The Get Ready For The Future Show

"How much is enough?" This is a question we’re asked often, especially with market conditions the way they’ve been lately. Does a true "number" exist for most people? Or is it more complicated than that? We discuss all that and more in this episode of the Get Ready For The Future Show! Originally aired 10/19/2022

Investing can be a risky business, but is it so risky that you shouldn't take part? This episode is all about helping you navigate the uncertainty of the market and helping you better understand the risks you may face both by investing and avoiding investing. Originally aired 10/12/2022

We get it - planning for retirement can be challenging, even if you start early, have help, and earn a good living! And there are costly mistakes many people make that can throw a retirement wildly off track. So, in this episode, we're covering retirement misfortunes and how to avoid (or recover from) them! Originally aired 10/5/2022

If you're 5-10 years out from retirement, you're in what we call the Retirement Red Zone. When it comes to football, most teams have a better than 50% chance of scoring when they enter the red zone. For retirement, those are bad odds! In today's show, we're pulling out the playbook for YOUR retirement red zone! Originally aired 9/28/2022

Many people imagine entering into retirement hand-in-hand with a partner or spouse, but that isn't always the case. While retirement advice can seem similar for couples and singles, there are some important differences. We've got a special guest today who literally wrote a book on aging solo, Carol Marak, to talk about some of these key differences! For more information on Carol Marak, check out h...

Not so long ago, there was a time when many Americans felt comfortable planning for a 15 or 20-year retirement. But in recent years, retirement income planning has become much more challenging. In this episode, we're talking about why retirees feel unprotected and what you can do to feel more secure. And to help us out, we're joined by special guest Lauren Mitchell, LPL's  Vice President of A...

Economic conditions of recent years have highlighted the financial fragility of many American households. So how can you prepare for retirement? Employer plans, like the 401(k), are a powerful tool! And in this episode, we're looking at how the SECURE Act 2.0 can have a big impact with some small changes to retirement plans! Originally aired 9/7/2022

You can spend years lining up your retirement, assuming everything will stand, only to see it quickly topple. When the dominos fall, the chain reaction can be negative OR positive. In this episode, we're looking at how to set up your dominos so they fall in your favor in retirement. Originally aired 8/31/2022

A quick scan of advertising about retirement these days is likely to produce a lot of noise about the impact of taxes on the retiree. But much of this advertising promotes fear! What's the antidote to fear? Education! And we're bringing education in this episode to provide some clarity on how taxes impact YOUR retirement. Originally aired 8/24/2022

Lifestyle. Longevity. Legacy. Liquidity. A critical question in thinking about life after work is whether you want to base your future income on "probabilities" or "safety-first." While there are no hard and fast answers, we're looking at how each of these approaches might play out in your own retirement. Originally aired 8/17/2022

The constant noise of negative economic news and market volatility can be exhausting! That media fatigue can be a danger to your long-term financial plans. On today's show, we're going to address some of those fears and get some market updates from LPL Research's Chief Global Strategist Quincy Krosby. Originally aired 8/10/2022

Social Security. Pension. Personal savings. Many financial planners once used the three legs to describe the most common sources of retirement income. But times have changed! Social Security alone won't cut it and pensions are nearly extinct. But in this episode, we're going to look at what should be supporting you in retirement and how we can help! Originally aired 8/3/2022

It’s GRFTFS at the Movies and yippie-ki-yay… well, you know the rest. It’s financial lessons from Die Hard! You'll learn: How to identify a get-rich-quick scheme How to stay focused on your goal and avoid altering your plan Why Die Hard is (or isn't?) a Christmas Movie Originally aired 7/27/2022

Current market conditions can feel like you're on a highway to the danger zone. But in today's show, the pattern is full of wisdom from 1986's Top Gun! Stay on our wing as we take you all the way in to land in financial independence. Originally aired 7/20/2022

Many middle-aged Americans are bringing up children while caring for aging parents. All the while, they're placing their own retirement needs on the backburner. If this is you, we're here to help with some ways to take care of the older and younger generations while keeping you on track for retirement! Originally aired 7/12/2022

Financial freedom starts with you and it begins with a solid foundation of education! Independence isn't easy - it takes strategy, determination, and often someone to work toward it with you. And with us today to keep you informed with what's going on in the markets is LPL's Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach! Originally aired 7/6/2022

When you think about retirement, whether you realize it or not, you dream about a life of financial independence. In this episode, we want to highlight a very real problem by telling you a story about a couple whose circumstances are a mixture of true events that can happen to virtually anyone. Originally aired 6/29/2022

In a world filled with information, where do you turn to get straight talk about retirement, investments, and your money? Join the GenWealth team on the Get Ready for the Future Show, the longest-running financial talk show in Arkansas, where we help bridge the gap between information and application!

Americans love to spend money. And if you're a spender, you're not alone. But we all know saving money is a good habit to have. In this episode, we're going to look at ways to save money even if it's not natural for you. Originally aired 6/22/2022

The stock market gets sensationalized in the media. EVERYTHING IS BAD! But stocks go up. Stocks go down. Repeat. Volatility is going to happen and how you view it shouldn't be linked to news headlines, but to your plan. In today's show, we're going to try and help you tune out the noise and focus on what this means for you. Originally aired 6/15/2022

Every couple has that one topic that causes an argument whenever it gets brought up. It could be as small as choosing where to eat or as big as issues with the in-laws. On today’s show, we’re talking all about how seeing a financial planner can change your relationship! Originally aired 6/8/2022

If you were going on a road trip but didn't know the destination, could you determine how close you are? Or if you're even moving in the right direction? That might seem absurd, but that's how many approach retirement - moving in a particular direction, unsure as to whether or not it will even get them to where they need to go. Today we're looking at how to avoid four of the biggest mistakes on th...

Many potential investors talk about stocks and bonds. Bonds and stocks. But there are more than two asset classes! And the REITs is one we're going to break down for you in today's episode. Originally aired 5/25/2020

We can't make a lot of guarantees in our industry, but the one guarantee we can make is that market volatility will happen. It's normal. And while it can seem like the end of the world, it's not! And today we're talking about ways to benefit from these downturns. Originally aired 5/18/2022

Spring is here! Full of storms and pollen. But also cleaning! We're starting the show today with a look into what's going on with the markets and then pulling out the broom and dustpan to help you tidy up your financial house. Originally aired 5/11/2022