5 Major Events From 2025 That Impacted Retirement Plans

📅 Book a 1-on-1 with Ryan: https://speakwithryan.com/ 📦 Grab your FREE Tax-Free Retirement Toolkit: https://toolkit.blackoakam.com/podcast-toolkit.html A lot happened in 2025: political swings, stubborn inflation, new tax rules, and even a historic government shutdown. But headlines alone don’t determine your retirement outcome; how you respond to them does. In this episode, Ryan reflects on the five biggest financial events of the year and what actually mattered for long-term planning. The noise will change in 2026, but the strategy that creates confidence stays the same. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🌍 Tariffs: Market reactions and volatility 📈 Inflation: Why prices still feel high 🏦 High-Yield Savings: Making cash work harder 🚨 Government Shutdown: Why emergency funds matter 🏢 Federal Resources: Support for government employees   Visit us online: https://blackoakam.com/ Phone: (470) 508-0508 Get in touch with the Black Oak team: https://blackoakam.com/contact-us/ Schedule a call with Ryan: https://speakwithryan.com/ Get your tax-free retirement toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PMjKqc Get more financial education on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/45kJlwI