Brian and Jeremiah are back live to discuss recent market movements, emphasizing the Federal Reserve's efforts to manage inflation and the impact of the latest PCE data on interest rates. They cover various investment strategies, recommending dividend-paying stocks over conservative options like CDs, and critically examining fixed and indexed annuities, noting their complexities and potential downsides. Additionally, they explain strategies for accessing retirement funds early without penalties, including IRS rule 72(t) for IRAs, age rules for 401(k) and 457 plans, and utilizing Roth IRA contributions.

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Hosts:

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor

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In this episode, Brian Wiley rides solo and provides essential financial advice on generating income for retirement through a three-bucket strategy: cash for immediate needs, income for consistent revenue streams, and growth for long-term investments. The discussion includes tips on avoiding emotional investing, the benefits of index funds, and the pitfalls of high-yield investments and gold. Additionally, Brian talks about the risks (and opportunities) of investing in distressed stocks, emphasizing diversification and professional guidance when needed. He covers tax-saving strategies for self-employed individuals, including the advantages of structuring businesses as LLCs or S-Corps to maximize dividend distributions.

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Hosts:

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

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SPONSORS:

Guild Mortgage:

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Ataraxis PEO

https://ataraxispeo.com

Tree City Advisors of Apollon:

https://www.treecityadvisors.com

Apollon Wealth Management:

https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/

Formations:

https://get.formationscorp.com/real-money-pros

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Happy Mother’s Day! In this weekend’s discussion, Brian Wiley and Jeremiah Bates highlight the critical role of life insurance in providing a safety net for loved ones during challenging times. They give tips for calculating the ideal coverage amount based on factors like income, lifestyle, and future financial needs. Additionally, they guys explore the advantages of trust-based planning in estate management and discuss how trusts offer greater asset protection and flexibility compared to traditional wills. Let’s make sure our families are taken care of if we suddenly aren’t here to do it ourselves.

Hosts:

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor

Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor

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SPONSORS:

Guild Mortgage:

https://guildmortgage.com

Ataraxis PEO

https://ataraxispeo.com/

Tree City Advisors of Apollon:

https://www.treecityadvisors.com

Apollon Wealth Management:

https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/

Formations:

https://get.formationscorp.com/real-money-pros

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