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
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
35 min
In order to retire comfortably and confidently, you need an income plan to carry you through retirement. Often times, people have a certain number they would like to reach before they can retire, but other considerations need to be included such as risk and your goals. Taylor and Brad talk about the variables that make up a great income plan that will help get you through retirement.
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
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
39 min
The media loves to spread the idea that it's possible to get rich quickly by investing in a couple of companies. But the truth is that becoming a successful investor is a longer term process and very few people feel that instant gratification. Taylor and Brad discuss some of the ways the media tries to get you to invest emotionally and why having a professional guide you through the noise is imperative.
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
Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
34 min
One of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning is taxes. Do you know how taxes will affect your retirement savings, or your Social Security benefits? Tune in to find out what strategies can reduce your taxes in retirement, or even allow you to retire tax-free.
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
Call: 330-264-1100
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
32 min
On this episode we invite John Russell to the podcast. John is a Farmers Insurance agent who specializes in home and auto insurance. Taylor and John talk about his philosophy and the importance of working a professional who has your best interest in mind.
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
Call: 330-264-1100
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
34 min
Some people have an ambitious goal to retire early, but there are considerations we need to take into account. What if they retire before they are able to qualify for Medicare? Taylor and Brad will talk about different plans that are available for people in this exact situation.
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
Call: 330-264-1100
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
32 min
As the years have gone by, Social Security has become more complex and complicated. Knowing when it's appropriate to start taking Social Security is a crucial part of any retirement plan. Taylor and Brad talk about many considerations that you need to work out with your advisor before you make that important decision.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Call: 330-264-1100
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
39 min
For many people, a house is one of the biggest purchases they will make in their lifetime. So it's important to know what is expected in the buying process. Taylor and Brad have recently gone through the home buying process and they discuss what that looked like for them 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/
Call: 330-264-1100
Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
36 min
Many pre-retirees wonder if part of building a successful and diverse portfolio includes real estate. Taylor and Brad will dive into the pros and cons of owning real estate and investing in real estate to help you determine what's right for your particular portfolio.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Call: 330-264-1100
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
18 min
We invite a very special guest to this week's episode, Taylor's wife, Torrey Fike! Many people do not know how to bring up the conversation of retirement to their spouse, or the right questions to ask. So in light of this, Taylor and Torrey have an honest conversation about what they want retirement to look like.
Important Links:
Check Out Our Previous Episode On Debt Management: https://retireasap.podbean.com/e/ep-22-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire/
For Every Girl Website: https://www.foreverygirl.world/
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Call: 330-264-1100
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
24 min
This episode kicks off a new 3-part series on home ownership. One of the most common concerns that pre-retirees encounter is paying on a mortgage in retirement. Taylor and Brad will give us the pros and cons of this situation and will also talk about a recent client that had this same concern.
Important Links:
Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/podcast
Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/
Call: 330-264-1100