The number one question that clients ask Robert Harwood is “Where is the market heading?”

While Robert doesn’t believe a crash is on the horizon, he does believe that everybody should rethink the way they’re investing in order to be prepared for whatever volatility may come our way.

Today, Robert explores the current state of the market and shares his thoughts on how we can be smarter with our finances to protect what we’ve worked so hard to build up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the economy’s recovery from the last recession is now impacting us 
• Why Robert believes that volatility will be the new norm
• Steps to take with your portfolio to protect it from volatility
• About common investment mistakes
• And more!

Listen now to learn where the market could be heading in the future and how to prepare your finances accordingly! 

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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Some call the 2008 recession the “perfect storm.”

We don’t know when the next storm will hit us. Is your retirement storm-proof?

Today, Robert Harwood shares insight into how you can protect yourself with an all-weather retirement plan — no matter what the market throws your way. With Robert’s techniques, you can rest easy knowing you’ve taken steps to protect yourself against anything that might go wrong, while still maximizing your financial opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Ways national debt and tightening our monetary policies impact the market
• How the market recovered from the last recession, and where it’s at now
• The importance of regular financial check-ups
• How to incorporate a safety net into your plan that protects you without limiting your growth
• And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can use an all-weather plan to protect your financial house from an oncoming storm!

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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Sometimes people do a detox to get their bodies back on track. Should the financial markets do the same?

Robert Harwood believes that the market is due for a detox. Today, he explains why the market is in need of a correction, how stimuli to the market after the 2008 recession have impacted the market, and ways to navigate a market detox.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The future of stimuli and how they can affect the market
• Factors that contributed to the 2008 recession
• Five things you can do to make sure you don’t run out of money in retirement
• How to protect your finances during a market detox
• And more!

Listen now to learn about market detoxes and how you can prevent history from repeating itself with your finances!

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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You can’t hit your retirement goals unless those goals are clearly articulated. With that in mind, do you have defined goals that are leading you to win at retirement?

In this episode, Robert Harwood teaches you how to give your retirement a financial gut check so you can rest easy knowing you’re on track. This is a must-listen episode that can help you refine your goals and avoid slipping and falling with your finances.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to take advantage of investing opportunities
• Why a retirement gut check is important
• The importance of goal setting
• Questions to ask yourself when putting together your plan
• Examples of clients Robert has helped keep on-track with a financial gut check
• And more!

Tune in now and discover how to find out whether you’re on track to hitting your long-term retirement goals!

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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As we begin to see volatility in the markets, more people are wondering why the markets are acting this way and what they can expect in the future.

Today, Robert Harwood is here to answer your burning market questions. Robert discusses not only the market’s mood, but also explains how to navigate times of uncertainty with the power of good financial guidance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Harwood Financial Group helps clients navigate times of turbulence
• How annuities can be both good and bad
• The three types of annuities
• The importance of balance in financial planning
• And more!

Join Robert now to learn all about navigating market mood swings with your investments!

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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When it comes to 401(k)s, many people are in the dark and don’t know how to best navigate this type of retirement account to maximize their dollars.

Today, Robert Harwood shines a light on what you need to know about 401(k)s. Robert also shares little-known uses for these accounts, along with the importance of having a 401(k) and using it properly. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between 401(k) accounts and 403(b) accounts
• The tax benefits of 401(k) accounts
• What bad 401(k) advice your advisor might be telling you
• What health riders are and how you can benefit from them
• And more!

Tune into this illuminating episode now to learn all about the ins and outs of 401(k)s!

Resources:  Harwood Financial Group: (800) 989-1427 | Investing For Retirement: The Ultimate Guide To Not Outliving Your Money

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