Financial Focus
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -John and Brent Kuykendall welcome you to the GulfCoast Financial family of friends. Our mission at GulfCoast is to work individually with our clients to help secure their financial future. Experience the difference between being just a client and belonging to a family of friends.
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Episodes
2022 EP0430 - Financial Focus - 6 Myths
May 01, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode of #FinancialFocus #JohnKuykendall discusses 6 common financial myths, and why your future security depend on you examining them carefully. Your outcome is only as good as the assumptions your plan is based on. Many saver's and investor's financial future depends on assumptions that may not be dependable. John helps to identify these common myths and assumptions so you can plan more successfully.
2022 EP0423 - John Kuykendall - Are You Ready
April 23, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MBAre you #readytoretire? Really ready? Not like, "I am tired of working and wish I could quit", but truly financially prepared for 20 to 30 years or more of unemployment... If you are retirement minded and want to be confident when that day comes, tune into this week's #GulfCoast as @JohnKuykendall reviews the essential questions to answer to know how prepared you are for retirement.
2022 EP0416 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - 10 STEPS
April 14, 2022 14:47 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThe "10 Steps" is a simple, one-page overview of the most important items to address in planning for a confident retirement. Tune in as John Kuykendall discusses these "10 Steps" and why they are important. Call or click through to the website to request or download your copy. We hope you find this edition of the show helpful and informative. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
2022 EP0409 John Kuykendall - Annuities
April 08, 2022 20:04 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBFocus On Annuities There are many different financial tools available to help achieve many specific financial goals. Where a certain tool does one thing very well, there are often other things it does not. All options pros and cons must be carefully considered when constructing a specific plan to achieve your specific goals. An often and widely discussed option are annuities but, what are annuities, and why are they so frequently debated? There are actually many different kinds of annuitie...
2022 EP0402 - John Kuykendall - Current & Ongoing Concerns
March 30, 2022 20:39 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBThe current issues we face in our economy and how are they going to affect the market is a critical and ongoing issue for investors to face and address. Listen and learn as John Kuykendall discusses these issues and guides you through the planning process to continue making effective progress into the future. Contact John Kuykendall at (386) 755-9018.
2022 EP0326 FINANCIAL FOCUS - PRACTICAL FUNDAMENTALS PT2
March 24, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBIt’s easy to get sidetracked or distracted by events or news of the day or life circumstances. If we continue with a sound, fundamental approach, we should make much further and stronger progress towards our financial goals. Oftentimes, when there are troubles or headwinds, it is the opportunity to make some of the best financial progress. Listen this week as John Kuykendall walks you through the Fundamentals of finance....... HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!!!!!
2022 EP0319 John Kuykendall Practical Fundamentals
March 18, 2022 20:28 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIt’s easy to get sidetracked or distracted by events or news of the day or life circumstances. If we continue with a sound, fundamental approach, we should make much further and stronger progress towards our financial goals. Oftentimes, when there are troubles or headwinds, it is the opportunity to make some of the best financial progress. Listen this week as John Kuykendall walks you through the fundamentals of dollar cost averaging.
2022 EP0312 John Kuykendall Market Fact v Fiction
March 12, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBToday we will discuss some of the concerns we have with our money and examine why we have them and if we are taking a practical and productive approach to address them. To get more information just call John Kuykendall at (386) 755-9018. Stay tuned, as always, lots of information coming your way.
2022 EP0312 - FINANCIAL FOCUS - Market Fact v Fiction
March 12, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBA lot of investors rely on the market for progress towards achieving their financial goals however, this reliance assumes that the market is going to agree with where we want to go. Day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-over-year, the direction of the market is not a certainty. Yes, the market is a great tool and does give us the opportunity for growth of our money over time, but we also need to carefully examine some of the assumptions about the market that our financial future is based on. ...
2022 EP0305 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - COMMON QUESTIONS
March 05, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBWouldn’t you want to say “Going for a massage instead of work! First official day of retirement!” instead of “The TAX-MAN does not make it easy to retire!” well you should contact John Kuykendall at (386) 755-9018 so you can have a happier and easier retirement.
2022 EP0226 - John Kuykendall - Tax Planning
February 26, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBThere are always many, many questions around taxes. Let’s talk about a few of them, and what proactive, savvy planners can do about them. So you can hold yourself from saying stuff like Have I paid enough? Will I get a refund? Have all of my forms arrived yet? With John Kuykendall your troubles will be gone so hit that like and subscribe so you can tune in for more Financial Focus.
2022 EP0219 - John Kuykendall - Tax Season
February 20, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBTaxes are one of the 4 things we do with our income. While we work, usually paying taxes is the first in line and done automatically. Once we retire, it may be the last thing we do. To get many more amazing tips and tricks to retirement, taxes, etc give John Kuykendall a call at (386) 755-9018. But enjoy the show!!!
2022 EP0205 - John Kuykendall - Common Financial Mistakes
February 06, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBHow do we know if we are taking too much? To have these and many more questions answered just contact John Kuykendall (386) 755-9018
2022 EP0129 - John Kuykendall - 8 Retirement Tips For 2022
January 30, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWe all probably have a laundry list of things we look back on and could say we “would have/should have done things differently". This is especially painful when it comes to our money. This week John Kuykendall discusses some of the most common mistakes to hopefully help you avoid them.
2022 EP0122 John Kuykendall Top Concerns
January 22, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWhat if I get sick, injured, or die? While we hate to think of these mortal questions as financial issues, they very much are. These are only a couple of questions watch and see what John Kuykendall has to say about it.
2022 EP0115 - FINANCIAL FOCUS - KNOW YOUR ADVISOR
January 15, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat are the most exciting or most disappointing moments I have experienced as an advisor? This is just one of the many questions you can ask John Kuykendall to find out answers to your question just call at (386)755-9018.
2022 EP0108 - FINANCIAL FOCUS - NEW YEAR PLANNING
January 08, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBHappy New Year to the listeners, viewers, and clients of Gulf Coastal Financial. Hope you had a great 2021, and have an even better 2022!
2022 EP0101 - FINANCIAL FOCUS - NEW YEAR PLANNING
January 01, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBHappy New Years from the team at Gulf Coast Financial.
2021 EP1218 John Kuykendall Closing The Year
December 18, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBWe are getting ready to wrap up the year here at Gulf Coast Financial Services and on this week's episode we circle back and talk about you and your financial progress. If you ever want to revisit our discussions, submit any questions, or want to talk about steps to take into 2022 or beyond, please do not hesitate to reach out at (386) 755-9018 or visit us online at gulfcoastfinancial.net. Merry Christmas & wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year for you and your family.
2021 EP1211 Financial Focus - Year End Planning
December 11, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat do you envision your average day in retirement to consist of? This is one of the many questions you need to answer before retirement. Tune into John Kuykendall's new show this week to answer this question.
2021 EP1204 FINANCIAL FOCUS
December 04, 2021 17:35 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode John Kuykendall discusses some important year-end opportunities to improve your financial outlook and move into the new year in the best shape possible.
2021 EP1127 John Kuykendall - Thanksgiving
November 27, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBHappy Thanksgiving from Gulf Coast Financial Services.
2021 EP1120 John Kuykendall - Thanksgiving
November 21, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBHappy Thanksgiving from the team here at Gulf Coast Financial Services & Gulf Coast Tax Advantage.
2021 EO1113 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - TAX TALK & TIPS
November 13, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBTimely planning tips and time-tested strategies for long-term financial success; listen as John Kuykendall discusses this and more on this week's edition of Game Plan For Retirement.
2021 EP1106 - John Kuykendall - Ed Slott Special
November 07, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBMoving money out of your estate and IRA by doing a direct charitable gift is a long-standing strategy that savvy, charitably-minded planners with higher balances have used to give and save money on taxes, but the deadline is approaching soon
2021 EP1030 John Kuykendall - Halloween
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBFor our Halloween weekend edition of the program, we are discussing some potentially scary financial topics and current events. As always, if you have questions or want to address any of the issues discussed, or your own planning concerns, contact John Kuykendall and the team at (386)755-9018
2021 EP1023 John Kuykendall 10 Steps
October 24, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBBegin the process of refining and defining how to generate the amount of income required from your portfolio. Understand the investment options capable of generating income and consider how they are equipped to suit your needs. Tune in as John Kuykendall walks you through the steps to help you better prepare for retirement.
2021 EP1016 John Kuykendall - Risks & Questions
October 16, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWe get a lot of questions from listeners on the show and would love to help answer yours. Post any questions that you may have about retirement below. We would be honored to ease your mind and guide you to a more comfortable retirement. Make sure you also follow the link to tune in to this episode. As always John Kuykendall supplies lots of free information that will help you retire more confidently.
2021 EP1009 John Kuykendall Taxes, Fees, and Inflation
October 06, 2021 21:56Fees, taxes, and inflations are top of mind and top concerns right now. They take careful planning to address. Tune in as John Kuykendall addresses these concerns and many more as you travel the road to retirement.
2021 EP1002 John Kuykendall - Scary Financial Topics
October 02, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThe cost of living is on the rise. People are reasonably concerned with the quick and significant changes we have seen in the cost we pay for day-to-day living and the things we are used to paying for. Tune in as John Kuykendall helps you plan and prepare for retirement.
2021 EP0925 FINANCIAL FOCUS - LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITIES
September 25, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAnnuities serve to protect your income stream during your lifetime. Like life insurance, there are other potential uses and purposes. Tune in as John Kuykendall discusses this and more on this week’s edition of Financial Focus.
2021 EP0918 John Kuykendall Financial Surprises
September 18, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBHow would you answer this question? Have you calculated how much income would be lost if you or your spouse pass away? Tune in as John Kuykendall helps to answer these questions and many more.
2021 EP0911 - John Kuykendall - Legacy Planning
September 11, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBEvery step in your financial progress takes careful planning. Having your family protected and benefited, and your wishes executed are a step beyond the planning that most do and can have additional complications and requirements. Tune in to this show as John Kuykendall pays tribute to 9-11 while helping you create a financial legacy.
2021 EP0904 John Kuykendall Labor Day
September 04, 2021 13:00LABOR DAY - A CELEBRATION OF WORK: On Labor Day we celebrate our hard work, by taking a day off from it. Retirement then, could be perhaps considered an extended Labor Day and the ultimate celebration of our hard work but, it is one we have to work much longer to get to. Tune in to this special Labor Day edition of the show as John Kuykendall celebrates the American worker all while guiding you to a more comfortable retirement.
2021 EP0828 John Kuykendall A Written Plan
August 28, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this program, John Kuykendall will examine the specific goals of your income plan and the risk factors you should consider.
2021 EP0821 John Kuykendall Back To Basics
August 21, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBMany people only have a financial projection, not a plan. Some don’t even have a true projection and are simply living in the moment. Tune in to the John Kuykendall show this weekend at 9 am EDT time.
2021 EP0814 John Kuykendall Social Security & Medicare
August 14, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThis is one of the top reasons there is so much worry, and why running out of money is the biggest concern for retirees. How do you know if you have saved enough? Tune in as John Kuykendall addresses these concerns and many more.
2021 EP0807 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - 7 MYTHS CHECKLIST
August 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThe single biggest factor that helps an investment plan to work effectively is that it is supported by an income plan. Your paycheck is what allowed you to initiate, sustain, and grow your retirement investments. What will happen when opposite forces and demands begin placed upon your investments when you start pulling money from it instead of putting money into them? Tune in to hear John Kuykendall talk about what your options are to combat this problem and many more as you navigate retirem...
2021 EP0731 - John Kuykendall - Retirement Roadblocks
July 31, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat should I consider when deciding when to file for Social Security benefits? Join John Kuykendall as he takes a look at the 7 biggest financial risks most retirees will face in retirement.
2021 EP0724 JOHN KUYKENDALL MEET YOUR ADVISOR !!!!!!
July 24, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBHave you ever thought to yourself… when can I retire? It is hard to know if you have reached that magic “retirement number.” How do you know when you have enough? Tune in to this show as John Kuykendall helps you to understand when that right time is for you.
2021 EP0717 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - COUNTDOWN TO RETIREMENT
July 17, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBTaking too much, or too little risk can impact the lasting duration of your financial wellbeing throughout retirement. Too much risk and what might otherwise be a manageable market downturn could be catastrophic. Too little and you may not get the growth you need to protect your purchasing power over time. Tune in as John Kuykendall helps you navigate these retirement issues, while making you feel more secure in retirement.
2021 EP0710 HOT FINANCIAL TOPICS - John Kuykendall
July 10, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBTune in and listen as John Kuykendall examines what true financial freedom really means and what you should be doing with your money in order to achieve it.
2021 EP0703 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
July 03, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat have you put in place to help your post-retirement income and cash flow increase to keep up with inflation, the rising cost of living, health insurance, medical bills and long-term care during retirement? Tune in as John Kuyendall helps you answer these questions. While you gain more confidence as you strive for financial independence in retirement.
2021 EP0626 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - 7 MYTHS AND CHECKLIST
June 26, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBCan I rely on my investment plan for retirement? The single biggest factor that helps an investment plan to work effectively is that it is supported by an income plan. Your paycheck is what allowed you to initiate, sustain, and grow your retirement investments. What will happen when opposite forces and demands begin placed upon your investments, when you start pulling money from it instead of putting money into it? Tune in to hear John Kuykendall talk about what your options are to combat th...
2021 EP0619 John Kuykendall 10 Steps and Fathers Day
June 19, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBWhen it comes to social security you should always run a full analysis to see if there are ways to make more from your benefits before applying. This is just one of 10 steps to prepare for retirement that Jon Kuykendall discusses on this week’s episode.
2021 EP0612 ARE YOU READY CHECKLIST
June 12, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBDo you know how you would cover the costs of medical and long-term care expenses should you or your spouse require care? On this week’s episode John Kuykendall addresses different questions that you should ask yourself when planning for retirement.
2021 EP0605 John Kuykendall Retirement Income Planning & Insurance
June 05, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBMany investors make the mistake of planning retirement based on a lump sum, not their need for income. This is backwards and can lead to uncertainty. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses the importance of income planning & insurance on this week’s episode.
2021 EP0529 Memorial Day
May 29, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBMemorial Day weekend is when we pay special tribute to those that have fallen and given the ultimate sacrifice in honor and service of this country. Tune in this week as John Kuykendall talks about one of America’s favorite holidays, as well as discussing what you can and cannot control when planning for your retirement.
EP0522 - ANNUITIES
May 22, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBAn annuity is the only type of account that will continue to pay a continued predictable income even after it hits a 0 balance. They eliminate the risk of running out of assets also meaning that you run out of income. In this week’s show John Kuykendall will discuss the value of annuities and TSP’s.
2021 EP0515 - JOHN KUYKENDALL - SIX RETIREMENT KILLERS
May 15, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB6 KILLERS OF RETIREMENT – In today’s world we all use GPS to know where we are and where we are going. A written income plan is your GPS when it comes to planning for retirement. If you don’t have one you will most likely end up lost and wondering if you will have enough income in retirement. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses the need for a written income plan.