Setting up your future takes time, knowledge, and expertise. This is especially true when planning for retirement. 

However, when you hire a financial advisor, figuring out how and when you can retire becomes a lot easier.

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith reveal the tools they use to help clients answer the question, “When can I retire?” Plus, they discuss their answers to other commonly asked wealth planning questions and share ways you can start preparing for retirement today.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Green Financial Group conducts feasibility studies to evaluate your retirement timeline
• When most people start to plan for retirement
• How to get the highest value for your Social Security
• Whether it’s ideal to pay off your house
• And more!

Join us today to learn Jeff Green’s and Lauren Smith’s advice around planning for your retirement!

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As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic and see a new administration enter the White House, what might investors see in 2021 when it comes to the stock market?

In this episode, join Jeff Green and Lauren Smith as they share an open conversation around their thoughts about the coming year based on the current economic, political, and social climate. They chat about pressing demands for more COVID-19 relief for consumers and businesses and reveal the impact this year might have on various industries.

In this episode, we will discuss:

• What’s happening in the stock market 
• How industries like tech and oil industries might fare this year
• How tightening regulations are impacting the stock market
• The best way to stay proactive in the market 
• And more!

Join us today for Jeff Green and Lauren Smith’s perspective on the economy and stock market in 2021!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030 | Jeff Green | Lauren Smith

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Along with a new year comes a new administration in Washington. What will the arrival of a Biden White House mean for investors across America? 

In this episode, explore this and more with Jeff Green and Lauren Smith. Join them as they discuss and assess the current economic and political outlook and share what investors could expect to see in 2021.

In this episode, we will discuss:

• The possibility and impact of a split congress
• Effects of high corporate taxes
• About Biden’s green agenda
• What Green Financial Group sees for healthcare
• And more!

Join us today for Jeff Green and Lauren Smith’s predictions of what lies ahead!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030 | Jeff Green | Lauren Smith

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Have you taken some time to reflect on what you are thankful for as this hectic year comes to a close? 

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith take some time to speak about what they are thankful for as this year comes to an end, and share with you some of the things that make them so happy to be a part of the team at Green Financial Group.

In this episode, we will discuss:

• Jeff’s feelings of gratitude toward his team  
• Jeff’s role as being a leader to his team 
• How technology has been present in their team before and through the pandemic
• The changing dynamics at Green Financial Group
• And more!

Join us today as we take time to reflect on what we are thankful for as 2020 comes to an end. 

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030 | Jeff Green | Lauren Smith

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Are you prepared to take your next luxury trip? 

How might COVID-19 impact your travel plans?

In this episode Jeff Green and Lauren Smith sit down with Maddy Foxx Moffitt, a travel advisor with MFM Luxury Travel. Together, they explore the new travel challenges and restrictions that have come with COVID-19 and discuss the rapid changes the travel industry has seen in 2020. 

In this episode you will learn:

• The current state of travel in the United States and abroad
• Why RV rentals are becoming increasingly popular 
• Recommended places to travel under the current restrictions
• COVID-19 laws for going into a country as a traveler
• And more!

Tune in today to learn how you can safely travel during COVID-19!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030 | Maddy Moffitt on LinkedIn | MFM Luxury Travel

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One of the best tools you can use to achieve the retirement you want is a comprehensive retirement plan. 

This is especially true when it comes to making the most of your retirement tax picture.

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith outline ways retirement planning can make all the difference when it comes to your taxes. They discuss retirement tax planning strategies and share ways you can update your retirement plan to optimize your financial future.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Ways to take advantage of tax deferral opportunities 
• How to decide when to take action with your Social Security
• Why you should consider doing a Roth IRA conversion
• How a cash flow analysis can help you with your retirement distribution strategy
• And more!

Tune in today to learn how retirement planning can help you reduce your retirement taxes!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030

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With 2021 quickly approaching, many are ready to say goodbye to 2020 and all of its ups and down. 

But before you start celebrating the new year, there is still some planning to do — especially around your IRA accounts and the tax advantages they offer! 

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith break down some of this year’s big changes to IRA accounts and how they might impact you. They also share ways you can take advantage of retirement account tax strategies to end the year with your best foot forward.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How required minimum distributions changed in 2020
• Why you should consider Roth conversions
• How to qualify for Coronavirus-related distributions
• About SEPP payments
• And more!

Tune in today to learn how you can optimize your retirement accounts for the new year!

Resources:  Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030

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No matter the outcome of this year’s contentious national election, it’s important to look after your financial future with a calm and reasonable attitude.

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith will serve as your guides for your post-election investing. Together, they share tips for navigating investing after the election and share how the markets tend to react under different presidential administrations.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How previous elections have impacted the markets
• What you should do with your investing after the election
• How the misery index can indicate presidential outcomes
• Ways to avoid knee-jerk investing reactions
• And more!

Tune in today to learn how you should move forward with your investing after this year’s election!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030

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With more and more of our personal information living online, how can you keep your essential information safe and secure? 

In this episode, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith review strategies and techniques to help you protect your information and identity online. Together, they also share key steps you can take to guard yourself, and your finances, from harm.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to create and set up a strong password 
• What a password template is — and how to develop one
• How you can protect your bank account information
• How to protect yourself from scammers and spams
• And more!

Tune in to find out how you can secure your information and identity today!

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030

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Are you worried about the current state of the market — or where it could be heading as we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic?

To address some common investor concerns around the market, Jeff Green sits down with Brian Wesbury for today’s episode. As First Trust’s chief economist, Brian lends his insight and expertise to answer some of your market questions and to provide a 2021 market prediction.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why tech stocks won after the recent market volatility
• Market concern around the election and our economic recovery
• The effect of oil and interest rates on the market
• Brian’s prediction for 2021
• And more!

Tune in now to hear Jeff Green and Brian Webury’s answer to your market concerns! 

Resources: Green Financial Group: (713) 244-3030 | First Trust

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