Month: November 2022

The Basics of Social Security (Ep.20)

The Basics of Social Security (Ep.20)

One in five Americans claim some form of Social Security benefits. Everyone’s benefit can be slightly different depending on your work history, age and a few other factors.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg, discusses the basics of Social Security to help you get a clear understanding of what it is and how it gets calculated.

Austyn discusses:

  • Why Social Security is known as a broad reaching program
  • How Social Security gets funded
  • How to calculate the amount of Social Security you will receive
  • Who is eligible to receive a Social Security benefit
  • How to maximize your Social Security benefit
  • And more

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Navigating Volatility and Bear Markets (Ep.19)

Navigating Volatility and Bear Markets (Ep.19)

Some of the best days that you’ll see as an investor happen in bear markets and over the course of your investment life it can make a significant difference in your portfolio.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg discusses how his firm approaches periods of extended volatility and how he helps clients survive the bear market. He also explains some of the sound investment principles and why you should maintain a long term investing perspective.

Austyn discusses:

  • Why there is no such thing as short-term investing
  • What a bear market is––and how long they typically last
  • How critical it is to stay invested so that you’re not missing those best days
  • Taking advantage of the times when people are fearful in the market
  • And more

Connect With Austyn Whittenburg:

 

https://www.whittenburgwealth.com/navigating-volatility

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