There’s an old investing saying: “Fortunes are made in bear markets and collected in a bull market”. In this episode, Josh and Jay discuss the difference between bear markets and bull markets, and why that matters to investors. The guys also discuss the impact of emotion on the market, particularly in the short run, and why that could potentially work in the favor of investors that look at fundamentals. What role does your investing strategy play into how you feel about current stock market conditions? Tune into this episode, then jump back to Ep 55 where we discuss how a investor’s holdings a ..read more

From “the next google” stocks, to penny stocks, dot.com stocks, meme stocks, or even crypto, there’s typically both social pressure applied to investors to not miss out on the next big thing, but also their own internal feelings of not wanting to “miss” out. This “Fear of Missing Out” or FOMO as it’s referred to, typically builds as a bull market is extended and certain investments possibly grow faster than their underlying value would dictate. In this episode, Josh and Jay discuss both fear of missing out, and discuss the difference between “gambling” versus utilizing a diversified, purposely ..read more

Josh and Jay discuss the different ways to pay for an extended healthcare event, or long-term care as it’s commonly referred to. Long-term care events can be one of the biggest destroyers of wealth that a family will encounter. How should you plan for an extended health care event? Should you put money in the bank? In a dedicated investment account? Or should you look at insurance products, and if so, what different types are available? All of these questions and more will be discussed in this episode! Want To Continue The Conversation? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set ..read more

Interest rates are rising, and there are certain plans for the Fed to continue to increase the Fed funds rate. For pre-retirees and retirees looking at the purchase of an income annuity to help fund their retirement, or those folks with a pension backed by an insurance company provided annuity, how does rising rates affect the payout of their annuity? In this episode, Josh and Jay discuss how a rising interest rate environment affects income annuities. The hosts also briefly run down the different types of fixed income annuities. For those of you in an annuity, or looking to purchase an annuit ..read more

In this episode, Josh and Jay welcome Michelle Lee Melton, J.D., the Deputy Director of Real Estate Asset Management for the City of Mobile. Michelle discusses pursuing her law degree from the University of Denver, and her career path since graduating, including her current role at the City of Mobile. Tune in to learn more about Michelle’s experience with contract law, civic service, public/private partnerships, and real estate transactions. Michelle explains how her law degree is specialized with an emphasis on environmental and land use law, which ties into her passion for creating green ope ..read more

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Josh and Jay take a break from finance and insurance to welcome everyone a very Happy Mardi Gras! In this episode, they discuss the when and how Mardi Gras originated in Mobile, AL (Surprise! Not New Orleans!). The hosts also describe the parades and balls, and how they relate to the Mardi Gras societies and organizations both in Mobile and over in Baldwin County, especially on the Eastern Shore. If you ever wondered what Mardi Gras was like in our part of the Gulf Coast, take a listen! Want To Continue The Conversation? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial ..read more

It’s a story about friendships and relationships and hopefully will bring a smile to your face. Josh and Jay discuss the journey of starting and building the Every Dollar Counts podcast, including the impact the show has had on Josh’s financial planning practice, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, and the building of his brand. Tune into hear the story of how the podcast originated, plus, Josh and Jay spontaneously invent two news words: Podcastable and Verbalicious!   Want To Continue The Conversation? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set up a no-cost, no-obligation disc ..read more

Josh and Jay discuss the broad impact that Covid-19 has had on life insurance, such as underwriting, the exam process, health ratings, everyday life and more.  Want To Continue The Conversation? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set up a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about your particular needs by calling 251-327-2124, emailing jnull@gulfcoastfa.com, or setting an appointment on our website https://gulfcoastfa.com/. Independent and semi-independent agents and advisors can reach Jay Stubbs at http://jaystubbs.com/ ////// Disclosure: Advisory services offer ..read more

Josh and Jay discuss the different types of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and how they fit into different situations. The guys discuss SEP IRAs, traditional (sometimes called rollover), Simple IRAs and Roth IRAs. Tune in to learn about how the contributions limits of each type of IRA, the size of your business and your individual needs help you determine which IRA is a good fit. Josh and Jay also compare and contrast IRA’s with group qualified plans, such as a 401(k) or a 403(b). Want To Know More About Josh and Jay? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set up a no-cos ..read more

Josh and Jay dive into Life Insurance Retirement Planning, commonly called LIRP. Living longer, having more years in retirement, potentially rising income taxes and uncertainty in the market are all common reasons that investors look for more tax-efficient and stable income sources in retirement. LIRP is one strategy that can potentially help you not outlive your money in retirement. Tune in to learn more! Want To Know More About Josh and Jay? You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set up a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about your particular needs by call 251-327-2124, email ..read more