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Today, Ben Martinek and financial planners Mike Acosta and Ujae Kang explore the emotional and financial complexities of preparing for retirement, emphasizing that while data and planning tools are essential, much of the work involves helping clients overcome fear, uncertainty, and guilt around spending. They discuss how financial advising often becomes a form of counseling, addressing identity, purpose, and emotional readiness as much as monetary logistics. The advisors stress the importance of proactive and adaptable planning, noting that while market turbulence is inevitable, a well-structured plan—grounded in trust and sometimes faith—can help clients navigate it with confidence. Drawing from both professional experience and Catholic values, they advocate for a mindset of anti-fragility: using life's disruptions as opportunities to grow stronger. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to seek out trusted advisors and make retirement decisions that align both with their financial means and personal goals.Key Takeaways:• Retirement planning is both a financial and emotional journey, requiring attention to numbers and deeper personal motivations.• Advisors act as both planners and counselors, helping clients navigate emotional hurdles like fear, guilt, and uncertainty around spending.• Clients often need “emotional permission” to use their own money, especially in retirement, where spending can feel threatening to their identity or security.• Asking thoughtful questions is central to the advisor's role, uncovering concerns and desires that might otherwise remain unspoken.• The financial planning process often reveals unspoken emotional and psychological concerns, especially during major life transitions.• Planning for retirement isn't just about having “enough” money, but about knowing what that money is meant to support.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Discussing Life Transitions and Retirement(03:15) – Financial and Emotional Aspects of Retirement(06:20) – Challenges and Considerations in Retirement Planning(08:37) – Client Stories and Real-Life Examples(11:36) – The Importance of Spending and Enjoying Retirement(25:43) – Overcoming Fear and Building Fortitude(36:29) – Concluding Thoughts and Contact InformationKey Topics Discussed:Catholic Money Mastermind, Catholic financial planning, Catholic financial planners, Catholic financial advisors, Ben Martinek, faith and financesMentions: Website: https://www.genesiswealthplanning.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelracosta/ Website: https://uakdiversified.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujaeaugustinekang/ More of Catholic Money Mastermind:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice.  Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Genesis Wealth Planning and opinions stated are their own.  Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. All investments and investment strategies contain risk and may lose value.  Michael Acosta is a Registered Rep

On this episode, you'll hear stories from the son of Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas of the Philadelphia Phillies, who is now the voice of the team he grew up rooting for as a kid, the Houston Astros. Todd shares stories about growing up around the Astrodome while his dad called games when the Astros began play in 1965. Harry Kalas was honored with the Ford C. Frick award as lead play-by-play announcer for Philadelphia Phillies, a position he held for 39 seasons. Todd began his MLB career with the New York Mets, then spent three seasons with the Phillies where he got to be near his dad.   In 1998 Todd joined the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for their inaugural season before joining the Astros in 2017, where they have reached the postseason every year since Todd's arrival.   Other episodes about the Houston Astros: Take a walk through the history of the Houston Astros with their official team historian Mike Acosta. Part One Part Two Houston Astros 30-year veteran broadcaster Bill "Brownie" Brown gives you a very special inside look at the Houston Astros franchise including their worst seasons and best seasons as well as insight into the careers of two Hall of Famers, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell. Listen Here   Follow the Life at the Ballpark podcast on: Facebook Twitter  

On this episode, you'll hear stories from the son of Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas of the Philadelphia Phillies, who is now the voice of the team he grew up rooting for as a kid, the Houston Astros. Todd shares stories about growing up around the Astrodome while his dad called games when the Astros began play in 1965. Harry Kalas was honored with the Ford C. Frick award as lead play-by-play announcer for Philadelphia Phillies, a position he held for 39 seasons. Todd began his MLB career with the New York Mets, then spent three seasons with the Phillies where he got to be near his dad.   In 1998 Todd joined the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for their inaugural season before joining the Astros in 2017, where they have reached the postseason every year since Todd's arrival.   Other episodes about the Houston Astros: Take a walk through the history of the Houston Astros with their official team historian Mike Acosta. Part One Part Two Houston Astros 30-year veteran broadcaster Bill "Brownie" Brown gives you a very special inside look at the Houston Astros franchise including their worst seasons and best seasons as well as insight into the careers of two Hall of Famers, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell. Listen Here   Follow the Life at the Ballpark podcast on: Facebook Twitter  

Coagusense developed the first point-of-care prothrombin time/Internationalized Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) monitoring system for cardiac patients to help them maintain warfarin dosage within a therapeutic range. In the latest version of their device, they actually removed connectivity features to accommodate the needs of their older, less-tech-savvy self-testers. Therefore, they had to go back to the FDA with more bench data for re-approval. Andy Rogers talked with Mike Acosta, EVP/Head of Compliance at Coagusense, and later recapped some of the lessons learned with Senior Electrical Engineer Jake Cowperthwaite. Andy and Jake have an informative discussion about how to define performance requirements when you're aiming for FDA approval.Need to know:Make sure the performance requirement is objectively verifiable by a measurable test result, functional demonstration of performance, simulation analysis, and/or visual inspection.Plan for the number of prototypes you'll need to create confidence in your statistics. Large companies may have their own internal mechanism to create a plan. Startups can consult with the FDA. Understand the regulatory considerations for seamless FDA approval.  It's a good idea to meet with the FDA prior to submission to outline your requirements. The earlier you have regulatory buy-in, the better.The nitty gritty:Rule Number One is to make sure that the performance of the device is objectively verifiable. For example, simply stating “the device shall be easy to use” is vague and subjective and won't cut it with the FDA. Write your requirement in a way that can be verified through: testing and measuring results, a functional demonstration of performance, analysis via calculations or simulations, or visual inspection. A well-written requirement is specific with clear criteria, for example if your product was a pump, a performance requirement could be: “the aspiration pump shall have X flow rate within Y bounds”. If it meets that requirement, you're ready to move on. Don't over-spec.Three things the FDA is looking for: Above all, efficacy and safety Accuracy Is your device novel technology or based on a predicate device? At the test bench, start with a good understanding of how many prototypes you'll need to have statistical confidence in your results. Sample size will depend on the data needed; an on/off switch won't require a large sample size, but testing with different operators – as with in-home devices – will need a substantial data set.In some cases, it's possible to short-cut the process early in development by testing multiple variables at once. This will yield a lot of data, which can then be analyzed. You'll find some variables meaningful and others not, but understanding these variables and their sensitivity early in product development has great value and can save money in producing fewer prototypes.USEFUL LINKShttps://coag-sense.com/about-us/https://www.greenlight.guru/

There's nothing like finding a partner with a map when you're exploring new territory.CoaguSense developed the first point-of-care prothrombin time/Internationalized Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) monitoring system for cardiac patients who have been prescribed warfarin. Their Coag-Sense® device monitors blood clotting rates and helps patients maintain rates within a therapeutic range. It's designed for both professionals and patient self-testers. As with any MedTech device, there were plenty of regulatory hoops to jump through. So they looked for outside help and found it with Greenlight Guru, a company that provides an out-of-the-box electronic quality management system specifically designed for MedTech companies. Listen in as Andy Rogers talks with Mike Acosta, EVP/Head of Compliance, CoaguSense, and Wade Schroeder, Medical Device Guru at Greenlight Guru, to learn how outsourcing can facilitate speed to data and get you to market more efficiently.NEED TO KNOW: Understand the market by getting users' feedback—what they want/need versus “if you build it, they will come.” Go out there and get that information. An outside partner can provide a built-in knowledge base. In the med tech industry, quality for the sake of compliance is no longer enough. COVID pandemic challenges have delayed FDA review time. THE NITTY-GRITTY:According to the FDA, about two million people in the United States take warfarin to prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation, heart disease, or artificial heart valves. So CoaguSense was poised to capitalize on a large market. But as a small company with a new technology, the path to regulatory approval could have been long, tortuous, and costly. Greenlight Guru came to the table with a purpose-built platform that could manage all the quality, regulatory, clinical, and product development activities across the entire device lifecycle. And having the design control aspect upfront helps all the way.Coag-Sense is now a market leader, and they're working on a 3rd Gen simpler version to meet the needs of their older patients. Every step of the way, data drove the decisions.Fast data. The Coag-Sense® meter directly measures clot formation in seconds. Procedures and templates from Greenlight Guru were audit-ready to align with regulations, including ISO 13485 and FDA CFR Part 820, and provide a traceable source of truth. Independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs) can be used to manage call-in results from self-testers, even if a device lacks connectivity. Developing a “downgraded” next-gen version without connectivity for elderly patients The Gen 3 version of Coag-Sense actually has fewer bells and whistles in response to the needs of older in-home self-testers who are less tech-savvy. Here are the hows and whys:Consider elderly patients' desire for simple devices - Many older people don't have computers at home or are not savvy with smartphones; they don't want or need connectivity. These patients are more commonly managed by IDTF's who can manage self-testers.  Build in time for FDA reviews - First, a Gen 3 FDA review is more challenging than a Gen 2  review. You'll need to show more performance data: FDA wants to see data comparing operator to operator. In addition, the classic 30-day review for 510k is now taking almost a year, with older reviewers retiring and new reviewers coming on board. Be ready with a plan for post-market surveillance - IVDR - Capturing post-market surveillance data is required now and will feed back for potential improvements.Find partners who continually evolve – CoaguSense partnered with Greenlight for an out-of-the-box solution for QMS & documents, but just as important for keeping up with what needs to be reviewed in international markets and traceability mapping too. It all adds up to one interesting discussion. Listen in. USEFUL LINKS:https://coag-sense.com/about-us/https://www.greenlight.guru/

We've got a jam packed episode today featuring a recap of a sweep of the NL-Best New York Mets, a preview of the HUGE upcoming series with the Yankees, and Part 1 of a very special episode with Astros historian Mike Acosta. -The Astros played two of their best games of the season to take down the Mets -Preview of the four game set against the Yankees in the Bronx -Gazing into the crystal ball to predict offensive and pitching MVPs for the Astros against the Yankees -HOT Takes for the NYY series -Astros Historian Mike Acosta joins the show to talk about the beauty of baseball, working in baseball, and the creation of the Astros Hall of Fame All this and more in a fantastic episode of Full Seam Ahead! Make sure to follow us on Twitter @FullSeamAhead and also follow Mike @AstrosTalk!

The Houston Astrodome was dubbed "the eighth wonder of the world" when it opened in 1965, and dome enthusiast (and former Houston Astros team historian) Mike Acosta keeps its path-breaking legacy alive through his collection of dome memorabilia, including stadium seats, lights from the huge scoreboard, pieces of AstroTurf, items from its presidential suite, and much more. Mike's Twitter feed (full of dome photos and history): www.twitter.com/astrostalk The Astrodome Conservancy: www.astrodomeconservancy.org Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Magic in the Other and Dan Lebowitz www.forkeepspodcast.com

This episode I was joined by Mike Acosta. We talked about number retirements, Carlos Correa, and the business of baseball. Brought to you by RamShirts.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrosbaseball/message

Take a walk through the 60-year history of the Houston Astros with veteran broadcaster Bill Brown, author of "Houston Astros' Golden Era" along with co-authors Mike Acosta and Phil Boudreaux. You'll hear about everything from the expansion franchise Colt 45's in 1962, to reaching the World Series in 3 of the last 5 years. Bill and his co-authors talk candidly about the best and worst trades in team history, Astros' trivia, and their recent championship seasons. Hear more about the Houston Astros with these previous episodes: Take a walk through the history of the Houston Astros with their official team historian Mike Acosta. Part One Part Two Houston Astros 30-year veteran broadcaster Bill "Brownie" Brown gives you a very special inside look at the Houston Astros franchise including their worst seasons and best seasons as well as a peek into the careers of two Hall of Famers, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell. Listen Here Catch up on other previous episodes of Life at the Ballpark with John Frost. Follow the Life at the Ballpark podcast on: Facebook Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-Star rating and review wherever you're listening to this show.

Take a walk through the 60-year history of the Houston Astros with veteran broadcaster Bill Brown, author of "Houston Astros' Golden Era" along with co-authors Mike Acosta and Phil Boudreaux. You'll hear about everything from the expansion franchise Colt 45's in 1962, to reaching the World Series in 3 of the last 5 years. Bill and his co-authors talk candidly about the best and worst trades in team history, Astros' trivia, and their recent championship seasons. Hear more about the Houston Astros with these previous episodes: Take a walk through the history of the Houston Astros with their official team historian Mike Acosta. Part One Part Two Houston Astros 30-year veteran broadcaster Bill "Brownie" Brown gives you a very special inside look at the Houston Astros franchise including their worst seasons and best seasons as well as a peek into the careers of two Hall of Famers, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell. Listen Here Catch up on other previous episodes of Life at the Ballpark with John Frost. Follow the Life at the Ballpark podcast on: Facebook Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-Star rating and review wherever you're listening to this show.

Mike Acosta joined me on this episode to answer 10 Astrodome Trivia qusestions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrosbaseball/message

The Killer Bs are here to break down the big Astros Game 4 win. Dusty Baker continues a series of masterful decisions regarding the bullpen and the guys him credit. Jose Altuve comes up big again which starts a discussion about his place in baseball history. Jeremy and Joel were joined Astros historian Mike Acosta to answer that question among others. 

This episode I sat down with Mike Acosta to talk about his career with the Astros from dropping off his resume to where he's at now !! Brought to you by RamShirts.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/astrosbaseball/message

Mike Acosta is the gatekeeper of Houston Astros memorabilia, team history.  He started in broadcasting with the Houston Astros and over the years, he's been in charge of authenticating and archiving every piece of Astros lore that comes off of the field or from the dugout.  In addition, Mike is an unrepentant Astrodome supporter. Having created a scale model of the Dome which he's shown around Houston.

OPEN: Spring Training as started and the joy and euphoria over the beginning of baseball has led to the inevitable overreaction of Spring Training results. In this, as in all things, we turn to Lou Brown. 0:05:21: THIS JUST IN - THIS JUST IN: Matt Durkin from the Kernels Collegiate League is here to unveil the new teams and they are amazing. Twitter.0:09:44: LIGHTS, CAMERA, PLAY BALL - Jim saw BOTTOM OF THE 9th with Joe Manganiello and Sofi Vergara and he dug it. 0:12:31: WHO’S ON FIRST: Portland Pickles owner Alan Miller is here to talk the Pickles 2021 campaign and the continuation of the Wild Wild West League. Portland PicklesWild Wild West LeaguePickles TwitterWild Wild West League Twitter0:23:27: GOOD WOOD: Andy Tomczeszyn has a new segment and its his take on the MLB. And we start easy with the future of the CBA negotiations. 0:43:29: MINOR LEAGUE MIND: Jess Knaster gives us a glimpse of the minor league baseball landscape now that contraction is finished. 0:56:12: GO GO ASTROS: We’re joined by Astros historian, Mike Acosta. 1:34:07: CLOSING IT OUT: Alex sent me some baseball cards with express warning not to eat the gum. Will I listen?

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In this ep Mike and I talk about our summer together out west and all the crazy things we did, then we get into the main questions: How's Hawaii Biggest opinion that needs to be taken into action for the better Ironman Triathlon's What intrinsic values have you established within yourself, and how does it give you the drive to do what you love best What new outlets have you've been taking part in during the COVID Era, that if the virus would've never happened, you would've never thought you would be doing during these times --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordd/support

Welcome Back ! A little different format for the show this week. Sergio talks about Cam Newton to the Patriots (2:30). Pat Mahomes gets a HUGE deal (6:06). UFC Island is FUN now (9:46). Break down of the NBA & Miami Heat schedule (11:38). Most Iconic Food Florida (14:45)? Do you tip for take out orders (17:11)? More Baseball talk (18:48) Mike Acosta joins us to talk Hamilton (24:36). The Love Triangle in Hamilton (39:37). Mikey spent $40 for a Hamilton Souvenir Drink Cup (45:26). Mikey talks about how many Harry Potter Wands he owns (53:43). Here's your nightcap. #GGzGoodnight

Mike Acosta joined the Locked On Astros podcast to discuss the new features at Minute Maid Park and the possibility of cardboard fans in the stands at Astros games. He also throws some shad at Globe Life Field and all those people who can't get over what happened in 2017.Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Acosta joined the Locked On Astros podcast to discuss the new features at Minute Maid Park and the possibility of cardboard fans in the stands at Astros games. He also throws some shad at Globe Life Field and all those people who can't get over what happened in 2017. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Acosta, of the Houston Astros, joins the Locked On Astros podcast to discuss the 2017 World Series, the authentication process used by the Astros, and what is upcoming during the 2020 MLB season.Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Acosta, of the Houston Astros, joins the Locked On Astros podcast to discuss the 2017 World Series, the authentication process used by the Astros, and what is upcoming during the 2020 MLB season. Locked On Astros, the daily podcast about the Houston Astros, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey, is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Astros in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute listening to the latest Astros news and notes. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we share the conclusion of Stevie's interview with Mike Acosta. We hope you enjoy it. #SundayStros  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sundaystros/message

This episode, we thank the listeners for helping make our first episode a success, we read some reviews left by listeners, then Stevie goes one on one with Mike Acosta in a very interesting, fun, and entertaining interview about the Astrodome, his career , and much more. If it's Sunday, it's time for Sunday 'Stros  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sundaystros/message

With Whataburger Field closed for nearly three weeks, JD Davis and Hooks sales manager Kaley O'Brien (0:50) talk about ways members and fans can stay connected. Travis Green from KIII-TV 3 (8:32) and Dan Reiner discuss dramatic changes in the local sports landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Astros team historian Mike Acosta (21:20) reflects on the legacy of franchise icon Jimmy Wynn, who passed away last week at the age of 78. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Dr. Michelle Hollenbaugh (47:00) offers advice for families as they acclimate to social distancing. And JD wraps up the episode with a community spotlight as Ashley Ramirez (52:48) of the Coastal Bend Blood Center joins the show.

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On this episode, you'll hear the story of a man whose knowledge of his team's history and his view of every game from right next to the dugout give him a unique perspective to the sights and the sounds of the ballpark.   In the second part of our conversation Astros' team historian, Mike Acosta shares the importance of his favorite player Nolan Ryan returning to the team, the story behind retrieving artifacts for their hall of fame, and conversations he had with former presidents sitting next to the dugout.

On this episode, you’ll hear the story of a man whose knowledge of his team’s history and his view of every game from right next to the dugout give him a unique perspective to the sights and the sounds of the ballpark.   In the second part of our conversation Astros’ team historian, Mike Acosta shares the importance of his favorite player Nolan Ryan returning to the team, the story behind retrieving artifacts for their hall of fame, and conversations he had with former presidents sitting next to the dugout.

Mike’s love for baseball was fueled by his childhood fascination with the 8th Wonder of the World; the Astrodome, an architectural innovation that forever changed the design of sports stadiums.    Mike shares about his documenting of the historic moments in Astros’ history, including this season’s creation of the Astros’ Hall of Fame.   

Mike's love for baseball was fueled by his childhood fascination with the 8th Wonder of the World; the Astrodome, an architectural innovation that forever changed the design of sports stadiums.    Mike shares about his documenting of the historic moments in Astros' history, including this season's creation of the Astros' Hall of Fame.   

Astros Authentication Manager and Team Historian Mike Acosta joins Host Robert Land to talk about his work on the Astros Hall of Fame and what fans can expect when they come to Minute Maid Park. We also hit on: 1) Hall of Fame Weekend 2) Rainbow Uniforms 3) The Astrodome's 1st Game Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast

Hartford Hustle: Conversation With and About the People Making Hartford Happen. Each one a new iteration. Iteration 0.9.1 - Mike Acosta, Story & Soil Coffee

What's the latest on an Astros Hall of Fame? Acosta tells us about his ideas & how it's progressing. We talk upcoming Astros milestones, underrated Astros, why Bagwell is already in Cooperstown & his love for the Astrodome. Plus, Acosta gives us the 3 best things to see at Minute Maid Park.

Justin and Craig rate Shake Shack and Chuck Berry's legacy; Mike Acosta from the Houston Astros joins us to talk about team artifacts, the upcoming season, and the new center field remodel.

Mike Acosta goes to the ballpark everyday and pinches himself. As the historian and authentication manager for the Houston Astros, Mike gets to sift through stadium memorabilia dating back to the Astrodome. Mike reflects back on the night the dome experienced baseball's first ever "rain-in." Our Talking Shop segment looks at a new playing surface for the Baltimore Ravens; how the NFL is getting serious about field surfaces across the league; and what hockey fans are saying about the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.