Retire In Texas

If you’ve ever been to Texas, you’ve probably seen a lot of oil wells. That’s because Texas has some of the most oil-rich land in America—and has produced some of the wealthiest Americans in history.  And it’s not just the oil itself: Many surrounding industries have built incredible careers and gave Texans prosperous lives.  In this episode, Texas energy veteran Lee Nivikoff stops by to share the ins and outs of working with oil and gas fields in Texas.  Not sure if you want to get involved? Listen now!  Show highlights include:  Why the media gets fracking wrong (and how fracking really works) (12:43)Why Texas is the best place in America to get into the energy industry (15:44)How the economic climate impacts the oil market (and why prices might go up soon) (19:10)The counter-intuitive way a higher oil price can foster innovation and research. (21:14)

In the school days, most of us snored through history class.  But as we get older, we realize the importance of our past. If you ignore history, you miss out on valuable connections… and you risk investing in assets that plummet to zero.  Today’s guest is Ken Wise, a justice on the 14th Court of Appeals. In 2015, he started Wise About Texas, a Texas history podcast. Today, he’s here to show you how you can apply Texas history to improve your quality of life and leave a lasting legacy.  In this episode, you’ll discover how a little Texas history knowledge helps you build a valuable network, get through difficult times, and even become a better investor.  Listen now Show Highlights Include:  The “when I get around to it” method that lets you build a legacy on the side (even if you’re swamped with work in your day job) (5:37) Why learning about the early settlements of Texas helps you perform better at your job (6:55)How a little “irrelevant” history knowledge lets you make meaningful friendships that reward you for decades (9:57) Why 19th Century investment advice lets you avoid Bitcoin bubbles (10:36)Two gifts that set your children up for a life of wealth (even though they cost almost nothing) (12:39)

Many people want to retire early so they can travel, spend time with their family, and knock things off their bucket list. But most people don't. Why is that? Most likely it's because you don't have a financial advisor. Today's guest, Karen Overall, didn't have a financial advisor while she was in the Navy. She just knew she'd have her pension. After serving for 16 years, she became a civil servant with the US government and got a second pension. But when she wanted to start traveling in her later years, that's when she realized, "I can't retire." Karen hired a financial advisor. With her two pensions and some adjustments, she was able to fill the gap and retire early. And so can you! In this episode, you'll discover how you can fill your gap between retirement and retiring early. So you can travel, hang out with your family, and start crossing things off your bucket list! Listen now! Show Highlights Include: How joining the military teaches you investment strategies (5:27)Why having a Survivor Benefit Plan maximizes your pension from the Navy (6:56)The insane federal pension plan that sets you up for life (8:10)How having a financial advisor lets you retire earlier than you expect (11:28)

Owning a family business gives you the privilege to retire early. However, many folks find it difficult to navigate passing the business on to their kids. It’s normal. Understanding a new generation and their perspective on business can be challenging. But doing so, not only sets you up for a peaceful retirement but also makes you a better entrepreneur. Today’s guest is a single-mom turned entrepreneur, Cheri Armstrong. She’s here to show you how you can manage a thriving family business, set yourself up for an abundant retirement and build bridges between generations.  Listen now to discover how to understand our children’s generation better while building a family business that lets you retire at 58.  Show Highlights Include:  Why sending your kids to work turns them into successful adults (even if you’ve got more than enough money to support them) (3:52)The Single Mom’s Guide to thriving in business (even in the midst of a Pandemic) (9:33)How understanding your kid’s generation makes you a better entrepreneur (and how to bridge the gap in 6 weeks) (10:46)How this simple advice could eliminate 80% of your child’s financial worries and lets you retire early (16:40)

Many Americans dream of retiring before 65. After all, imagine the time you'll have for your family, church and hobbies!  But financial strain, lower social security benefits, and lack of Medicare turn early retirement into a minefield.  Despite the complications of retiring young, today’s guest JK Leonard has pulled it off. After a challenging career as an attorney, he’s stepped back from law and is enjoying more free time. Now he’s here to show you how to prepare for your own early retirement.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to pivot into retirement before age 65. You’ll enjoy more time with your family, church and community - without penny-pinching in retirement.  Listen now! Show Highlights Include: Why tithing throughout a financial emergency sets you up for financial freedom (even if it hurts to let go of your money) (7:28) How Michael Jordan can help you end your career on a high note (10:08) How to dip your toes into the retired lifestyle without sacrificing all of your income (13:38) The “sweat” method that guards against career burnout (16:04)

Caring for an elderly parent can feel like you're putting your life on hold. Between appointments, insurance plans and long term care, you barely get time for yourself.  But as today’s guest Lara Harris will show, there are ways to make it easier.  As owner of Caring Senior Service, she provides non-medical care to senior citizens between San Antonio and Austin. And in this episode, she’s here to help you find the right care for your parents.  In this episode, you’ll discover the kinds of care available for your elderly loved ones, so you can rest assured they can live their twilight years as fully as possible, while still getting the care they need.  Tune in now for a practical, informative conversation that will make managing your parent's healthcare easier. Show Highlights Include: 3 questions that help you find a nursing home that actually cares about your loved one (11:22) A government website that weeds out dodgy nursing homes before your parents go there (11:51) Why your parent might be happiest in a residential care home (even if they would rather die than be dragged to a nursing home) (12:47) A unique “adult day care” service that lets working professionals take care of their parents without taking time off work (or sending them to a nursing home) (13:52)

You've worked hard for your business over the years, pouring your heart and soul into it - and that’s worth being proud of.  But if you don’t plan for your exit now, you’ll end up burned out with no time to spend on the people you love.  So how do you keep your youthful energy as you pivot into retirement?  As you'll discover in this episode, sometimes you just have to jump when the opportunity presents itself.  Today’s guest Russ Felldin sold his fire protection business after a surprise phone call. And he’s here to show you how you can use retirement to build a legacy, do real estate deals and relive the favorite parts of your childhood - this time with your own children.  In this episode, you’ll discover the best time to retire and how to enjoy your newfound freedom to the max.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: The “survivorship option” that lets married veterans protect their spouse’s finances for life (5:27)  How to keep your employees’ futures secure after you sell your business (even if they fear for their jobs) (12:54) The systematic way to “accidentally” find lucrative real estate investments (16:29) Eliminate 90% of your child’s financial worries with one piece of advice (19:19)

Retirement is a time when you can finally do what's been on your bucket list all these years. You can travel the world, have one-on-one moments with loved ones or even revive an old passion!  But if you don’t plan ahead, you’ll have so little energy that your retirement years will be nothing but regret and penny-pinching.  Today’s guest Tony Dodge has been a busboy, a service member and a psychologist. Now he’s retired in Texas and spends his days kayaking, traveling and leaving a legacy to his family. Now he’s sharing his story so you can do the same.  In this episode you’ll get timeless advice for planning your retirement, so you can have more fun, feel more free, and leave a lasting legacy.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: Why sending your kids to work turns them into successful adults (even if you’ve got more than enough money to support them) (4:56)How taking a walk through the bookstore turns your apathetic teen into an engaged and successful adult (6:24) The “one-way doors” principle that helps you avoid a financial catastrophe in retirement (12:21) Why planning your retirement early lets you travel more, take on new hobbies and take care of yourself (12:42)

Whether you’re a business owner who wants to avoid a disappointing sale value, or an employee who’s looking to create a dream lifestyle after decades of “working for the man”, this episode’s for you!  As a rare treat, today’s guest Clint Fiore has no interest in retiring any time soon.  On the contrary, his business Texas Business Buyers helps Texans prepare their businesses for maximum sale value as they pivot into retirement. Likewise, he helps long-term employees craft the lifestyle of their dreams by helping them buy stable, high-performing businesses In this episode, you’ll discover tips and tricks that let you live a fulfilling life in your golden years, no matter whether you’re buying or selling.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: Why getting a business valuation now sets you up for a wealthy retirement, even if you won’t sell for another 5 years (10:58) Why your business will never sell if you rely on a “dangerously smart” CPA’s small business valuation (and how to price your business so it actually sells) (13:14) The “backtrack” strategy that lets you maximize the sale value of your business (while minimizing taxes) (15:06)How to buy a wonderful business at a bargain price today (even if the seller could make more money by waiting a few more years) (16:53) The easy way to own a business that gives you a steady stream of income for decades to come (even though 90% of businesses fail) (19:20)

What would you do if you were approaching retirement age and were stressed in your job?  Retire and take a paycut? Continue working and get burned out? Or pray to find a new employer who prefers experience over youth?  You could do one of those. Or, you could take the fourth option that lets you live life on your own terms - without taking a major pay cut. That is, go into “entrepreneurial retirement”, just like today’s guest Oscar Garcia.  Oscar retired from the Social Security Administration after 25 years and now has his own business. He has more time to do the things he loves and feels freer than ever.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to claim back your family time and freedom without taking a hit to your income.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: How to raise financially literate children (even if they won’t listen to you talk about money) (4:34) The “doors” principle that lets you live a free and happy retirement (even if you hit a run of bad luck) (6:18) Why sending your kids to Spanish class sets them up for career success (8:36) Eradicate job stress without taking a paycut by going into “entrepreneurial retirement” (13:00)

After years of stress and hard work, you may be finally considering retirement.  But you may have heard horror stories of retirees who end up bored and poor because they retired too soon.  So is the grass really greener on the other side?  Today’s guest Nancy Golden confirms - the grass really is greener!  After decades of 10-hour shifts, working odd hours and dealing with disrespectful clients, she decided to put her pharmacy career behind her. And now she’s loving the free time and relaxation that retirement gives you.  In this episode, you'll discover how to pivot from a stressful career into peace, free time and enjoying your family.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: The “investment paycheck” that helps you feel financially secure in retirement (even though you no longer have a salary) (14:01) Why semi-retiring makes your job twice as enjoyable (even if you're doing exactly the same work) (16:50) Raise money-savvy grandbabies by investing in a $21.99 gift (17:36) Why watching The Price is Right with your kids stops them from falling into debt (19:41) How retiring keeps your brain sharper than working 40 hours a week (20:15)

Retirement is the toughest decision you will ever make. You’ve built a life around your career, a wealth of skills that are too good to throw away… and you’ve got money coming in.  When you retire, your life turns upside down. It sometimes feels like your skills are going to waste. And when the money slows down, it can be downright scary!  So how do you decide when to make the leap?  According to today’s guest, you pray and you listen.  Today’s guest is David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs. He retired from the NBA in 2003 and has now built over 100 schools. And today he’s here to show you how to leave a legacy to be desired, even if you struggle with retirement at first.  In this episode, you’ll discover how God gives you clarity around retirement and how to build a legacy you will be remembered for.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: How a close connection with God helps you retire young without regrets (9:45) Why retiring lets you build a legacy that your community will remember you for (even if you never work a day for the rest of your life) (13:12) Take control of your finances by discovering which of the three “money minds” you have (15:05) How to set your children up for life, even if you donate your entire estate to charity (16:32) How to change lives after retirement by repurposing the talents you learned in your career (18:52)

family and your source of income.  It’s easy to feel hopeless unless you have a strategy for adapting to civilian life.  So what can you do?  Andy Smith is here to help. After 30 years in the United States Air Force, he escaped debt and built a career as a real estate agent. Now he's enjoying the twilight years of his career and he wants you to enjoy yours too.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to attack debt, find your sense of purpose and build a strong bond with your family.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: How to get rid of debt in 18 months without taking on a side job or asking for a raise (14:08) The “military tripod” you must rebuild after discharge if you want to thrive in civilian life (16:31) Where to find a “second family” who builds you back up (even if you feel broken after leaving the military) (17:28) Create an unbreakable bond with your grandchildren using nothing but a loaf of bread (18:39)

The loss of a loved one is devastating, to say the least.  The sad reality is that every year thousands of spouses are dying without a will- leaving their loved ones in grief, stuck and confused. So how do you help someone in this situation?  In this episode, you’ll meet Loss of Life Advocates’ founder Esther Pipoly.  You’ll discover how to gracefully handle those delicate situations around death, including the age-old question “what to say to a friend who’s lost a family member”  Listen now! Show Highlights Include: The “quarterback” philosophy that helps you care for a grieving spouse, even if you have no idea what to say (1:21) Support a grieving widow by saying the 3 P’s (11:52)The “S-Word” you should never say to someone who’s just lost their loved one (12:39) How “feeling words” help your friends to grieve and process their loved one’s death sooner (13:09)

If you’re thinking about a successful retirement, that means you’ve been blessed with a lot in life.  You’ve worked hard and now you’re in a position where you have money to spare. That’s worth being grateful for.  So what’s the best way to show your gratitude?  One way is to give back to your community and improve the lives of the less fortunate, just like James Allen.  As a baby, James was left on the church doorstep. Now he’s a real estate developer and NFL Hall of Fame board member. He’s done well in life and now he’s giving back any way he can.  In this episode, you’ll discover some unique ways to give back to the community, which brings you closer to God and establishes your legacy.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: Why sending your kids to college lets them reach achievements worth bragging about (even if they don’t need a degree for their job) (4:37) The 1936 book that transforms shy high school students into outgoing college students, even in the 2020’s (9:03)  Why a Texan billionaire says you should hold more cash if you want to make a huge profit (11:30)How teaching a kid how to do a layup can transform lives (13:27)

Medicare can be a nightmare to navigate - no matter what those annoying Medicare ads try to tell you!  When do you claim it? What if you want to keep working past 65? Part A? Part B? Part C? Part D? Supplement? Advantage? Medigap?  If any of those terms and questions made you scratch your head, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Justin Elliott is here to make Medicare simple. You’ll discover how to avoid nasty bills and fees. Plus, you’ll find out how to find the right plan for you, so you can relax knowing that you and your family are fully protected - and paying the best price.   Listen now! Show Highlights Include: The loophole that lets a select few people claim medicare (even if you haven’t reached retirement age) (1:33)The “7 month window” to claim Medicare (miss it, and you’ll pay an extra penalty) (1:50) How “fully covered” individuals are getting stuck with exorbitant medical bills. Plus, how Texans can avoid these bills for about $115 (10:33) Why you should spend more on your Medicare Supplement plan (even if a cheaper plan covers exactly the same things) (11:26) How to “fire the government” and let an insurance company PAY YOU to join their “medicare” plan (17:31) The “disadvantage” to an Advantage Plan that could leave you without cover on January 1st (19:38) Why it pays to join a Medicare Supplement plan, even if you could save hundreds every month with an Advantage plan (20:35)Instantly discover the cheapest Medicare D plan for you and your prescriptions with a simple online tool (23:35)

Have you ever noticed how common retirement advice ignores business owners?  Even if run-of-the-mill retirement advice makes financial sense, it can leave you emotionally unfulfilled.   It feels like most financial “gurus” forget that our business is a part of us. Quitting a job doesn’t even compare to selling your business.  It’s not only about selling. It’s a fine balance between finances, legacy, and finding a buyer who won’t destroy the business you worked years to build.  Chester Drash knows this better than most. He’s built and sold two businesses in his life, and he’s here to share his experience with you as he approaches retirement - so you avoid the pitfalls that conventional retirement advice ignores.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to exit your business in a way that secures your financial freedom, protects your legacy, and maintains your relationships.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: The simplest “owner salary” calculation that tells you how much you should pay yourself now (so you don’t retire with a side job) (9:33) How to safely hand over your business so the buyer doesn’t destroy what you built for years(15:17) Two assets you must own outright if you want to eliminate 90% of financial stress in retirement (17:25) The “money script” you developed as a child that controls every financial decision you make today (19:13)

Retirement is supposed to bring us our “golden years” where we can sit back without worrying. But no matter how much you’re looking forward to retirement, it can still be stressful.   Because when you don’t have to work, you need to build a new life. Some retirees fill their days by watching TV all day. Others become cornerstones of their communities and build lives they love.  In this episode, you’ll hear from Neal Doty. Neal is a God-loving Texan who retired in Fayetteville after 18 years as a branch manager of a family-owned electrical distributor company. He’s created an active, meaningful retirement for himself. And in this episode, he’ll show you how you can do the same. Listen now to find out how to retire without regrets and find new meaning in your golden years wit community service, faith and “giving just a little bit of help” every day. Show Highlights Include: How having only 1 dollar left in your pocket brings you closer to God (05:47)The simple thought in your head that tells you exactly when it’s time to retire (09:21)How to amass all the money you’ll need in retirement with nothing but a 401k (11:07)Why you don’t need worry about feeling bored after retirement (especially if you’re an active person now) (15:52)How to stop worrying about health issues and start living  (17:09)

Are you too young to do nothing at all? Have you sat in the comfy chair for too long? Are you bored out of your mind? Your “golden years” don’t have to be decades spent in front of the TV. It can be a fulfilling time that lets you contribute to your community.  Retirement lets you pivot into a new chapter with purpose. That’s what fellow Texan Valinda McAlister does: She brings awareness to child abuse and sex trafficking with Ransomed Life Texas.  After working in real estate for decades, she became an investor and now spends her retirement impacting her community.  Listen now to discover how to find, pursue and live your purpose in retirement.  Show Highlights Include: What babysitting and a kitchen drawer can teach you about striving for financial freedom. (3:39)Odd lessons you can learn from managing 45 shopping centers in a city you barely know (even if you never want to get into real estate)How living through “The Great Recession” can set you up for a great retirement (8:49)Why you should know when to exit your business and retire (even if you want to work another 5 years or more) (11:02)How to sell a business when it’s time to retire (and the wallet-draining mistakes you should avoid) (11:56)How Ransomed Life Texas lets Valinda impact her community in retirement (and how you can do the same) (16:27)Why Garden Bridge, Texas is a great place to retire in.  (18:58)

When life throws a monkey wrench into things, a lot of times you are forced to either quit or retire. But rather than retire, pivot and change the direction of your life. And when you pivot, you start a new life or career. Air Force veteran Rob Wainner pivoted from the military and became a college professor before starting his own physical therapy practice. He ran more than 360 offices nationwide before pivoting again to begin a coaching and leadership firm. Listen now to discover how you can pivot in your life rather than retire. Show highlights include: Why buying $1 candy and fireworks in Taiwan on credit ruins your family's fortune (1:39)How watching your grandfather run a business teaches you how to become a millionaire (4:32)Why retiring many times lets you begin new projects (and how you can start one today) (6:35)How hiring and training your own people to grow your business develops your best practice systems (even if you are not ready to do so) (9:44) Grab your free copy of the “Retire In Texas” ebook now by heading over to PAXfinancialgroup.com.