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 Dec 01, 2022
Ep 70: The Retirement Marathon - Finishing The Race
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. Let’s talk about some of the similarities of getting to the finish line in racing and retirement.
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Ep 69: Most Common Retirement Planning Questions About Taxes
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
As we approach the end of the year, saving money on taxes becomes a bigger focus for many people. But let’s broaden the scope out for this particular episode and focus on some of the most common retirement planning questions about taxes. We’ll talk about mistakes to avoid and how a proper plan can make a significant difference in someone’s tax savings.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Ep 68: The Money Gridiron: What Football Teaches Us About Retirement Planning
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
At this time of year, you can find football on TV almost every night of the week. So, let’s take some concepts from the game of football and apply them to our retirement planning…
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Ep 67: Please Read the Fine Print
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
It’s been said that “the sales brochure giveth and the fine print taketh away.” On this episode, we’ll talk about some of the things we hear from people when they don’t pay enough attention to the fine print…
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Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Ep 66: Retirement Planning From A Psychologist’s Point Of View
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
We always talk about the money side of financial and retirement planning. But what about the mental aspect of that big life change? Today we’ll break down an article written by a Licensed Professional Counselor (Kate Schroeder) for Psychology Today, titled The Psychological Investment In Retirement.
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Ep 65: Going Against the Grain
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Being a good advisor isn’t about winning a popularity contest or just saying the same things that everyone else in the industry says. It’s about giving the best advice that you can for each individual situation. On today’s show, we’re going to peel back the curtain to discuss some areas where a good financial advisor’s opinions might go against the grain with mainstream ideas in the industry.
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Ep 64: How Procrastination Dooms Your Financial Future
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
People have many reasons for procrastinating when it comes to putting a retirement plan together. Let’s explore some of those excuses and why they can be dangerous, and talk about how to overcome them…
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Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Ep 63: What They’re Saying: Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
It’s no secret the stock market is in turmoil. We’re in a bear market and the R-word (recession) is getting thrown around daily. So, what can you do to survive bear markets like the one we’re in now? We’ve collected advice from various commentators and “experts” from across the country. You might have even heard some of this advice yourself. But should you follow it or proceed with caution? We’ll breakdown the guidance to provide some important context and perspective.
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Ep 62: Can You Get An A+ On Our Retirement Planning Quiz?
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Don’t dread this as much as you hated hearing these words as a kid, but it’s time for a pop quiz! We’re putting retirement planning preparedness under the microscope with 5 critical questions to which you need to know the answers. So sharpen those pencils and let’s see how ready you are for retirement.
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Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Ep 61: Why Retirement Planning Ain’t What It Used To Be
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
In some ways, retirement planning was easier for past generations. Let’s explore how a good financial advisor helps people overcome the additional challenges of today. Our parents and grandparents may not have had to face these things, so just relying on the experiences of family members might not be enough to help us achieve our own financial success…
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Call: 470-508-0508
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