With recent volatility in the market, it is easy to panic. However, what may look one way, could mean opportunity!

On today's show, Brad addresses our concerns as it pertains to current market shifts, reminding us all that this is not uncharted territory and to just stay the course.

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Show Highlights Include:

• This Has Happened 17 Times. (2:17) 
• Retirement Dates Are Chapter Transitions. (6:40) 
• The Butterfly Effect And Global Markets. (8:40) 
• Why Not Own Concentrated Positions? (12:39) 
• It’s Mundane, Yet So Important. (14:05)

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Recently, Former President Donald Trump proposed that the U.S. replace taxes with tariffs. This had politicians on both sides of the aisle scratching their heads. Although this could be a good idea, “in theory”, it will not likely happen.

Today, Brad gives a little history on tariffs and taxes, along with some unbiased data and insight.

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Show Highlights Include:

• Is It ALL It Is? (1:37) 
• Battleship In A Bathtub. (6:21) 
• Trying Again And Again, Until It Works. (8:03) 
• History Of Tariffs And Taxes. (10:36)
• When There’s No Pain To You, It Doesn’t Matter. (13:08)

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Ready or not, we have an election coming up this November and many of us are bracing to see how the market responds. But do elections REALLY have an affect on the stock market?

Today, Brad takes us through a 100 year timeline on election data and how it coincides with the U.S. market. The results may surprise you.

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Stage Is Set. (2:16) 
• “Mr. Boring’s” Method Actually Works. (6:12) 
• What Does It REALLY Look Like? (9:28) 
• How Do They Close The Inequality Gap? (12:04)
• Allowing THIS To Work, Is Key. (17:05)

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If you have been following news pundits on the subject of inflation, you might be scratching your head, but also becoming a little impatient… for good reason.

Today, Brad walks us through discussions in the media regarding inflation and interest rates. And with so many rumors and opinions, it is hard to find the real story. We have you covered!

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Show Highlights Include:

• Right Money, Wrong Denomination. (3:31) 
• Moving From Scarce Reserve, To Abundant Model. (5:28) 
• Super Core Inflation. (9:03) 
• Less Wrong More Often. (11:04)
• Don’t Be Sold A Bill Of Goods. (13:32)

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Would it surprise you that the global population over the age of 65 is expected to double from 10% to 20% by the year 2060? This increase in longevity concerns MANY people, as it pertains to their retirement.

On today’s show, Brad takes us through 3 ways all of us can address the question of, “Will I have enough money in retirement?”

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Show Highlights Include:

• A Great Achievement, But Greater Risk? (2:24) 
• The Most Important Thing. (5:26) 
• Only 1/2 Of The Story. (8:39) 
• A Road Traveled Before. (12:15)
• Enjoyment… The Goal Of Everyone. (14:28)

To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Behavioral traits have a lot to do with the success and failure of managing our money. Today on the show, Brad shares 5 habits we should all stay away from, that could be keeping us “broke” or simply hindering us from reaching our financial goals.

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Show Highlights Include:

• Habit 1: Overspending. (4:35) 
• Habit 2: Waiting For The Wrong Reasons. (6:03) 
• Habit 3: Taking On Too Much Debt. (8:20) 
• Habit 4: Not Paying Attention. (11:18)
• Habit 5: Not Understanding Limited Beliefs. (12:50)

To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Having the right team around you, matters... especially when it comes to our money. Today, Brad breaks down the 7 million dollar contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the LA Dodgers this off-season. The way it is structured will shock you… but there is much we can learn about planning for the future.

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Largest MLB Contract In History. (2:10) 
• Age Is Only A Number. (4:55) 
• It's Hard To Beat The Team Approach. (6:48) 
• Taxes Are At The Top Of The List. (12:01)
• What Is Your Batting Average? (15:50)

To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Dating back to the 13th century, the "Grain of Rice" fable has long been told in order to teach the simple concept of compound interest.

Today, Brad shares this important tale and how it relates to the Rule of 72. You don't want to miss this tried and true investing tip!

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Grain Of Rice. (2:50) 
• Seeing The Light. (7:27) 
• Why You Should Think Long-Term. (9:05) 
• Even If The Truth Hurts. (11:01)
• The Rule Of 72. (12:47)

To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Perception and interpretation are very different… and when it comes to the economy, these can get very convoluted. Those who are more optimistic may see a more promising year and those who are more pessimistic could be more skeptical.

On today’s show, Brad breaks down the famous and ambiguous illustration of the Duck and Rabbit, and how we should be looking at the economy as a broader picture.

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Duck / Rabbit Picture. (1:23) 
• A Promising Or Struggling 2024 Economy? (3:41) 
• The Perception Of One, Voids The Other. (5:35) 
• We Must Look At The Whole Picture. (7:01) 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion

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The evolution of retirement has been changing for decades and with people living longer than before, many people are wondering where they will end up when their time comes.

Today, Brad discusses where we are versus where we have been when it comes to retirement, reminding us all that our age does not really matter.

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Show Highlights Include:

• Age Is Just A Number. (1:40) 
• Looking Back To See Forward. (4:25) 
• Breaking Down A Legged Monster. (10:41) 
• Contribution, Prevention And Delegation. (14:39) 
• It’s Not Your Grandma’s Retirement Any More. (20:22)

To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.