Many people don’t consider this: But retirement is something that is not defined in the bible. Does this mean we should be working forever? Should we not strive for working less and spending more time with our loved one’s? Certainly not. But it can help us put what we expect our retirement to be like into a new perspective. In this episode, my friend Nico LaHood shares how our faith in God helps us find a purpose that fulfills our lives even after we retire. Listen now. Show highlights include: Meet the attorney who was demonized for speaking the truth about his son’s vaccination (1:05) How one profound conversation with God can redeem and set you up up to build a legacy for your family (5:57) The only proven way to defend what you believe in against the contradictory noise from the outside (by strengthening your ability of critical thinking) (10:19) Why even our greatest professional success only fills us with pride if it serves a higher purpose (and why we never really retire) (15:00) The mental shift that saves us from falling prey to our professional lives by establishing personal priorities (18:34) How our faith can make it easy for us to be disciplined and to take control of our health (21:01)  Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

Did you know fiduciaries legally have to invest in your best financial interest?  …even if it means your investments enable hazardous sweatshops, lung cancer, and gambling addictions! Until recently, you’d have a dilemma on your hands as a Christian: Profits or your faith?  Thankfully, there’s a new wave of investing that lets you earn high returns without sacrificing your Christian morals: Biblical Responsible Investing.  In this episode, you’ll discover how Christian fiduciaries can help you grow your nest egg safely (without feeding a guilty conscience).  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: Why your investment could be supporting sweatshop factories (and how to help good Christian companies instead) (1:44)  One employee review website to check before you buy a stock (forget this and you may be supporting modern day slavery) (5:00) Why “Biblical Responsible” investments tend to generate higher returns than their sinful counterparts (7:08)  The “Biblical ETF” method for supporting Christian businesses (without paying exorbitant management fees) (13:52)  References: Does socially responsible investing hurt investment returns? A Research Study on Faith Based Funds Performance Relative to Industry Averages Disclosure:  Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm. Biblically Responsible Investing(“BRI”) involves, among other things, screening for companies that fit within the goal of investing in companies aligned with biblical values. Such screens may serve to reduce the pool of high-performing companies considered for investment. Investing involves risk. BRI investing does not guarantee a favorable investment outcome.

Your career is more than a source of income. It provides you with a social network, variety and meaning in your life. But what happens when your job grows dull? Staying in a dead-end career is a recipe for burnout and depression. But if retiring is not an option for you, what can you do? Pivot! Just like today’s guest Dana Jacobson did. He shares how to keep life interesting through multiple career changes.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to bring meaning and variety back to your life when your job grows dull.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: A simple way to serve your community by having fun with your kids (12:46)  The “optimist-practical” trap that could hold you back from a successful career change (14:28)  How to ensure your spouse’s support with your next career change (even if it seems risky) (15:01)  3 habits that give your family name a good reputation that lasts for generations (16:17)  Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

Nobody wants to retire broke. So we crunch numbers, watch our investments like a hawk, and stress over every detail of our finances to make sure we retire securely.  There’s no denying how important your finances are when it comes to retirement. But why stress about finances, when you can open your heart to God and know that you’re going to be okay?  Today’s guest John Bell is preparing for retirement in an unusual way. In this episode, you’ll discover how your relationship with God helps you retire peacefully (even if you don’t have a clear plan).  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: The 13-to-87 rule for building wealth for retirement (4:00)  One “useless” degree that gives you a head-start in almost any area of your career (4:23)  The “God Heuristic” for confidently choosing the next step in your career path (even if you have no idea what you should be doing) (6:23)  Why wealth doesn’t affect your happiness (but the direction of your wealth does) (12:10)  The surprising reason faith in God may protect you against heart attacks (18:29)  Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

Listen now to discover where the Top 5 cities in Texas are! Show highlights include: Why niche.com thinks The Woodlands is the best city for you to live in America (1:39) How having a legendary reenactment in Settler's Park each year lets you participate in Texan history (4:28)Living in a great city is knowing your neighbors, having great restaurants close, and feeling part of the community. But it's hard to find the right city, especially if you'll commit by moving across the country. That's why in this episode a Texan put together a list of the Top 5 best cities to live in Texas. Each city has its own unique story. Why living off of the Chisholm Trail in the Wild Wild West lets you enjoy this part of Texas known as Hell's Half Acre (6:59) How a Roman Catholic city struggling to grow gives you the best opportunity to live in (10:14) Why splitting your time between two major cities lets you experience more of the Texas traditions (13:19)   Grab your free copy of the “Retire In Texas” ebook now by heading over to PAXfinancialgroup.com.   Links: https://www.after55.com/blog/houston-retirement-guide-pros-cons/ https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/moving/moving-to-houston/

This stat might shock you:  Your chance of having a heart attack goes up 40% after retirement. And almost one third become depressed at this stage of life. But retiring itself isn’t the cause. The real problem is that retirees often lose their sense of purpose after leaving the workplace.  Thankfully, it’s easy to find God’s purpose for you after retirement.  In this episode, our guest Brad Hobbs shares how personality profiles help you find your purpose and identity after you leave the workplace.  That way, you can live a long, healthy and enjoyable life after retirement.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: The “game ball” strategy for encouraging kids to put God first (4:57) How to leave a lasting legacy to your children (even if they have no interest in inheriting your assets) (6:46) The weird reason asking “why am I here?” could protect you against heart disease (12:42) How to identify God’s purpose for you by uncovering your “3 pieces” (13:22) The “goodness” trap that could cripple your family legacy (and how to avoid it) (16:19)  Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

We all want the best for our grandchildren’s careers. And a great career starts with a great education.  But top schools turn away more than 95% of applicants. So if you want them to join a great school, the best time to prepare them is now.  Today’s guest, independent education consultant, Dr. Andrew Riley shares how to navigate the college admissions process.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to give your grandchild the best shot of landing a place in the USA’s most competitive colleges.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: Why encouraging your freshman grandchild to volunteer at the local dog shelter helps them get into Harvard (even though they can’t apply until senior year) (5:48) A new service that gives your grandchildren the best shot at landing an Ivy League college scholarship (6:41) How to use the “going merry” database to find low-competition scholarship opportunities that other students miss (11:12)  How your grandchild can 2x their chances of landing a scholarship with the “recycling” trick (13:15)  2 ways to ensure your grandchildren never have money troubles in college (for as little as $0) (16:20) Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

Consumer prices in the US are rising at the fastest rate they have in decades. It’s called inflation. And left unchecked, it can erode your life savings. But don’t stress. This is not the first time we've been through it.  Today’s guest, retired company executive Keith Roland, shares his experience with inflation and what you can learn from it to protect your assets.  In this episode, you’ll discover how lessons from the Jimmy Carter era can help protect your assets in today's turbulent financial times. Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: The “paper route plus” method that your 13 year old could use to make more than a college student (6:14) How to retain your business’ team members for decades (even if your competitors offer a bigger salary) (7:37)  An obvious-but-common financial mistake that erodes your life savings in times of inflation (9:10)  The root cause of “retirees’ guilt” (and how to cure it, while making a little cash on the side) (12:37) Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."

Most of us die with regrets. Amongst the top ones?  “I wish I had worked less”... “I wish I had spent more time with the people I loved”... and “I wish I had lived my own life”.  And a major cause of these regrets?  Retiring too late. Imagine if instead of email notifications, your phone was flooded with phone calls from your loved ones… wanting to meet for coffee on a Wednesday morning, make travel plans, or  That could be your life in retirement.  Today’s guest Mary Brooksbank retired 4 weeks ago. She put it off for 6 months. And now she’s here to paint a picture of how your retired life could be.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to mentally prepare for retirement, so you can work less, spend more time with the ones you love, and live your best life.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: The weird way talking like a broken record prepares you for a seamless retirement (2:51) How school sports could help your children reach the top of the career ladder (12:01) The hidden “statement risk” that’s scientifically proven to harm your investment portfolio (14:47) Why a “protection mind” prevents you from enjoying retirement (and how to reverse this with Starbucks and a new car) (15:12) How to avoid a boring retirement with two words (even if your entire social network are your colleagues) (17:30)    Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."    

Employers always say “we value experience.” But as soon as they see gray hair and wrinkles, they want someone with “a bit more runway.”  If you’re in your 60’s or above, the odds of landing a great job are against you.  Your safest choice is to stay with your original company. But it’s good to have a back up plan, as today’s guest found out first hand.  At 65+ years old, Steve Manuel’s decades of experience in the finance industry turned into 2 years of joblessness. Now he’s getting paid for his experience, and he’s here to show you how to do the same.  In this episode, you’ll discover how over-65’s can land “mentorship” roles and stay in the workforce (even if it feels impossible to land a job now).  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: An annual Christian habit for helping your children understand money (6:03)  How to identify a trustworthy financial planner by looking at their pricing structure (10:22)  The “just tell me what to do” principle for finding a high-ROI financial planner by trusting your gut (14:01) How a deep relationship with Christ helps you find your dream job (even when the odds are stacked against you) (16:52)  Disclosure:  "Clicking the Like button does not constitute a testimonial for, recommendation or endorsement of our advisory firm, any associated person, or our services. Clicking the Like button is merely a mechanism to circulate our social media page. “Like” is not meant in the traditional sense. In addition, postings must refrain from recommending us or providing testimonials for our firm."