DecaMillionaire Decoded

In episode 274 of Financially Simple, Justin is joined by Chris Steward to consider whether the Stock Market can be beaten?

Investing in the Stock Market is more than just picking a few stocks that look good, there are many, many factors that should be considered when taking the plunge. Justin and Chris discuss the idea of beating the system, and why it's more complex than "buy low, sell high".

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TIME INDEX:

02:14 - Is It Possible To Beat The Stock Market?

02:57 - What is Benchmarking?

06:29 - What is an Index?

07:34 - Price-Weighted Index

09:03 - Market-Weighting

11:27 - Comparing to the S&P 500

13:22 - Diversification

16:06 - Can You Beat The Market?

19:07 - Friction vs. Frictionless

22:43 - Conclusion

23:24 - Wrap Up

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Chris Steward

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 273 of Financially Simple, Justin reconnects with Brandon Jordan to continue their discussion on building a Business Success Team.

Carrying on with the Baseball analogy, the First Base player of your Success Team is your CPA. Justin and Brandon go over what makes for a good CPA, and how to find one.

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TIME INDEX:

02:49 - Building Your Success Team: 1st Base, the CPA

03:31 - Why Do We Think of the CPA as 1st Base?

05:06 - What Makes a Good CPA?

09:38 - The Most Expensive CPA is a Cheap CPA

12:36 - What is a Forward-Thinking CPA?

17:01 - How Do You Find a Best-in-Class CPA?

22:48 - Conclusion

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Brandon Jordan

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 272 of Financially Simple, Justin talks to Sarah Alexander of Results HR about the effects of COVID-19 on employer-employee relations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in the operations of many businesses, as employees have been forced to work from home which, in some types of business, has been challenging. Justin and Sarah discuss the role of HR pre-COVID, and how Small Business Owners can make improvements for better HR practices post-COVID.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

02:17 - HR Issues Amidst COVID-19 with Sarah Alexander

05:03 - Pre-COVID Components

09:44 - The Most Common Points of Risk During COVID

16:10 - Employee Readjustments

23:10 - Better Planning to Combat Racism

27:05 - One Pearl of Wisdom

28:05 - Wrap Up

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Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

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NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Sarah Alexander, Results-HR.com

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 272 of Financially Simple, Justin talks to Sarah Alexander of Results HR about the effects of COVID-19 on employer-employee relations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in the operations of many businesses, as employees have been forced to work from home which, in some types of business, has been challenging. Justin and Sarah discuss the role of HR pre-COVID, and how Small Business Owners can make improvements for better HR practices post-COVID.

Don’t forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

_________________

TIME INDEX:

02:17 - HR Issues Amidst COVID-19 with Sarah Alexander

05:03 - Pre-COVID Components

09:44 - The Most Common Points of Risk During COVID

16:10 - Employee Readjustments

23:10 - Better Planning to Combat Racism

27:05 - One Pearl of Wisdom

28:05 - Wrap Up

_________________

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Sarah Alexander, Results-HR.com

_________________

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast’s guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast’s hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers.  Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy.  Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered.  No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 271 of Financially Simple, Justin and Chris Steward talk about the 4% Rule of investing and why it could be a dangerous rule to follow.

For many Business Owners, an investment portfolio is a key to wealth creation and retirement. Justin and Chris discuss the 4% Rule of return, and why it's not an accurate rule of thumb to follow along with the importance of seeking qualified advice when contributing to an investment portfolio for retirement purposes.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

02:02 - How Should Business Owners Adjust Their Plans Given The Dangers Of The 4% Rule?

03:58 - What is the 4% Rule?

06:02 - A Rigid Timeframe

08:35 - Sequence of Return Risk

12:58 - Rule of Thumb

17:17 - What Does All This Mean?

20:33 - Conclusion

21:55 - Wrap Up

_________________

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Chris Steward

_________________

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 271 of Financially Simple, Justin and Chris Steward talk about the 4% Rule of investing and why it could be a dangerous rule to follow.

For many Business Owners, an investment portfolio is a key to wealth creation and retirement. Justin and Chris discuss the 4% Rule of return, and why it’s not an accurate rule of thumb to follow along with the importance of seeking qualified advice when contributing to an investment portfolio for retirement purposes.

Don’t forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

_________________

TIME INDEX:

02:02 - How Should Business Owners Adjust Their Plans Given The Dangers Of The 4% Rule?

03:58 - What is the 4% Rule?

06:02 - A Rigid Timeframe

08:35 - Sequence of Return Risk

12:58 - Rule of Thumb

17:17 - What Does All This Mean?

20:33 - Conclusion

21:55 - Wrap Up

_________________

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Chris Steward

_________________

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast’s guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast’s hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers.  Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy.  Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered.  No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 270 of Financially Simple, Justin and Jeff Jeter discuss the impact of COVID-19 on retirement plans.

The ongoing Coronavirus is taking a toll - financially and emotionally; with no certain end in sight, what can Business Owners do to keep control of their retirement plans? Justin and Jeff look at how the Social Security Trust Fund has been affected by COVID-19, what that means, and what can be done to cope with the changes.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

01:49 - How COVID-19 Affects Retirement Planning Through Social Security

04:09 - What is the Social Security Trust Fund?

08:22 - Impact of COVID-19

09:10 - Approaching Retirement: What to Do

13:03 - Considering a ROTH

14:53 - Time to Re-Evaluate Your Retirement Plan

18:15 - Summary

19:17 - Wrap Up

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RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Jeff Jeter

_________________

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 270 of Financially Simple, Justin and Jeff Jeter discuss the impact of COVID-19 on retirement plans.

The ongoing Coronavirus is taking a toll - financially and emotionally; with no certain end in sight, what can Business Owners do to keep control of their retirement plans? Justin and Jeff look at how the Social Security Trust Fund has been affected by COVID-19, what that means, and what can be done to cope with the changes.

Don’t forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

_________________

TIME INDEX:

01:49 - How COVID-19 Affects Retirement Planning Through Social Security

04:09 - What is the Social Security Trust Fund?

08:22 - Impact of COVID-19

09:10 - Approaching Retirement: What to Do

13:03 - Considering a ROTH

14:53 - Time to Re-Evaluate Your Retirement Plan

18:15 - Summary

19:17 - Wrap Up

_________________

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Jeff Jeter

_________________

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast’s guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast’s hosts or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers.  Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy.  Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered.  No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.