#258 – From FOMO to Focused: Retirement Strategies for Market Volatility and Asset Allocation

In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase explore the role of dry powder assets in retirement planning and revisit “FOMO Freddie”—a cautionary character representing the risks of chasing investment trends without a long-term strategy. 🚀 They discuss why trend-chasing can be detrimental and how aligning with a consistent investment […]

#256 – Are Earnings Everything? Plus More Strategies To Boost Long-Term Investing and Retirement Planning

Explore powerful, often-overlooked retirement tactics—like the Rule of 55 and the 62/70 Social Security strategy—and hear listener questions answered by Wes and Christa to help you build an effective, income-focused financial future. 🎯 Are corporate earnings the #1 financial metric for long-term investors to track when making better investment decisions? Learn how to evaluate earnings […]

#255 – From Gold to Growth: Long-Term Retirement Planning in Uncertain Times

Looking for retirement guidance and insights on navigating gold investments, market volatility, and the impact of AI on jobs? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase address essential topics and answer listener questions on financial planning, investment returns, and preparing for the future of work. • Gold as an […]

#253 – Are You Too Passive? Rethinking Index Funds, Roth Tactics, and Retirement Timing

Tackle Roth IRA strategies, dollar cost averaging, passive investing risks, strategic retirement withdrawals, and more. Whether you’re planning early retirement or optimizing your current portfolio, Wes and Christa deliver actionable insights and answer listener questions, including: Is Passive Investing Creating a Bubble? Are index funds inflating markets? Or do global diversification and ongoing price discovery […]

#249 – Bear Market Retirement Guide: Investment Strategies, Tax Moves, Vacation Decisions, Timing, And Understanding Portfolio Benchmarks

Make informed decisions about your retirement plans, even in a bear market. Learn whether to cancel your vacation plans due to stock market concerns and discover how to manage your investments effectively. Explore strategies like layering for early retirement and understand the implications of drawing down your TSP defined contribution plan. Examine rebalancing your taxable […]

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