On this week’s show, Ford explains why there has never been a better time to invest in a fixed-indexed annuity and strengthen your income plan for retirement. You will learn how interest rates affect you and how working with a financial advisor can save you...
Episodes
Making a Head Start on Your New Year’s Resolutions
The year is flying by and it’s time to start planning for financial success in 2023. This week, Ford discusses some strategies to eliminate your income gap, looks at the new IRS tax brackets and much more! Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford...
Important Social Security and Medicare Updates for 2023
On this week’s show, Ford welcomes Bonnie Dobbs as a guest to discuss Medicare changes and updates for 2023. He also shares the 2023 cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) and explains what this level of inflation means for retirees. Do you have an income plan for your...
Get to the Guarantees During Volatile Times
Ford explains how you can get to the guarantees during volatile periods in the market. You will also hear audiobook chapters from Annuity 360 to help you understand how to create your own personal pension. It’s important to have your finances reviewed by a...
Nine Ways to Live a Comfortable Retirement
Ford explains nine strategies that will help you live comfortably during retirement. He will also answer some of your biggest questions about annuities. It’s important to have your finances reviewed by a professional to ensure you are on track to meet your financial...
Five Important Things to Own for a Successful Retirement
On this week’s show, Ford talks about some of the most common retirement misconceptions and dispels some major myths about planning for your financial future. He also details some financial risks you should consider heading into retirement. Are your retirement savings...
How to Make Sure You Are Prepared for Retirement
On this week’s show, Ford talks about some of the most common retirement misconceptions and dispels some major myths about planning for your financial future. He also details some financial risks you should consider heading into retirement. Are your retirement savings...
The Smart Retirement Plan: Smart Review and Smart Income Streams
The Smart Retirement Plan series continues with a discussion of Smart Review and Smart Income Streams. Have you heard from your advisor lately? It’s important to have your finances reviewed at least once a year to ensure you are on track to reach your goals. Is your...
The Smart Retirement Plan: Rules to Follow and Smart Tax Strategies
This week we continue our smart retirement plan discussion by explaining some tax strategies to consider when building your financial plan. Listen to this episode to learn about the 4% Rule, the Rule of 100 and the Rule of 72. Is your money safe and protected from...
The Smart Retirement Plan: Balancing Risk for Your Financial Well-Being
Ford Stokes continues his discussion of The Smart Retirement plan by diving into Smart Safe, Smart Risk and Smart Tax Strategies. Is your money safe and protected from loss? Are fees dragging down your savings? Call Ford Stokes today at 770-685-1777 Book your free...
The Smart Retirement Plan
Ford Stokes discusses the first three components of a smart retirement plan. Tune-in over the next few weeks to hear the complete smart retirement plan series. Are your retirement savings safe and protected from loss? Are fees holding-back your portfolio? Call Ford...
A Financial Check-up for a Healthier Retirement
Ford explains why you should have your personal finances reviewed annually to ensure you are on the right path. Consider replacing your bonds with annuities to delete portfolio fees and guarantee yourself an income for life. Call Ford Stokes today at 770-685-1777 Book...
Smart Investing Strategies for Saving Money on Taxes
Ford and Sam discuss tax-efficient investing strategies, inflation and how you could be better prepared for your future in retirement. Would you like to create your own personal pension? Get in-touch with us and let’s start on a plan today. Call Ford now at...
Who Do You Trust with Your Money?
Ford discusses some good news in the markets and U.S. economy, while encouraging Activators to implement smart strategies for a successful retirement. In this episode, you will learn how Active Wealth Management can help you reduce the fees you are paying so that your...
Investing with Income in Mind
Ford wishes all the listeners a happy Independence Day weekend, and talks about how inflation will affect your backyard cookouts this summer. We also discuss how you can build a smart income plan that protects and grows your hard-earned money. Book a free consultation...
What I Would Do If I Were You
Ford gives listeners a market update and details all the components of a smart financial plan. Have you talked to a licensed financial advisor about your situation? Reach out and get started on your retirement plan today. Book a free consultation now at...
What to Do with Your Money Right Now
Do you have a smart plan in place for your future in retirement? With volatility on the rise, Ford offers solutions and strategies for reducing what you will owe the IRS, and generating enough income to last throughout your entire retirement. Book a free consultation...
How to Build Your Own Smart Financial Plan
Are you prepared for future volatility? Do you have an income plan for retirement? See all the steps to building your own smart financial plan. Book a no-obligation consultation now at ActiveWealthShow.com Call Ford today at 770-685-1777...
How to Take Advantage of a Market Opportunity
Ford Stokes discusses how to take advantage of opportunities in the market. Book a free consultation now at ActiveWealthShow.com Call Ford today at 770-685-1777 https://vimeo.com/715737938 AWS #132 Transcript: Audio automatically transcribed by SonixAWS #132...
The Biggest Challenges Retirees Face Today
Are you prepared to enter and endure retirement in a volatile market? On this week's show, Ford talks about a big investing mistake to avoid and offers some good strategies for building wealth during a down market. If you are interested in getting a complimentary...
How to Outlast an Economic Downturn with Your Retirement Plan
It's essential not to make emotional decisions during a time of economic volatility. The key to a successful retirement is sticking to a tested plan that includes tactical management strategies. This week on the Active Wealth Show, Ford breaks down how to fight...
How to Plan for Retirement in a Volatile Economy
https://vimeo.com/708449064 On this week's show, Ford responds to a story about the current state of affairs with housing and mortgage costs. He also discusses some key strategies for building a successful retirement during volatile times. If you are interested in...
How We Use Structured Notes in our Portfolios
On this week's show, Ford reacts to a couple of news stories related to inflation and retirees traveling. He also explains how Active Wealth Management implements structured notes as part of a Smart Financial Plan. If you are interested in getting a complimentary...
Debunking Myths About Annuities
There are a lot of misconceptions about annuities. On this week's show, Ford debunks some common myths, discusses a market outlook for Q2, and makes two exciting announcements. If you've ever had any questions about annuities, this episode is a must-listen! You can...
How and Why Annuities Work
https://episodes.castos.com/activewealthshow/7240a3cd-7e52-41ee-a890-a475bdb8c5c2-AWR-041522.mp3 On this week's Active Wealth Show, Ford explains exactly how and why annuities work. If you have bonds dragging down your portfolio, or an annuity that isn't meeting your...