Money Unleashed

A recent study of investors and financial professionals revealed some communication gaps which could prove harmful to retirement planning if left unchecked. On the latest episode of Money Unleashed, Chris Hoffman offers insights on the importance of clear and concise language between advisors and their clients as well as ways to avoid mixed messaging that could leave cracks in the financial plan itself.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and hit "Replace My Paycheck" challenge box, or call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

You may have heard the phrase “cash is trash” thrown around, but how can we balance a consertative approach to retirement saving against the fear of missing out on market growth? Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn of the Hoffman Financial Group cut through the mixed messaging. They also discuss choosing the right long-term care strategy and the importance of weighing all the options.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

With the rise of the 401(k) and pensions no longer prevalent, it leaves many if not most Americans to chart a different course in order to fund retirement. It also leaves workers open to a considerable tax burden. On the latest episode of Money Unleashed, Chris Hoffman discusses the strategies to mitigate taxes and create dependable income streams in order to replace that paycheck from your working years.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and hit "Replace My Paycheck" challenge box, or call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

On this episiode of Money Unleashed, Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn introduce you to H.E.N.R.Y., which stands for High Earner Not Rich Yet. Many Americans have discovered that even in your highest earning years, managing your money can present a multitude of challenges. Finding the right advisory team can help you navigate those financial challenges. The key, as always, is putting together a comprehensive plan.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

The Bull Market has been going strong for two years, but should we throw a party and celebrate that growth or focus on protecting what we've built during that time? Chris Hoffman discusses the importance of realizing those gains and some strategies that could help ward off the effects of market volatility in the future.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Could what you don't know about taxes be taking a larger than necessary bite out of your budget and negatively impacting your retirement savings? Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn discuss the many implications of taxes in our financial lives and why it is so important to have a strategy in place as part of a full financial plan. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to take get your full financial plan started or take what you've done to the next level! Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Recent research indicated that a large number of Americans still in the working world remain uncertain about how to properly fund their retirement, with many wondering where the paycheck will come from once they clock out for the final time. Chris Hoffman lays out the reasons why it does not have to be this way with the proper financial plan. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to take the "Replace My Paycheck" challenge! Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

With the Federal Reserve announced a long-anticipated interest rate cut, Chris Hoffman discusses the factors that led to their decision,  the major takeaways and effects of it, where inflation fits into the puzzle, and action points moving forward. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary 401(k) X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

When it comes to building your financial plan, growth and protection go hand in hand. A recent survey from MetLife found that a majority of retirement plan sponsors are concerned about the ablity of retirees and those closing in on retirement to handle market volatility. Chris Hoffman discusses the importance of creating a strategy to protect your financial assets in less than favorable conditions.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary 401(k) X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Planning for retirement has many important factors and decisions. When you leave the workforce is just one of those. But what if you don't really see yourself retiring in the traditional sense? Chris Hoffman shares how to take control of a job situation and find career fulfillment for those who may still have the desire to continue pursuing their passions later in life.Plus, you'll hear a message that Warren Buffett shared about investing in 1985 that still rings true today. Chris will delve into the importance of managing the emotional component when it comes to your financial decisions.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary 401(k) X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

For sports teams, a "Magic Number" helps indicate when they've done enough winning to advance to the next stage. In retirement, it’s that number you want to hit so you can step away from the working world and get to all those things you’d like to be doing. Chris Hoffman discusses the rising costs of retirement and the importance a full financial plan in order to cover both the wants and needs.Plus, Chris delves into the benefits of Roth accounts when saving for retirement in order to help mitigate some of the tax burden which could take a serious bite out of our retirement savings.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary 401(k) X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

As people change jobs time and again, they may have previous retirement savings accounts that get left behind, sidelined, or simply forgotten about. Chris Hoffman discusses the need for active portfolio management and why it is critical to take charge of those accounts in order to make sure they continue working as we save for retirement. He discusses some of the available options to handle these accounts and take action. Chris also discusses the effects of inflation in the present and future and how the Hoffman Financial Group factors the inflation rate into their clients' individual plans, as well as the importance of having a distribution plan and tax strategies in your comprehensive financial plan.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary 401(k) X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.