Ford Stokes welcomes the GOP candidate for senate in the state of Georgia, Herschel Walker, as he prepares for a runoff election on December 6th. Ford also explains some important strategies for saving money and eliminating fees you could already be paying as you...
Episodes
The Decumulation Phase
Ford discusses the midterm elections and an upcoming runoff in Georgia for the U.S. Senate. Then, he explains one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning – the decumulation phase. Do you have an income plan in place for your retirement? Do you have an...
How Much More are You Willing to Lose?
On this week’s show, Ford explains why there has never been a better time to invest in a fixed-indexed annuity and strengthen your income plan for retirement. You will learn how interest rates affect you and how working with a financial advisor can save you...
Making a Head Start on Your New Year’s Resolutions
The year is flying by and it’s time to start planning for financial success in 2023. This week, Ford discusses some strategies to eliminate your income gap, looks at the new IRS tax brackets and much more! Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford...
Important Social Security and Medicare Updates for 2023
On this week’s show, Ford welcomes Bonnie Dobbs as a guest to discuss Medicare changes and updates for 2023. He also shares the 2023 cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) and explains what this level of inflation means for retirees. Do you have an income plan for your...
Get to the Guarantees During Volatile Times
Ford explains how you can get to the guarantees during volatile periods in the market. You will also hear audiobook chapters from Annuity 360 to help you understand how to create your own personal pension. It’s important to have your finances reviewed by a...
Nine Ways to Live a Comfortable Retirement
Ford explains nine strategies that will help you live comfortably during retirement. He will also answer some of your biggest questions about annuities. It’s important to have your finances reviewed by a professional to ensure you are on track to meet your financial...
Five Important Things to Own for a Successful Retirement
On this week’s show, Ford talks about some of the most common retirement misconceptions and dispels some major myths about planning for your financial future. He also details some financial risks you should consider heading into retirement. Are your retirement savings...
How to Make Sure You Are Prepared for Retirement
On this week’s show, Ford talks about some of the most common retirement misconceptions and dispels some major myths about planning for your financial future. He also details some financial risks you should consider heading into retirement. Are your retirement savings...
The Smart Retirement Plan: Smart Review and Smart Income Streams
The Smart Retirement Plan series continues with a discussion of Smart Review and Smart Income Streams. Have you heard from your advisor lately? It’s important to have your finances reviewed at least once a year to ensure you are on track to reach your goals. Is your...