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.
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
Nov 5, 2020
Ep 20: Following The Financial Commandments
Nov 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020
27 min
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/
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
30 min
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/
Oct 1, 2020
Ep 18: Obsolete Retirement Planning Ideas
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
27 min
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iPhone or your computer can become obsolete and need to be replaced, the way that some people think about retirement is obsolete and needs to be replaced. Let’s talk about some outdated ideas that people still cling to.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/
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
26 min
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/
Sep 3, 2020
Ep 16: How To Build Your Financial House
Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
27 min
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/
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
27 min
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/
Aug 6, 2020
Ep 14: Classic Pre-Retiree Mistakes
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
24 min
There are some financial planning blunders that are interesting to talk about but are quite rare in reality. On the other hand, there are some financial planning mistakes that happen far too often. Let’s talk about the mistakes so many people have made in the past it has made them “classic”.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Jul 16, 2020
Ep 13: What Mark Twain Can Teach Us About Money
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
23 min
What can we learn about money by exploring some quotes from the great Mark Twain?
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Jul 2, 2020
Ep 12: Traditional IRA Vs Roth IRA
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
25 min
It seems that most people don’t have a clear picture of whether they should contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth. Let’s discuss how to determine what’s best for you.
Show Notes:
Call: 470-508-0508
Website: https://blackoakam.com/
Jun 18, 2020
Jun 18, 2020
20 min
If you really took inventory of your financial situation, you might find that you’ve been taking for granted some assets that make up a huge piece of your puzzle. Is it possible you should be putting a little more thought into some of these assets?
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