Evan Ward details why and how hiring a financial advisor shouldn't be a stressful process. If you have thought about whether or not it's the right time to work with a financial professional, this episode is for you. Evan details a client story and how she realized all of her concerns were put to ease by just speaking with a professional like Evan. For this and other information on retirement and retirement planning, check our North Georgia's Retirement Gameplan!

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Evan Ward and Kevin McAlpin honor the life of Bob Uecker and appreciate the lessons he taught us in life, baseball and even retirement. What can we learn about our retirement plan and retirement as a whole from the legendary baseball icon? And if we;re not ready to retire, Bob has some insight on that too.

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With Christmas in the rearview, Evan Ward and Kevin McAlpin talk about the difference in dead and lazy money. And how do gift cards give us an example of that dead and lazy money in our retirement plans? What can we do to make sure we have our money pulling its weight for us? Tune into this episode to find out!

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Evan Ward and Kevin McAlpin talk about diversifying your portfolio. Evan tells a story about a family member who was basically using a hammer to complete an entire construction project when it came to her retirement plan. Make sure you know when you need a hammer and when you need a saw... or something else!

Plus what do fees get you and are they worth it? How does this relate to Starbucks? Join Evan and Kevin as they walk you through your game plan for retirement!

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Evan Ward takes a look at the fact that Donald Trump has a strong interest in cryptocurrency upon his return to the White House. Is this something everyone should look into for their portfolios? How does it tie into Evan's love for Georgia football. Find this and more on this week's episode.

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On this episode, Evan Ward and new co-host, Kevin McAlpin talk about the best retirement destinations in the United States. A couple of the cities surprise them and they talk about what to consider when you think about WHERE you're planning your longest vacation a.k.a. RETIREMENT!

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Evan Ward defines to listeners and co-host Doug Turnbull what the “Rule of 100” is and what the challenges are in measuring financial risk. Evan reveals how even some conservative financial vehicles are exposed to more market risk than people realize. He also shares what safer financial methods are and how Atlas Retirement can lead people in the discussion to define the right kind. Evan also discusses the sentimentality of his oldest child is entering their final semester of high school.

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As we gear up for 2025, Evan Ward and co-host Doug Turnbull discuss the three different types of people in how they approach their finances…and why we don’t really want to be like the third type. Evan also discusses how often the widely used “4% Rule” fails people and how Atlas Retirement offers a holistic approach to financial planning. Evan also shares about dealing with his son’s “wobbly” car issue.

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