Episodes

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...

Can Annuities Actually Help You Live Longer?

On this week’s show, Ford explains how he can help people manage risk in retirement. Did you know that working with a financial advisor could actually save you money in fees – what are you waiting for? Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford Stokes...

Jump Start 2023 with Our Financial Checklist

On this week’s show, Ford shares some important updates about social security and your retirement accounts. Then, we get into our financial checklist that will help you make 2023 your best year yet. Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford Stokes at...

Is Your 401k Disappointing this Year?

In this episode, Ford explains how you can take better control of your retirement savings and stop the bleeding in your accounts. Do you have an income plan for your retirement? Call Ford Stokes today at 770-685-1777 Book a Complimentary Consultation Here...

How to Improve Your Retirement in 2023 and Beyond

On this week’s show, Ford goes over a list of financial new year’s resolutions that he can help you keep. He also highlights a list of fears that people have about retirement. In 2023, Active Wealth Management wants you to be prepared, not scared! Do you have an...

Herschel Walker on The Active Wealth Show

Ford Stokes welcomes the GOP candidate for senate in the state of Georgia, Herschel Walker, as he prepares for a runoff election on December 6th. Ford also explains some important strategies for saving money and eliminating fees you could already be paying as you...

The Decumulation Phase

Ford discusses the midterm elections and an upcoming runoff in Georgia for the U.S. Senate. Then, he explains one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning – the decumulation phase. Do you have an income plan in place for your retirement? Do you have an...