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The Vault with the Wealth Guardians is a video series that takes a deep dive into all things retirement planning. Videos from the series can be played below.<\/p>\n<\/div>


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Should that $7k contribution you're about to make for this tax year go into your IRA or to your Roth? Why can't you get a simple answer to this? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne try to give an easy answer to this very easy question. #IRA #Roth #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstons read more<\/a><\/div>
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The $7,000 Question: IRA or Roth IRA?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you know what your income tax bracket is compared to your effective tax rate? Does it even matter? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne use a theoretical case study to demonstrate the differences. #taxes #retirement #clemmonsnc #winstonsalemnc #greensboronc #charlottenc #triadnc_____________________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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Tax Bracket vs. Effective Tax Rate: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
If you are 50 years old, tired of your job, and wondering whether retirement at 62 could be realistic, this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians walks through a helpful case study.Garrett and Brice follow \u201cTom,\u201d an IT manager who feels capped out in his current role and wants to know what his $500,000 401(k) could become over the next read more<\/a><\/div>
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I Hate My Job! Can I Retire at 62?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Are you retiring soon? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug and Brice discuss an important part of retirement that often gets overlooked: reassessing what you truly need in this next stage of life. From possessions and expenses to habits and priorities, retirement can be the perfect time to evaluate what still serves you and read more<\/a><\/div>
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Retirement Reset: What to Keep and What to Let Go<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Request a copy of the whitepaper mentioned in this episode by emailing info@thewealthguardians.com.What are delayed retirement credits, and how could they impact your Social Security claiming decision? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians Doug and Brice talk about Delayed Retirement Credits (DRC) and what that might mean to you wh read more<\/a><\/div>
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How Delayed Retirement Credits Can Impact Your Social Security Benefits<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Will you get a tax refund this year and will it be higher? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss. #taxes #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a SEC-registered investment ad read more<\/a><\/div>
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Could You See More in Tax Returns This Year?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Does the idea of creating a budget for yourself for the first time, from scratch terrify you? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians Brice Payne helps you tackle how to create a household budget when you've never done it before in easy to understand steps. #Budgeting #financialplanning #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #wins read more<\/a><\/div>
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Budgeting From Scratch: A No-Stress Guide for First-Timers<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Michael and Susan Dell have announced a $6.25 billion charitable gift to support and supplement children who will receive a Trump Account. On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug and Brice break down what this means for America\u2019s children. #TrumpAccounts #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #tria read more<\/a><\/div>
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Big Development for Trump Accounts <\/div><\/div><\/div>
Are you ready to sign up for Medicare and still a little bit confused as to what it will cost you? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne explain Medicare Parts A, B, and D, how B and D premiums are determined, and what those costs might actually look like. #medicare #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #w read more<\/a><\/div>
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What Will Medicare Cost You?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
It\u2019s trivia time! How good is your knowledge of Social Security? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians Garrett Ray and Brice Payne test your Social Security IQ with six questions you should know the answers to. #SocialSecurity #Retirement #Clemmons #Greensboro #WinstonSalem #NorthCarolina #TriadNC_____________________Investment a read more<\/a><\/div>
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Think You Know Social Security? Take the Quiz!<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Recent tax legislation has provided some relief for seniors as it pertains to taxes on Social Security. Are you one of those seniors? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne review who\u2019s eligible for this relief, what the thresholds are, and what the $6,000 senior deduction is all about. #socialsecurity #t read more<\/a><\/div>
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Do You Qualify for the $6K Senior Social Security Deduction?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
"Rollover... no wait, I'd like to do a transfer. Uh, can I get a distribution?" Do you ever get confused on terminology when it comes to your different financial accounts and planning for retirement? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett and Brice help explain key retirement terms and why you need to know the read more<\/a><\/div>
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Most Investors Miss These Key Retirement Terms\u2014Do You?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Recently, President Trump signed a new executive order allowing for alternative investments in the 401k market. Is that good for you or not? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss. #retirement #401k #investing #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisor read more<\/a><\/div>
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New Alternative Investments in the 401k Market<\/div><\/div><\/div>
'Trump Accounts', 529s, Roth accounts. Should you invest in one of them or all of them? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss the similarities and differences in these accounts. #investing #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc_____________________Investment advisory read more<\/a><\/div>
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Comparing Trump Accounts to 529s and Roths<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Long-term care insurance can be an important cornerstone to a complete financial plan for retirees. On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians Brice Payne welcomes special guest Alecia Barnette of Financial Independence Group to discuss all things long-term care insurance related. #longtermcare #longtermcareinsurance #retirement #clemmo read more<\/a><\/div>
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The Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance for Today s Retiree<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Having a solid estate plan is a critical step in planning for your retirement. On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray visits with Certified Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Dennis Toman to talk about the importance of estate planning. #estateplanning #elderlaw #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc read more<\/a><\/div>
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Elder Law and Estate Planning with Dennis Toman<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Did the 'Big Beautiful Bill' just improve your tax situation for 2025? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss the tax provisions inside this legislation and examine how they may impact your retirement planning. #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc________________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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Tax Implications of the Big Beautiful Bill <\/div><\/div><\/div>
Does Uncle Sam say you can't contribute to a Roth account because your earned income is too high? Do you want to know the loophole around that? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss backdoor Roth contributions. #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc __________________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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Backdoor Roth Contribution Loophole Explained<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Can you minimize taxes during a market downtown? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss this very issue. #retirement #taxes #stockmarket #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a SEC-regis read more<\/a><\/div>
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Minimizing Taxes During Market Downturns<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you know how your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is calculated every year? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne use the Universal Lifetime and Joint Life Expectancy Tables from the IRS to provide you with those answers. #RMDs #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc ______ read more<\/a><\/div>
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RMD Annual Calculations: Check Out These Charts<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Is a delayed retirement financially worth it? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and what you should consider. #Retirement #Clemmons #Greensboro #WinstonSalem #TriadNC_____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Managemen read more<\/a><\/div>
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Is a Delayed Retirement Right for You?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Is investing in the S&P 500 too volatile for you? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne look at the S&P's history of gains and losses over the past 50 years and provide some intriguing insight. #retirement #investing #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #triadnc _____________________Investment read more<\/a><\/div>
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S P500: Bringing Context to Its Perceived Volatility<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Have you had a discussion about asset-based long term care (LTC) with your financial advisor? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss the differences between traditional and asset-based LTC and go through a short case study to compare the two. #ltc #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsal read more<\/a><\/div>
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Differences Matter: Traditional vs Asset-Based Long Term Care<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Are you staring at retirement by yourself? On this episode of The Vault with The Wealth Guardians, Doug Ray and Brice Payne discuss the differences for those who are retiring by themselves versus those who are fortunate enough to be retiring with a spouse or partner. Included in this discussion are how to remain socially connected, whether you' read more<\/a><\/div>
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The Wealth Guardians Radio Show<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Tune in as Doug, Brice, and Garrett share their thoughts on the economy and overall financial landscape and how it relates to planning for your secure and enjoyable life in retirement. Catch our latest show below or listen live on Saturday at 9:30AM on WPTI 94.5FM or on Sunday at 8:30AM on WTOB 96.7FM in the Triad.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray and Brice Payne answer listener-submitted questions about retirement, financial planning, and the decisions that can shape your long-term financial confidence.From common retirement concerns to questions about planning strategy, Doug and Brice offer practical perspective designed to help listene read more<\/a><\/div>
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June 06, 2026 - Answering Listener Submitted Questions<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Are you close to retirement and wondering how to make smarter financial decisions now?In this two-segment radio show, Doug and Brice discuss two important topics for soon-to-be retirees. In Segment 1, they explain why creating a detailed retirement budget is such a critical part of the planning process. After all, it is difficult to build a complet read more<\/a><\/div>
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April 18, 2026 - Budgeting and 401(k) Choices Before Retirement<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Brice Payne and Garrett Ray discuss a challenge some retirees face when they have more income coming in each month than they actually spend.While that may sound like a good problem to have, many retirees still struggle with the mindset shift from saving and preserving to confidently using the m read more<\/a><\/div>
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May 30, 2026 - Why Spending In Retirement Is Harder Than It Sounds<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne answer listener-submitted questions about retirement, financial planning, and the decisions that can shape your long-term financial confidence.From common retirement concerns to questions about planning strategy, Garrett and Brice offer practical perspective designed read more<\/a><\/div>
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May 16, 2026 - Answering Listener Submitted Questions<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Retirement planning is rarely black and white. In this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice Payne discuss the gray areas that actually matter most when making financial decisions for retirement.From income planning and tax strategy to Social Security timing, investment decisions, and long-term flexibility, many of the most read more<\/a><\/div>
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April 25, 2026 - Retirement Planning Is Not Black and White: The Gray Areas Matter Most<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss ten retirement myths that too many people believe.The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC\u2019s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM._____ read more<\/a><\/div>
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April 11, 2026 - 10 Retirement Myths Too Many People Believe<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Retirement brings with it lots of potentially confusing decisions. And a mistake you don't want to make involves your taxes. Check out this past weekend's show where Garrett and Brice discuss the top mistakes new retirees make when it pertains to taxes. #Taxes #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc______ read more<\/a><\/div>
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March 21, 2026 - Common Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this episode of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Doug and Brice discuss ten of the most misleading things in finance and how to avoid falling victim to the 'shiny object syndrome'. _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration read more<\/a><\/div>
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March 14, 2026 - 10 Most Misleading Things in Finance: Avoiding the Shiny Object Syndrome <\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions.The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC\u2019s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM._________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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March 07, 2026 - Answering Listener Questions<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of The Wealth Guardians with Doug Ray, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss several common questions they receive from retirees as they start planning for retirement. Oftentimes those questions are overly simplistic and\/or poorly phrased. The guys re-frame common questions so that they can address major concerns of retirees in a more read more<\/a><\/div>
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February 28, 2026 - How Better Questions Lead to Better Retirement Plans<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss whether you need more than one financial advisor for your family. #retirement #retirementplanning #financialplanning #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capit read more<\/a><\/div>
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February 21, 2026 - Do You Need More Than One Financial Advisor?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss whether your personal feelings belong in your financial planning. #retirement #financialplanning #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, read more<\/a><\/div>
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February 14, 2026 - Do Your Feelings Belong In Your Financial Plan?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions.The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC\u2019s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM._________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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February 07, 2026 - Answering Listener Submitted Questions<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Garrett Ray and Brice Payne discuss six stupid questions you're afraid to ask your financial advisor that aren't stupid at all. #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Ma read more<\/a><\/div>
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January 24, 2026 - 6 Questions You\u2019re Afraid to Ask Your Financial Advisor (But Should)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne talk about the top five things you should do in your first year of retirement.The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC\u2019s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's W read more<\/a><\/div>
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January 17, 2026 - 5 Things You Should Do In Year One of Your Retirement<\/div><\/div><\/div>
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne open the mailbag and answer listener submitted questions.The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC\u2019s 94.5 WPTI FM and each Sunday morning at 8:30 on Winston-Salem's WTOB 98.0 AM._________ read more<\/a><\/div>
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January 10, 2026 - Answering Listener Submitted Questions<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Forget the financial advice or talk of being a fiduciary. Let's take a break and talk all things Christmas! On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio Show, Doug Ray and Brice Payne dive into Christmas trivia! #retirement #clemmonsnc #greensboronc #winstonsalemnc #charlottenc #triadnc _____________________Investment advisory services offered read more<\/a><\/div>
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December 20, 2025 - The Christmas Trivia Show<\/div><\/div><\/div>