Welcome to the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast with your host Darrin McComas, Chief Investment Officer and Investment Adviser at Abraham & Co., Inc.  On this episode, Darrin discusses what he sees as a capitulation in the markets as inflation remains sticky and interest rates on the rise again.  the US Dollar appears to be gaining strength as recession fears begin to creep back in.  Who will win this latest round in the fight between the bulls and the bears?  Recorded on 2-21-2023.

In episode #9 of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast, hosts Darrin McComas and Shon Peil dive into a recent article from Forbes regarding the Top 10 Retirement Tips for 2023.  https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/top-retirement-tips-2023/  Shon and Darrin discuss sequence of returns risk, delaying social security, rethink where you want to live, having a game plan for healthcare and getting professional help from a fiduciary financial advisor in retirement.  Darrin also dives into the most recent economic data and the impacts on today's markets.  Thanks for joining our podcast and don't forget to hit that subscribe button.  Recorded on 1-26-2023.  If you'd like to watch our most recent retirement webinar click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkCJ7AeKJ4w
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Welcome to the 8th episode of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast, hosted by Shon Peil and Darrin McComas of Abraham & Co., Inc.  In today's episode, Shon and Darrin discuss the recent changes ushered in by the Secure Act 2.0.  Some of the biggest changes with this legislation concerns RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions).  Darrin and Shon also dive into the markets and what expectations are for the 1st Quarter of 2023.  We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast.

Welcome to episode #7 of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast.  Your host Darrin McComas, CIO and IAR of Abraham & Co., Inc. discusses the recent inflation (CPI) numbers as well as what Jerome Powell and the Fed are doing to combat inflation.  Darrin also discusses how exchanges like FTX and Binance as well as REITs like Blackstone are pausing redemptions and how this can impact the markets and may increase the odds of a recession in 2023.  Lastly, Darrin outlines his views on the markets and how the Fed officially has killed the Santa Rally.  Thanks for tuning in.

Welcome to the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast.  In this episode, your host Darrin McComas, walks listeners through his viewpoints on why the US is in a recession already and what you can do about it as investors.  Also listen as Darrin discusses Roth Conversions for 2022 as well as making sure you get this year's Required Minimum Distribution taken care of before the clock runs out on December 31st.  We hope you enjoy this 6th episode of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast.

Host Darrin McComas is joined by fellow Abraham & Co., Inc. advisor Andy Amoroso as they discuss the current market setup.  Andy and Darrin breakdown the narrative of the "Fed pivot" and why as investors you should be careful what you wish for.  

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast.  Darrin McComas discusses the newest inflation number hot off the press and how it will likely impact the markets going forward.   Darrin dives into what makes up the CPI number and what is likely to happen moving forward.  Social Security also announced a major cost-of-living-adjustment for 2023 along with a decrease in Medicare part B premiums.  Darrin also reviews what  the markets have done recently and what we are likely to see heading into earnings season.

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Freedom 1st Retirement Podcast where we are joined by Kyle Appelbaum, licensed financial advisor.  Kyle and Darrin discuss some important concepts around estate planning.   We answer the age old question, "Should we get a will or a trust?"  We also discuss some important tax consequences of each kind of estate planning tool.  Darrin and Kyle also dive into the markets and discuss what we can expect heading into the 4th quarter of 2022.  Will the Fed continue to tighten as the stock markets and bond markets sell off?  Are we headed for a recession?  Stay tuned to get Darrin and Kyle's take on this wild market ride of 2022.