Mach 1 Market Moment Podcast

The next market crash is, well, inevitable. So if there's no way to avoid it, how can we keep from making costly mistakes? Mike will give us the details on how you can best plan for market crash survival. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Even for people who have been very responsible with their money over the years, entering retirement can still be a challenge because it’s such a different stage of life. Let’s talk about some of the missteps that even good savers can make. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

We dedicate this week's podcast to 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

On today's show, we talk about financial statements people make that often do not turn out well. Mike will be breaking down these statements and offer his suggestions on what might be a better option. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

If life insurance becomes part of your retirement plan, you need to make sure you’re able to cash in on a claim should the situation arise. Unfortunately, people make mistakes that end up preventing that from happening. We’ll tell you about those and what you can do to keep that from happening. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

“Financial Security” might mean different things to different people, but for nearly everyone, making sure that they achieve their own definition of security is the most important part of their retirement plan. So, how do you define financial security? On today’s show, we’ll cover some of the popular responses we hear from clients during the planning process. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

"Safe money" is a phrase that is often used in the financial world, especially with the uncertainty of the stock market today. There are a lot of misconceptions around this topic, so Mike will break down this term and discuss his experience with "safe money." Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

When it comes to collecting Social Security benefits, there are a handful of factors to consider before taking the leap. Mike will walk us through some of the most commonly asked questions, as well as few you may not have thought to ask. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

This week we take a look at a few great quotes from past presidents. Mike will walk us through how these quotes can correlate to our finances. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

The reality of retirement has vastly changed even compared to just a decade ago. It is important to understand the present realities of retirement, good and bad, so you can plan accordingly to be successful. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

There are plenty of proverbs and axioms that aren’t meant to be about money, but we can easily learn a financial lesson from them anyway. We’ll show you the hidden money meanings behind some of these popular sayings... Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Everybody wants to feel informed about their options when they’re making financial decisions. Let’s discuss the ways that people inform themselves. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

Most people have a junk drawer at home. It usually contains things like rubber bands, clothespins, highlighters, glue sticks, a tape measure, a label maker, and a pair of scissors. But most people have a financial junk drawer too. Let’s talk about some of the things that end up there and how they might be put to better use. Important Links: Mach 1 Financial Group Website: https://mach-1financial.com/ Phone Number: 479-876-2100

We get a lot of questions from listeners wanting to know how they can determine when it will be “safe” for them to retire. Mike will walk us through some of the key factors that help a person define exactly when they can indeed pull that retirement lever.

A lot of people have questions about their retirement plan, but we find that they could often be asking much better questions. For example, instead of asking how much money you need to save to retire, it'd be better to ask how much income you'll need. Listen to today's show to find out more about how to ask better financial questions.

Depending on who you ask, you could get very different answers to some of retirement planning’s most important questions. Let’s see where Mike Frost's opinions stand on issues like insurance, mutual funds & annuities. And we’ll try to explain why there are so many different opinions on these concepts.

In retirement planning, there are many things that are completely out of your control. Fortunately, the things that you can control allow you to deal with those things you can’t.

This week, David dives into the mailbag as week answer a handful of listener questions. Find out how you might handle credit card debt accrued by an ex-spouse, whether you should consider REIT buyout offers, and what alternative retirement savings vehicles you should think about investing in as you near retirement.

Retiring early sounds like a wonderful idea, but it brings with it a handful of unique planning challenges. Matt discusses the steps that you should take if you're considering retiring early, and how you can know if it's a realistic possibility for you.