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
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
17 min
Annuities are a hot topic in the financial industry. Some people talk about how much they love them, while others say to stay away from them at all costs. But which side should you believe? Today Taylor discusses the pros and cons to different annuities and how he has used them in his practice in a 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://66elrgll.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Call: 330-264-1100
Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
31 min
Taylor and Brad discuss the recent stock market madness involving Gamestop, as well as the trend of bitcoin trading. They acknowledge the short-term success that these new movements have presented, but also warn against the great risk that they bring as well with their lack of long-term stability in the market.
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
Feb 4, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
22 min
We have made it to part 3 of our Retire ASAP Quickguide series! In our last 2 parts we discussed the importance of taking an inventory and analyzing our assets. The heavy lifting is done, and now we have to actually set a retirement date. It's a simple concept, but change is difficult for many people. Especially after working for the majority of your life. Our conversation today focuses on the idea of visualizing what you want to do in retirement, and being able to smoothly transition into this next phase of life.
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
Jan 21, 2021
Jan 21, 2021
34 min
This is part 2 to our Retire ASAP Quickguide series. Now that we have taken inventory of our assets, we need to analyze them and see if they are still a good fit for our retirement plan. Taylor and Brad talk about how they analyze portfolios in their office, advisor fees, and a few more critical questions you should be asking yourself regarding to your portfolio.
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
Jan 7, 2021
Jan 7, 2021
22 min
2020 is finally behind us and with a new year comes new goals. We are kicking off a 3 part series called the Retire ASAP Quick Guide that's aimed to help you jumpstart your retirement. Today we focus on the importance of keeping an inventory of what you have. This is crucial when planning for retirement so you know where you are at currently and what steps you need to take in order to achieve your goals.
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
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
27 min
As the year winds down, it's important to set ourselves up for success not only in personal growth, but also with our finances. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year with many events no one could have predicted, and having a financial plan helps protect your portfolio when these unforeseeable moments transpire. Taylor and Brad talk today on what you can do starting now to help set you up for a great 2021 no matter what may happen in the new year.
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
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
33 min
On the last podcast, we talked about the need to have a purpose in retirement in order to get the most enjoyment out of it. It's no doubt that purpose takes on many different forms in our lives and often we have more than just one purpose. On today's episode, Taylor asks Brad what he wants his retirement life to look like and the specific goals that he hopes to achieve.
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
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
26 min
It's not uncommon to see people work hard for many years in order to reach for the ultimate goal of retirement. But what will your purpose shift to once you reach that goal? Taylor and Brad sit down to talk about why you need to have a purpose in retirement and not just live to complete the mundane aspects of life.
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
Nov 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020
33 min
Long-term care is a subject that most people don't like to discuss. Many don't think that they will be put in that situation, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Taylor and Brad break down what potential options are out there for long-term care and the situational circumstances to each choice.
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
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
42 min
This year's election is on the horizon and many people have strong emotions and opinions going into it. Emotions can take over during this time and cause people to make unwise financial decisions. Taylor and Brad discuss the behavioral side of finances and why you shouldn't pull your money out of the stock market during volatile times.
Important Links:
Article On How Markets React To Elections: https://www.capitalgroup.com/ria/insights/articles/how-elections-move-markets-5-charts.html
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