Category: Investing
Overcoming the Top Five Fears in Retirement Planning (Ep. 14)

Overcoming the Top Five Fears in Retirement Planning (Ep. 14)

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Are you worried you might outlive your savings?

Join hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard in this compelling episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS’, where they guide you through uncovering your financial destiny. Addressing fears like outliving your savings, this episode empowers you with knowledge about the intricacies of 401(k) plans and the necessity for transparent investment fees. Learn actionable strategies to ensure your financial security and longevity.

Key Highlights:

  • Understanding Financial Anxiety: Confront the common fear of depleting retirement funds with effective long-term financial strategies
  • Navigating Retirement Uncertainties: Equip yourself with tactics to control what’s within your reach and prepare for the unforeseeable elements like economic fluctuations
  • Critiquing 401(k) Plans: Dive into a case study revealing the often-overlooked disadvantages of 401(k) plans that could be compromising your retirement goals
  • Exploring “Pay to Play” Dynamics: Shed light on the secretive financial relationships influencing your retirement plans and how to advocate for your best interests
  • Making Informed Retirement Choices: Optimize your retirement outcomes by understanding the real impacts of your financial decisions 
  • And much more!

 

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How You Could Outsmart the Market with Proven Investment Strategies (Ep. 13)

How You Could Outsmart the Market with Proven Investment Strategies (Ep. 13)

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Tired of the same old investment advice? 

Unlock your financial future’s potential with Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard in this captivating episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS’. Dive into the world of strategic investment and personal financial management as this episode not only navigates you through effective financial tools and strategies but also underscores the critical role of education in making informed financial decisions.

Key Highlights:

  • Robust Investment Strategies: Discover the advantages of individual stocks like those in the Wells Fargo DSIP list, which has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 with a 12% annual gain over three decades
  • Navigating Financial Pitfalls: Learn why avoiding mutual funds in advisory accounts could protect your returns from high fees and excessive diversification
  • Effective Estate and Succession Planning: Gain practical advice on managing estate transitions smoothly, enhancing family trust and understanding
  • Impressive Performance Insights: Uncover the secrets behind their advisory services’ remarkable 14.06% net annual return over five years
  • Personalized Retirement Strategies: Get acquainted with the ‘Envision’ tool and how it tailors retirement planning to individual needs
  • Commitment to Education: Understand the depth of financial strategies deployed, ensuring confidence and comprehensive
  • And much more!

 

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How To Unleash Your Portfolio’s Power (Ep. 12)

How To Unleash Your Portfolio’s Power (Ep. 12)

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Is your investment strategy holding you back? 

Join Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard in ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS’ as they guide you through the art of effective investment and retirement plan organization. This episode, brimming with actionable advice, emphasizes the critical role of proactive management and an open mindset in enhancing your financial performance.

Key Highlights:

  • Transform Your Portfolio: Learn to view your investment portfolio as a potential goldmine, requiring attentive management to unlock immense value
  • Impressive Performance Insights: Explore the impressive five-year journey of 190 advisory accounts, showcasing a 14.06% net return rate
  • Navigating ‘Pay to Play’ Dynamics: Uncover how ‘Pay to Play’ arrangements in the investment industry could impact your financial choices
  • Strategy for Annual Improvement: Discover their innovative approach to boost financial performance, aiming for a 2% annual improvement in your portfolio
  • The Power of Active Involvement: Embrace the importance of being hands-on in managing your investments, moving beyond dependence on advisors or funds
  • Learn and Grow with Professionals: Engage in Jerry and Megan’s self-funded workshops and educational resources for unbiased, invaluable financial guidance
  • Future Episodes Preview: Stay tuned for more episodes packed with financial insights and investment strategies that can make a real difference

 

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Why You Should Unlock Your Portfolio’s Potential (Ep. 11)

Why You Should Unlock Your Portfolio’s Potential (Ep. 11)

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Could your portfolio be working harder for you?

Get your pen and pad ready for a wealth of investment wisdom with Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard in the latest episode of “The Organized Investor PodCLASS”. Episode 11 turns the spotlight on maximizing your investment performance, blending expert advice with practical strategies. With their unique blend of experience and humor, Jerry and Megan make finance both accessible and engaging.

Key Highlights:

  • Striking Performance Revealed: Uncover the secrets behind Tennessee Wealth Management’s 190 advisory accounts boasting a notable five-year return rate of 14.06%
  • Lottery Ticket Metaphor: Grasp the significance of treating your investment portfolio as a potential goldmine, emphasizing the need for vigilant management and regular reviews
  • DSIP List Insights: Dive into the Wells Fargo Research DSIP List, a dividend-raising stock strategy aimed at boosting investment performance by 2% annually
  • Active Investment Strategy: Learn how Jerry and Megan’s selective stock choices and balanced allocations contribute to robust, risk-minimized returns
  • Tailored Financial Guidance: Discover the potential in even the smallest of portfolios and the simplicity of getting a professional second opinion
  • Engaging Learning Experiences: Connect with the hosts in live Knoxville workshops and through personalized consultations to dive deeper into your financial journey
  • Sneak Peek into the Future: Anticipate future episodes filled with more vital financial wisdom and impactful investment tactics

 

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Rethink Your Returns: What You Need To Know About Dividend Growth Investing (Ep. 10)

Rethink Your Returns: What You Need To Know About Dividend Growth Investing (Ep. 10)

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Ready to transform your investment strategy?

Join hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard on “The Organized Investor PodCLASS” as they deep-dive into dividend growth investing. Together, they unravel the intricacies of dividend growth stocks, a strategy that has reshaped their investment outlook and continues to yield significant results for their clients. 

Key Highlights:

  • DSIP List Detailed: Dive into the ‘DSIP List’ (Diversified Stock Income Plan) from Wells Fargo Research. Discover how it consistently outperforms the S&P 500, reducing volatility and boosting returns
  • Personalized Investing with DGP: Get introduced to their Dividend Growth Portfolios (DGP) and learn what makes this approach both innovative and tailored to individual needs
  • Dividend Companies Decoded: Understand the crucial difference between high current yielders and consistent dividend growers
  • Yield Impact Explained: Grasp the crucial concept of dividend yield and its significant impact on your investment returns
  • Navigating Market Emotions: Learn how to stay calm and focused on long-term gains during periods of market volatility
  • And much more!

 

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Shifting Gears Beyond Mutual Funds and ETFs (Ep. 9)

Shifting Gears Beyond Mutual Funds and ETFs (Ep. 9)

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Feeling stuck with traditional investments? 

Learn how to shift gears for better returns in the latest “Organized Investor PodCLASS” episode with Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard from Tennessee Wealth Management. Combining Jerry’s extensive financial experience with Megan’s educational expertise, they dive into effective and engaging investment strategies.

This episode, focusing on investment organization, targets boosting portfolio performance by 2%. Jerry and Megan challenge the conventional reliance on mutual funds and ETFs, advocating for a selective approach. They highlight the success of the Wells Fargo research list and the DSIP strategy.

Key Highlights:

  • Uncover the dangers of excessive diversification and its impact on portfolio health
  • Compare the superior performance of the DSIP list against traditional mutual funds and ETFs
  • Explore the Dividend Growth Portfolios (DGP), emphasizing large companies with consistent dividend growth
  • Gain insights into the crucial role of financial advisors in managing investments
  • Dive into three exemplary portfolios, showcasing the benefits of focusing on high-quality, dividend-rich stocks
  • And much more!

 

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How To Simplify Your Finances with Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard (Ep. 8)

How To Simplify Your Finances with Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard (Ep. 8)

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Wondering how to streamline your financial life? 

Navigate the nuances of finance with a unique blend of humor and simplicity in “The Organized Investor PodCLASS.” Jerry Goodman, with four decades of financial insights, and Megan Hubbard, a former first-grade teacher skilled at breaking down financial terms into easy-to-digest lessons, are about to unfold secrets of financial planning and investment management in ways you’ve never heard before!

Curiosity-Sparking Highlights:

  • Organize to Maximize: Uncover how streamlining your investments and retirement plans can transform your financial health
  • The 2% Magic: A small number with a big impact – discover how a 2% improvement can revolutionize your investment returns
  • Fee Fiasco Uncovered: We’re exposing the often-overlooked truths behind financial advisory fees and how they might be draining your wallet
  • DSIP Decoded: Wells Fargo’s Diversified Stock Income Plan explained – what it is, and why it matters
  • Revamp Your Financial Strategies: Move beyond conventional advice with innovative tactics to enhance your financial performance
  • Battle of the Giants: A detailed comparison of the DSIP list, the S&P 500, mutual funds, and ETFs – find out who really comes out on top
  • Beware of ‘Diworsification’:  Learn why having too many investments might be sabotaging your financial growth
  • Real-Life Returns: Real-world examples showing how the DSIP list fares against traditional mutual funds and ETFs
  • Rethink Your Investment Plan: Confident in your current strategy? We’ll give you compelling reasons to reconsider and optimize for better results
  • And much more!

 

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Unveiling Common Misconceptions and Tips for your Finances and Investments (Ep. 7)

Unveiling Common Misconceptions and Tips for your Finances and Investments (Ep. 7)

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One of the most important aspects of financial planning is to optimize your long-term performance. 

This means not only choosing the right investments but also minimizing the fees and costs that can deteriorate your returns.

Are there some strategies for this?

In this episode, Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard explore strategies for improving long-term financial performance. They emphasize the importance of reducing advisory fees, avoiding unnecessary investment expenses, and being selective with investments. Introducing the Diversified Stock Income Plan (DSIP) list, a collection of dividend-raising individual stocks, they highlight its remarkable outperformance compared to the S&P 500 index.

In this PodCLASS, Jerry and Megan explore:

  • The misconceptions surrounding the need for a Revocable Living Trust
  • The need for a second opinion on investment management
  • The importance of paying attention to fees and costs, and how they can significantly impact savings over time
  • The importance of being more selective with investments to achieve better rates of return
  • The historical performance of the DSIP list, which has outperformed the S&P 500
  • Their goal of helping listeners make informed decisions
  • And more!

 

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Trusts vs. Wills: What You Don’t Know (Ep. 6)

Trusts vs. Wills: What You Don’t Know (Ep. 6)

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Confused about choosing between a trust and a will? 

Let’s clear the air once and for all.

In this eye-opening episode, Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard of Tennessee Wealth Management tackle the estate planning myths surrounding trusts and wills. With their expert analysis, they dispel common overstatements and clear up misconceptions, all through the distinct perspective of Tennessee law.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Trust Truths Unveiled: Are trusts really superior for estate taxes and protection?
  • Hidden Trust Benefits: There’s more to trusts than meets the eye, but are they overvalued in Tennessee?
  • Trusts vs. Wills Face-Off: Dive into the pros, cons, costs, and complexities of each.
  • Setting Up a Trust – Worth It?: Explore the reality behind establishing a trust. Is it a smart move or just added stress?
  • Ethical Estate Planning: Join Jerry and Megan as they navigate the ethical implications of recommending trusts.
  • Empowered Decision-Making: Arm yourself with essential insights to make the best choice between a trust and a will.
  • And much more!

 

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How We Guard Your Legacy (Ep. 5)

How We Guard Your Legacy (Ep. 5)

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Think estate planning is just for the wealthy? 

Think again. 

Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard are here to shatter this and other common misconceptions. Listen in as they reveal pivotal truths essential to safeguarding your family’s financial future.

In this PodCLASS, Jerry and Megan explore:

  • Why neglecting estate planning could be the biggest risk to your family’s legacy
  • How choosing the right estate planning package could save you money compared to traditional legal services
  • An insider’s guide to two crucial estate packages that put you in control of your future
  • A creative spin on ‘Leave it to Beaver’ that reveals the stark realities of dying without a will in Tennessee
  • The surprising truths about revocable living trusts and why they might not be the safeguard you thought
  • A critical look at the hidden drawbacks of trusts – especially when it comes to accessing your assets when you need them most
  • And much more!

 

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