Retire SMART Podcast

Ep26. Changes to Social Security benefits with Sean Swanson

Financial Advisor, Sean Swanson, brings important updates to recent changes to benefits put out by the Social Security Administration and how you can be better prepared.

Ep25. Central banker's worst nightmare and the Bidenomics implosion

David talks about the central banker’s worst nightmare related to stagflation and the “biggest miss on record” involving Bidenomics.

Ep24. Big businesses taking BIG hits!

Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Rite Aid, Oh My!  David talks about how these businesses have taken major hits due to the rise of inflation, minimum wages, and theft.

Ep23. How the US could learn a thing or two from other countries

How the US should be taking notes from other country’s strategies to restore the economy to a retired NFL plater being investigated by the department of justice for owing millions of dollars; David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.

Ep22. Tax and Estate planning with Mike Shudel

Financial Advisor, Mike Shudel, walks through the importance of financial
literacy in all things tax and estate planning, and how to start the preplanning
phase.

Ep21. Derby time and failing economic strategies

David talks about team highlights from the Kentucky Derby, the continued “let downs” from the feds’ economic strategies, and the public vs private sector jobs disparity.

Ep20. "Skiplagging, office real estate selling for cheap, and Hong Kong's interest rate doubled!

David talks about why airlines hate “skiplagging,” more office real estate buildings selling at a fraction of their cost, and the “red flag” of interest rates in Hong Kong doubling in less than a week.

Ep19. Tax cliffs and price drops in the auto industry

From “tax cliffs” to price drops in the auto industry, David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.

Ep18. Tax planning with Abigail McNaney

Financial Advisor and accountant, Abigail McNaney, discusses the importance of tax planning and what the Tax SMART process is all about.

Ep17. Midwest tornadoes and the Yen

David talks about how in the midst of the local tornado disasters, faith in humanity is restored, and what’s going on with the Yen, and its impact on the globe.