North Georgia's Retirement Game Plan
Planning for retirement is important, but you’d depend on a doctor to plan a surgery and lean heavily on a real estate agent if your plan was to buy a house. So why not let a similarly experienced and knowledgeable professional help with future finances? Atlas Retirement and company founder Evan Ward brings you “North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan,” which provides listeners with insightful tips, methods, and strategies that keep up to date with the ever-changing market trends and regulations regarding the wide landscape of financial and retirement planning. Subscribe and listen to each episode to build up your financial literacy as Evan shares his passion for providing people with the tools and information they need to feel comfortable in their retirement strategies.
Episodes
What if waiting for a bigger Social Security check meant missing out on the best years of retirement? In this episode, Evan Ward shares the story of Robert, whose delay cost him time and memories with his wife. Evan explores why retirement planning should prioritize life goals over financial formulas, and how stress-free strategies can help you retire earlier and more confidently. Plus, learn what red flags to watch for when choosi...
What do sibling fights on a road trip and retirement taxes have in common? Both can sneak up on you if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Evan Ward unpacks the hidden tolls of retirement—like Social Security taxation, RMDs, and inherited IRA rules—and explains why tax planning is more than just filing paperwork. He also breaks down the risks of relying on robo-advisors and why a personalized, flexible plan matt...
What do a lifeguard, a football star, and a grocery receipt have in common? In this episode, Evan Ward explores how emotional reactions, tax surprises, and outdated strategies can quietly derail your retirement. From the lingering effects of 2008 to the hidden costs of inaction, Evan shares real stories and practical insights on how to test-drive your retirement, avoid panic moves, and plan ahead—before the IRS or market vola...
What do sharks, receipts, and retirement have in common? In this episode, Evan Ward dives into why your old retirement plan might not hold up in today’s unpredictable waters. From outdated Social Security assumptions to hidden portfolio fees and rising healthcare costs, Evan explains how to spot the financial “germs” that could quietly erode your future. Learn why flexibility, awareness, and regular checkups are e...
What if claiming Social Security early could cost you more than you think? In this episode, Evan Ward of Atlas Retirement explains why decisions about Social Security, taxes, and retirement income should be based on strategy—not fear or headlines. He breaks down the real math behind benefit timing, how to avoid over-relying on online calculators, and why your assets need specific jobs, not just growth. Whether you’re ne...
These last few weeks in the market have been unpredictable at best, volatile at worst. What moves, if any, should you be making for to your portfolio? Evan Ward looks at when you should buy and hold or when it's time to be more aggressive. Just like traffic, you can put it in cruise control, or you can reroute. Evan helps us with some suggestions when we are on the road to retirement.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit http...
What do dog bites and taxes have in common? Both can sneak up and take a painful chunk out of your retirement if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Evan Ward of Atlas Retirement explains how tax diversification, strategic planning, and understanding your financial “position in the race” can help you avoid costly surprises. From chasing market rallies to the difference between tax prep and tax planning, Evan bre...
What do destination weddings and retirement have in common? Both can cost more than you expect. In this episode, Evan Ward of Atlas Retirement shares how overlooked expenses—like taxes, healthcare, and long-term care—can derail even the most well-planned retirement. From real-life stories to practical strategies, Evan explains how to prepare for the financial surprises that often come later in life. Whether you're alrea...
Just like the friendly environment Norm always walked into on Cheers, Evan Ward wants that for his clients and anyone who he talks to at Atlas Retirement. What other lessons can we learn from Norm and how does he tie into what Evan does everyday?
Plus, Bill Gates is making sure to pass on a lot of his wealth. What does Evan want to pass to his kids and how can you take similar actions in your retirement portfolio for legacy plannin...
A 94 year old bookkeeper just retired and offered tons of lessons on life, work and retirement. Evan Ward tells us what we can learn from her and some of the things to think about it when it comes to retirement and the next chapter that is retirement.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Corso will be retiring this year after an incredible run on College Gameday. While his iconic phrase applies to picking football games, it can also apply to retirement planning. Evan Ward realizes that there are a few things you need to rethink when it comes to strategies for your retirement. He runs through some things he has had to pause on that clients and other advisors have said, but also ways he has thought about retireme...
Sometimes annuities get a bad wrap, but Evan Ward tells us how they might be a good idea for the right people and the right retirement portfolios. Each annuity is different depending on the person and the plan.
And when it comes to change, retirement can feel like quite the change. Your lifestyle, where you are physically and especially how your money works for you. It's similar to Kenny Chesney playing a new venue for the first ti...
Ken Griffey Jr. is known for what he did in MLB and his outstanding career as a baseball player. Recently though, he has taken up a new occupation: sports photographer. Evan Ward tells us how finding another job or hobby in retirement can be helpful, so you don't feel stuck. Listen in for his strategies and how you can turn that side hustle into something more during your retirement.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https...
President Trump has talked about Social Security and eliminating federal taxes along with it. With the uncertainty surrounding the program, how should your retirement planning change? Evan Ward has some strategies and a gameplan to help you attack the unexpected when it comes to retirement.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!
See omnystudio.com/listener for...
With all of the uncertainty and changes in the market, many are wondering if a recession is on the way. Others think that we may already be in one. What does Evan Ward think and how can we prepare our retirement plans for either scenario?
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone who lives in a big city knows that traffic is part of everyday life. But unlike the major highways at rush hour, your retirement portfolio can largely be uncluttered and cleaned up. Evan Ward provides some ways to freshen up your plan to help your money work better for you.
And with the Masters wrapping up a couple weeks ago, some valuable broadcasting advice was given by Verne Lundquist. How can this be put to use in reti...
These last few weeks in the market have been unpredictable at best, volatile at worst. What moves, if any, should you be making for to your portfolio? Evan Ward looks at when you should buy and hold or when it's time to be more aggressive. Just like traffic, you can put it in cruise control, or you can reroute. Evan helps us with some suggestions when we are on the road to retirement.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit http...
Evan Ward and Kevin McAlpin discuss Tom Brady and his "super power" that allowed him to be so successful on the field. If Evan had a super power in retirement planning, what would it be? How could that benefit his current clients and those who may be retired or retiring soon? Find out on a new SUPER episode of North Georgia's Retirement Gameplan!
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connec...
Sometimes annuities get a bad wrap, but Evan Ward tells us how they might be a good idea for the right people and the right retirement portfolios. Each annuity is different depending on the person and the plan.
And when it comes to change, retirement can feel like quite the change. Your lifestyle, where you are physically and especially how your money works for you. It's similar to Kenny Chesney playing a new venue for the first ti...
Just like spring cleaning around the house, your retirement plan could use some sprucing up as well. Evan Ward gives us a couple of places to look at in our portfolio and how we can tidy them up to make our money work better and smarter. Along with the spring cleaning talk, Evan also dives into the topic of debt and how that can affect a plan and ways to reduce it.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretire...
Popular Podcasts
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!