One of the biggest retirement decisions Americans make is When should you start to take social security?  Carey and Brent discuss it this week!

One of the biggest retirement decisions Americans make is When should you start to take social security?&nbsp; Carey and Brent discuss it this week!

Social Security Timing Strategies

We know about them.  But do we understand them?  Brent and Aaron discuss credit scores and their purpose. 

We know about them.&nbsp; But do we understand them?&nbsp; Brent and Aaron discuss credit scores and their purpose.&nbsp;

Credit Scores

Some people get into retirement savings later in their youth (i.e. 40's).  Brent and Aaron share some fact sand tips about maximizing your savings ever if you are starting later in life. 

Some people get into retirement savings later in their youth (i.e. 40's).&nbsp; Brent and Aaron share some fact sand tips about maximizing your savings ever if you are starting later in life.&nbsp;

The Messy Middle

When you hear the word "wealth"  What do you think of?  The Truth is, many people aspire to wealth but often don't know what that means.  Carey and Aaron discus 5 different types of wealth and how to pursue them.

When you hear the word "wealth"&nbsp; What do you think of?&nbsp; The Truth is, many people aspire to wealth but often don't know what that means.&nbsp; Carey and Aaron discus 5 different types of wealth and how to pursue them.

The Five Levels of Wealth

A lot of people may start their financial planning later in their life.  Carey and Brent are back together to share a strategy that will work no matter when you start planning for your future!

A lot of people may start their financial planning later in their life.&nbsp; Carey and Brent are back together to share a strategy that will work no matter when you start planning for your future!

A Financial Roadmap That Works for Any Age

Carey and Aaron are back in to discuss how personalized financial plans can look different depending on the client, and situation!

Carey and Aaron are back in to discuss how personalized financial plans can look different depending on the client, and situation!

What Does a Personalized Financial Plan Look Like?

Mid Term Elections are heating up in 2026.  Carey and Aaron look at how elections can effect the market!

Mid Term Elections are heating up in 2026.&nbsp; Carey and Aaron look at how elections can effect the market!

Mid Term Elections and the Market

When people think about retirement planning, they usually think about investments. market  performance, and saving enough money.  While those are important Retirement is less about numbers and more about behavior.  

Brent and Aaron explain more on this weeks episode!

When people think about retirement planning, they usually think about investments. market&nbsp; performance, and saving enough money.&nbsp; While those are important Retirement is less about numbers and more about behavior.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Brent and Aaron explain more on this weeks episode!

The Money Mindset You Didn't Know You Had

Inflation is a silent killer in finances, retirement or otherwise.  Brent and Aaron discuss how you can take steps to ensure your portfolio can stay afloat when drowning in inflation. 

Inflation is a silent killer in finances, retirement or otherwise.&nbsp; Brent and Aaron discuss how you can take steps to ensure your portfolio can stay afloat when drowning in inflation.&nbsp;

Steps To Beat Inflation

Having a matured CD just sitting there is like a houseguest.  It's nice at the start but if it stays there with no long term plan, it could cost money.  Carey and Aaron review some things you can do to avoid that. 

Having a matured CD just sitting there is like a houseguest.&nbsp; It's nice at the start but if it stays there with no long term plan, it could cost money.&nbsp; Carey and Aaron review some things you can do to avoid that.&nbsp;

What To Do When a CD Matures

Each week Carey Koele and Jack Godfrey feature a different topic, ranging from College Planning, Retirement, Estate Planning, and Specialized Advice for Women. The show also features guests from other professions including CPA’s, Attorneys and Social Security.  Join Jack and Carey each Saturday morning at 10:10 am on 99.7 and 1450 WHTC.  Contact Jack and Carey at Koele Godfrey Investment Group, 123 East Main, Zeeland at 616-931-1223 or toll free 866-512-7164.

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