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More Americans than ever are retiring in 2025. Those greater numbers are facing some financial fears that could be limiting their ability to enjoy the process of calling it a career. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he tackles some of the most prevalent retirement fears and how to improve our financial confidence.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Despite experiencing unprecedented market highs in recent years, many Americans still find themselves feeling somewhat unprepared for retirement. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he discusses the reasons for that lack of financial confidence and some ways to improve our overall outlook through proper planning.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Protesters take over Microsoft's Building 34, objecting to the company's technology being allegedly used by Israel. Is it more than simply cybersecurity usage, and how is Microsoft handling employee activism? In other news, Gemini suddenly vaults to the front of AI image editing capability, and the OG Gears of War has been remastered at least twice (but now it's cross-platform). Windows 11 Resume from your (Android) phone in testing in Dev and Beta channels Copilot app gets semantic search and new home page across all Insider channels 25H2 feature focus: Administrator Protection probably works but it's more disruptive than even UAC was Windows 11 gets a nice Bluetooth quality update Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, but it's a minor update for individuals Microsoft 365 Microsoft to fix one of the biggest issues with Word Reminder: OneNote for Windows 10 hits EOL in October AI Apple's AI floundering continues as it considers a Perplexity or Mistral acquisition And tests a Gemini AI model for Siri in-house Perplexity offers a $5 per month Comet Plus subscription that pays content makers Anthropic sort of brings Claude extension to Chrome NotebookLM audio and video overviews are now available in over 80 languages And AI Mode is now available in Search in over 180 countries Norton's AI web browser gets off to a rough start Proton Lumo gets a big update Rant: The real problem with the Windows 2030 talk, and why everyone (on both sides) is wrong about AI Dev Microsoft lets Visual Studio devs tune-down GitHub Copilot, finally Microsoft makes some progress with improving Windows App SDK, supposedly Xbox and gaming Xbox Cloud Gaming expands to Xbox Game Pass Core Standard, adds PC games for the first time Steam and other stores come to Xbox app on PC Activision says it will reverse some of the stupidity it introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nintendo invented the 30 percent fee that's still common today in digital app/game stores, but when it did so, the fee actually made sense... and it still does today, but only for the videogame industry Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Edit images with Gemini Tip of the week: Subscribe to Chris's new newsletter, The Windows ReadMe App pick of the week: Gears of War App pick of the week: NVIDIA Broadcast app Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Before you get too caught up in what you are reading, watching or listening to, remember that news headlines are designed to grab attention, not guide your financial decisions. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he discusses while the media may thrive on drama, your portfolio should not.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

When we think about retirement, the conversation often centers around money. But have you thought about what you will do with all the time work used to occupy? Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he covers six questions to assess your retirement readiness.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

When it comes to your money, the answers you get are only as good as the questions you ask. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he'll tell you why asking the right questions is the key to building a solid financial plan.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Knowing the best way to do something is important, but sometimes knowing the worst ways to do so and avoiding those missteps can be even more critical.Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, we'll discuss some of the biggest mistakes people make when tapping into their retirement accounts and how to sidestep these potential financial landmines.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Ten years ago yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10, fixing the issues with Windows 8.x and giving Windows 7 users a solid upgrade. One historical curiosity: It was the first Windows release without a major launch event. In other news, Microsoft publishes a Nadella email to the troops about the layoffs, but he never really addresses the layoffs.Windows 10 turns 10 The Bad: Its legacy is mixed, as this is when the enshittification of Windows began, really Windows as a Service Ads, crapware, and telemetry — plus some made-up privacy issues Terry Myerson gaff about one billion users Universal apps/One Windows was a bust, with Windows Phone and HoloLens failures Windows 10's launch was a missed opportunity to make the Store matter The Good: Windows Subsystem for Linux was huge WinGet was also huge, but is underappreciated and underutilized to this day It did reverse the mistakes of Windows 8, and in time it got more stable as Microsoft figured out WaaS (and then went on to abuse it) Oh, and the Windows 10 Field Guide is free to celebrate the anniversary Windows 11 Microsoft is using Rust for Surface drivers, and it wants all Windows drivers to switch to Rust too The Link to Windows app is getting a nice upgrade on Android Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2): Settings agent for x86, SCOOBE changes, Click to Do improvements, Windows Search improvements Canary: Just a couple of bug fixes (Actually, two builds, one today also with no features) Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder are Now Native on Windows 11 on Arm in beta Opera files antitrust case against Microsoft in Brazil for Windows 11/Edge behaviors Another app blocking Recall in a slow-drop of negative Recall-related AI privacy news for Microsoft. Rant: More importantly, Recall is boring and not useful given the hype around it. Intel earnings are flat, but more layoffs are on the way Lenovo rollable laptop in action! (ThinkBook Plus Gen 6) Lenovo makes a lot of weird laptops now (like the dual-screen Yoga Book 9i Paul reviewed last year) — apparently they didn't get the message after Microsoft cancelled the Surface Neo and Windows 10X. Does the average modern Windows laptop really need a touchscreen? Is this a relic of the Windows 8 era? AI & Microsoft 365 Perplexity Comet is real and it shows the way forward for AI web browsers Coincidentally, Microsoft suddenly launches Copilot mode for Microsoft Edge. (But I've played with Copilot Mode, and it's no Comet or Dia.) Copilot is getting real-time expressions. It's the return of Clippy! Microsoft's long-term Copilot plans are a lot wilder than you might expect Google earned $96.4 billion in one quarter. This shows that it has not been impacted by other AIs yet Xbox & gaming Xbox is coming to Gamerscom in Germany in August, and it's bringing the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds The July Xbox Update is here and it's all about the PC Paul reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Windows experience was so bad. Also, PC OEMs are having trouble competing with the Steam Deck's pricing on gaming handhelds. Tips & picks Tips of the week: Chris and Paul are partnering on his new newsletter App pick of the week: Perplexity Pro Beer pick of the week: Alesong Rhino Suit These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/943 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott Guest: Chris Hoffman Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Thanks to a multitude of economic factors and financial concerns, many Americans are opting to push their retirement date back and stay in the workforce longer than they'd originally planned. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed, he delves into the reasons why the retirement goalposts may be moving and ways to stop them in their tracks and claim the successful retirement you've been working toward.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

What is a retirement wrecking ball? Those costly financial missteps that can hit your nest egg like a demolition crew, wiping out years of hard work thanks to one or more bad decisions or, even in some cases, indecision.Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed we break down the moves that can derail your retirement dreams. Whether you're just getting started or nearing the finish line, knowing what not to do is just as important as what to do.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Chris Hoffman never set out to become a farmer. He dreamed of a career in law enforcement—until a job on a pig farm at 19 changed the trajectory of his life. Today, he runs one of Pennsylvania's largest hog and poultry operations and serves as president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. In this episode, Chris shares how he built his farm from the ground up, what it takes to run a 24/7 agricultural business, and why many Americans don't realize how much red tape stands between farmers and the food on our tables. From navigating increasingly complex regulations to fighting against estate taxes that threaten generational farms, Chris opens up about the real-world consequences of government overreach. He explains how misguided policies increase costs for farmers and consumers alike—and why defending freedom means standing up for those who feed the nation. This is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at modern farming, and a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and the fight to preserve opportunity for the next generation.

A solid retirement plan is about more that just hitting your savings goal. It's about protecting what you've built by preparing for disruptions that could derail your future financial security. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses the steps to create a financial plan that accounts for good times and bad. If you're close to retirement or already there, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

There are different fears for different stages of our lives. When it comes to retirement, none is bigger than the fear of running out of money. Recent research revealed that retirees are more afraid of that reality than they are of death.Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses the importance of mapping out an income plan and how that truly can be the key to eliminating the fear of outliving ones money.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Forty years ago this year, Coca-Cola ditched its original recipe for New Coke. It didn't go well and  turned out the classic formula was right all along. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed he shares some lessons we can learn from this marketing misstep as well as the keys to finding and sticking with the appropriate investment formula for your portfolio.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

It turns out the creator of one of retirement's most popular rules of thumb now believes it actually isn't enough. The four percent rule has been around for three decades, but it may be selling retirees well short of what they can actually withdraw.Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses the importance of building a financial plan that goes beyond rules and thumb and provides all the income you need to fund a successful and enjoyable retirement.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

For many, spring cleaning is an annual thing, but there is never a bad time to reevaluate your portfolio to get it looking its best. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed he shares some ways to identify outdated or underperforming assets and strategically reallocate to more promising opportunities for improved long-term performance.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

"Assume nothing; question everything" is a good rule of thumb for life and it is certainly applicable when it comes to creating and managing your financial plan. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode of Money Unleashed we'll cover some common financial misconceptions that could hamper retirees from meeting their financial goals and successfully funding their retirement.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

When you're in the retirement redzone—those final yards before the goal—and just like in football, strategy makes all the difference. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses the importance of having your playbook ready in order to fund a successful retirement.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Preparation is one of the keys to strong financial planning. While we may not know when we'll see market fluctuations, corrections, downturns, or even a recession, having that plan in place allows us to respond appropriately and avoid reacting emotionally to those conditions. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he shares some ways to manage your workplace retirement accounts in uncertain financial times.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

The more experience we get, the better we know how to handle what life throws our way. That wisdom often comes only with age. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses how the generations are affected by both news and noise and how we can adjust our perspective to navigate the financial highs and lows and remain on course for a successful retirement through proper planning.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Contributing to a workplace account is commonly viewed as the main vehicle for many Americans when it comes to saving for retirement. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses the importance of active management in order to maximize those accounts.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Financial confidence is the foundation for making empowered decisions to reach your goals and secure your future. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he shares the importance of identifying the right strategies and folding them into a written financial plan that covers all the bases.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

An eventful week in the market may have many Americans wondering how to parse through and properly respond to President Trump's tariff announcement. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed we dive into the immediate and long-term effects of tariffs on global markets and what investors should consider when adjusting their strategies. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Market volatility can lead some investors to make emotional decisions, ones that could prove costly in the long run. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode of Money Unleashed he discusses how fear during market drops can lead to missed investment opportunities as well as the importance of assessing holdings, rebalancing portfolios, and deploying a strategy that can beat the market on an annual basis through solid financial planning with an advisory team. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

A recent research survey revealed an alarming number of Americans are concerned they will never be able to save enough for a successful retirement. While that fear is very real for many people, the outcome does not have to be. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode he discusses the importance of financial planning and the pivotal role it plays in allaying fears and securing a well-funded retirement. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

While running out of money remains the top retirement fear for many if not most Americans, there are ways to mitigate that concern. Chris Hoffman is the founder of Hoffman Financial Group and in this episode he offers some insights on how to eliminate the fear of outliving your money by creating a proper income plan. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

A new year has brought with it a unique set of financial hurdles and challenges for investors and retirement savers to clear. Whether it's inflation, market volatility, or a variety of other factors, navigating the financial waters through proactive planning is critical. Chris Hoffman shares some insights on setting yourself up to weather those storms and stay on track for a successful retirement. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

The Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935, making it a staple source of income for retirees. Its future, however, remains a hot button topic as highlighted by the efforts of DOGE -- the Department of Government Efficiency -- to live up to its name. Chris Hoffman discusses the recent headlines and the importance of identifying the best Social Security strategy in order to maximize your benefits. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

When it comes to your financial life, you should be the main character in that story. Some financial professional may put themselves and their solutions ahead of your individualized needs. Chris Hoffman discusses the importance of working with an advisory team that prioritizes your specific wishes, wants, and needs in order to build a financial plan that fits your life. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

The earlier we learn about certain concepts, the sooner we can make decisions that may ultimately prove beneficial in the long run. Unfortunately, for many Americans, financial education is not something they're exposed to early in their working lives. Chris Hoffman details the importance of taking the reins in our financial lives and provides some guideposts to do just that. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Nearly 50 years after the 401(k) rose to prominence, it's fair to question if the most popular retirement savings vehicle in the United States meets the needs of the modern workforce. Chris Hoffman covers some best practices to make sure you are getting the most out of workplace accounts and where they fit into an overall financial plan. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

According to a recent study, many Americans approaching retirement are worried that they may not actually be able to retire and will instead consider delaying it indefinitely. Chris Hoffman discusses the factors to consider when building a financial plan that mitigate the fear attached to clocking out of work for the last time. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

As President Donald Trump enters his second term, there's growing curiosity about how his administration will affect the country's economy and our personal financial futures. Chris Hoffman discusses the importance of designing a financial plan and retirement strategy built to last for decades and never contingent on election results. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Working with a financial professional is a powerful way to plan for retirement, but gaps in communication and understanding of your goals and objectives can undercut that effectiveness. Chris Hoffman shares ways to get on the same page with your advisor and stay there on this edtiion of Money Unleashed. Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Running out of money remains the top fear among retirees, but creating an income stream that will last as long as you do can help cast that worry aside. Chris Hoffman discusses the ins and outs of income planning and how to generate reliable income in retirement.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

While we all focus on growing those retirement accounts, the order in which we draw money from them is a critical step that should not be overlooked. Chris Hoffman shares insights on designing the right withdrawal strategy to properly fund retirement and preserve principal.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

While 2024 has come and gone, a new year brings new opportunties. Chris Hoffman discusses a few financial resolutions that could help you not only start the new year off right, but set your portfolio up for success in the future.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

A notable economist recently shared some surprising advice for retirement. That suggestion was to never retire. Many people work longer because they love what they do, but others may feel trapped in their career due to financial pressure or uncertainty. Chris Hoffman shares how proper planning can help create the right exit strategy.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

A person's finanial and physical health can affect one another in a multitude of ways, but working with an advisor is a great way to have a plan in place for both. Chris Hoffman discusses the steps to take charge of your finances, mitigate stress, and the enjoy positifve effects of proper planning.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com and sign up for your complimentary Portfolio X-Ray. Call 404-341-6767 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

This episode of Owned and Operated features Chris Hoffman, CEO of the $130M Hoffman Brothers, continuing the "Legends Series," where industry leaders are highlighted for their massive influence and expertise in the home services space. Chris shares his journey with John and Jack, scaling Hoffman Brothers from a modest family business to a multi-million-dollar industry leader, operating out of St. Louis and Nashville. The discussion covers business strategies, leadership challenges, and Chris's opinions on what it takes to grow a home service business via financial discipline and talent development.Service Scalers can help figure out your PPC, SEO, and even LSA. Right now they're running a special $99 digital marketing audit where they'll take a look under the hood of your marketing, tell you what's working, and where you can optimize. Schedule today!Episode Hosts: