In this episode, Abe explains the fascination with the new money called "Cryptocurrency."  Should you invest in this?  It sounds enticing to do so.  But what about if you're in, or nearing retirement?  Beware of the volatility.  

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Cryptocurrency

When you're invested in the stock market, you always need to be aware of a market correction.  Some are predicting a 10-20 percent future correction.  Are you prepared?  Abe tells of how you should prepare for this with the "Rule of 100."  This leads to how inflation affects your portfolio and what happens when you come in for an appointment.

Beware Of A Market Correction

With the market at all-time highs, should we be comfortable with our portfolios?  You should be prepared for the next "event" like we had back in 2008.  But what is that event?  Also Abe talks about politics in your portfolio and how the Biden's tax plan will affect you.

Market Highs

Ever checked your cable or phone bills?  Probably not.  Maybe you should.  You may not be seeing those hidden fees.  Might be the same as your retirement plan.  Also, would  you consider a pension buyout?  Abe explains your options if your company offers you this.

Hidden Fees and Pension Buyouts

How much to you think you need to be "Financially Happy" in retirement.  The average person says $1.1 million.  Is that going to be enough when you retire?  Abe talks about ways for you to become financially happy and help devise a plan for you to do so.  

Financially Happy

President Biden is proposing a capital gains tax for those who make a million dollars and more.  On this episode Abe explains how this will affect your tax planning in the future and offers his opinion.  

Biden's Capital Gains Taxes

Eric had the chance to speak with acting/comedy legends The Murray Brothers, including Bill and Bryan Doyle.  In this interview, they talk about finance and driving though Southern Utah.  Enjoy.

The Murray Brothers Interview

Should you have your kids involved with your financial plans? It can be good and bad.  Abe explains how important it is to have the kids on board with what's going on in their parent's retirement, but also has an interesting strategy on how to deal with those kids who are constantly holding out their hands for money.

Having Kids Involved In Parent's Financial Plans

So, now you're retired.  Your paycheck won't be coming in anymore.  What do you do?  How do you get paid? Abe explains how this is possible.  He will tell a story about a client that he did that for and explain the strategies he used.

How You Get Paid After Retirement

Abe and Eric had the chance to sit down and talk with Tim Allen and Richard Karn, formerly of the popular 90's show "Home Improvement."  And yes, finance did come up in conversation amongst other topics.

Tim Allen and Richard Karn Interview

When you were in high school, did you ever forget the combination to your locker?  Well, that’s kinda what this first story is about – except that the consequences are much more serious:  The New York Times says people who own the digital currency Bitcoin have either forgotten, or lost, the passwords to $140 billion worth of the crypto-currency!  I think about stories like this whenever I see someone using one of those robo-advisors to manage their money.  Do those people have any way of getting that money back?    

Losing Your Retirement Passwords Could Cost You BIG TIME!

Since the beginning of the pandemic, many people have decided to delay their retirement for one reason or another.  Abe and Eric explain why that shouldn't be the case and that with a proper plan in place, that shouldn't be necessary.  

Delaying Your Retirement

What if something unexpected happens to you and you need assistance, weather that being round the clock help or go into a long-term facility.  Are you prepared for this?  Abe explains how to be prepared and see if your retirement plan is effective in helping you though those rough times.

Long Term Care

On this new podcast, why is broccoli the annuity or retirement.  And it's not a bad thing, even if you don't like broccoli.  Also, how do you replace your paycheck once you retire.  Abe and Eric will explain strategies so that you don't have to worry about money and maintaining your pre work lifestyle to your current one.  

Annuities & Replacing Your Paycheck In Retirement

So now that we have a new administration in the Oval Office, what can we expect with our finances?  Will we see major changes in our portfolios?  Will it be good or bad?  Also Abe and Eric will talk about what are common questions and concerns of their clients.  You will be surprised at what the number one influence of their fears are.  

First 100 Days of New Administration - Client's Concerns

As the founder of Ashton And Associates, Abe Ashton has more than 20 years of experience helping thousands of families in Utah, Nevada, and across the country retire with confidence. Abe’s mission is to provide client-focused education and solutions to seniors and retirees, that help them achieve the retirement they’ve worked so hard for.

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