Pension Attention Brad Barrett

For most of us, the only place we hold our cash is in a bank... because that's what most of us know. But what if there were some alternative places to put your cash? The answer is: There are 5.
In today's show, Brad shares 5 places you can hold your cash that could provide very positive returns.
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Show Highlights Include:
What Does Your Bank Balance Really Mean? (1:57)  FDIC Suite Programs. (3:57)  Money Market Mutual Funds. (4:43)  Are Treasuries Still A Thing? (6:25)  Short Term Bonds Baby! (7:38)  Whoa, Whoa, Whoa... Stocks? (8:45)  To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

With the debt ceiling conversation leading the news AGAIN, and with volatility running amuck, it has many people asking the question... "When should I get into the market?"
On today's show, Brad shares his take on when to get into the market and his answer may not be what you expect.
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Show Highlights Include:
Surf's Up When Investing. (2:10)  Volatility Can Be Your Friend. (5:23)  No One Grows Wealth By Sitting On The Sidelines.  (8:14)  Paying Rent To The Risk Taker. (9:45)  Bears Are Smart, Bulls Make Money. (11:05)  Learn From Your Mistakes, Or Repeat Them. (13:35)  To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Within the next couple of decades, the largest transfer of wealth will occur in generational history. What we can glean from those born between the 1920's and 1960's is immeasurable.
In today's show, Brad shares his very vulnerable conversation he recently had with his 93 year old grandfather and what we can all learn about money from those who came before us.
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Show Highlights Include:
The Difference In Having Money At 18 Versus 93. (3:56)  When Money Goes From A Stressor To A Comfort. (8:02)  What Brad's Grandfather Would Say To A Young Person Today.  (11.50)  The Largest Wealth Transfer In History. (15:06)  3 Things My Grandfather Wants You To Remember. (19:15)  To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

We have been on the cusp of a recession for quite some time. Some would say we have been in a recession for awhile... No matter if we are or we aren't, these talks make the headlines daily. But, does it change what most of us already know about the economy?
In this episode, Brad shares 3 things to recession proof your retirement in whatever stage of life you are in, reminding us it is better to be proactive versus reactive.
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Show Highlights Include:
Recessions Are Called In The 11th Hour. (3:58)  Think Long Term, Look Over Your Plan. (7:40)  Look For An Advisor.  (9:45)  Protecting Your Portfolio Through Diversification. (11:28)  This Week In History. (14:22)  To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

The debt ceiling conversation always seems to be on the news rotation. Although there will be rhetoric and brinksmanship attached to these headlines, there is always more to the story.
In today's episode, Brad gives a short history lesson on debt and shares an in depth look of what is really going on.
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Show Highlights Include:
When Debt Did Not Exist. (2:16)  Paying Off The Mortgage May Not Be The Best idea.  (5:08)  We are Not Interested In A Company Without Debt. (9:12)  The Trillion Dollar Question. (13.58)  Debt Is The Symptom Of The Disease. (16:45) To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.

Many of us battle our emotions as it relates to the decisions we make regarding our money. Unfortunately, this can lead to wealth destroying outcomes.
In today's episode, Brad discusses the concept of Time and Money and how together they could equal Freedom.
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Show Highlights Include:
Investing Is 10% Intellect And 90% Emotions. (1:34)  Concepts Learned From High Net Worth Individuals. (5:20)  Any Solid Plan Has This 3rd Grade Math Equation.  (11:09)  Get Paid For Decisions, Or Pay For Decisions. (16:34) To schedule your free retirement tracking meeting, specifically for first responders, head to http://pensionattention.com/ or call us at 805-410-5454.