Category: Podcast

Ep 189: Bank Failures, Debt Ceiling and the Market

We’re covering several important topics today derived from client questions and concerns. Given the relevance of today’s questions, Matt thought you’d like to hear these answers as well. Join us as we touch on the recent events taking place in the financial sector and explore actionable steps that we can take to help set up our heirs for success.

Episode 188: Paying Off Debt and Relocating

We met with a new client recently and looked at a snapshot of their financial situation. One of the things we noticed was their outstanding debt, including credit cards and car loans. The client wanted to take about $40,000 t0 $50,000 out of their 401k and take a financial hit in order to pay down that debt. Is that a good idea? We’ll share what advice we gave them and how you can handle a similar situation.

Episode 187: Traveling Tips and Reviewing Your Bank

If you want to travel and get deals, we’ll share some insight on that topic. You’ll need to think about advanced planning and figure out how you’ll pay for the trip. We’ll also discuss banks and what to do with your cash.

Episode 186: Addressing The Most Pressing Client Retirement Tax Questions From The Past Few Months

On this episode of Smart Money Questions, we’ll be discussing one of the most pressing concerns for retirees: taxes. As you prepare for retirement, it’s important to consider how your income sources will affect your tax obligations, and to plan accordingly. Whether you’re transitioning into retirement or already retired, taxes can have a significant impact on your financial well-being.

Episode 185: What to Know About SECURE Act 2.0

As we begin a new year, let’s talk about the SECURE Act 2.0, which was signed into law in December. We’ll share some of the highlights, including new requirements for companies with new 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

Episode 183: Scenarios for Using Annuities and Life Insurance

We want to help you understand how those two investments work and what might be best for your financial future. The answers depend a lot on your specific situation, and we can help you figure out what’s right for you. Today we’ll take some specific scenarios that have come up during recent meetings and discuss how annuities and/or life insurance can be used.

Episode 182: Clarification About Inherited IRAs

There has finally been some clarification from the IRS about the SECURE Act rule regarding inherited IRAs from 2020 and beyond. We’ve had some questions from clients about this, so it’s great to finally have some answers.

Episode 181: What Tax Changes Are Coming in 2023?

If you’re wondering what taxes will look like in 2023, as far as standard deductions and increase in tax brackets, today’s show is for you. The IRS just released this information recently and we want to take you through the key changes.

Episode 180: All About Medicare with Tom Anderson

We get questions all the time about Medicare. It can be confusing when there are Medicare parts A, B, C and D and supplements. Today we are welcoming a guest who has been in the Medicare industry for more than 30 years.