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David and Travis Shepherd are a father and son financial team that have a passion and talent for taking complicated financial issues and breaking them down into real life language. They’ve helped thousands of people in Louisiana reach a better understanding of the economic issues they face in and near retirement and provide real-world solutions.

The Financial Lab David Shepherd and Travis Shepherd

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

David and Travis Shepherd are a father and son financial team that have a passion and talent for taking complicated financial issues and breaking them down into real life language. They’ve helped thousands of people in Louisiana reach a better understanding of the economic issues they face in and near retirement and provide real-world solutions.

    Portfolio Allocation: Is 60/40 still real?

    Portfolio Allocation: Is 60/40 still real?

    We’ve talked before about the 60/40 portfolio (60% stock, 40% bonds) and how horrible it performed last year.  Both stocks and bonds took a big hit.  Hear if David and Travis agree and if their is another portfolio allocation they prefer.
     
    Protect, grow, and Reduce Taxes on your Wealth!
     
     

    • 9 min
    The Trump Tax Cuts end in 2026... then what?

    The Trump Tax Cuts end in 2026... then what?

    There’s a major tax event coming in 2026.  And that’s the expiration of the so-called ‘Trump tax cuts’ (the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017).  What do people need to understand about this when it comes to tax planning and what should they consider for the next few years?

    • 8 min
    You Can Have Risk, and also Protect and Grow your Money!

    You Can Have Risk, and also Protect and Grow your Money!

    Want to talk about risk? Risk is also a part of retirement planning.  But, how can you be a part of the "risk" and also protect and grow your money? David and Travis explain in todays episode!  

    • 7 min
    Have you saved enough to retire?

    Have you saved enough to retire?

    A new poll (by Retirable) shows many Americans are hoping for the best when it comes to having enough money for retirement.  It found 64% of retirees do not feel like they’ve saved enough to get them through, and more than half expect to take on a part-time job to make ends meet.  David and Travis discuss their planning process to eliminate the fear of running out of money in retirement.
    Call David and Travis today for your custom Financial Lab. This lab is designed to show you how you can protect and grow your income giving you a stress free retirement! 

    • 6 min
    How you can WIN at retirement!

    How you can WIN at retirement!

    Did you know that if you go to a casino, you can get a sheet listing the odds of winning for each game?  So, when it comes to assessing the probabilities of achieving retirement goals, what tools do you have at your disposal?
    Then, baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Junior hasn’t suited up for the Cincinnati Reds since 2008.  Yet in 2023, he’s the third-highest paid player on the Reds payroll.  Why?  Because Griffey elected to defer his salary and will make more than three and a half million dollars this year!  In retirement, isn’t an annuity a good way to defer income?
    Find out if an annuity is a fit for YOU and YOUR custom income plan for retirement - call today for your custom Financial Lab! 

    • 10 min
    The Stock Market IS NOT a Retirement Plan!

    The Stock Market IS NOT a Retirement Plan!

    Do you have an income plan as part of your retirement picture?  Financial advisor Angela Sloan tells TD Ameritrade not to confuse it with the stock market. David and Travis explain the importance of creating the different streams of income and how annuities can be a vital part of your success in retirement! 
    Call David and Travis today for your customize Financial Lab designing your financial plan! 

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

BettyF62 ,

My Favorite Retirement Podcast

I listen to several podcasts on retirement planning and this one is thus far my favorite due to their way of explaining things and breaking down information so that it is easy to understand.

Geo723 ,

Wonderful!

I love listening to these guys! They keep me squared away!

ShepTP ,

Learned a lot and laughed a little too!

Great stories about real people!!!

Cool how the show is about the whole picture not just one thing. Money and taxes working together never had anyone else put it like that. Take control of your taxes, loved that part.

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