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6 Myths About Your Money In Retirement In this podcast, I want to discuss 6 myths that many people believe about their money in retirement.  **Free Retirement Download: The Roadmap to Retirement:** https://yourfinancialekg.com/#download **To schedule your free virtual retirement and investment consultation with Drew, go to https://yourfinancialekg.com/, or call 813-807-5060.** Pearl Wealth Gr...

4 Steps to Take When The Stock Market Is Going Down In this podcast, I want to talk about 4 steps that you can take to protect your money and retirement investments when the stock market is going down.  **Free Retirement Download: The Roadmap to Retirement:** https://yourfinancialekg.com/#download  **To schedule your free virtual retirement and investment consultation with Drew, go to ht...

You Can't Rely Only On Social Security in Retirement!  In this podcast I want to talk about social security, retirement income, and why you can't rely ONLY on social security in retirement. You need a plan to protect your retirement income and retirement assets today. 

When it comes to your Retirement Income, there are many things that you want to do. Plan, invest, budget, but there are also 3 major things you do NOT want to do with your Retirement Income. Join me, Drew Blackston CRC® RFC® as I discuss these and how you can avoid these 3 mistakes. Remember to subscribe to our podcast and visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix75GLz1TuiQe7e...

3 Investing Myths that are costing YOU money 💵 In this weeks podcast we want to cover the 3 investing myths that are costing you money: 1. Investing is only for retirement 2. Investing is a way to get rich quick 3. You must be debt free before investing

How to (Re) Build Your Finances in 2021 2020 was a tough year, but financially for some it was even tougher. From lost jobs, lower sales, and added health care expenses, 2020 did some major damage on our bank accounts and retirement investments. That is why I wanted to record this podcast. I want to give you hope in 2021 and beyond that you can Re-build your finances. We may get knocked down in ou...

I often get asked the question, "Drew, how do I seriously make money in the stock market?" My answer is always the same, "Be a nice person." Whether you are trying to save for retirement or our a first time investor, this podcast episode is for you. I want to show you 3 principals to making money in the stock market. This is not a technical breakdown of S&P 500 levels or a stock picking podcas...

In today's world of modernized medicine, we are living longer and longer, but with a longer life comes higher healthcare expenses. According to research 2 out of 3 individuals will need some sort of long term healthcare--whether thats informal (in the home) or formal (in a facility) and 83% of people age 65 and over have at least 1 chronic health condition. You need to protect yourself from the co...

Need help managing your 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA? Well, we are here to help! Join Drew Blackston, CRC® & RFC®, as he gives you 5 tips for managing your 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA. If you would like a more personalized plan fit for your individual or families specific needs, please visit our website at YourFinancialEKG.com or call us at 813-807-5060.

How To Start Your Retirement Income Oftentimes, the hardest transition for my clients is the transition from a monthly paycheck to using their investments, social security, and pensions for retirement income. This transition, if not handled correctly, can cause individuals and families to miss out on maximizing their retirement income. In this podcast, I want to outline 3 easy steps you can take t...

Are you looking for a little extra cash? Have you considered the money in your home? No, I am not talking about taking out a Home Equity Loan. I am talking about finding literal money in the stuff lying around your house. Check out this episode as Drew talks about 3 ways you can find more money in your home today! 

Have you ever wondered how you can be a better investor? Well, we have talked about what to do in this podcast and on the YouTube page, but we have never talked about what NOT TO DO. Let's do that today. If you invest, you have the temptation to do the 3 biggest investing mistakes. Don't do it!! Listen to this podcast to find out the 3 biggest investing mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.&...

Recent graduates have a great opportunity when it comes to their money. Many of them are walking into careers with less obligations and expenses than most investors. This moment allows them to save, invest, and grow their money with greater ability and purpose. In this podcast, Drew Blackston, CRC®, gives recent graduates 2 ideas to help kickstart their money dreams and start their path toward fin...

Are you wondering whether you are making the right decisions when it comes to your retirement planning? Listen now as Drew Blackston, a Certified Retirement Counselor and creator of Your Financial EKG™ give you the steps to make sure your retirement is on track.  

Hey Millennials, you have a great advantage that many generations don't when it comes to learning about money. You have your parents to look at. Your parents have invested through some of the toughest environments since the Great Depression. Good decisions, bad decisions, both you can learn from. Check out this podcast to see how you can learn from your parents money and investing decisions. ...

Are you wanting to build and keep wealth? Do you want to know what are some easy steps that you can take today to start building your wealth? If so, join Drew Blackston, CEO and Founder of Pearl Wealth Group, as we explore the ways YOU can build and keep your wealth.  YourFinancialEKG.com

Taxes Involved when Investing in Cryptocurrency || What is taxable & non-taxable || Tax Planning   They say that the only guarantees in life are "death and taxes." Well I would have to agree and that is especially true with Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and all other cryptos. You NEED to make sure you are reporting your crypto gains, losses, and transactions correctly...

How do 529 Plans Work? || Why You Need To Be Saving For College Now   How do 529 plans work? Only 52% of families today have a plan for college savings. With 45 million Americans in debt with student loans, planning for college expenses now is vital. Learn why 529 plans are an excellent vehicle to save money for college and how 529 plans can save your child or grandchild from needing student...

Retirement is an amazing journey that we are all striving for, but there are mistakes and potholes that we must avoid as well. In this podcast, Drew breaks down the 6 Retirement Mistakes that you want to avoid on your retirement expedition.  If you would like a more personalized and easy to understand retirement planning strategy, please visit my website at YourFinancialEKG, fill out your inf...

Should I Sell My Stock At A Loss-3 Must Have Considerations You invest your hard earned money, but for whatever reason that stock or fund just won't go up. At what point does it make the most sense to sell your stock and move on. On this podcast, Drew talks through the 3 consideration you need to make before selling your stock at a loss.  If you would like a more personalized and easy to unde...

Everyone retires at different moments in time, but one thing is certain in all those moments; the future is uncertain. In this podcast, I want to examine 3 factors that I believe you need to understand and be ready for whether you retire today, tomorrow, or 30 years from now.  For more personalized financial advice, please visit my website YourFinancialEKG.com. If you find this podcast insigh...

Preparing for retirement is not something that you want to do the day you retire. No! Planning for retirement is something you should start doing now. If you haven't started planning, don't worry...I am here to help! Start with these 3 easy steps to get you started on your retirement planning. For a more detailed retirement information, visit YourFinancialEKG.com.

Are you wondering how smart people spend their stimulus check? Is the money burning a hole in your pocket asking to be depleted? Look no further than this podcast. We are going to give you 3 actionable steps that you can take today with your stimulus check that will set you on the road to financial freedom.  For more information, visit YourFinancialEKG.com.   

What do you do when you get a letter from the IRS? Panic? Scream? Run in circles? Maybe all three at the same time? In this podcast, discover why the big bad IRS isn't that terrible. I want to give you 3 easy steps to follow if you get a letter from the IRS:   1. Don't Panic  2. Act Quickly  3. Watch out for Scams   yourfinancial.ekg.com

Ever wonder what questions to ask your financial advisor or prospective financial advisor? Well, here are my top 5 questions to ask anyone who handles or wants to handle your money:   1. Are you a Financial Advisor or Investment Advisor?  2. Are you a fiduciary?  3. What are your fees?  4. What are your designations and why?  5. What is your backup plan? If you like this p...