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Retire ASAP with Taylor Fike

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Financial and retirement guidance from Taylor Fike, retirement specialist at Fike Advisors in Wooster, OH. Each episode will cover important financial planning topics like taxes, investing, building wealth, distributions, and more. Our goal is to help you get freedom from work as soon as possible.

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United States

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Financial and retirement guidance from Taylor Fike, retirement specialist at Fike Advisors in Wooster, OH. Each episode will cover important financial planning topics like taxes, investing, building wealth, distributions, and more. Our goal is to help you get freedom from work as soon as possible.

Language:

English


Episodes

High Quality, High Interest

6/15/2023
The Federal Reserve has been talked about a lot since the pandemic first hit. Inflation has been rising and the general public is unsure if they will keep raising rates to try and curb this. Taylor and Brad will be talking about what they think might happen during the Federal Reserve Meeting and some strategies when it comes to investing in fixed interest rate products in our current environment. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:30:51

Ep 80: The Debt Ceiling Crisis

5/25/2023
The debt ceiling has been an issue that's recently been in the news. Many people are wondering if this will have a major impact on the markets as this gets resolved. Taylor and Brad will be discussing some historic debt ceiling issues and the importance of just sticking to your financial plan when news like this is circulating. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:31:09

Ep 79: Market Breakdown For 2023

5/11/2023
Taylor and Brad are returning to the podcast after a brief hiatus. The guys will be discussing what has happened in the markets over the past 6 months and the current landscape of the economy. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:34:37

Ep 78: 2022 in Review and 2023 Outlook

12/21/2022
On this episode, Taylor and Brad will discuss the major economic events that happened throughout 2022 and their outlook for 2023. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:37:42

Ep 77: Where Has The Podcast Been?

12/8/2022
This week's episode is short and sweet. Taylor and Brad will be discussing why the podcast was absent recently and what to expect as we come to close out the year. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:04:31

Ep 76: What Happens To My Money After I Die During Inflation?

11/3/2022
Planning out where your money goes when you pass away can be a difficult conversation to have, but it is necessary to optimize your financial plan. On this episode, Taylor and Brad will be discussing ways you can help lower the tax burden on your estate and how this can significantly impact the inheritance your heirs receive. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:34:35

Ep 75: How To Save On Taxes During Inflation

10/13/2022
Tax planning is a necessary part of any comprehensive retirement plan. There are some ways we can be tax efficient right now that will also impact our long-term plan. Taylor and Brad will discuss some of these strategies you might be able to implement and why they have a big impact on your retirement plan. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:26:49

Ep 74: Investing During Inflation

9/29/2022
Investing in the market right now can seem scary to a lot of people. The high volatility is usually viewed in a negative way, but there are some opportunities present right now. Taylor and Brad will discuss why you should keep investing during inflationary times and why this is nothing to be overly concerned about. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:25:01

Ep 73: Budgeting During Inflation

9/15/2022
The word "budget" can invoke negative feelings for many people because of the thought that it restricts spending. However, we should be looking at this concept with an open mind and understanding the opportunities this strategy can present. Taylor and Brad will be discussing why budgeting works, how to get started, and why this might be a good time to start one with inflation still present. Important Links: Monthly Budget: Financial Foundations Monthly Budget.xlsx Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:24:19

Ep 72: Fike Family Fantasy Football

9/1/2022
Taylor and Brad have joined in on the fantasy football train as the season is quickly approaching. When the guys were thinking about making a good team in this fantasy league, they realized how many financial parallels there are. They will be breaking down some of the parallels on today's episode and what things you should be considering instead. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:31:24

Ep 71: Are We In A Bull Market Now?

8/18/2022
We've witnessed a recent uptick in the market and now many are wondering if we are about to be in a bull market. However, there are still more economic concerns that have not be resolved quite yet. Taylor and Brad will talk about why this upward trend may be short lived and the rollercoaster cycles in the market tend to go through. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:21:46

Ep 70: Where Do I Get Income In This Economy?

7/21/2022
The market hasn't been doing the best, but many people still need to generate consistent income for their retirement. Taylor and Brad will discuss some strategies on creating income in a down market and why it's important to have trust the market will rebound eventually. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:27:54

Ep 69: Are You Sitting On Cash?

6/30/2022
If you have a lot of cash on hand right now, this may be a great buying opportunity in the investment world. Markets are down, which means stocks are on sale and though they could go down more, we can still use this to our advantage. Taylor and Brad will discuss why cash sitting in the bank is not ideal in this environment and the opportunities this downturn presents. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:23:53

Ep 68: Haste Makes Waste

6/16/2022
Many people are feeling the pain of being in a down market and are making quick decisions that can be detrimental to their portfolios. Taylor and Brad will be discussing the danger of these rushed decisions and the potential consequences of managing your finances in this manner. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:36:38

Ep 67: Now Is Time For Roth Conversions

5/19/2022
Recently, the stock market has been down and many people can't help but feel a little worried. However, we're going to take a positive spin on this situation and talk about why it might be advantageous to do Roth conversions right now. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:18:37

Ep 66: Emotional Damage - Stay Logical

4/28/2022
There are people out there that have strong emotions when it comes to their money. They may panic and want to sell everything when the market takes a dip and want to buy when a stock price is at its peak. This is the opposite of the simple investing rule "buy low and sell high." Instead of trying to market time, we want to invest for the long term. Taylor and Brad will discuss some of the situations they have seen when somebody wants to emotionally invest and why it's so important to stay logical through all of this. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:28:30

Ep 65: The Metaverse and Investing

4/7/2022
The metaverse has been a hot topic in the technology and finance sector. Many people are wondering if this is a great investment opportunity, or if it's safer to just stick to real-world companies. Taylor and Brad will discuss what the metaverse is, their opinions on investing in it, and much more on today's show. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:31:10

Ep 64: Am I Going To Be Okay?

3/10/2022
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sparked fear in investors because some believe that this event will cause a crash in the stock market. While this event may cause some short term volatility, we want to keep the long term perspective as we navigate this turbulent time. Taylor and Brad will discuss the recent market volatility and why there's no need to panic about your retirement portfolio. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:28:23

Ep 63: IRA Tax Benefits

2/24/2022
Taxes are top of mind for many people right now as we prepare to file for 2021. We thought this would be a great opportunity to discuss some tax rules, strategies, and other considerations that might help out your retirement plan. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/ Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:27:10

Ep 62: Mutual Funds Vs. ETFs

2/10/2022
On today's show we will compare and contrast mutual funds and ETFs. There are a lot of similarities between these two investment vehicles, but which one makes the most sense for your plan? Tune in to find out. Important Links: Taylor's Website: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/retireasapshow Retire ASAP Toolkit: https://www.fikeadvisors.com/what-we-do/retire-asap/ Get Taylor's Book: https://amzn.to/3p60DIp Your Early Retirement Map: https://mailchi.mp/fikeadvisors/your-early-retirement-map Call: 330-264-1100

Duration:00:33:08