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2023 So Far: Analyzing Common Concerns and Trends (Ep. 78)

2023 So Far: Analyzing Common Concerns and Trends (Ep. 78)

During the first few months of this year, there has been a lot of news causing financial uncertainty and impacting the country’s economy.

Is the rise of the Chinese Yuan something we should be concerned about? What movements are we seeing in the stock and bonds markets? Is it a good idea to invest in precious metals to cope with uncertainty?

In this episode, Royal Standley analyzes the topics that have stood out the most in the first part of the year and those that have also generated panic and uncertainty in the market. Royal talks about the importance of planning and organizing our wealth during advanced ages of life, the current situation of the uncertainty of the US dollar with the rise of the Yuan, and the actuality in the stock and bonds markets.

Royal discusses:

  • Common concerns related to the banking system, currency, and national debt
  • An increase in dementia diagnosis and the need for planning and having conversations about long-term care early on as cognitive decline is a natural part of aging
  • The concern about the potential impact on the US economy if the Yuan were to rise and the US dollar were to fall
  • Why individuals should be cautious when buying precious metals as a way of coping with the currency uncertainty
  • How social media only covers panic in the markets and ignores factors that create stability
  • The current state of the stock and bond markets
  • The importance of having a diversified portfolio
  • And more!

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Discussions in this show are for educational purposes only. Information presented should not be considered specific investment advice or a recommendation to take any particular course of action.  Always consult with a financial professional regarding your personal situation before making financial decisions. The views and opinions expressed are based on current economic and market conditions and are subject to change.  All investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal.  Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services (UP), Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. (OPFA). OPFA & UP are independent companies. Neither OPFA nor UP offers tax or legal advice.

63. Preparing For The New Year of Unknowns

63. Preparing For The New Year of Unknowns

Looking back over the past year, we have faced several challenges — from COVID to politics to the investment market — and we need to prepare for how these could impact us in the new year.

In this episode, Royal Standley discusses what happened this past year and looks to the future. He recounts the impact of COVID on individuals and business, how politics influences society and the increase in costs. Royal reveals expectations for the future and the expectations for market returns.

Royal discusses:

  • How COVID impacted the past year
  • The influence of politics
  • How supply chain issues affect prices
  • The importance of discussing your financial plan with your advisor
  • And more!

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Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.

 

Episode 56 – Financial Planning For You, Coaching For Your Kids – with James Monroe

Episode 56 – Financial Planning For You, Coaching For Your Kids – with James Monroe

With physical contact being restricted due to Covid, kids and adults alike have adjusted how they play sports. 

In this episode, Royal Standley is joined by James Monroe, a financial advisor with Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors. James shares his ten years of experience coaching kids sports teams and how the lessons learned from coaching relate to facing the struggles of COVID-19 as a financial advisor.

You will learn:

  • How hard work creates results
  • The importance of teamwork
  • The similarities in changes between financial advising and coaching
  • And more!

Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors | (541) 772-1116  |  About Royal Standley  | Schedule Online with Royal Standley | Email Royal Standley  |  About James Monroe  | Schedule Online with James Monroe | Email James Monroe  |  Episode 39: The Coach to Your Financial Plan with James Monroe

Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.

 

Episode 55 – The Top Five Retirement Mistakes Business Owners Make

Episode 55 – The Top Five Retirement Mistakes Business Owners Make

When you start your own business, how will the business affect your retirement planning?

In this episode, Royal Standley shares five of the biggest mistakes business owners make when planning their retirement.

You will learn:

  • The benefit of creating a retirement roadmap
  • The importance of keeping personal and business assets separate
  • Why you should hire outside support
  • And more!

Discover the five retirement mistakes you should avoid.

Resources:

Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors |  About Royal Standley  | Schedule Online with Royal Standley | (541) 772-1116 | Email Royal Standley  |  Episode 47 – A Simple 7 Step Guide to Optimize Your Business Exit

Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.

Episode 54 – The Deflation of Economic Inflation

Episode 54 – The Deflation of Economic Inflation

The forced isolation of COVID-19 has impacted the inflation rate today and in the future.

In this episode, Royal Standley dives into inflation, discussing how COVID-19 has impacted the economy. He reveals past examples of similar economic scenarios, how the future inflation rate may increase and the impact this could have on your retirement plan.

You will learn:

  • How COVID-19 impacted economic inflation
  • What the ideal inflation rate is
  • Some of the lasting financial impacts of quarantine on the government
  • How inflation could impact retirement planning
  • And more!

Discover how COVID-19 has impacted current and future inflation rate!

Resources:   Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors |  About Royal Standley  | Schedule Online with Royal Standley | (541) 772-1116 | Email Royal Standley

Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.