Whole Life Stewardship: Financial Planning, Investment Management - Money, Abilities, Time, Health

A brief recap of 2023 and some thoughts about what might be coming in 2024. Find more information about Ashley at https://ashleyhodge.com/ 

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This episode contains an overview of current markets, the reality of the forecasted recession not coming to pass, how A.I. is destined to shape and impact the economy in positive ways, how worry figures into the investment decisions we make, and my recent readings and travels.

In this episode, we discuss what is going on in the financial markets as of early March 2023.  Why it is important to check unclaimed property databases of states that you have lived in.  And a look at some of the changes that affect investors in the Secure Act 2.0 bill that was passed in December of 2022.  

On this episode, Ashley comments on the current state of financial markets, including rising interest rates, inflation, and recessionary pressures that are building. He also shares timely information from thought leaders in the industry.   shares information from some of the thought leaders he respects

On this episode, Ashley discusses the impacts of inflation, the current state of the financial markets and summarizes the main points of three books on stewardship.

On this episode, Ashley discusses the current state of the various markets, what to expect concerning inflation and best practice as to valuations for the future.

This week Ashley discusses how the global financial markets, rising oil prices, and the war in Ukraine affect investors.

This week Ashley explores asset prices and discusses projections by the end of the year.  He also talks a little bit about I Bonds and shares some thoughts on calm.

This week Sandy Jones of Someday Organizing joins Ashley to discuss some tips for getting organized in 2022.

This week Ashley reviews some of the concepts presented in the classic book Millionaire Next Door.  He also discusses his thoughts on whether or not you should buy a second home and the power of consistency.

This week David Meece joins Ashley to discuss his career building dental practices, time as a lawyer and stewardship perspectives.

This week Ashley has a special Halloween edition of Whole Life Stewardship, highlighting 4 Monstrous Money Decisions, 4 Appalling Ways to Waste Your Abilities, 4 Terrifying Time Wasters and 5 Horrifying Health Decisions!

This week Ashley discusses the current state of inflation, as well as touches upon topics like the value of encouragement, tips on teaching kids finances and the future of telecommuting.

On this episode Ashley is joined by Sam Taylor to discuss his experience and outlook as a volunteer youth minister.

On this episode Ashley discusses Joe Biden's tax plan and what the effect might be on the market and economy.  He also updates his market valuation and covers topics concerning living with eternity in mind and the common practices of centenarians.

On this episode Ashley shares his person experience with having COVID, the importance of controlling what you can control with your health,  what value does news add to your life, and then the importance of following financial routines.

This week Lt. Colonel Adam Weathers of the United States Marine Corps joins Ashley to shares his experiences, including what motivated him to join the Marine Corps and the leadership lessons he learned along the way.

On this episode Ashley reviews some of the latest data on COVID, and discuss whether the variants could derail economic progress.  He also looks at the important of sleep in recent research and boring habits that can lead to freedom in stewardship.