Wealth Guardians Radio

What can the book "I'm Available" bring to a conversation about retirement planning? In this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice welcomes Kristin Johnson, a Triad local, keynote speaker, author, and longtime friend of The Wealth Guardians. With Garrett and Doug out this week, Kristin joins Brice to discuss her new book, I'm Available, and how its ideas can apply to retirement plannin...

What financial questions are listeners asking right now? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice and Doug answered questions submitted by listeners and shared their perspective on a range of financial topics. From retirement planning and investment strategy to taxes, income needs, Social Security, and other important financial decisions, they broke down common concerns in a pract...

Are you and your spouse on the same page when it comes to retirement planning? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice and Garrett discuss financial mistakes couples often make as they prepare for retirement. From coordinating Social Security filing strategies and making pension decisions to understanding investment risk, they review common areas where a lack of planning or commu...

What financial questions have been on your mind lately? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne answer questions submitted by listeners. From retirement planning and investment strategy to Social Security, taxes, and other important financial decisions, they offer practical insight designed to help listeners better understand their options and plan with greater...

On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug and Brice continue their two-part discussion on the important things you should know about your retirement plan. From understanding how your investments are positioned to knowing how your income strategy, risk, taxes, and other moving parts work together, they explain why having clarity around your plan matters. If you cannot answer some of...

Do you know the most important details of your retirement plan... or are there some questions you simply can’t answer? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug and Brice discuss some of the key things you should understand about your financial retirement plan. From knowing how your income strategy works to understanding your investments, risk, taxes, and other important components,...

How much should your age influence the financial decisions you make? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss how financial priorities and decision-making can change as people move through different stages of life. From saving and investing to managing risk, preparing for retirement, and thinking about income needs, age can play an important role in s...

Is your retirement plan truly built around the life you want to live? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice Payne and Garrett Ray discuss why retirement plan customization is king. No two individuals or families are exactly alike, and their retirement strategies should not be either. Brice and Garrett explain how retirement income needs, lifestyle goals, risk tolerance, and the...

What financial questions have been on your mind lately? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne answer questions submitted by listeners. From retirement planning and investment strategy to Social Security, taxes, and other important financial decisions, they offer practical insight designed to help listeners better understand their options and plan with grea...

Can a do-it-yourself investment strategy still work when retirement is right around the corner? In this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Brice and Garrett explain why the transition from saving and growing your accounts to relying on them for income changes the investment game. They discuss the added risks, decisions, and planning considerations that come with retirement and why this st...

What do phrases like “buy low and sell high” or “bull run” actually mean for everyday investors? In this episode of The Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug and Brice break down common financial sayings, market terminology, and industry jargon that are often used but not always clearly understood. They explain what these familiar phrases mean, how they are used, and why understanding the language of...

Are you within a few years of retirement and wondering what needs to happen before you make the leap? In this episode, Brice Payne hosts a conversation about how to approach the retirement countdown with more clarity and confidence. From income planning and Social Security timing to investment positioning, taxes, healthcare, and lifestyle goals, Brice discusses why the years leading up to retireme...

Do you know what the major market indices are actually measuring? In this episode, the guys break down six of the most popular and widely tracked market indices, including what each index follows, the types and sizes of companies represented, and why investors should understand the differences between them. From broad market benchmarks to more specific slices of the economy, market indices can hel...

In this week’s episode, Brice and Garrett cover two timely retirement planning topics. First, they discuss a proposal in Congress that would cap Social Security benefits at $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for couples. What could a change like this mean for retirees, near-retirees, and those still building their retirement income plan? Then, they shift to annual financial reviews. What should...

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

Why can spending in retirement feel harder than saving for it? On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss why some retirees struggle to shift from saving money to confidently spending it. For retirees who have steady income from Social Security, pensions, investments, or other sources, the challenge is not always a lack of income. Sometimes, it is th...

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

In this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice Payne discuss the gray areas that actually matter in retirement planning. From income strategy and taxes to Social Security and investment decisions, many of the most important choices are not simply black and white. Listen in as they explain why thoughtful financial advice often lives in the gray area and how a more nuanced app...

On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice discuss budgeting and 401(k) choices before retirement.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss ten retirement myths that too many people believe. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

Retirement brings with it lots of potentially confusing decisions. And a mistake you don't want to make involves your taxes. Check out this past weekend's show where Garrett and Brice discuss the top mistakes new retirees make when it pertains to taxes.

On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice discuss ten of the most misleading things in finance and how to avoid falling victim to the 'shiny object syndrome'.

On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM.

On this edition of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss several common questions they receive from retirees as they start planning for retirement. Oftentimes those questions are overly simplistic and/or poorly phrased. The guys re-frame common questions so that they can address major concerns of retirees in a more impactful way.