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Episode 125: What To Know About Becoming a Consultant

Are you considering working as a consultant or independent contractor? What does that mean for your finances and what should you prepare for ahead of time? We’ll answer those questions plus talk about trusts on today’s episode

Episode 124: Mark Twain, Traditional IRA vs. Roth and Other FAQs

Where is your retirement money saved? Will it benefit you more now or later? On this episode of Smart Money Questions, Matt answers several FAQs when it comes to your retirement accounts as well as another question about inheritance plans.

Episode 120: Staying Financially Sane During This Crisis

Coronavirus has already impacted all of our lives, be it through social distancing or through the stock market. How can you think strategically and stay level-headed financially? It’s time to talk about the ways to stay sane through this health crisis.

Episode 119: Paying For College In Retirement

It is no secret that college tuition is expensive and many parents want to help out their children pay for a higher education. But is it worth risking your retirement? Today we will look at the factors that parents should consider when paying for their child’s education. Especially for those parents that are near, or in retirement. We also answer a question from a listener who is looking to sell their farm for a little under a million dollars and does not know where to invest the money.

Episode 118: Coronavirus and Protection Of Assets For Long Term Care

The outbreak and spread of the coronavirus has caused a bit of a panic in the market in recent weeks. We’ll talk about how these events may affect your investments, short-term and long-term. We’ll also take a look into some important strategies for protecting your assets from the state if you were to move into a nursing home.

Episode 117: Downsizing, Old Policies & Portfolio Options

There are many misconceptions that surround the idea of downsizing your house in retirement. Many people think that they will be able to make a huge profit if they downsize, but that is not always the case. We will guide you through some other considerations to keep in mind before you make the big sale. We also discuss reevaluating an old life insurance policy, how much company stock you should invest in, and deciding whether to move your money into cash, or to keep investing.