Today, we’ll be looking at the “Dirty Dozen.” These are some of the tax scams the IRS has flagged for us to avoid

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Today we’re talking about something that touches nearly every retiree: Social Security — and specifically, the new cost-of-living adjustment that’s about to be announced.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

New data shows retirees in 2025 are facing massive health care expenses — averaging around $172,500 over their retirement years. Many are not planning for this, and those surprise costs could erode their savings fast. Today’s show explains ways to build a plan that can help protect you — including health, savings, and income — and invites listeners to a free retirement income & healthcare cost analysis.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Big news out of Washington: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4%-- the first cut in nearly a year. It wasn’t the big drop some were expecting. Patrick Ayers discusses the question that many retirees are asking: "What could this mean for my money?"

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Some people spend decades diligently saving for retirement, watching their 401(k)s and IRAs grow. But here's an important question many fail to ask: "How much of that money will I actually get to keep after taxes?" If you have a million dollars in your retirement account, Uncle Sam could be entitled to a significant amount of that—depending on your tax situation.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Many retirees depend heavily on Social Security, aiming to help maximize their returns from this important income source. However, navigating the system's complexities often proves challenging, leaving many to question the best way to optimize the benefits they will receive over their lifetime.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

In the world of investments, two approaches often dominate the conversation: active and passive investing. It's like choosing between a sports car that requires skilled handling or an SUV designed for a smoother, more predictable ride. While money has been flowing increasingly toward passive approaches in recent years, the question remains—which strategy is right for your retirement journey?

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

Any financial plan you made before July might need an update. Today, we’ll share what you need to know about the sweeping changes to tax policy under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law in July and why it might be time to take another look at your financial plan and your accounts.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.

According to a new Axios/Ipsos poll, one in five Americans believe they’ll never retire, 62 percent of people who aren't retired yet believe Social Security won't even cover half their expenses and only 33 percent of Americans have a written financial plan. This means nearly 70 percent of us don’t have a written strategy for our money. But there are some simple steps you can take to gauge your preparedness for retirement … it’s as easy as checking off the boxes on our retirement checklist.

Welcome to Financial Sanity with Patrick Ayers

With so much financial noise, it's understandable why so many people are going financially insane. Taxes, Social Security, Wall Street, Healthcare...there is so much uncertainty about the modern retirement. Local, independent, reliable...Patrick Ayers, President and CEO of Ayers Financial Services can help provide a clear financial picture so you can achieve a fulfilling retirement. It is time to regain your financial sanity.