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...
Episodes
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...
How to Disarm Your Retirement Tax Bomb: Tax-Saving Tips for Your Golden Years
Ford and Sam share the quote of the week and discuss the importance of taking action with regards to your financial future. Then, they explain how to defuse the retirement tax bomb inside your portfolio and detail how to convert money into tax-free accounts. Do you...
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...
How to Delete Taxes, Fees and Expenses from Your Retirement Plan
On this week’s show, Ford explains how you can delete taxes you would be paying during retirement with a Roth Conversion. He also discusses reducing fees with a bond replacement and what else you can do to delete unnecessary expenses that are affecting your monthly...
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...
How Much More are You Willing to Lose?
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...
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...