
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.
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

May 7, 2020
Ep 21: Can You Still Retire This Year?
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
27 min
It's no secret that the media has been sensationalizing the recent drops we have witnessed in the market and now many people are worried they will not be able to retire for another 5-10 years. Taylor and Brad will explain the different types of market recoveries and how they are helping their clients figure out if they can still retire this year.
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

Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
27 min
There's a lot of misleading information floating around about overly simplified strategies for withdrawing income in retirement. So what is the best method for withdrawing your income, and how much money is safe to withdraw in these volatile times? Taylor and Brad will help clear the air and get you back on track with your withdrawal strategy.
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

Apr 2, 2020
Ep 19: How To DESTROY Your Retirement
Apr 2, 2020
Apr 2, 2020
30 min
During these uncertain times with the coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to panic and make rash, emotion-based decisions with your finances. So let's talk about what to do, what not to do, and how to keep calm during this volatile market period.
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

Mar 19, 2020
Ep 18: Tax Planning, Part 3
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
32 min
Today's episode is going to wrap up our conversation on tax planning. We look at the different types of tax preparers and what situations call for each type. In addition, we look at what differentiates a reactive versus a proactive tax planner.
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

Mar 5, 2020
Ep 17: Tax Planning, Part 2
Mar 5, 2020
Mar 5, 2020
31 min
This is our second installment of our tax planning series. On this episode we will focus on how to leave money to your beneficiaries in a tax efficient manner. We also discuss how recent news has affected the market in a negative manner and why a plan is important in order to sustain drops like this.
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

Feb 20, 2020
Ep 16: Tax Planning, Part 1
Feb 20, 2020
Feb 20, 2020
33 min
Tax season is officially upon us, so we are kick-starting a three part series on taxes. Today we discuss some misconceptions about that refund check many individuals may be receiving and we will also look at different investments and how taxes apply to them.
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

Feb 6, 2020
Ep 15: The Retire ASAP Process, Part 3
Feb 6, 2020
Feb 6, 2020
37 min
This is the final part of us breaking down our Retire ASAP Process. We focus on a fictional client couple and talk through how we would guide them through our process and how they can keep their plan flexible.
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

Jan 23, 2020
Ep 14: The Retire ASAP Process, Part 2
Jan 23, 2020
Jan 23, 2020
34 min
On today's show, we discuss step 2 of the Retire ASAP Process. Now that we have evaluated what we want out of retirement, it is important to take inventory on what we already have in order to work towards our goals.
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

Jan 9, 2020
Ep 13: The Retire ASAP Process, Part 1
Jan 9, 2020
Jan 9, 2020
27 min
It is important to know what you want out of retirement and to be able to set some goals for yourself when you are in this phase of life. Brad Fike joins us on today's show to discuss the first step of the retirement planning process when you work with Fike Advisors.
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

Dec 19, 2019
Ep 12: Goal Setting For The New Year
Dec 19, 2019
Dec 19, 2019
17 min
As the end of the year comes to a close, many people like to set goals for the upcoming year. Today's show focuses on a few steps that might make achieving your goals for the new year a little easier.
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
