Mach 1 Market Moment Podcast

Today we are talking about changes to our podcast format and what to expect moving forward. 

Some people are clinging to certain ideas that give them a sense of false hope about their retirement. Let's see if there might be faulty thinking that makes us classify these thoughts as “fool’s gold” Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Which one is better for me? What are the pros and cons? Should I do a conversion? We spend a few minutes this week on the great debate of Traditional versus Roth IRAs. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

It is a fact of life we all must deal with at some point and it's never easy. However, having a plan in place and being prepared on the financial side can somewhat ease the stress during this time. We talk about some of the things to consider and the effects on your retirement plans when dealing with the death of a spouse. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Today we will answer a few email questions that have come in from our listeners. We go over if you should get rid of an old life insurance policy, the withdrawal rate of an IRA, and the tax implications of stocks, annuities, and IRAs.   Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Sometimes events happen in life that make it really important for you to carefully assess your financial situation. We will name a few events that can occur and why it's important to double check your financial plan after these situations take place.   Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

A lot of things in the financial landscape have an “it depends” resolution. It can be frustrating when things are so fluid and vary person to person. So, let’s discuss some financial truths that we can state with confidence and see what we can learn from them. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

We talk all the time about how people need to give their dollars purpose or set goals for their retirement and even specifically for certain investments. But let’s dive deeper into what different goals look like for various folks approaching retirement. How do you determine if a goal is realistic or out of reach? We’ll tackle that conversation with plenty of examples on this episode. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Mach 1 recently held an event that featured former governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee. David gives us a run down of the main talking points and how timely the event was given all of the recent volatility of the market.  Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Most of us have very little experience with inheritances. Would you even know what steps to take after receiving money, or property? Today we’ll identify the mistakes people make when preparing an estate plan and what you should do if you receive an inheritance. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Trustworthy. Likeable. Problem-solving. Good listener. We should be describing your financial advisor or a potential advisor if you’re in the process of finding one. On today’s show, we’ll talk about why it’s so important for your advisor to embrace these kinds of characteristics. That’s the easy part. But we’ll also tackle the harder part and discuss some tangible ways how you can determine if an advisor has these characteristics or not. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

How often do advisors see certain situations? Are you alone in your questions or are they common scenarios? Matt will speak from his experience and tell us how frequently he has observed these circumstances throughout his career. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

With the new year upon us, let’s run through the checklist of things people should be thinking about as it relates to their financial plans. Part of this discussion will also include the SECURE Act and how it may affect your retirement plan moving forward. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

If you really took inventory of your financial situation, you might find that you’ve been taking for granted some assets that make up a huge piece of your puzzle. David will take a look at a few of these assets and discuss why it is important to not overlook them. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

We discuss some of the big ticket items our country is facing in 2020 and what if any impact it may have on our financial situations. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

We take time on this week's podcast to answer questions from our listeners that we have received from our mailbag. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Sometimes being a good financial advisor means having uncomfortable conversations. We’ll take a look at how advisors should help clients navigate various tricky situations. If you’re going to be working with a financial advisor, make sure they’re pushing you to address these kinds of topics. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

With all of the things in the financial world that you can’t control, why would you sabotage your own retirement by messing up the things you can control? Let’s discuss some ways that people sabotage their own financial health. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Since it is the holiday season, our topic for today's show revolves around financial stocking stuffers. Mike will be given different investments and decide if it should go to people who have been on the naughty, or nice list. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

The last decade of your working life is a very important one from a retirement planning perspective. Let’s talk about some of the things you want to be sure you address during that 10-year period. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100