Category: Podcast

Episode 108: Financial Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Remarried Later in Life

With 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, there’s a good chance you or someone you know is going to face the choice later in life to remarry or stay single. Many things will factor into that decision but understanding how your finances will be impacted is a significant part of that discussion. These are the questions you need to be asking.

Episode #107: So When is the Next Market Crash Happening?

It’s a question we get a lot from clients. Everyone has enjoyed the long run upwards in the stock market but now we’ve moved into the stage of worry and pessimism. But it’s not your fault. Headlines always make you fear the worst, and that’s why we’re going to address the elephant in the room and how to be prepared for the worst.

Episode #106: Empowering Women in Financial Planning

Matt will be speaking at an event on the topic of empowering women in financial planning and it got him thinking a lot about examples in his personal and professional life that tie into the topic. This episode will run through statistics you need to know and the most important investment items you need to have in order. 

Episode #105: Run Through This Mid-Year Financial Checklist

We’ve already rolled into the third quarter of the year and that presents us with a great opportunity to evaluate our portfolio. Giving your plan a check-up will help keep it on track headed towards your goals so use this checklist focus on the most important questions.

Episode #104: Understanding Tax Laws Can Help You With Investing Decisions

A recent tax bill was signed into law in July 2019 and it serves as a reminder that understanding taxes is an important aspect to planning your retirement. Knowing how much of your money will be yours when you decide to access it will determine how much you actually need. On this episode, we discuss this tax law and answer a few questions sent to us.

Episode #103: Unasked Questions About The Stretch IRA

Do you ever wonder what you might not even know to ask about? For instance, do you know what a stretch IRA is and how it works? Or how to designate beneficiaries and joint ownership over your accounts appropriately? Matt talks through the ins and outs of these things, answering your questions before you ask them.