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Planning For Life

by Garry Thurman

Join award-winning retirement and investment advisor Garry Thurman on intriguing and highly valuable conversations about your financial future. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (423) 892-4693

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Episodes

  1. Don't Let Your 401(k) Fail You

    Many people have old an 401(k) from a previous employer or a 401(k) that is simply dormant. Fortunately, you can still take control of it and make it work for you in retirement! Don't let it fail you when you need it most. Listen to this week's edition of Planning For Life with Garry Thurman to...

  2. Tax Free Planning For College

    As parents, we know that you want the best for your children. Putting away money for a college education or other future expenses is a great way to invest in their future, but knowing HOW to invest it could make a huge difference! Listen as Garry explains how to generate a tax free income towards...

  3. Talking About Taxes

    No one really wants to talk about taxes, right? Unless of course we're talking about TAX FREE retirement! Listen to the latest episode of Planning For Life with Garry Thurman to learn more about you can make Uncle Sam work for you.

  4. Your Future Starts Today

    In a special episode dedicated to young adults, Garry addresses some of the most common questions concerning budgets, investing, and more! Take advantage of an early start. Your future self will thank you for it!

  5. The Retirement Redzone

    Football season is in full swing, and if you love football as much as we do at Guardian, you know that protecting the ball in the red zone is crucially important to your team's success. Turns out, there's a red zone for retirement, too! Protecting your assets as you approach retirement is one of...

  6. Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

    The market is still trending up, but what if we have a market correction? Are your assets protected? Listen to this week's episode of Planning For Life with Garry Thurman to learn how you can participate in market gains AND protect yourself from losses.

  7. Making Your Money Last

    Good news: we're living longer! However, that means you need to ensure that you can retire with enough money to last the rest of your life. In this week's episode of Planning For Life, Garry explains the options you need to consider for a steady retirement income.

  8. Taking Control of Your Old 401(k)

    Do you have an old 401(k) that you're not sure what to do with? Take control of it! Listen to this week's episode of Planning For Life with Garry Thurman as he explains the options we have to make your old 401(k) work for you.

  9. Captive Versus Indepedent Advisors

    When it's time to consider investing, it's important to know what each advisor brings to the table for you. Some advisors are limited in the products they can offer you; however, the advisors at Guardian are independent, which means they're free to offer you the best product for your financial...

  10. How To Retain Your Gains

    On the last episode, Garry mentioned the importance of retaining your gains from the market and putting it towards your retirement. This week, he breaks it down even further. When is it time to consider saving your gains? What options do I have? Listen for the answers to those questions and more…

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  11. Retain Your Gains

    Did you know we're currently in the longest market bull run in history? For those still looking to build their portfolios, this is great news! For those looking to retire in the near future, it's time to "Retain Your Gains." In this episode of Planning For Life, Garry discusses the significance…

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  12. Starting Your Life - Investing For Your Future

    For those who have just graduated and entered the workforce, retirement may seem like a total afterthought. After all, you've got enough on your plate as it is. The reality, however, is that learning how to save now can make all the difference on when you can retire, how much money you'll have...

  13. Starting Your Life - Becoming Financially Independent

    Whether you're already graduated or on the cusp of walking across the stage and into the real world, financial independence is your FIRST step on the road to future success. In part 2 of the "Starting Your Life" series of the Planning For Life podcast, Garry advises young adults entering the...

  14. Starting Your Life - Budget

    Are you in college or recently graduated? During this transitional stage in your life, it can be easy to forget about the basics of financial planning. However, this time is a golden opportunity to jumpstart your financial future! In a brand new series entitled "Starting Your Life," Garry Thurman...

  15. Are Annuities Right For You?

    You may have seen articles from the "talking heads" claiming that annuities are a bad fit for everyone, but that simply is not true. In this episode of the Planning For Life podcast, Garry breaks down the pros and cons of some of the most popular annuities. Are annuities a good choice for you?...

  16. Speed Bumps on the Road to Retirement

    So you've invested money into your retirement fund; that's great! But the work is NOT over yet. You need to be aware of all the potential challenges your investments could face. In this episode of Planning For Life, Garry teaches you how to overcome those challenges for a smoother ride into...

  17. Fees Control Your Future

    On this episode of Planning For Life, award-winning insurance and retirement advisor Garry Thurman discusses hidden fees in your 401(k) that could jeopardize your financial future. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (423) 892-4693 Cell: (423) 760-5069

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join award-winning retirement and investment advisor Garry Thurman on intriguing and highly valuable conversations about your financial future.

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (423) 892-4693

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Join award-winning retirement and investment advisor Garry Thurman on intriguing and highly valuable conversations about your financial future. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (423) 892-4693

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