On this week’s Active Wealth Show, Ford and Sam explain how Americans 65 and older are largely unprepared for retirement in this volatile economy. Savings are vital. Are you sure that your savings will last throughout your entire lifetime? Let us help you take control...
Episodes
Build a More Efficient Retirement by Replacing Your Bonds and Target Date Funds
On this week’s Active Wealth Show, Ford and Sam discuss why they have been educating pre-retirees and retirees since 2019 – to help you make smart decisions and win with your money! Plus, what are target date funds really doing inside your portfolio? We uncover how...
How to Beat Inflation and Protect Your Hard-Earned Money During Retirement
On this episode, Ford and Sam discuss the future of Social Security and the funding issues the program faces in the coming years. Plus, we welcome economist John Williams to the show to talk about the real rate of inflation and what happened in the 1980s that...
Social Security Announces the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024
On this episode, Ford and Sam discuss Social Security’s new cost of living adjustment (COLA) that was just announced for 2024. Is your retirement plan built to withstand ongoing inflation? Let us help you take control of your financial future! Call Ford Stokes at...
How to Protect Your Retirement from a Potential Stock Market Crash
On this episode, Ford and Sam detail defensive strategies that can help protect your retirement from stock market volatility and other economic challenges. Plus, what are Structured Notes and how do they work? Ford shares valuable information on this smart-risk...
How to Retire and See the World
This week, Ford welcomes special guests John and Bev Martin, also known as the Retirement Travelers. They retired and started traveling three years ago... and haven't stopped! They travel around the world documenting their journey on YouTube. From state to state,...
Protect Your Retirement from Inflation
In this week’s episode of the Active Wealth Show, Ford dives deep into the topic of inflation and explore effective strategies to combat its impact on your financial well-being. Ford examines how inflation affects various aspects of our lives, from the cost of...
Don’t Think You Will Ever Retire? You Still Need a Plan for Your Future!
On this week’s show, Ford and Sam share a list of mistakes to avoid when preparing for retirement. Plus, if you don’t think you will ever retire, we explain all the reasons why you still need a plan for your financial future. Let us help you take control of your...
How to Reduce Fees and Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Money
On this week’s show, Ford and Sam discuss the recent news about Wells Fargo overcharging investment accounts. Plus, banks are pushing certificates of deposit (CDs) on their customers – we present some alternatives for protecting and growing your safe money. Let us...
Risk Management in Retirement: Strategies for Consistent Returns
On this week’s show, Ford and Sam define and explain two important financial terms – beta and standard deviation. Balancing risk and reward is a fundamental aspect of investing, so on this week’s show we discuss strategies that savvy investors are using to better...