

Best Of: The Hidden Costs of Downsizing and Passing on Your Home
Is your retirement plan built on old rules—or ready for the real-life twists and turns ahead? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward tackles the myths of downsizing, the tax traps of leaving a home to heirs, and the complexity of claiming Social Security. Discover why s…

Beyond the Rally: Why Retirement Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
The real risk for pre-retirees isn’t missing a market rally—it’s relying on outdated rules and one-size-fits-all strategies. In this episode, Evan Ward explains why safe-guarding against sequence of returns risk matters more than chasing short-term gains, and how a custom-tailored plan can simplify…

Too Late to Start?
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to your retirement isn’t the market or your savings—but the fear of starting your plan. In this episode, Evan Ward tackles the anxieties Gen Xers and others face as they approach retirement, from feeling behind to worrying about outliving their money. Discover why it’…

Beyond Wealth: Why Every Retirement Needs a Custom Plan
What if the biggest gift you could leave your family isn’t money, but a clear, flexible plan for the future? This episode explores why estate planning matters for everyone—not just the wealthy—and how simple steps can protect your legacy, minimize taxes, and avoid legal headaches. Evan Ward shares …

Best Of: The Team Approach: Building Your Retirement Support System
What if the hardest part of retirement isn’t financial—but finding your new purpose? Evan Ward explores the emotional and practical challenges of leaving work, from updating family plans to building a trusted team for your future. Learn why keeping your mind and body active matters, how to start to…

Needs vs. Wants: The Real Retirement Game Plan
What if the biggest challenge in retirement isn’t just saving enough, but knowing how to separate your needs from your wants—and staying flexible when life throws the unexpected your way? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down how to build a retirement plan that adapts to market bubbles, inflation,…

The Real Risk: Is Your Portfolio Ready for Change?
Is your retirement plan built for opportunity—or just preparation? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward explores why timing matters more than age when de-risking your portfolio, how triple compounding and smart saving can accelerate your future, and whether it’s possi…

Is Your Plan Really Diversified?
Is your retirement plan built on hope—or on a real strategy that can weather market swings? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why relying on optimistic returns and passive diversification can leave you exposed. Learn how hidden fees, redundant investments, …

Are You Hoping—or Planning—for Retirement Success?
Are you relying on hope—or a real plan—for your retirement? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why flexibility and adaptability are essential for lasting financial stability. Learn how outdated strategies, rigid plans, and ignoring tax details can leave you …

Are You Dropping the Ball at Retirement’s Goal Line?
Are you dropping the ball at the retirement goal line—making unforced errors that could cost you your future? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why most retirees don’t hit the million-dollar mark, yet still find satisfaction in retirement. Learn how to avoi…