Financial and retirement guidance from Taylor Fike, retirement specialist at Fike Advisors in Wooster, OH. Each episode will cover important financial planning topics like taxes, investing, building wealth, distributions, and more. Our goal is to help you get freedom from work as soon as possible.
Episodes
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
We are wrapping up our current series with a big hitter. To buy low and sell high. As simple as this phrase is, many people have a difficult time getting over their emotions to do this properly. Taylor and Brad will discuss why this simple concept impacts a retirement plan and the importance of avoiding market timing.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
The best investors are able to put their emotions aside and make smart, financial decisions. This can be difficult for many people to do because our emotions tend to make us reactive and impulsive. Financial advisors find themselves talking people down from jumping out of the stock market, or buying something they cannot afford. Brad and Taylor will discuss the importance of letting your logic lead the way and some of the emotional decisions they've had to talk their clients out of.
Important Links:
The Retirement Answer Man Podcast: https://bit.ly/3qmMIkL
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In order to make money in the investing world, you have to take on some risk. The amount of risk you're taking will vary depending on the product and many people don't have a grasp on how much risk is too much. That's why we wanted to discuss some common misconceptions when it comes to risk on today's show and why you should be reviewing this variable in your portfolio on a regular basis.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
After a much-needed market update in light of the recent coronavirus news, we continue our series, "5 Habits Of Financially Effective People". Habit #2: Annual Reviews. We'll discuss the ins and outs, and the benefits, of getting a yearly review of your finances.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
If we look at affluent individuals, what are the common actions they are taking to be financially successful? Can we categorize certain traits and characteristics that wealthy people share? That's what our new series, "5 Habits Of Financially Effective People," is going to focus on. We start off the series by discussing the importance of keeping a long term perspective when it comes to investing. We'll discuss why market timing almost never works and the power of compounding interest.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
It is widely known that the more you save now, the better off you will be later on. But some people that don't have significant retirement savings are looking at retiring within the next decade. What's the best course of action to catch up? Taylor and Brad will discuss some strategies you can use in order to build up a retirement savings and the importance of focusing on factors you are able to control.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Since March of 2020, we have entered a different world and a new normal. These changes have caused many people to wonder if they can retire now. Taylor and Brad discuss some of the situations that have been presented to them over this past year and how their Retire ASAP process can help you determine if you have the means to retire right now.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
On today's show, we discuss the 5th and final dumb thing that smart people tend to believe. It can be easy to work towards a large number and believe that you will be set once you achieve that goal. But retirement is not just about money and this can leave many people feeling unfulfilled. We discuss why it's just as important to plan what you are going to do with all of your extra time instead of just focusing on your retirement account balances.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Often times when you turn on the TV or scroll through the internet, there's always someone who promises they can help you time the market for the biggest financial gains. But Taylor and Brad are here to tell you that these market secrets aren't always true, and how you can make the most of your investments.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
One of the biggest misconceptions we see about retirement planning revolves around the 401(k). Many people believe that if they match what their employer is putting in, with no extra contributions, they will be fine. Taylor and Brad discuss why this won't work and the possible repercussions of relying solely on this method for your retirement savings.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp
Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map
Call: 330-264-1100