Pension Attention

Pension Attention is a show dedicated to helping firefighters and police officers take charge of their finances to build a life they love. Your host Brad Barrett is a Managing Director and Partner at One Capital Management, a top ranked independent investment advisory firm managing $5B in assets for clients. He has advised families in the Los Angeles City Fire Department for over 12 years, is an active member in Kingdom Advisors, a biblically based advisory network and holds the certified financial planning designation.

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Episodes

What Do I Do In THIS MARKET?

Many Americans are feeling the weight of market volatility, inflation, job growth and supply chain issues. However, if we tune out the noise of the media and politics and instead, look at the data; we can begin to understand what is really going on in the market. In this episode, Brad will take you through what has happened, what is going on and what the future could look like when it comes to your money. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: You lose, I win. (1:44) We got used to the shutdown. (...

Jun 21, 2022•22 min

Are TAXES Going Up?

For many, the topic of taxes can cause fear and anxiety. In reality, it is more about the misunderstanding of taxes and how what we hear from the media that keeps us in a state of worry. In this episode, Brad discusses the history of taxes can be a good indicator of where we are going. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: A history lesson on taxes. (2:59) The Beatles and the burden. (4:32) The bracket game(7:42) We are all red-blooded Americans. (12:36) The gap between national debt and taxes (1...

Jun 14, 2022•20 min

3 Things EVERY Portfolio Should Have

When it comes to our financial portfolio, it's not only about accumulation and distribution. We all want the quick and easy steps for a successful plan but it's not so cut and dry. In this episode, Brad discusses the 3 things everyone should consider when it comes to designing your portfolio. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: What growth should look like. (1:32) The younger brother of "rate of return" (5:15) Grandpa says, make your money on the buy. (7:33) Standing the test of time. (10.57) O...

Jun 07, 2022•18 min

How Diversification Can Reduce RISK

A question often asked is... Is diversification risky? Risk means different things to different people, and we all want to reduce risk in our lives but many people don't think about diversifying their portfolios and how it relates to risk reduction. Today, Brad discusses the topics of diversification and risk and how the two relate when it comes to our investments. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: Kids and diversified foods (1:59) Hypocrisy of risk. (5:29) Nothing lasts forever.(8:29) What w...

May 31, 2022•16 min

Is There A RECESSION Coming?

Some say the word "recession" is the evil sister or brother of depression. This economic term gets widely used, especially in the media. We hear speculation and rumors about that word and for some, it can be alarming and concerning. In this episode, Brad provides a fundamental, economic overview as to what we might be seeing as it pertains to the idea of a recession. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: Diversification for a 6 year old (2:25) Pessimism overdone. (5:50) Supply chain problem or ju...

May 24, 2022•16 min

What Is HAPPENING In The MARKETS?

There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding market volatility. Media outlets are selling fear but focusing on the core things around the discussion of recession and some of the indicators of the yield inversion can equip us in the current climate. In this episode, Brad reiterates his passion that planning and making sure you have a cohesive and integrated financial plan, coupled with discipline is vital as you head toward retirement. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: The flurry of gl...

May 17, 2022•26 min

Is NOW A Good Time To INVEST?

Whether or not you are in good times or bad times, the question of whether or not it is a good time to invest comes up often. In this episode, Brad talks about how it's not about timing the market but time IN the market and how to discover what makes most sense for you. Show Highlights Include: The impact on the economy during the pandemic. (3:55) What is dollar cost averaging?(7:29) How to know when it's your time.(11:57) There could be room to fall. (16:54) Conservative, really isn't conservat...

May 10, 2022•26 min

Behavioral Finances

The way we look and approach our finances is often dictated by our behaviors, so it is very important to have a plan and stick to it. In this episode, Brad discusses the difference between the emotional side and the rational side of investing and what you can do to take control of your finances. Show Highlights Include: The psychology of money is profound (1:31) Timeless lessons on wealth(4:15) If you lose your head, none of it matters.(10:05) The market and the economy are separate.(13:45) It's...

May 03, 2022•19 min

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