2024 Outlook: A Discussion on Investment Opportunities and Potential Concerns (Ep. 16)

2024 Outlook: A Discussion on Investment Opportunities and Potential Concerns (Ep. 16)

2023 was quite an eventful year, and it unexpectedly finished with strong market returns. But what were the major contributors? And more importantly, what can we expect moving forward? Let’s reflect on these questions with David Koren, MBA, ChFC®, CLU®, and Michael P. Smith, CFP®. Together, they explore the key factors shaping the financial landscape …

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Managing Your Cashflow & Setting SMART Goals (Ep. 14)

Managing Your Cashflow & Setting SMART Goals (Ep. 14)

Cashflow management may sound intimidating, but it is simply knowing where you spend and how to make sure you spend wisely. Join David as he talks about why budgeting and cash flow management are important, especially in retirement. He highlights the necessity of understanding where money is coming from and where it’s going and provides …

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Insurance Strategies for Retirement with Caleb Vaughan, CFP® (Ep.13)

Insurance Strategies for Retirement with Caleb Vaughan, CFP® (Ep.13)

Protecting your loved ones comes in many forms, and setting aside the right financial resources for yourself in your retirement is one of them! In this episode, David Koren invites Caleb Vaughan, Financial Planning Strategist at RVA Wealth Management, onto the show to discuss risk mitigation and insurance in retirement. Together they highlight the importance …

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Common Investment Risks with Michael P. Smith (Ep.12)

Common Investment Risks with Michael P. Smith (Ep.12)

Can investments be both growth-oriented and risk-averse? In the latest episode of Unleash Your Retirement, David Koren is joined once again by Michael P. Smith to close out their 3-part investment series. This episode will help you uncover the balance between seeking growth and minimizing risk in your investment portfolio. Their conversation offers a wealth …

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How To Secure Your Retirement with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 11)

How To Secure Your Retirement with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 11)

Lost in the maze of Annuities, Mutual Funds, and ETFs? Let us simplify it for you. While visions of a relaxed retirement dance in your head, the journey there requires careful planning. Navigate the nuances with David Koren of RVA Wealth Management as he teams up with Mike P. Smith to unravel the complexities of …

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Investing In Stocks and Bonds with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 10)

Investing In Stocks and Bonds with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 10)

Investing in stocks and bonds can be a battle of risk and reward if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here to help. David welcomes back his fellow colleague Michael P. Smith to continue their conversation about investing. They narrow their conversation from retirement investing to investing in stocks and bonds. With …

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Retirement Investing 101 with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 9)

Retirement Investing 101 with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 9)

Stressed about planning for your retirement?  You’re not alone. Join host David Koren and his fellow colleague Michael P. Smith as they share actionable investment and retirement strategies designed to ease your anxieties. Together they break down investing options, how to navigate your time horizon, and the importance of different revenue streams. Throughout the episode, …

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Retirement Income Sources: Employer-Sponsored Plans (Ep.7)

Retirement Income Sources: Employer-Sponsored Plans (Ep.7)

What are the most important things you need to know about employer-sponsored retirement plans? In this episode, David Koren talks about employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. He explains how these plans work, the investment responsibility, and the options for taking money out. David also touches on the history …

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