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 Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Last week, we focused on a conservative investment, now we shift gears and focus on the riskier side of investments. Many people feel that they can pick a few great stocks and then get rich quick. But there are very little instances where this actually works out and most of the time, you end up losing money by putting all your eggs in one basket. We will discuss the dangers of stock picking and why it has no place in a comprehensive retirement plan.
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 Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
We kick off our new series by discussing the polarizing topic of annuities. Some claim that annuities are the greatest investment on in the world, while others claim that they are terrible. Taylor and Brad will discuss some common misconceptions pertaining to this investment and how you may be able to properly utilize an annuity in your financial plan.
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 Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Everybody is knowledgeable and well informed about something in life. This could pertain to a career, hobby, etc. However, this does not make you any less susceptible to dumb, or misunderstood ideologies about finances that many people fall victim to. On this episode, we discuss why we decided to make this our next series and why some of these ideas may have formed.
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 Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
We are no stranger to scams in this day and age. We receive robo calls, emails, texts, that all try to make you give away sensitive information. Not all scams are this blatant. There are people in the investment world that do not have your best interest in mind and just want to use your hard earned money for their benefit. Taylor and Brad discuss some of the situations they have witnessed over the years and the ways you can verify the legitimacy of a financial advisor.
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 Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
As we see the world getting back to some form of normalcy, we are emerging with new habits we have gained over quarantine. Many families found themselves spending on just what they needed and not as much on what they wanted since everything was shut down. We want to look at some of the financial lessons that the lockdown and pandemic has taught us and why you may want to keep these habits up moving forward.
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 May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
The topic of inflation has been getting a lot of attention from the mainstream media lately. People are worried that inflation is going to continue to rise and skyrocket. As with any piece of news media, it's important that we take a step back and look at what's actually going on to see if it should be a top concern.
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 May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
This is the second and final episode of our personal finances stepping stones series. Last time, we discussed the importance of getting debt payed off and starting your emergency fund. Once you pay off your short-term debt, you have freed up some extra income to do with as you please. Taylor and Brad will discuss some smart financial strategies with this newfound, extra capital and the importance of keeping the big picture in perspective.
Important Links:
Debt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wLqH-5PkO4
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://66elrgll.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
It can feel overwhelming to know where to start when you are trying to get your personal finances in order. There are many popular financial talking heads promoting different methods and products, and it can be difficult to tell what is just noise. Taylor and Brad compiled a list of the most helpful advice they found to help you get started when organizing your personal finances.
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://66elrgll.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
A third stimulus payment recently went out to a large amount of Americans under the American Rescue Plan that was passed. The show has received a few questions about what to do with the stimulus money, so Taylor and Brad will run through some ways you can spend, save, or invest that money on today's show.
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://66elrgll.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Call: 330-264-1100
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
We've discussed many times on the show, the necessity to stay active with your mind in retirement, but it doesn't hurt to also be physically active as well. We sit down with Clay Ream on today's show to talk about his journey with physical fitness and how Crossfit exercises can be modified to meet you where you are.
Important Links:
Crossfit Wooster Website: https://www.crossfitwooster.com/
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://66elrgll.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Call: 330-264-1100