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Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 011 - Navigating Market Noise with PerspectiveIn this episode of Red Clay on Wall Street, John Colegrove cuts through the headlines to bring clarity in the chaos. With market negativity dominating the news cycle, John shares why it’s critical to filter out the noise and focus on what truly matters for your long-term financial journey. From media tactics to surprising market rebounds, like the NASDAQ’s second-best day in history, this conversation offers a grounded perspective to help you stay informed and confident through uncertainty.
Tracking Number: 737086
2025-05-2208 minRed Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 010 - The Social Security Fairness Act What it Means for Educators and Public ServantsDr. John Colegrove dives into the Social Security Fairness Act, a significant legislative update that impacts thousands of public sector employees—including Gwinnett County Public School educators and staff, firefighters, and federal workers.
John explains the repeal of two major penalties: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which previously reduced or wiped out Social Security benefits for individuals who contributed to a pension but not to Social Security during their public service careers.
This change marks a major shift in retirement planning for many, ensuring fairer treatment for those who’ve c...
2025-04-3011 minRed Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 009 - Thirty In, Thirty Out: A Principal’s Path to a Peaceful RetirementIn this episode of Red Clay on Wall Street, John Colegrove sits down with Ryan Queen, principal of Trickum Middle School, who is preparing to retire after a full career in education. Ryan opens up about his journey through Georgia’s public school system, how he and his wife, both lifelong educators, approached retirement planning, and the moment John helped them see their future with clarity. From pensions to peace of mind, this episode is packed with heart, helpful insights, and the kind of story that makes financial planning feel deeply personal.
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2025-04-2418 min
Leading From AlignmentEpisode 251 - You & Your Marriage – Interview with Greg and Rachelle Colegrove – Part 2The health of your marriage is foundational to the health of the organization you lead. The most impactful thing a pastor does for a church’s health is to have a healthy marriage. In Part 2 of their conversation with Greg and Rachelle Colegrove, founders of The Fun Marriage Workshop, John and Jim explore what pastors and their spouse can do if they find themselves in marital crisis, how they can get in front of marital struggles, and the impact marital health has on the church they lead.
2024-08-2723 minLeading From AlignmentEpisode 250 - You & Your Marriage – Interview with Greg and Rachelle Colegrove – Part 1In today’s episode, Greg and Rachelle Colegrove, founders of The Fun Marriage Workshop, join John and Jim on the mic. Together they unpack the leadership marriage landscape, the contributing factors to marital stress in a leader’s life, and finally what leaders can do to address those stressors both biblically and practically.
2024-08-2033 minRed Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 008 - What is a Fixed Annuity?On this episode of Red Clay on Wall Street, host, Dr. John Colegrove walks you through another financial query that you may be experiencing in your life. Today’s episode is centered around what a fixed annuity is and who it is most appropriate for, and how it compares to other financial vehicles, products, and investments. Dr. John Colegrove provides real life applicable examples for listeners to understand just how fixed annuities can work for their benefit.
In this episode:
0:09 - Welcome!
1:09 - Dr. John Colegrove introduces the episode theme: what is a...
2019-06-2709 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 007 - Market News: Trump, The Tariff Man!Trade tensions have interrupted an unusually calm year in U.S. stocks. In May, the S&P 500 Index fell from an April 30 record high as the United States and China failed to reach a trade deal and escalated tariff tensions. The United States also proposed new tariffs on Mexico, further complicating the outlook for trade. The turnaround in trade talks has surprised investors and rattled global financial markets.
2019-06-1105 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 006 - What is a 401(k) Plan?A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan that is sponsored by an employer. It has grown quite popular in the United States, with over 100 million participants (Source: U.S. Department of Labor).
A 401(k) plan offers significant tax benefits while helping you plan for the future. You contribute to the plan via payroll deduction, which can make it easier for you to save for retirement. One important feature of a 401(k) plan is your ability to make pre-tax contributions to the plan. Pre-tax means that your contributions are deducted from your pay and transferred to the 401...
2019-06-1107 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 005 - What’s the difference between Roth and Traditional IRAsThe two major types of IRAs are traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible on your federal income tax return. Your contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible. You can invest only after-tax dollars in a Roth IRA. The good news is that if you meet certain conditions, your withdrawals from a Roth IRA will be completely income tax free, including both contributions and investment earnings.
2019-06-1112 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 004 - Life Insurance BasicsThe two basic types of life insurance are term life and permanent (cash value) life. Term policies provide life insurance protection for a specific period of time. Permanent insurance policies provide protection for your entire life, provided you pay the premium to keep the policy in force.
2019-06-1010 min
Jobber Jabber Wrestling NationWrestlemania 35!Sit down and take a listen while you drive down the road to Wrestlemania! This week Elvis and special guest John Colegrove sit down in the Jobber Jabber studios to discuss predictions for the upcoming Wrestlemania 35 match card!
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2019-04-061h 15Jobber Jabber Wrestling NationJobber Jabber Wrestling Talk!This week sit down at a table for three as Elvis, Joey Smith and John Colegrove discuss the past present and future of WWE and recap this week in WWE!
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2018-12-3055 min
2018-09-2704 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 002 - Are You Smarter Than a 6th Grader?In this episode of Red Clay on Wall Street, we learn about the power of compounding interest through a math presentation made by John Colegrove to a 6th grade class at Wesleyan School. The concept of compounding interest is easily explained through the Rule of 72. Learn about the "dark" and "light" side of the Rule of 72.
2017-12-0908 min
Red Clay on Wall StreetRCWS 001 - Martha’s Investment IncomeIn this initial episode of Red Clay on Wall Street, we meet Martha. She is a senior investor who seeks more income from her investment portfolio. However, she also has a low tolerance for investment risk. Listen to the episode to see how we address her concern.
2017-11-1313 min