Pension Attention

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

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

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.

With 2024 comes an election year, and a top concern for many of us will be the economy. However, the big question will be... "Will there be any clear answers to what is broken?".

Today on the show, Brad paints a clear picture to what has happened over the course of a few years regarding government spending and reminds us to look in the mirror and put our own money in perspective.

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Show Highlights Include:

• Cats And Dogs. (1:15)
• A Spending Rundown. (3:25)
• Budget Battles. (6:32)
• Looking Into The Mirror. (9:46)
• It's Going To Get Hot And Heavy. (12:20)

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

With 2023 behind us, it is always good to reflect on the year we had but more importantly what lies ahead in 2024.

On the first show of the new year, Brad talks what the "experts" got right and what they got wrong in 2023... reminding us that no matter how this year turns out, we must ask ourselves, "Can my portfolio weather a storm?".

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Show Highlights Include:

• Tiger Woods Was Not A Winner. (1:42)
• Is Your House In Order? (6:04)
• Experiencing Bear Markets Gets Easier. (10:15)
• What Dominates Your 50,000 Thoughts? (12:44)
• Can Your Portfolio Weather A Storm In 2024? (13:56)

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

We have all heard the true story of Christmas... The Savior, Mary and Joseph, the stable and wise men, but there is a different way to look at it.

Today on the show, Brad sheds light on the In Keeper who only had a stable for for Mary and Joseph. This new perspective may surprise you!

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Story Of Old. (1:38)
• An Abuse Of Power. (4:23)
• Love Conquers All. (6:25)
• A Great Reset. (8:10)
• Focus On The Good. (11:15)

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

Where are you in your financial world? Are you looking to buy or sell? These have different pain points regarding current interest rates. However, making sure we take a global view as it relates to how those rates got here and where we are going, may be a great perspective.

Today on the show, Brad discusses what the Federal Reserve should do in 2024 as it relates to the broader economy.

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Show Highlights Include:

• Neutral Or Natural Rates? (2:20)
• It Is NOT Time To Claim Victory. (6:10)
• Remember Mark To Market Accounting? (8:39)
• Looking Behind The Curtain. (12:28)

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

It is easy to get caught up with current events going on around the world and even what is going on in the markets. With information at our fingertips, distractions are an every day occurrence… the same goes with our money.

Today, Brad's challenges us to think about and discover the purpose of our money as it relates to our investments, retirement and the goals we set out to achieve.

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Show Highlights Include:

• The Screwtape Letters. (1:34)
• Stay In Your Lane. (4:10)
• If You Quit Working Tomorrow. (7:12)
• Like A Ride At Six Flags. (10:40)
• Bold Prediction. (14:09)
• You Are Not Less Than. (18:11)

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 first ever Thanksgiving, it's been a celebration that we all benefit from... COMING TOGETHER, especially when we disagree. The truth is, you can't have financial freedom without political freedom and that means caring for and defending others you disagree with.

In this episode, you'll discover the true importance of Thanksgiving and how you can get along with other people in your family despite your differences.

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Show Highlights Include:

• How the first Thanksgiving helps you avoid pointless political fights with your family over the holiday season. (3:23)
• Why Thanksgiving helped America reunite after the Civil War. (5:41)
• How inviting your friends to your Thanksgiving feast makes you feel even more grateful. (7:13)
• Why caring for and defending others is the foundation of our great nation (even when you disagree). (8:42)
• How political and financial freedom go hand in hand to help you thrive. (11:15)

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

We have all heard the phrase, "Nothing Is FREE". But not all prices appear on labels… in particular the markets and volatility.

On today's show, Brad helps us better understand volatility, value and managing the long run when it comes to our money. Plus, he offers a FREE gift!

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Show Highlights Include:

• Diversification Matters When Things Are Overbought. (4:03)
• When GE Sold For Scraps. (6:20)
• Sit Back And Let Your Money Compound. (10:17)
• The World Is Never That Nice To Us. (14:02)
• Are You Planning To Live Only 2 Years In Retirement? (16:26)

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