Archive for August 2026
Retirement Financial Check-up
Brad Ford and his team emphasize the importance of regular financial check-ups, drawing parallels between reviewing your retirement plan and visiting the doctor for physical wellness. Listeners are urged to…
Read MoreCreating a Lasting Legacy
Brad reflects on lessons learned from meeting with advisors around the nation, emphasizing that estate and legacy planning come after all other retirement elements are handled. The show covers why…
Read MoreWindfalls and Wisdom
Brad Ford encourages listeners to think beyond simple asset accumulation, advocating for planning that makes inheritance and end-of-life wishes clear and easy for heirs. Using stories about trust and beneficiary…
Read MorePlanning for Life’s Final Chapter: Guest Jordan Duncan & Rachel Smith
Guest experts from the funeral industry join Brad Ford to explore the necessity of planning for end-of-life arrangements. They discuss how proactive planning, including pre-arrangements and clear communication, relieves emotional…
Read MoreMedicare Enrollment with Guest Christie Adcock
Brad Ford and guest Christie Adcock (licensed Medicare health agent) demystify Medicare enrollment and supplemental plans. Christie details the pitfalls, regulations, and upcoming changes that retirees need to know, sharing…
Read MoreMoney Challenges in Retirement
Brad Ford and Dana Wright highlight real-world money challenges faced by retirees, from ensuring steady income to handling health insurance and taxes. They share anecdotes about how every retiree’s journey…
Read MoreWeekly Market Insights | 8/16/26-8/22/26
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: August 16, 2026 – August 22, 2026 $40 trillion and counting The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion last week.1 And markets, which…
Read MoreWeekly Market Insights | 8/9/26-8/15/26
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026 Markets set records while the Iran stalemate grinds on There’s something surreal about watching stocks climb…
Read MoreWeekly Market Insights | 8/2/26-8/8/26
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: August 2, 2026 – August 8, 2026 Jobs continue to weaken Looks like June’s jobs report wasn’t a fluke after all. We thought…
Read MoreWeekly Market Insights | 7/26/26-8/1/26
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026 Gulf heats up, GDP cools down After a pause in the bombing campaign to allow room…
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