# Gerald Green

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Gerald Green | LOST A FINGER, Drafted Out of High School, Crazy Dunks, Paul Pierce Stories and more!

The crew welcomes Gerald Green to the show for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, talent, and longevity. Gerald reflects on losing a finger at a young age and still rising out of Houston to become one of basketball’s most electrifying athletes. He shares stories from jumping straight f…

Recession-Proof Your Retirement Income

The word “recession” is everywhere right now thanks to fuel prices, global tensions, tariffs, and market uncertainty. But how should you respond, especially if you’re already in or nearing retirement? This week, Gerald Green and Corey Davis of Mattson Financial Services break down practical, real-w…

The Danger of Sitting on the Sidelines with Your Retirement Savings

If the economy is making you nervous, it might be tempting to sit on the sidelines with your investments. But on this week's episode, Laurel Steward and Gerald Green of Mattson Financial Services discuss why this strategy to deal with volatility can hurt long-term retirement success and why sitting…

How to Build a Retirement Plan When Time Isn't on Your Side

Hearing about layoffs can feel a lot like hearing the theme from Jaws: you know something big could be coming, but you're not sure when or how it will affect you. With companies announcing workforce reductions and buyouts across the country, many baby boomers may find themselves facing an unexpecte…

Taking Retirement for a Test Drive

Just like that paycheck that hit your bank account while you were working, you want the same type of consistency in retirement. On this week's episode, Gary Mattson and Gerald Green of Mattson Financial Services discuss how Social Security, pensions, and other guaranteed income sources can help cov…

Memories Over Money: When Is It OK to Splurge in Retirement?

How do you know when it's time to stop saving and start spending? On this week's episode of Money Mentors, Taylor Steward and Gerald Green of Mattson FInancial Services discuss one of the biggest challenges retirees face: giving themselves permission to enjoy the money they've worked so hard to acc…

The Retirement Penalty Kick: Avoiding Simple Mistakes That Could Cost You Big Time

What do Lionel Messi and retirement planning have in common? More than you might think. Even the greatest soccer player of all time has struggled with one of the game's simplest moments - the penalty kick. It's a reminder that doing almost everything right doesn't guarantee success if you overlook …

Retirement Reality Check: Social Security, Inflation, Health Care & More

What does it really take to stay financially secure in retirement? In this episode, Gerald Green of Mattson Financial Services takes a closer look at the numbers behind today’s biggest retirement-planning challenges - from inflation and emergency savings to Social Security, 401(k) rollovers, RMDs a…

Ethical Travel and Work Friends

What are the boundaries of ethical travel? And what's the difference between a colleague and a friend? [19:23] This week, Joey and Aaron talk about Sylvain Labs's "Jaunt" to Puerto Rico, enjoying vacation, holding a baby alligator, flatness, and a lot of sappy mushy appreciation. They don't talk a…

What College Freshmen Can Teach Us About Retirement

A new University of Michigan policy is giving freshmen something many of us could use more of at any age: time to adjust. The pass/no-credit approach recognizes that stepping into a new chapter can take time - and retirement is no different.On this episode of Money Mentors, Gerald Green of Mattson …