The Pilot’s Advisor Podcast

On this episode, we’ll try to pick sides of some important financial debates. From bonds to life insurance, credit card debt to starting Social Security, we’ll propose several different topics to see which sides of the debates you and your advisor should probably fall on. 
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

Do you know what red flags, but also some good signs, to be on the lookout for when you’re searching for an advisor to work with as you prepare for retirement? On this episode, we’ll give you some red flags to be aware of, teach you how to spot them and illustrate the difference between an advisor who does the bare minimum versus one who goes above and beyond to work in your best interests.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

On this episode, Ryan will discuss the bear market we have been experiencing this year and why now is not the time to panic.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

Ryan brings on a special guest, Jesse "Two Cow" Barnes, to swap some flight stories and to share Two Cow's weight loss journey.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/
Two Cow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fatsalmon123/

Times are turbulent in the market right now and many people feel panicked about their portfolios. We bring on Lee Hyder to discuss why volatile times are not as big of a deal as they seem and the importance of thinking logically in these rough patches.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

Ryan breaks down the recent downturn in the stock market to look historically at bear markets, when they lead to recessions, and how to digest all of this as it relates to your own financial plan.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

Let's face it. Nobody wants to be boring. We all want a little excitement in our lives. But what about when it comes to investing? In this episode, Ryan ponders if this is the one area where it's OK to be bored.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

The prospect of timing the market is so tempting. But so many people forget that you have to be right twice to do it properly. And being right twice is harder to accomplish than you think. On this episode, Ryan takes a hard look at timing the stock market to analyze whether it's a legitimate strategy for pilots to build wealth.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

We all know some of the basic secrets of eating healthier to lose weight, limit disease, and live longer. Avoid empty calories, try to limit your added sugar, and lower those pesky trans fats are just some examples. But how can we spot similar unhealthy habits in the financial world? We’ll talk about it on this episode and help you fix some of your unhealthy financial habits.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/

Housing is a really important topic for a lot of retirees because, for many of us, it’s the biggest asset we’ll ever own or manage. We want to get that part of our financial equation correct, so it’s no surprise it takes up a nice slice of the retirement planning conversation. On this episode, we’ll cover some common housing questions from retirees and hopefully hit on an issue that might also be on your mind.
Show Notes & Info:
Retire Pilots Website - https://retirepilots.com/
Retirement Toolkit - https://retirepilots.com/toolkit-2/
Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/