Financial Mistakes to Avoid: Lessons from Barbie and a Morningstar Expert

Barbie is 64 years old, and the average age most Americans start withdrawing from their 401(k)s. If you had Barbie as a client, what would you advise her? In this episode, we'll discuss some of the biggest financial mistakes people make, and how Corey can help you avoid them. We'll also hear from a…

Navigating Volatility: Building Arks with Market Guard for a Secure Retirement

Corey discusses the current state of the stock market and whether it's safe to jump back in the water with your investments. Joined by Brad Jenkins, founder of Market Guard, they explore strategies to protect your retirement savings from market volatility. They delve into the concept of a "bear mar…

Day One: Taking Control of Your Retirement & Navigating Healthcare Costs

In this insightful session, we dive into the significance of treating today as "day one" when it comes to your retirement planning. Learn from the wisdom of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his inspiring quote that reshapes our perspective on getting started. Corey discusses the importance of breaking…

Recession Strategies & Social Security Benefit Changes

Join Corey Hodges of Fortified Futures on the Hodges Podcast as he discusses navigating a potential recession and the potential changes to Social Security benefits. Gain valuable insights into protecting your retirement savings from market volatility and explore alternative strategies for generatin…

How can you replace your income in retirement?

When you retire, the paycheck stops.  But does it have to?  How will you cover your monthly living expenses?Isn’t that where an annuity can come into play? Come in for your customized income analysis today! 

All Annuities Aren't Created Equal!

The S&P 500 recently exited from the longest bear market since 1948.  So, is this a new bull market or just a bounce before a recession?  Are the people you’re talking to more concerned about protection or getting positioned for the next market upswing? Then, there are some in the financial world …

Let Corey be your Retirement Tour Guide!

There are so many decisions to make in retirement, wouldnt it be great to have a retirement tour guide? Think about it, if we didnt have the Waze app on our smartphone, how often would we get lost ? It's the same concept when it comes to your retirement. Don't compare yourself to others, creating …

The Solution to Running out of Money!

Americans are living longer and there’s always the fear of running out of money in retirement.  But one way to safeguard against that is an annuity, which offers a guaranteed income stream for life.  So how do annuities “befriend” the so-called enemies of retirement? 

Do Taxes Change in Retirement?

If your taxes are done, you’re probably waiting for your refund.  Many people believe that if you get a refund, you did it right, and if you pay, you did it wrong.  Is that really the case and how does the dynamic change with taxes in retirement? 

70% Of Parents Sacrificed Their Finances for THIS...

A new report says almost 70% of moms and dads with kids 18 and older say they’ve sacrificed their own finances to help them.  And most of them admit supporting their adult kids has been draining their retirement funds.  Have you had delicate conversations with clients about this? Sit down with Cor…