Pension Attention

With recent volatility in the market, it is easy to panic. However, what may look one way, could mean opportunity! On today's show, Brad addresses our concerns as it pertains to current market shifts, reminding us all that this is not uncharted territory and to just stay the course. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Recently, Former President Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. replace taxes with tariffs. This had politicians on both sides of the aisle scratching their heads. Although this could be a good idea, “in theory”, it will not likely happen. Today, Brad gives a little history on tariffs and taxes, along with some unbiased data and insight. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Ready or not, we have an election coming up this November and many of us are bracing to see how the market responds. But do elections REALLY have an affect on the stock market? Today, Brad takes us through a 100 year timeline on election data and how it coincides with the U.S. market. The results may surprise you. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

If you have been following news pundits on the subject of inflation, you might be scratching your head, but also becoming a little impatient… for good reason. Today, Brad walks us through discussions in the media regarding inflation and interest rates. And with so many rumors and opinions, it is hard to find the real story. We have you covered! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Would it surprise you that the global population over the age of 65 is expected to double from 10% to 20% by the year 2060? This increase in longevity concerns MANY people, as it pertains to their retirement. On today’s show, Brad takes us through 3 ways all of us can address the question of, “Will I have enough money in retirement?” Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Behavioral traits have a lot to do with the success and failure of managing our money. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 habits we should all stay away from, that could be keeping us “broke” or simply hindering us from reaching our financial goals. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Having the right team around you, matters... especially when it comes to our money. Today, Brad breaks down the 7 million dollar contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the LA Dodgers this off-season. The way it is structured will shock you… but there is much we can learn about planning for the future. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Dating back to the 13th century, the "Grain of Rice" fable has long been told in order to teach the simple concept of compound interest. Today, Brad shares this important tale and how it relates to the Rule of 72. You don't want to miss this tried and true investing tip! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Perception and interpretation are very different… and when it comes to the economy, these can get very convoluted. Those who are more optimistic may see a more promising year and those who are more pessimistic could be more skeptical. On today’s show, Brad breaks down the famous and ambiguous illustration of the Duck and Rabbit, and how we should be looking at the economy as a broader picture. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

The evolution of retirement has been changing for decades and with people living longer than before, many people are wondering where they will end up when their time comes. Today, Brad discusses where we are versus where we have been when it comes to retirement, reminding us all that our age does not really matter. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

With 2024 comes an election year, and a top concern for many of us will be the economy. However, the big question will be... “Will there be any clear answers to what is broken?”. Today on the show, Brad paints a clear picture to what has happened over the course of a few years regarding government spending and reminds us to look in the mirror and put our own money in perspective. Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

With 2023 behind us, it is always good to reflect on the year we had but more importantly what lies ahead in 2024. On the first show of the new year, Brad talks what the "experts" got right and what they got wrong in 2023... reminding us that no matter how this year turns out, we must ask ourselves, "Can my portfolio weather a storm?". Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

We have all heard the true story of Christmas... The Savior, Mary and Joseph, the stable and wise men, but there is a different way to look at it. Today on the show, Brad sheds light on the In Keeper who only had a stable for for Mary and Joseph. This new perspective may surprise you! Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Where are you in your financial world? Are you looking to buy or sell? These have different pain points regarding current interest rates. However, making sure we take a global view as it relates to how those rates got here and where we are going, may be a great perspective. Today on the show, Brad discusses what the Federal Reserve should do in 2024 as it relates to the broader economy. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

It is easy to get caught up with current events going on around the world and even what is going on in the markets. With information at our fingertips, distractions are an every day occurrence… the same goes with our money. Today, Brad’s challenges us to think about and discover the purpose of our money as it relates to our investments, retirement and the goals we set out to achieve. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Dating back to the first ever Thanksgiving, it’s been a celebration that we all benefit from... COMING TOGETHER, especially when we disagree. The truth is, you can’t have financial freedom without political freedom and that means caring for and defending others you disagree with. In this episode, you’ll discover the true importance of Thanksgiving and how you can get along with other people in your family despite your differences. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

We have all heard the phrase, “Nothing Is FREE”. But not all prices appear on labels… in particular the markets and volatility. On today’s show, Brad helps us better understand volatility, value and managing the long run when it comes to our money. Plus, he offers a FREE gift! Listen Now! Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Most people try to avoid any situation that is volatile because they generally involve risk. But when it come to investing, it could be misleading to believe volatility equates to risk. In today’s show, Brad discusses this topic of variability in a story driven way, plus educates all of us on how to filter the financial “noise” we hear every day. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Did you know that 1 in 5 married couples say that finances is the greatest issue they face in their relationship? Money and finances can be a very uncomfortable topic for many couples, but there is hope. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 tips to becoming a successful financial couple. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

As we move into the 4th quarter of 2023 and take a look back on the year, the word “Volatility” stands out like a giant billboard sign. But what if volatility was not as bad as it is made out to be? On today’s show, Brad defines, measures and brings context to volatility, reminding us that today’s concerns are tomorrow’s past. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.