Podcasts
The State of American Pensions
David, Karen, Bret, and Joe discuss the developing pension crisis within the United States, and what it could possibly mean for you and your future. David, we don’t use Punxsutawney Phil when we’re planning, we’re looking at retirement. But he has a pretty good record, at least in terms of predicting what the weather will…
Read MoreIs My Retirement Plan “Bulletproof”?
David, Karen, and Bret discuss what it means to be “Bulletproof” with your retirement plan. Karen also discusses the importance of caring for retired women, and David goes over the current pension crisis occurring in the United States. We’ve reached a point, David, where we’re midway into January, 28 days in the month of February,…
Read MoreThe Thrive Process
Bret discusses new laws in 2019, Karen talks about the importance of women being involved in their retirement plans, and David goes over what to expect during a complimentary consultation with Thrive. We’re coming off of what I thought was a great discussion last week. There was a great example by Bret, which allowed me…
Read MoreExpectations for Thrive in 2019
With 2019 now underway, David, Karen, Bret, and Joe discuss the goals set for Thrive Financial Services this year. Today’s show is going to be off the charts because we have so much going on. We have so much information. We’re about to start launching again, and we have an intention this year of doing…
Read More2018 Year in Review
David, Bret, Karen, and Joe discuss the growth and improvements within Thrive Financial Services in 2018, as well as new policies that will be in effect in 2019. David, I want to begin by thanking you, by thanking Karen, and by thanking Bret on behalf of all of the people who have participated in this…
Read MoreWhat are RMD’s, and Why are They Important?
David, Karen, Bret, and Joe discuss all things Thrive, including why you should be up-to-date on your knowledge of RMD’s, or required minimum distributions. I can’t believe it David, but we are down to, if there were a calendar or a clock in front of us right now, Â everything is clicking over into 2019. It’s…
Read MoreFinancial Trends to Look Out For in 2019
David, Karen, and Bret are joined by Jim and Fran from Del-Val Insurance as they discuss current financial trends heading into 2019 such as extreme market volatility, which could cause uncertainty heading into the new year. I’d like welcome in David Bezar to begin the conversation. It’s going to be rapid fire today. We have…
Read MoreWhy Should I Choose Thrive?
David, Karen, and Bret discuss reasons that separate Thrive Financial from other financial advisories. Other topics include navigating and implementing your retirement plan, along with aligning it to your particular goals. David we will start with you today. Meetthrivefinancial.com is the window into getting to know you, Karen, and Bret. It’s was created with that purpose in mind…
Read MoreAm I prepared for Retirement in 2019?
David, Karen, and Bret each discuss a unique topic and trend that is going on in the financial industry. Some topics include stock trends heading into 2019, how to approach annuities, and why you should start saving for retirement now. Listen to the full podcast below! It is becoming more apparent, on a weekly basis,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Knowing Your Insurance
David Bezar, Bret Elam, and Karen Bezar discuss topics such as managing your investments, as well as retirement preparation and knowing which insurance policies will work for certain situations. In partnership with Del-Val Insurance, Jim Muelbronner will also be discussing the topic of insurance. Listen to the podcast here: Karen, how are you? And why…
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