Perfect Game Retirement
The Perfect Game Retirement Podcast is brought to you by Black Oak Asset Management, serving the greater Atlanta area with offices in Alpharetta, Cartersville and Macon. Former professional baseball player and now financial coach, Ryan Ledden, is your host. This is the show that'll help you make the right decisions, so you can pitch a "perfect game" in retirement.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Noah's Ark & Retirement Planning: Lessons in Preparing Ahead
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Ever heard the saying, ‘Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark’? Well, today we're diving into that very concept. How did Noah's forward-thinking approach help him survive the flood, and what can it teach us about preparing for retirement?
Tune in as we unpack the ancient wisdom of Noah’s Ark and its modern-day implications for ensuring your retirement is secure, no matter what storms might be on the horizon.
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Take the Fork: Yogi’s Wisdom on Making Financial Choices
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
In this episode, we’re diving into some famous words by the one and only Yogi Berra. You might know him for his legendary baseball career, but Yogi was also a goldmine of wisdom. We'll spin some of his classic quotes into financial advice. It's all about viewing things through the right lens—so let's see what financial insights we can uncover from Yogi’s memorable sayings!
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Mistakes When Choosing A Financial Advisor
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Next up: uncover the critical mistakes many make when choosing a financial advisor. We're cutting through the noise to highlight what often goes wrong—from misplaced trust in big names to overlooking the fine print. This episode is your essential guide to avoiding those pitfalls and making informed decisions that align with your financial goals.
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Retirement planning doesn’t have to be overwhelmingly complicated. It certainly doesn’t have to be as complicated as some people make it. In our next episode, we unravel the unnecessary complexities often woven into the fabric of retirement advice. We’ll debunk some myths, simplify strategies, and uncover the beauty of simplicity and straightforward retirement planning.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Your Financial Wellness Check-Up
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Just like an annual checkup is important for maintaining good health, performing regular financial checkups is an essential part of planning for a healthy and successful retirement. By regularly assessing your budget, goals, and progress, you can make informed decisions to keep your finances on track. Although financial wellness is going to look different for everyone, we’ll share some areas you should be paying attention to in today’s episode.
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Thursday May 02, 2024
Steering Clear of Retirement Stress
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Psychologists have determined that retirement is one of the most stressful events that some people will experience in life. In this episode, we’ll look at the ways to proactively deal with the stress surrounding the retirement process.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Retirement Questions That Every Generation Is Asking
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Each generation is currently navigating a unique part of the retirement planning experience. With many baby boomers preparing for the transition into retirement and the early half of Generation Z taking their initial steps into the career field, these major life events come with a handful of financial planning questions. In today’s episode, we’ll share insights into the unique concerns that echo across different age groups. These are the retirement questions that every generation is asking.
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Finance Fortress: Practical Strategies for Protecting Retirees Against Scams & Fraud
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
As much as any other threat, recognizing and avoiding scams has become a necessary skill for today’s retirees to develop. Join us as we explore crucial steps you can take to safeguard your financial well-being against the growing tide of scams and identity theft. Learn from real-life stories and gain practical advice to keep your finances secure in this digital era, all from the perspective of a seasoned financial professional.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Retirement Bracketology: Money Lessons While Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
March Madness is upon us, and as you fill out your bracket and watch the NCAA Tournament this year, there are a few retirement planning lessons that you can learn along the way…
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Retirement Planning Is Harder Than It Used To Be
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Every generation likes to talk about how much harder things used to be when they were kids. Like all of the people who used to have to walk five miles to school, in the snow, uphill both ways. But they had at least one thing that was EASIER…and that was retirement planning. Let’s talk about why on today’s episode.
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