that Habitat helps members in local communities apply financial education and acquire additional valuable skills through volunteer opportunities!

This week, we are excited for our listeners to learn about a key retirement consideration: physical health. Ben and Tyler bring on guest Dr. Lauren Stubbs with Stubbs Mobile Physical Therapy to discuss her recently published blog post titled "Saving Yourself For Retirement." 

Tyler and Ben dissect the ins and outs of several retirement plan options along with what pros and cons to consider for small businesses owners that are wondering what retirement plan options might be available to them! 

On this week's episode, Ben and Tyler break down the rules of the Roth IRA...and as many of the exceptions to those rules as possible!

During this holiday season there is so much to be thankful for, with one of those things being the Roth IRA! Tune in to learn more about the power behind a Roth IRA and how it may be a useful tool for you!

If you've ever contributed to a company sponsored retirement plan and then left that employer, what are your options with that account? Ben and Tyler sift through the options that you have with a former employer's retirement plan!!

Tyler and Ben interview guests Joe and Beth Lineberry to discuss why and how they implemented generational wealth planning with their family!

Tyler and Ben revisit the credit conversation and hash through the details that impact your credit score!

After a brief hiatus for Tyler's wedding, we are back in full force beginning with the fundamentals of wealth creation! On this episode, Tyler and Ben break down the similarities and differences between budgets and statements of cash flow and how they can work together.

Tyler and Ben delve into how attention-grabbing headlines can affect our investment decisions, and ways to avoid costly mistakes in the moment!

If you've ever wondered what to ask a financial advisor before deciding to work with one, Ben and Tyler go through their top 10 questions to ask when interviewing a financial professional!

When it comes to real estate, we are living in one of the most unique times in history, so Tyler and Ben bring in a professional to get his take on today's housing market and the questions to consider asking when looking at buying or selling a home!

Ben and Tyler begin a brand new series that takes listeners beyond the logical knowledge used for financial decisions and discusses how emotion plays an integral role as well. First up..Homebuying!

With the surge of retail investing during the pandemic, Ben and Tyler provide some of their top tips for new investors.

Tyler and Ben dive into the differences between financial planning and coaching and which one might be a better fit depending on a person's stage of life!

Ben and Tyler interview special guest Tricia Higgins, a Certified Public Accountant, about a variety of tax topics and watch-outs as the tax filing deadline approaches!

Tyler and Ben delve into 5 powerful financial habits that can be developed to start the new year!

Ben and Tyler battle it out over whether more assets or income are better to have in retirement. 

Ben and Tyler wrap up their Medicare series with a brief summary of the top 5 common mistakes people make when heading into Medicare eligibility as well as promote some potentially edgy upcoming podcast episodes!

Ben and Tyler bring a special guest onto the show to dive into 3 of the top 5 mistakes that new Medicare enrollees make!

Tyler and Ben examine the sometimes overwhelming subject of Medicare supplemental plans including why the pricing is so different between carriers, defining the terminology within the plans, the different plans' benefits, and the importance of understanding how they work!