The Get Ready For The Future Show
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Fastest Four: A Look Back at History
2025 was anything but predictable — and the markets proved it. In this episode of Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down the biggest trends that shaped the markets in 2025 and what investors should take with them into 2026. You’ll learn: - Why the S&P 500 posted a third straight year of double-digit gains — something that’s only happened eight times in the past 100 years - How artificial intelligence optimism pushed mega-cap stocks higher - Why tariff fears briefly rattled markets after President Trump’s April announcement - The surprising reason international stocks outperformed U.S. markets in 2025 - Why interest rates broke the script, even after multiple Fed rate cuts - A tale of two commodities — why gold and silver surged while oil fell sharply As we head into 2026, this recap highlights an important reminder: markets don’t move in straight lines, leadership rotates, and discipline still beats prediction.GRFTFS: Pay off Mortgage or Invest?
<p>“I’m 61 and my husband is 65. We’ve saved about a million dollars, but we’re worried about taxes eating into our retirement income. How do we make our money last and stay tax-smart?”</p> <p>We’re answering YOUR questions on this week’s Get Ready For The Future Show!</p> <p>Can you really trust retirement calculators that project $2.5 to $3 million by age 65 — or are those numbers giving you a false sense of security? If you’re offered a buyout at 58, should you take the lump sum or stay a few more years for the benefits? How much risk should you still be taking as you get closer to retirement, especially with market volatility and rising costs of living? And what planning mistakes can turn a strong retirement into a stressful one if the timing is wrong?</p> <p>If you’ve got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228 — or email <a rel="nofollow">show@getreadyforthefuture.com</a>. Your question could be featured on a future episode! Originally Aired : 2025.12.17</p>
Fastest Four - Outlook 2026
<p>In this episode of Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down LPL Research’s 2026 Market Outlook, which pushes back against recession fears while acknowledging a slower pace of growth ahead. According to LPL, the U.S. economy may cool early in 2026, but resilience from AI-driven investment, fiscal spending, and easing monetary policy could fuel a rebound later in the year.</p>GRFTFS: Shift to Bonds in Retirement?
<p>"I’m 66 and still mostly invested in stocks. Should I start shifting into bonds now that I’m retired, or is that old-school thinking?" We're answering YOUR questions on this week's Get Ready For The Future Show!</p> <ul> <li>We don’t have kids and want to leave part of our estate to our church and a few nonprofits. What’s the best way to do that while minimizing taxes?</li> <li>We’re 64 and considering selling our home and moving into a smaller condo. How do we know if it will actually save us money in retirement?</li> <li>We’re both retired and have some investment income. Are there situations where it makes sense to file taxes separately instead of jointly?</li> </ul> <p>And if you've got a question you want answered on the show, call or text 501.381.5228! Or email your question to <a href="mailto:show@getreadyforthefuture.com" rel="nofollow">show@getreadyforthefuture.com</a>!</p> <p>Originally aired 12/10/2025</p>