Perfect Game Retirement
Welcome to Perfect Game Retirement, hosted by Ryan Ledden of Black Oak Asset Management. As a former pro ballplayer and CFP, Ryan combines his love of the game with financial expertise to guide you to a confident retirement. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Black Oak Asset Management and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated.
Episodes
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Ep 24: Things Nobody Says
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
You’ve probably never heard anyone make these statements that we’ll provide on today’s episode. And there are some great reasons why.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Ep 23: A 5 Question Retirement Preparedness Quiz
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Want to grade your preparedness for retirement? Here are five key questions you need to ask yourself. Your answers will help determine how ready you are for retirement.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Ep 22: Is Diversification for Suckers?
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
If you look up quotes about diversification from famous investors, you might come across one from renowned investor Warren Buffet that will certainly raise your eyebrows. It goes, “Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.” Yet, we’ve always heard about diversification being one of the keys to success for retirement planning. How can these seemingly different ideas both be right?
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Ep 21: The 401(k) FAQs
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
This episode is all about addressing the most frequently asked questions about 401(k)s.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Ep 20: Following The Financial Commandments
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
On this episode, we present you with five commandments that are worth of being written on stone tablets in your retirement plan.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Ep 19: Eye Opening Stats Showing How Americans Save
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Vanguard’s “How America Saves 2020” report is packed with lots of intriguing stats and findings about Americans and how they save for retirement in the crazy year that is 2020 (most of the recent data is technically from 2019 although some figures are current through the Spring of 2020). Let’s look at some of the top takeaways from the study and how you might compare to the “normal” savings behaviors of Americans.
Show Notes:
How America Saves 2020 Article: https://institutional.vanguard.com/ngiam/assets/pdf/has/how-america-saves-report-2020.pdf
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Ep 18: Obsolete Retirement Planning Ideas
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Just like your iPhone or your computer can become obsolete and need to be replaced, the way that some people think about retirement is obsolete and needs to be replaced. Let’s talk about some outdated ideas that people still cling to.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Ep 17: Financial Issues Particularly Challenging For Women
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Many financial issues impact us all the same. But, of course, other challenges have varying impacts from person to person because our situations are all unique. Let’s take a look at some of the financial and retirement challenges that are unique to women.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Ep 16: How To Build Your Financial House
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
For some people, the idea of putting together a financial plan doesn’t sound like much fun. But the idea of building a home sounds like a lot of fun. So let’s find the similarities in building a strong financial plan and a dream home.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Ep 15: The Difficulty Of Financial Planning After The Death Of A Spouse
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
It is a life event that can be one of the most difficult things to go through both emotionally and financially. When one spouse dies, the remaining spouse is left to wrestle with a mountain of questions and choices. And although it’s difficult to discuss, proper planning can help make it easier to transition through this major life event. Let’s explore what someone should do in the event of a spouse’s passing, but also some of the pre-planning that can take place.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/