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
Is your retirement plan built on old rules—or ready for the real-life twists and turns ahead? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward tackles the myths of downsizing, the tax traps of leaving a home to heirs, and the complexity of claiming Social Security. Discover why spending volatility, emotional decisions, and legacy planning matter more than cookie-cutter advice. Learn how to adapt your ...
The real risk for pre-retirees isn’t missing a market rally—it’s relying on outdated rules and one-size-fits-all strategies. In this episode, Evan Ward explains why safe-guarding against sequence of returns risk matters more than chasing short-term gains, and how a custom-tailored plan can simplify your portfolio and better suit your future. Learn why averages can be misleading, how to avoid the pitfalls of &ldquo...
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to your retirement isn’t the market or your savings—but the fear of starting your plan. In this episode, Evan Ward tackles the anxieties Gen Xers and others face as they approach retirement, from feeling behind to worrying about outliving their money. Discover why it’s never too late to act, how a personalized plan can turn uncertainty into optimism, and why income strategies—l...
What if the biggest gift you could leave your family isn’t money, but a clear, flexible plan for the future? This episode explores why estate planning matters for everyone—not just the wealthy—and how simple steps can protect your legacy, minimize taxes, and avoid legal headaches. Evan Ward shares real stories and practical advice on customizing retirement strategies, preparing for Social Security changes, and mak...
What if the hardest part of retirement isn’t financial—but finding your new purpose? Evan Ward explores the emotional and practical challenges of leaving work, from updating family plans to building a trusted team for your future. Learn why keeping your mind and body active matters, how to start tough conversations with aging parents, and why a flexible, holistic plan is key to thriving in retirement.
Ready to build you...
What if the biggest challenge in retirement isn’t just saving enough, but knowing how to separate your needs from your wants—and staying flexible when life throws the unexpected your way? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down how to build a retirement plan that adapts to market bubbles, inflation, taxes, and health care surprises. Learn why a rigid strategy can fail, and how timing, risk, and tax diversification can he...
Is your retirement plan built for opportunity—or just preparation? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward explores why timing matters more than age when de-risking your portfolio, how triple compounding and smart saving can accelerate your future, and whether it’s possible to save “too much” for retirement. Learn why a written income plan is essential, how to balance growth...
Is your retirement plan built on hope—or on a real strategy that can weather market swings? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why relying on optimistic returns and passive diversification can leave you exposed. Learn how hidden fees, redundant investments, and misunderstood risk can quietly erode your future. Discover the importance of written plans, regular reviews, and true di...
Are you relying on hope—or a real plan—for your retirement? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why flexibility and adaptability are essential for lasting financial stability. Learn how outdated strategies, rigid plans, and ignoring tax details can leave you vulnerable to market surprises and life’s curveballs. Discover the importance of regular reviews, upgrading inve...
Are you dropping the ball at the retirement goal line—making unforced errors that could cost you your future? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals why most retirees don’t hit the million-dollar mark, yet still find satisfaction in retirement. Learn how to avoid common mistakes like outdated investment strategies, forgotten 401(k)s, and lack of a written income plan. Discover ...
Is your retirement plan built on old rules—or ready for the real-life twists and turns ahead? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward tackles the myths of downsizing, the tax traps of leaving a home to heirs, and the complexity of claiming Social Security. Discover why spending volatility, emotional decisions, and legacy planning matter more than cookie-cutter advice. Learn how to adapt your ...
Is your retirement plan stuck on autopilot—or is complacency quietly sabotaging your future? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan with Evan Ward reveals the warning signs that your financial advisor may be too comfortable, why “lazy money” can drag down your nest egg, and how unpredictable income can turn retirement into a guessing game. Discover the importance of proactive communication, wri...
What’s the one mistake that can drain your retirement savings faster than a market crash? This episode of North Georgia’s Retirement Game Plan dives into the hidden risks retirees face—like overreacting to headlines, ignoring tax strategies, and missing key estate planning steps. Evan Ward breaks down why sticking to your plan matters, how tax diversification can preserve your nest egg, and the real-life consequen...
What if the real key to retirement happiness is having guaranteed income you can count on? Evan Ward explores how to build a flexible, resilient retirement plan—balancing monthly essentials with quality-of-life spending, thinking outside the box, and avoiding one-size-fits-all advice. Learn why interviewing advisors, clear communication, and trust matter as much as numbers, and discover how making timely decisions can shape y...
What if the real secret to retirement isn’t just saving, but knowing how to spend and adjust when life throws curveballs? Evan Ward explores the balance between enjoying your nest egg and protecting it, why your expenses may rise in the “go-go years,” and how a flexible, two-part income plan can keep you confident through market changes. Learn why regular reviews, proactive tweaks, and choosing the right tools&mda...
What if the hardest part of retirement isn’t financial—but finding your new purpose? Evan Ward explores the emotional and practical challenges of leaving work, from updating family plans to building a trusted team for your future. Learn why keeping your mind and body active matters, how to start tough conversations with aging parents, and why a flexible, holistic plan is key to thriving in retirement.
Ready to build you...
What if your risk tolerance isn’t about age—it’s about where you are in the race? In this episode, Evan Ward shares why traditional financial advice often misses the mark and how real retirement planning starts with understanding your goals, not just your gut. From reevaluating outdated strategies to simplifying complex decisions, Evan breaks down how to build a retirement game plan that adapts to life’s cha...
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...
What if your retirement plan is built on rules that no longer work? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down outdated strategies like the 4% rule and explores why “boring” investments might be the smartest move. From building adaptable income plans to navigating longevity and legacy planning, Evan shares real-life stories and practical advice to help listeners rethink their approach. Whether you're ahead of schedule or pl...
What if your retirement plan is really just a hope in disguise? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down why a written, adaptable income plan is essential—and why relying on Social Security alone could leave a dangerous gap. From the importance of using the right financial tools to streamlining accounts across generations, Evan shares real-life stories and strategies to help listeners build a flexible, measurable retirement gam...
Popular Podcasts
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.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them. Season 5 - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Alliance, Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. Another young man admitted to the murder, and David breathed a sigh of relief, until the confessed murderer fingered David; “He paid me to do it.” David was sentenced to life without parole. Two decades later, Pulitzer winner and podcast host, Maggie Freleng (Bone Valley Season 3: Graves County, Wrongful Conviction, Suave) launched a “live” investigation into David's conviction alongside Jason Baldwin (himself wrongfully convicted as a member of the West Memphis Three). Maggie had come to believe that the entire investigation of David was botched by the tiny local police department, or worse, covered up the real killer. Was Maggie correct? Was David’s claim of innocence credible? In Death and Deceit in Alliance, Maggie recounts the case that launched her career, and ultimately, “broke” her.” The results will shock the listener and reduce Maggie to tears and self-doubt. This is not your typical wrongful conviction story. In fact, it turns the genre on its head. It asks the question: What if our champions are foolish? Season 4 - The Burden: Get the Money and Run “Trying to murder my father, this was the thing that put me on the path.” That’s Joe Loya and that path was bank robbery. Bank, bank, bank, bank, bank. In season 4 of The Burden: Get the Money and Run, we hear from Joe who was once the most prolific bank robber in Southern California, and beyond. He used disguises, body doubles, proxies. He leaped over counters, grabbed the money and ran. Even as the FBI was closing in. It was a showdown between a daring bank robber, and a patient FBI agent. Joe was no ordinary bank robber. He was bright, articulate, charismatic, and driven by a dark rage that he summoned up at will. In seven episodes, Joe tells all: the what, the how… and the why. Including why he tried to murder his father. Season 3 - The Burden: Avenger Miriam Lewin is one of Argentina’s leading journalists today. At 19 years old, she was kidnapped off the streets of Buenos Aires for her political activism and thrown into a concentration camp. Thousands of her fellow inmates were executed, tossed alive from a cargo plane into the ocean. Miriam, along with a handful of others, will survive the camp. Then as a journalist, she will wage a decades long campaign to bring her tormentors to justice. Avenger is about one woman’s triumphant battle against unbelievable odds to survive torture, claim justice for the crimes done against her and others like her, and change the future of her country. Season 2 - The Burden: Empire on Blood Empire on Blood is set in the Bronx, NY, in the early 90s, when two young drug dealers ruled an intersection known as “The Corner on Blood.” The boss, Calvin Buari, lived large. He and a protege swore they would build an empire on blood. Then the relationship frayed and the protege accused Calvin of a double homicide which he claimed he didn’t do. But did he? Award-winning journalist Steve Fishman spent seven years to answer that question. This is the story of one man’s last chance to overturn his life sentence. He may prevail, but someone’s gotta pay. The Burden: Empire on Blood is the director’s cut of the true crime classic which reached #1 on the charts when it was first released half a dozen years ago. Season 1 - The Burden In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers who all say they are innocent. They turned themselves into jailhouse-lawyers and in prison founded a lway firm. When they realized Scarcella helped put many of them away, they set their sights on taking him down. And with the help of a NY Times reporter they have a chance. For years, Scarcella insisted he did nothing wrong. But that’s all he’d say. Until we tracked Scarcella to a sauna in a Russian bathhouse, where he started to talk..and talk and talk. “The guilty have gone free,” he whispered. And then agreed to take us into the belly of the beast. Welcome to The Burden.
"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!