#155 – Key Takeaways from AIR: The Story of Nike and Michael Jordan
In today’s episode, Wes Moss shares his watch experience of the film Air with Retire Sooner producer, Mallory Boggs. Air is the new movie directed by and starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, and others that depicts Nike signing Michael Jordan to one of the most lucrative shoe deals of all time in 1984. Wes and Mallory discuss […]
Retire Sooner Reading List (Part 2)
Back in February we suggested five books that we believe could help readers on their journey towards a happy retirement. You’ve all read them by now, right? At the very least, I hope you’ve got them on your nightstand, making you feel guilty when you stream Netflix instead. For those who consumed all the wisdom […]
Man On The Moon Takes A Look At The American Economy
Once upon a time, a man stood on the moon’s surface. Looking back at the Earth, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at its vastness. At that moment, he took a step back and imagined he was an investor in every company on the planet, with the entire population able […]
#154 – Money Scripts and Understanding Our Subconscious Beliefs Around Finances with Ted Klontz
Do you know why you make the financial decisions you do? On today’s Retire Sooner episode, associate professor of Practice and Financial Psychology at Creighton University and director of the Financial Psychology Institute®, Ted Klontz, joins Wes Moss to discuss our subconscious beliefs about money that control behavior. Klontz explains the importance and assessment of […]
More Bang for Your Buck: Higher Levels of Interest Outside of the Big Banks
It’s time to talk about the real problem with banks. No, not the recent collapse and calamity of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks, respectively. Thanks to the actions of the Federal Reserve to protect all depositors, it’s doubtful that very many of us should feel adverse effects from that situation. I’m referring to the real […]
#153 – Why Economic Forecasts Are Irrelevant To Investors (The Warren Buffett Mindset)
Why might famed businessman and investor Warren Buffett respond, “I don’t care,” when asked about a recession? Today on Retire Sooner, Wes Moss dives into the Buffett mindset of sticking to your principles in long-term investing decisions and looking toward economic growth. In doing so, he discusses one investing planning strategy that could be essential […]
Key Takeaways From Air: The Story Of Nike And Michael Jordan
To err is human, but to Air is Jordan. It’s also the title of a new movie about Nike signing Michael Jordan to one of the most lucrative shoe deals of all time. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, the film also touts Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, and Jason Bateman. It premiered at […]
#152 – How To Communicate About Finances Before and During Marriage with Aaron Thomas
Today on Retire Sooner, Wes Moss sits down with the three-time winner of Atlanta’s Best Divorce Attorney, Aaron Thomas, also the founder of Prenups.com. As Aaron and Prenups.com will tell you, prenups are not just planning or anticipating for marital failure. He explains that they’re more of a set of rules for how your money, kids, and assets […]
The 10 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Retire Sooner Podcast: Part 1
The first episode of my Retire Sooner podcast dropped on April 1st, 2021. By then, I’d already been hosting Money Matters on WSB radio for more than a decade, but I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity for long-form interviews, thoughts, and analysis from the nation’s best and brightest. So, my team and I set […]
#151 – The Real Problem With Banks
In the aftermath of two big banks collapsing, it’s no surprise that some investors may feel uneasy about the state of their retirement savings. In this episode, Wes Moss gives details to explain if and how these bank failures impact your retirement journey. He provides insights into how the banking system works, walks through […]
