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North Georgia's Retirement Game Plan

North Georgia's Retirement Game Plan

Written by: Evan Ward
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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.

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Episodes
  • Spring Cleaning for Your Retirement: What to Throw Out Now

    Spring Cleaning for Your Retirement: What to Throw Out Now
    Feb 17 2026

    What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the market—but outdated assumptions you haven’t cleaned out yet? In this episode, Evan Ward walks through common “spring cleaning” mistakes that can quietly derail retirement plans, especially for those within 10–15 years of stepping away from work. He explains why old strategies around investing, Social Security timing, and income withdrawals no longer fit today’s faster, more volatile economy. Evan also breaks down how to balance growth with preservation, reduce emotional decision‑making, and build a plan that adapts as retirement gets closer.

    Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!

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    27 mins
  • If Retirement Were a Recipe, Here’s What Most People Leave Out

    If Retirement Were a Recipe, Here’s What Most People Leave Out
    Feb 10 2026

    What happens when Social Security, taxes, family dynamics, and retirement timing all collide at once? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down key changes to Social Security for 2026, including the earnings test and how continued work can quietly reduce benefits. He also dives into the great wealth transfer, explaining why families who avoid tough conversations often pay a price later. Finally, Evan walks through retirement like a recipe—highlighting the core ingredients needed to “stick the landing” and transition from saving to spending without letting emotion or politics drive the plan.

    Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!

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    27 mins
  • Thinking About Tapping Your 401(k)? Listen to This First.

    Thinking About Tapping Your 401(k)? Listen to This First.
    Feb 3 2026

    What happens when rising costs tempt people to raid their retirement accounts early? In this episode, Evan Ward breaks down why more Americans are cutting contributions and dipping into savings—and what you should consider before making the same move. He explains how to weigh taxes, penalties, opportunity cost, and emotion-driven decisions, plus how budgeting tweaks and strategic borrowing can keep your plan on track. Evan also unpacks why cash cushions matter, when diversification goes beyond investments, and how to “stick the landing” as you transition from saving to spending in retirement.

    Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://atlasretirement.net/ to connect with Evan and his team today!

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    27 mins
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