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Simply Financial with Kevin Wray

252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Weekly financial and retirement planning guidance from the team at Kevin Wray Financial.

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Retirement Planning Statistics

April 04, 2024 14:38 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Join Kevin and Walter as they take a look at some of the latest national retirement planning statistics. As we run through these numbers, Kevin will share his insights from a financial advisor's perspective.    Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Practical Strategies for Retirees Against Scams & Fraud

March 28, 2024 13:07 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Americans have lost more than $3.1 billion to various forms of fraud in the last 12 months. Let’s discuss some of the common scams that we see and how you can protect yourself against them. We'll also chat about overcoming financial planning procrastination in this show.    Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

The Great Wealth Transfer

March 21, 2024 21:57 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

The Great Wealth Transfer refers to the trillions of dollars that will pass to younger generations as Baby Boomers die and leave inheritances to their kids and grandkids over the next 20 years. Experts disagree on how much money this will be…some say $40 trillion will change hands; others say closer to $100 trillion. But no matter how you slice it, it’s a lot of money. Let’s discuss how people should be planning accordingly…   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phon...

What To Do If You're Forced To Retire

March 13, 2024 23:37 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

WhatTo Do If You're Forced To Retire   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Does Kevin Agree or Disagree with Common Financial Assumptions?

March 06, 2024 21:59 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Does Kevin Agree or Disagree with Common Financial Assumptions?   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Are You Playing The Guessing Game With Your Retirement Plan?

February 28, 2024 20:45 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Retirement planning should involve careful, strategic choices. Unfortunately, too many people play the guessing game when it comes to their financial future... Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Unhealthy Financial Foods

February 22, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Let’s explore some unhealthy foods and find their parallels in the financial world. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

The Good Ol' Days

February 15, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In some ways, retirement planning was easier back in the good ol’ days. How does Kevin help people overcome financial challenges that their parents and grandparents didn’t necessarily have to face? Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Your Financial Valentine

February 08, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

With Valentine's Day approaching, we'll see what financial analogies we can find in some common symbols of the holiday. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Getting Out Of Your Own Way

February 01, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

With retirement planning, there are variables outside of your control. We'll focus in on what you can control with your finances, to make sure you don't get in your own way. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Reasons To Hire A Financial Advisor

January 25, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Kevin will go over the signs for needing a financial advisor to look at your retirement plan. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Milestone Ages In Retirement Planning

January 18, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

There are some key ages in retirement that you should be planning your finances around. Let's see which ages you should be preparing for. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning With Aristotle

January 11, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

We'll rewind the clock, and look at some famous quotes by the Greek philosopher Aristotle to see what financial wisdom we can learn from them. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

New Year Checklist

January 04, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Now that 2023 has come and gone, let's take a look at what financial preparations you should be making for 2024. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Fill In The Blank

December 28, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Kevin will play "fill in the blank" with some sentences that contain financial advice. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Christmas Movie Characters

December 21, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

We'll look at some famous Christmas movie characters, and we'll see what similarities they have with some common financial characters that Kevin sees coming into his office. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

What’s In Your Financial Christmas Stocking?

December 14, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Let's see what items that Kevin would put in someone's financial stocking, and which items he would leave out. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Christmas Carols

November 30, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

'Tis the season! Let's see what financial lessons we can learn from some popular Christmas carols. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Football And Financial Planning

November 21, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Now that the season is well underway, let’s continue our annual tradition of finding new ways to learn financial planning lessons from the game of football. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning With Jerry Seinfeld

November 16, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

We'll look at what financial lessons we can learn from some quotes by the comedian Jerry Seinfeld.   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Unlikely Financial Wisdom

November 09, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

We'll look at some quotes by famous people who aren't normally seen as being wise, and see what financial wisdom we can uncover. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Social Security Myths

November 02, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Let’s address some of the myths about Social Security. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Halloween Candy

October 26, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

With Halloween approaching, let's see what parallels we can draw between finances and popular Halloween candy. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Airbags

October 19, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

You probably never think about the airbag in your car, but when the rare moment comes that you need it, you’re awfully glad that it’s there. Let’s talk about some of the airbags of the financial world - things that don’t matter until they do. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Mistakes That Couples Make

October 12, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

We'll go over the most common mistakes that couples make in their retirement planning. Make sure that your retirement is a good fit for both you and your spouse. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Simple Solutions For Imminent Danger

October 05, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

Kevin digs into the potential problems you could face in your financial future and provides simple solutions to keep you healthy to and through retirement.  Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Filling The Gaps In Your Retirement Plan

September 28, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

Let's make sure that you don't have any income gaps in your retirement plan. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning Around The World

September 14, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

Different cultures have different views on money. Let's take a trip around the world and see what financial lessons we can learn. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retiring Today

September 07, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MB

We'll explore the reasons why retirement planning is different today compared to even a few years ago. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Common Pre-Retiree Tax Mistakes

August 24, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Make sure to avoid these common tax mistakes as you prepare for retirement. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Less Stress On Your Portfolio

July 27, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

Kevin discusses the worthwhile costs of financial planning to reduce stress going into retirement.  Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Facts vs Fiction

July 20, 2023 08:32 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

Kevin sheds some light on some commonly misunderstood areas in the financial space. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Reasons Why People Don’t Visit Financial Advisors

July 06, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

There are many reasons why people don't meet with financial advisors. We'll detail the 5 most common reasons, and explain how Kevin can overcome those potential misgivings. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Game Show

June 29, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

We'll look at some shows that captivated millions and how they can apply to Financial Planning. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Punny Situations

June 15, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

On today's episode, we observe Father's day with some groanworthy humor and see how we can apply those punchlines to our financial situations.  Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Awkward Conversations

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

We'll go through the variety of awkward topics to approach between a client and an advisor like removing family from your will, falling prey to scams, and much more.  Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Black Swan Events

June 01, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

We'll go through the history of some of the biggest stock market downturns and what caused them, so that we can prepare for the next possible downturn. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Good News, Bad News

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Kevin addresses the news you can expect when approaching your advisor - both good and bad.      Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Generational Challenges

May 18, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Kevin addresses the challenges presented for each generation in the financial retirement realm.      Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning With Mom

May 11, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s take some of the things that mom used to tell us and apply it to our financial planning.   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Pet Peeves

May 04, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Kevin will address some pet peeves he has within the financial world, and how to avoid them. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Commandments

April 20, 2023 13:25 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

What financial commandments should you be following as you prepare for retirement? Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning Lessons

April 06, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Getting lost while driving in the car or hiking in the woods is kinda like getting lost in retirement planning. On today's episode, we look at why people get lost and how to get back on track… Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Outdated Retirement Rules

March 30, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Just like your iPhone gets old and needs to be replaced, the way that some people think about retirement is obsolete and needs to be updated. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Retirement Planning with Steve Martin

March 16, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

What can we learn about retirement planning from some famous Steve Martin quotes?   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Cleaning Your Financial Closet

March 09, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

With Spring cleaning season approaching, it's time to see how you can organize your financial closet. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Wisdom From Yogi Berra

February 16, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

We'll analyze some famous quotes by famous baseball player Yogi Berra, and see how they might relate to your financial plan.

Have An Oscar-Worthy Retirement

February 09, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Oscars season is fast approaching, so let's see what financial lessons we can learn from some famous Oscar-winning movies. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Wisdom From Warren Buffett

February 02, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Let's examine some quotes from one of history's most successful investors: Warren Buffett.   Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500

Financial Wisdom From Bruce Springsteen

January 26, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Let's see what financial lessons we can learn from some quotes by "The Boss" - musician Bruce Springsteen. Contact Information: Website: https://insightfolios.com/ Phone: 704-529-9500