A new bill in Congress would let some workers claim full Social Security benefits at 60, seven years earlier than today’s rules stipulate. That's a big headline. But it's just a proposal, and it lands in the middle of a much bigger debate about Social Security's future. Today, Ryan reacts to the news and talks about what it means for your planning.
What if the biggest step forward is letting go of what you can’t control? In this episode, Ryan reflects on personal growth, staying grounded amid uncertainty, and adapting to a changing world. The common thread is learning where to focus your energy and where to stop letting fear, noise, or other people’s opinions hold you back.
Inflation doesn't arrive as a bill in the mail, but over time it can quietly take a serious bite out of your purchasing power.
Inflation doesn't arrive as a bill in the mail, but over time it can quietly take a serious bite out of your purchasing power.
Retirement planning today doesn't look like it did even a decade ago, let alone the way it looked for our parents.
Ryan and Walter chat about rejection, career detours, and how “closed doors” can actually move you closer to your calling.
More people in their 60s and 70s are staying on the job than ever before, and it's not always about the money. Ryan digs into the real reasons retirees keep showing up to work.
Ryan looks back at early mobile phones, instant messaging, and how technology gradually made all of us more available all the time. Technology may have changed how we communicate, but the value of honest guidance has not changed much at all.
The DIY mentality is genuinely admirable. But when it comes to retirement planning, the stakes of a bad install are a little higher than a crooked backsplash.
FedEx pilots are about to receive a significant lump sum, and what happens next could have a lasting impact on their financial future. In this episode, Ryan is joined by David Befort to discuss a strategy pilots may want to understand before that money gets spent, transferred, or committed elsewhere.
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The Pilot’s Advisor” LLC is a registered investment advisor with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and only conducts advisory business in states where it is properly notice-filed or otherwise excluded or exempted from notice-filing requirements. To get our most updated registration details, please click this link. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Not all services will be necessary or appropriate for all clients, and the potential value and benefit of the adviser’s services will vary based upon a variety of factors, such as the client’s investment and financial circumstances and overall objectives. The effectiveness and potential success of adviser’s services can depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the manner and timing of implementation, the client’s tax bracket and financial circumstances, retirement savings, employer contribution rates, retirement plan investment options, coordination with the client and the client’s other engaged professionals, market conditions, and other factors.
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