America's Wealth Management Show

Saving for retirement can feel like a daunting task. It doesn’t need to be, though. Bud Kasper and Logan DeGraeve offer eight tips on saving for retirement that can begin giving you clarity and confidence on your path to and through retirement. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/saving-for-retirement/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=saving-for-retirement/

Is this another dead cat bounce or the beginning of the next bull market? Dean Barber and Bud Kasper look into the dead cat bounces that we’ve had so far in 2022 to get a better idea of what the answer could be. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/retirement-mistakes-to-avoid/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=retirement-mistakes-to-avoid/

Is this another dead cat bounce or the beginning of the next bull market? Dean Barber and Bud Kasper look into the dead cat bounces that we’ve had so far in 2022 to get a better idea of what the answer could be. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/4-ways-retirees-can-give-back/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=4-ways-retirees-can-give-back/

Is this another dead cat bounce or the beginning of the next bull market? Dean Barber and Bud Kasper look into the dead cat bounces that we’ve had so far in 2022 to get a better idea of what the answer could be. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/dead-cat-bounces/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=dead-cat-bounces/

The Federal Reserve is determined to stop inflation. They’re so determined to stop inflation that they’re willing to implement more interest rate hikes that could lead us into a deep recession. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper discuss the latest on inflation, more interest rate hikes, and more on this episode of America’s Wealth Management Show. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/more-interest-rate-hikes-on-the-way/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=more-interest-rate-hikes-on-the-way/

The rules of inherited IRAs are extremely difficult to understand due to the SECURE Act, yet they must be understood. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper review the inherited IRA rules and explain how the can affect different beneficiaries. Find resources and schedule a conversation here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/inherited-ira-rules-and-the-secure-act/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=inherited-ira-rules-and-the-secure-act/

Planning for a fulfilling retirement isn’t something that can be done in a blink of an eye. It takes time and a lot of preparation to overcome a lot of retirement challenges that many people don’t even think about. Bud Kasper and Logan DeGraeve review those retirement challenges and encourage you to start building your financial plan sooner rather than later. Start Planning Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/retirement-challenges-that-you-didnt-have-while-working/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=retirement-challenges-that-you-didnt-have-while-working/

Did you know that October is National Financial Planning Month? It honestly came close to slipping our minds because we believe every month should be National Financial Planning Month. Dean Barber, Bud Kasper, and Matt Kasper celebrated National Financial Planning Month by discussing the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan on America’s Wealth Management Show. Start Planning Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/october-is-national-financial-planning-month/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=october-is-national-financial-planning-month

Let's face it, bear markets are scary. The stock market is in a bear market. And guess what? We are dangerously close to a bear market in the bond market. Join Dean Barber and Bud Kasper as they tackle what's happening with these markets Start Planning Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/examples-of-market-risk-abound-in-september/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=examples-of-market-risk-abound-in-september

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to combat it, but inflation still looms large over the US economy. How do you build a plan that considers such a surge in inflation and interest rates? Find out as Dean Barber and Bud Kasper discuss how to plan for inflation. Start Planning Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/the-inflation-reduction-act-has-no-impact-on-inflation/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=the-inflation-reduction-act-has-no-impact-on-inflation

Football season is here. Do you have a playbook for the retirement red zone? Bud Kasper and Logan DeGraeve discuss creating your game plan for retirement and what you need to know to score. Start Planning and Read the Article Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/creating-a-game-plan-for-retirement/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=creating-a-game-plan-for-retirement

All the financial uncertainty that we’re dealing with seems to be coming at us from every angle. While this financial uncertainty is uncomfortable, it’s not uncommon. From the Dot-Com Bubble to the Financial Crisis, we’ve been through cycles similar to this. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper look back at some of those cycles and review eight ways to combat financial uncertainty. Start Planning and Read the Article Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/8-ways-to-combat-financial-uncertainty/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=8-ways-to-combat-financial-uncertainty

Most online retirement calculators miss crucial pieces of the retirement puzzle. While they will give an accurate answer for the data you put in, they're missing so many other things important to retirement. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper review nine items retirement calculators miss that our tool doesn't. Start Planning and Read the Article Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/9-items-retirement-calculators-miss-that-our-tool-doesnt/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=9-items-retirement-calculators-miss-that-our-tool-doesnt

Going to the doctor for a checkup usually isn’t the most fun thing to do, but it’s necessary so that you’re up-to-date on your health situation. The same can be said about meeting with a financial planner to find out where you’re at with planning for retirement. Bud Kasper and Logan DeGraeve discuss the five types of financial plans and how a comprehensive approach to financial planning is critical to getting to and through retirement. Start Planning and Read the Article Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/5-types-of-financial-plans/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=5-types-of-financial-plans

Dean Barber and Bud Kasper take a trip down memory lane in this week’s America’s Wealth Management Show. They examine the Great Recession’s history and why it remains relevant today. There are things going on today that are eerily reminiscent of what happened during the Great Recession. Start Planning and Read the Article Here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/the-great-recessions-history-remains-relevant/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=the-great-recessions-history-remains-relevant

When it comes to building your retirement plan, a lot of people think your rate of return is the No. 1 thing to keep in mind. While it is important, your investments aren’t the main factor when it comes to your plan. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper will review five factors that are more important than your rate of return on this episode of America's Wealth Management Show. Start Planning, Sign Up for our Educational Series, and more, here: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/special-guest-steven-jarvis-cpa/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=special-guest-steven-jarvis-cpa

Along with 30 checklist items to gauge your retirement readiness, our Retirement Plan Checklist includes a timeline to help you be aware of certain things while planning for retirement. Dean Barber and Logan DeGraeve cover some of the key aspects of that retirement timeline on this week's edition of America's Wealth Management Show. Access Our Industry-Leading Financial Planning Tool, get the Retirement Plan Checklist, and more: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/your-retirement-timeline/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=your-retirement-timeline

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve have a big predicament on their hands. How will they slow down this rampant inflation without also causing the economy to go into a deep recession? While it’s hard to predict what it will look like, a recession of some sort appears to be on the horizon. Bud Kasper and Logan DeGraeve review 8 Ways to Prepare for a Recession. Access Our Industry-Leading Financial Planning Tool and read the episode blog post: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/8-ways-to-prepare-for-a-recession/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=8-ways-to-prepare-for-a-recession

Happy Fourth of July to all the pre-retirees and retirees out there! Along with celebrating America’s independence this weekend, Dean Barber and Bud Kasper hope you take a moment to assess where you stand in the journey to achieving financial freedom. Dean and Bud discuss what financial freedom is and how you know you’ve achieved it in this Fourth of July weekend edition of America’s Wealth Management Show. Access Our Industry-Leading Financial Planning Tool and read the episode blog post: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/achieving-financial-freedom/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=achieving-financial-freedom

The Fed raised interest rates by the most in nearly three decades, a 0.75% rate hike, and is set to do it again in July. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper examine how rising interest rates can impact your retirement. Access Our Industry-Leading Financial Planning Tool and read the episode blog post: https://barberfinancialgroup.com/rising-interest-rates-and-your-retirement/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=awms&utm_campaign=rising-interest-rates-and-your-retirement