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Grandpa always said, “gold is the best place to put your money”. However, if you have invested in gold, did you know what it would cost you to sell it when you purchased it? Over time, has gold truly out beat inflation? Is crypto-currency the new gold of the 40’s? as the price of gold escalates, Paul and Cory tackle tons of gold-related questions and talking points in how it should pertain to your investment strategy. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep197 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does

In a year many of us would rather forget, we still have been able to make memories. 2020 had plenty of plot-twists, but Paul and Cory bring you one last twist; Analyzing the CPI (Christmas Price Index). Discover what the 12 days of Christmas have to do with futures and hear Paul and Cory count their blessings with listener's live chat responses. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep196 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of an

Beard growth and momentum investing aren't too different, they’re both real, they’re just not profitable, (unless it's Paul Adams beard of course). After discussing the illusions of investing last week, Paul and Cory break down the actions you can take as solutions to those illusions. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep195 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. 

Ever wonder what World War 2 bombers have to do with big-box financial retail? How about why mutual funds point to their track record of success and yet say it isn’t a guarantee for success in their disclaimer? Managing money can be complex but Paul and Cory take this time to dispel a few illusions of investing in this condensed and fast-paced episode. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep194 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchas

If you know in January what would happen this year, how would you predict the market would move? Ultimately not a single person was able to project how the market would move this year, and even so, all speculations along the way have not panned out in most common projections. This conversation breaks down why market timing simply doesn't work as we want it to. Paul and Cory also take time to encourage listeners to stick to their aims. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep193 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purpos

Have you questioned your financial beliefs recently? Some would say we have a tendency to hold onto our “sacred cows” and stick with financial practices because it’s “always been that way”. Check out this live podcast with Paul and Cory as they breakdown our financial sacred cows. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep192 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Inv

The very things that make us look wealthy erode our capacity to build wealth. Do you know how much of your income is deployed into tools for your future compared to what you or your household consumes? This is a sensitive topic for most people, simply because our lifestyles suggest we should always be spending. Paul and Cory tackle this sensitive topic with grace and applicable tools so that you can make healthy decisions with your money for, yourself, your family, and your future. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep191 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser. 

If you had an opportunity to use the IRS’s money to reinvest in a Roth would you take it? Of course! That opportunity is here. Paul and Cory discuss on a part of the CARES Act that allows you access to your 401k penalty-free. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep190 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are

While March for many people was a month that spelled disaster, Brock Blake saw an opportunity, not to simply chase the American dream of financial gains through business, rather save it. In this episode, Paul and Cory speak with CEO of Lendio Brock Blake, on how March was the moment his company catapulted into its position and purpose. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep189 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific

Have you ever thought about the symbiotic nature of your balance sheet? Probably not. That’s why Paul and Cory are here to help you understand how your assets can be used to work together. Today, they continue the conversation of whole life insurance and how to use it as a volatility buffer, and how it can be used to refrain from taking distributions from assets sensitive to market fluctuations in down years. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep188 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not inten

Hop in the time machine with Paul and Cory to discover some principles and disciplines that are essential for an economy that has crashed or is volatile. Paul had recorded this episode a few years ago and yet, every point is still true to this day because every point is a foundation for holding strong through tumultuous markets. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep187 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securi

When most people consider using whole life insurance for retirement they usually don’t think about, how it can maximize cash efficiency, using it to substitute bonds, or even use it as a volatility buffer. This conversation is all about using whole life insurance in a way that most people are never taught to use it. Believe it or not, whole life insurance can help grow your wealth even through retirement. Join Paul and Cory to discover what methods are appropriate for utilizing a wholesome financial plan. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep186 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registe

Isn’t money the engine for your business? Van Haas, CEO of Accountix Solutions joins Paul Adams for a discussion on how to protect your ‘ship’ from sinking beginning with accounting. While many managers overlook or defer to an accountant to handle the numbers and bookkeeping, without recurring reviews, you won’t have total control of your business and profitability. Find out how to use the numbers from the accounting office to better run your business, in this week’s episode. Contact Van: Van@accountix.co For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep185 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registe

A common question when purchasing a home is actually a trick question. Do you want a 15-year or 30-year mortgage? While we may like to presume that the bank has our best interest in mind, it is still true that your loan makes them money. Discover how to truly answer this question as Paul and Cory break down what the implications are for either mortgage structure. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep184 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale

There are many ways you can invest, save, and create wealth with assets. Today Paul and Cory kick off a new series discussing asset class investing. In this episode, they breakdown two different mortgage strategies and talk down payment and how it affects your home equity.   For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep183 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Investment

We're talking about, talking about money. That’s right, in this episode Paul and Cory have a conversation over the idea that if you want to build wealth, the first step is that you have to talk about money. Many people refuse to talk about money and live their life according to what looks like wealth, however, real wealth is not in your life but on your balance sheet. Listen in to discover how talking about money can position you to build wealth. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep182 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educati

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t get out of your own way? Sometimes active managers get in the way of potential growth for your money. Joe Roggio from Dimensional Fund Advisors stops in to discuss why he goes with the mutual funds as opposed to ETF’s and breaks down the stats and analytics of what this all means. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep181 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investm

Everyone could agree that it’s foolish to gamble your life savings at a casino, however, people do it every day. Timing the market is a game major institutions want to make look winnable but the truth is it’s not the way to designing and building a good life. Paul and Cory take time to shake out the 2 types of investor mindsets that are common in the market… which one will you choose? For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep180 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or soli

Tactics are often mistaken as strategies and in financial planning, this can cause you to under-utilize financial tools and vehicles. This week, Paul and Cory break down the difference between tactics and strategies and what it means for your money. Cory speaks about how the industry will market financial vehicles and 401k tactics and strategies. Paul and Cory discuss the path to paying off your home and more retirement vehicles. For full show notes visit: https://sfgwa.com/ep179 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes onl

It’s very easy to make assumptions about the market when watching headlines, however, Paul and Cory dig up some research on the S&P 500 to reveal a radical truth. Find out what the best performing tech fund you never knew you owned is in this episode, and discover how drift affects indices in the big picture of the market over time.  Curious what you can accomplish with our help? Schedule an appointment with us! sfgwa.com/scheduling Show Notes: sfgwa.com/178 Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any specific individual or situation, or to otherwise act in a fiduciary capacity. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser.  Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not int