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Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Ford Financial Group
217 episodes
1 day ago
Most retirees worry about outliving their money — but the data shows they often do the opposite: they underspend. In fact, many leave retirement with more assets than they started with, despite having saved for decades to fund their lifestyle. Why is this happening, and what can financial advisors and plan sponsors do about it? In this episode, Brian Ullmann and Ryan Louie sit down with Ronnie Cox, Investment Director at Human Interest, to unpack the psychology behind retirement spending, the...
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Most retirees worry about outliving their money — but the data shows they often do the opposite: they underspend. In fact, many leave retirement with more assets than they started with, despite having saved for decades to fund their lifestyle. Why is this happening, and what can financial advisors and plan sponsors do about it? In this episode, Brian Ullmann and Ryan Louie sit down with Ronnie Cox, Investment Director at Human Interest, to unpack the psychology behind retirement spending, the...
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Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Why Retirees Underspend (and What Advisors Can Do About It)
Most retirees worry about outliving their money — but the data shows they often do the opposite: they underspend. In fact, many leave retirement with more assets than they started with, despite having saved for decades to fund their lifestyle. Why is this happening, and what can financial advisors and plan sponsors do about it? In this episode, Brian Ullmann and Ryan Louie sit down with Ronnie Cox, Investment Director at Human Interest, to unpack the psychology behind retirement spending, the...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Mid-Year Outlook: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
**Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup - Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify - Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com - Find us on the Web: FordFG.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results....
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
What's going on with mortgage rates? (Featuring Joe Perry)
**Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup - Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify - Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com - Find us on the Web: FordFG.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results....
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5 months ago
47 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Pullbacks Amid Growing Recession Fears
**Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup - Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify - Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com - Find us on the Web: FordFG.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results....
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8 months ago
36 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Breaking Down Outlook 2025
**Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup - Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify - Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com - Find us on the Web: FordFG.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results....
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11 months ago
52 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
4 Compelling Reasons Your Business Needs a 401(k) in 2025 – Insights with Marc Fowler
This week Brian and Ryan sit down with Marc Fowler, 401(k) expert and representative of Human Interest, to discuss why 2025 is a pivotal year for small businesses to start offering a 401(k) plan. If you’re a business owner who hasn’t yet taken the plunge, this episode is packed with actionable insights on why now is the time. Key Takeaways Tax Incentives Are Better Than EverMarc explains how recent legislation, such as the SECURE Act 2.0, offers significant tax credits for small businesses st...
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11 months ago
59 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
The $36 Trillion Question: National Debt and Its Impact on Investors
In this episode, Ryan and Brian explore the U.S. national debt as it approaches a staggering $36 trillion—a figure that has nearly quadrupled since before the 2008 global financial crisis. With the federal debt growing every year since 2001, it’s a topic that continues to spark heated debates over budget deficits, the debt ceiling, government shutdowns, and stimulus spending. Now that the election is behind us, the focus shifts to the incoming administration’s policy proposals and cabinet nom...
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12 months ago
34 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Facing Retirement Income Challenges in a High-Cost World
In this episode, we delve into the latest insights on retirement planning amidst rising living costs and inflation. Here’s what we cover: 1. Current Inflation and Social Security Adjustments: - 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): A 2.5% increase for Social Security reflects slowing inflation, down from higher increases in recent years. - Impact on Retirees: While the COLA helps, it's still challenging to keep up with the high costs of essentials, particularly hea...
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Navigating Interest Rate Shifts: Bonds, Money Market Funds, & Portfolio Strategies
In this episode, we explore the effects of rising and falling interest rates on bonds and money market funds. We discuss: Bonds as a Hedge: Are government bonds have become a less reliable hedge in volatile marketsMoney Market Funds: The behavior of money market fund assets following the first Fed rate cut and historical trends.Equities Outlook: Are U.S. equities and sectors poised for growth as inflation cools?**Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancia...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Quick Reaction to Today's Interest Rate Cut by the Federal Reserve
Today Ryan, Brian, and Eric all jumped on the podcast to discuss today's news that the Federal Reserve is cutting the Fed Fund rates by 0.50%, the first cut by the Fed in 4 years and the first of what is likely many to come. **Connect with Us:** - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup - Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify - Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com - Find us on the Web: FordFG.com The opinio...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Navigating 401(k) Plans and Department of Labor Audits - Featuring Expert Marc Fowler
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of 401(k) plans and the audits conducted by the Department of Labor (DOL). The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is the group responsible for investigating and auditing 401(k) plans, which can be a significant challenge for plan sponsors. Key insights discussed: EBSA’s investigations recovered an average of $573.5 million annually from FY2019-FY2023, with more than 65% of cases resulting in corrective action.This marks a significan...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Perspective on the Fed and Market Sell-Off
To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway, changes in the stock market often happen "gradually, then suddenly." This week Brian and Ryan discuss how, over the past month, there has been a rotation from large-cap technology stocks to small caps and other sectors. However, following the latest jobs report, global stocks experienced a sharp pullback due to concerns about the timing of Fed rate cuts, a weakening labor market, and disappointing tech earnings. Financial markets are on edge as investors adjust...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Mid-Year Outlook: A Different Second Half
This week Brian and Ryan took to the second half of 2024 by reviewing some of the key highlights from LPL Research's recently unveiled Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn, the semi-annual report that recaps where markets and the economy have been over the first half of 2024. As we reach the halfway point of 2024, a sense of persistence defines the economic and market landscape. Trends from late 2023 have continued, with surprisingly resilient economic growth mixed with stub...
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
The Fed's Projections & Bond Market Implications
Over the past few years, the path of interest rates has been highly unpredictable due to factors like inflation, economic growth, and the Federal Reserve's policies. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield exemplifies this volatility, having surged from 3.8% at the end of last year to a peak of 4.7% in April, before recently settling around 4.2%. These higher rates have confounded the expectations of investors and economists, creating a challenging environment for the bond market, as rising rates lea...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Unmasking Online Scams: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age
In this eye-opening episode of the Casual Friday: Financial Insights podcast, hosts Brian and Ryan delve into the ever-evolving world of online scams, fraud, and identity theft. As the digital landscape expands, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Brian and Ryan shed light on some of the most common and insidious scams circulating today, from phishing emails and fake tech support calls to social media scams and fraudulent websites. With their extensive knowledge and experience, the hosts of...
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Real Estate Q&A with Expert Brian Domingos
This week Brian is joined by our special guest Brian Domingos, owner of Premier Valley Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage firm based in Fresno, California. Brian and his brokerage assists clients with buying and selling residential properties in the Central Valley, Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada areas. In addition to real estate sales, they offer property management services through their subsidiary Cypress Property Management. Questions for Brian? Visit his website at ht...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Dow 40,000
This week Brian and Ryan talk about how the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 40,000 for the first time recently as markets continue to rebound from a 5% decline earlier this year. While this has felt like a difficult year for many investors due to inflation, high interest rates, and growth concerns, the reality is that the broad market has achieved 23 new all-time highs. Other asset classes, including international stocks and commodities, have surged alongside the U.S. stock market as int...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Cash Isn't King
In uncertain market conditions, cash holdings can offer a sense of security for investors. The past few years have seen significant market volatility due to various factors such as the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, monetary policy changes, inflation concerns, and technological disruptions. Amidst this turmoil, the allure of cash has grown, especially as interest rates on cash instruments have reached multi-decade highs, presenting seemingly attractive risk-free returns. However, it is cru...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Geopolitics and Pullbacks
In this episode of Casual Friday: Financial Insights, Brian and Ryan delve into the recent pullback in the markets, which have dipped at the onset of the second quarter. After kicking off the year with strong gains, the landscape has shifted due to a combination of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising inflation concerns, and uncertainties around corporate earnings. Join us as we discuss strategies for understanding and managing through this period of heightened market volatility....
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1 year ago
30 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Tax Time: How High are Tax Brackets?
This week Ryan and Brian come up for air from a busy tax season to examine how current tax brackets, both personal and corporate, compare to where brackets have been historically. They also touch on the possibility of brackets changing in the future, especially in light of the Federal debt to GDP ratio (spoiler: it's high). Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Casual Friday: Financial Insights
Most retirees worry about outliving their money — but the data shows they often do the opposite: they underspend. In fact, many leave retirement with more assets than they started with, despite having saved for decades to fund their lifestyle. Why is this happening, and what can financial advisors and plan sponsors do about it? In this episode, Brian Ullmann and Ryan Louie sit down with Ronnie Cox, Investment Director at Human Interest, to unpack the psychology behind retirement spending, the...