The Retirement Ready Show

By Tony Drake, CFP® (Drake & Associates, LLC)Business Education Investing

The Retirement Ready Show episodes

May 15, 2019 Retirement Ready - Advice For Moms
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we want to help moms make money and retirement a top priority! We offer tips to help women take an active role in retirement planning.
The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.
36 min
May 13, 2019 Market Update 5/13/19: Higher Tariffs Take Effect
Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show.
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.
You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.
3 min
May 07, 2019 Market Update 5/6/ 19: Major Indices Have a Mixed Week
Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show.
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.
You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.
2 min
May 06, 2019 Retirement Ready - Exceptions to the Rule
Certain rules were meant to be broken, and that’s also true when it comes to our finances! We share five personal finance rules you should consider breaking.
The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.
36 min
April 29, 2019 Market Update 4/29/19: S&P 500 Reaches a New Peak
Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show.
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.
You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.
2 min
April 29, 2019 Retirement Ready - Tax Planning
Tax season is in the rear-view mirror, but that doesn’t mean our work is done! We share important strategies to consider when tax planning and how these moves could boost your income for years to come.
The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.
40 min
April 22, 2019 Market Update 4/22/19: A Mild Week for the Market
Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show.
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.
You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.
3 min
April 22, 2019 Retirement Ready - Individual Retirement Accounts
Individual Retirement Accounts are an important tool to utilize when saving for retirement. We break down the different types of IRAs and how to make these accounts work for you.
The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.
36 min
April 15, 2019 Market Update 4/15/19: The Q1 Earnings Season Begins
Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show.
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market.
You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.
3 min
April 15, 2019 Retirement Ready - April is Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month! Tony Drake, CFP® and financial advisor Brad Allen talk about the importance of financial education as we age and topics we should all brush up on as we approach retirement.
The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live
Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.
36 min

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Can you afford to retire — and will your money last as long as you do? Every week, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Tony Drake and the advisors at Drake & Associates answer the questions that decide…