Episodes

Protect Your Retirement from Inflation

In this week’s episode of the Active Wealth Show, Ford dives deep into the topic of inflation and explore effective strategies to combat its impact on your financial well-being. Ford examines how inflation affects various aspects of our lives, from the cost of...

How to Reduce Fees and Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Money

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam discuss the recent news about Wells Fargo overcharging investment accounts. Plus, banks are pushing certificates of deposit (CDs) on their customers – we present some alternatives for protecting and growing your safe money. Let us...

A Tactical Approach for a Successful Retirement

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam highlight seven reasons why having a tactical, actively-managed portfolio is a good idea for your retirement. They also discuss the looming concerns regarding Social Security and the importance of having a plan for income and taxes....

What to Do If You Are Unprepared for Retirement

On this week’s show, Ford discusses different types of investing and suggests using certain strategies to better manage risk within your retirement portfolio. Plus, Generation X is largely unprepared to enter retirement. We share key figures and discuss how you can...

Are You in the Retirement Redzone?

Ford explains what you need to be doing if you are in the retirement redzone. People within 5 years of retirement, or those who have just retired in the last 5 years should be considering these key strategies to maximize income during their golden years – listen-in to...

Answering Listener Questions about Money and Retirement

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam open up the listener mailbag and answer your questions. Inflation, Social Security, retirement income – no topic is off limits! Plus, how are rising prices affecting your travel plans this summer? We take a look at the numbers and...

Planning Ahead for Difficult Times

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam explain how you can take steps to increase your retirement income potential and protect your hard-saved money from market volatility. Plus, when one spouse passes away, they often leave behind financial burdens for their loved ones....

Social Security Forecast for 2024 and Beyond

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam share two quotes of the week before providing a travel update for Memorial Day Weekend. Plus, we dispel common retirement myths and give some important information on Social Security for 2024 and beyond. Do you have an income plan for...

How to Delete Fees and Future Taxes from Your Retirement Plan

Ford and Sam share a wise quote of the week before detailing the latest market update including new information about rising interest rates and the national debt. Plus, do you want to master your cash flow in retirement? Ford outlines how you can take control of your...

Proactive Steps You Should Be Taking for Your Retirement

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam go over some bad financial habits that could put your retirement at risk. Then, Ford details some lucrative alternatives to bank CDs before reviewing a list of proactive steps you should be taking to improve your retirement plan. Do...

Addressing the Top Concerns of Today’s Retirees

Ford Stokes lists the top concerns that retirees and pre-retirees are worried about, and offers solutions to these obstacles we all face. It’s time to work with an advisory team who has your family’s best interests in mind. Do you have an income plan for your...

Will Social Security Be Around When You Retire?

On this episode, Ford and Sam help answer one of the questions they get the most – will Social Security be around when I retire? They also explain what “The Widow’s Tax” is and why the solution is a having a strong income plan that is established in advance. Do you...

Explaining the Recent Bank Failures: Be Prepared, Not Scared!

Ford and Sam outline the recent bank failures at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank while explaining what you can do to protect your hard-earned money from a potential crisis. Also, your retirement nest egg may be smaller than you think – Ford explains how to kick...

Minimizing Fees and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits

On this week’s show, Ford explains how you should navigate one of the most important retirement decisions – when to take Social Security. He also breaks down what you need to be doing to minimize fees inside your retirement portfolio. Do you have an income plan for...

Are You Making the Most of Your Retirement Savings?

On this week’s show, we help listeners get started on improving their retirement plans with simple and practical adjustments. You will also learn how to delete the fees you could be currently paying on a significant portion of your portfolio. We also share a list of...

Helping You Make Smart Adjustments to Your Retirement Plans

Even if you already have a retirement plan in place, it’s important to have it reviewed and checked for necessary adjustments on an annual basis. Visit our website to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation, and find out how much you could save today. Do you...

Secure Act 2.0 and How It Could Impact Your Retirement

On this week’s show, Ford and Sam share important updates regarding the new Secure Act 2.0 and explain how it could impact your retirement plans moving forward. Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford Stokes at 770-685-1777 Book a Complimentary...