The Kuderna Podcast

Bryan discusses the pros and cons of custodial accounts, particularly UTMAs (Uniform Gift to Minors Act). He covers the 2024 gifting limits and lifetime estate tax exemption, restrictions on custodial accounts, and potential tax advantages. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains...

Stephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal investment philosophy and highlights the challenges of trying to outperform the market. He also shares stories...

Rob Neuner is the founder and CEO of Boost Oxygen, named by Inc Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the world. He shares his journey from importing beer from Prague from 1996-2006 before starting Boost, and his experience on Shark Tank landing a deal the deal with Kevin O'Leary. Bryan and Rob discuss business start-ups, managing everything from marketing to engineering, working...

Dan Nicholson is a serial entrepreneur, founder of Nth Degree CPAs, and author of the USA Today and WSJ best-selling book 'Rigging the Game'. He shares his approach to tax planning, lessons from endurance sports for business, and personality assessment of 'wealth types' in making financial decisions. Dan addresses the changing landscape of the accounting industry and the impact of AI.   Keywords:...

Bryan Kuderna presents a financial physical, providing 10 benchmarks to help followers assess their financial health. These benchmarks cover topics such as emergency funds, income levels, investment portfolios, disability insurance, credit card debt, vacation planning, retirement plans, life insurance, estate planning, and net worth.   Keywords: financial health, benchmarks, emergency fund, income...

Bernard Chong started by selling shoes in his family's shoe business, World Balance, in the Philipines before becoming an iconic angel investor. He has stakes in ASI Studios, Energy FM, Tim Hortons, RKB Productions, Thirty One Digital, and more. Chong is world-renowned for founding the award-winning Bren Esports (now APBren) organization in 2017. Bren's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team achieved a hi...

In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses the topic of where our tax dollars go. He addresses common misconceptions about student loan forgiveness and explores the biggest line items in the US federal budget. The two largest expenses are Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security, followed by defense spending. He also highlights the significant interest expense on the national debt. Kuderna emphasizes t...

In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses investing in an election year. He provides an overview of the current political landscape and its potential impact on the stock market. Kuderna also explores the historical performance of the stock market during election years and highlights the influence of the Federal Reserve. He concludes by offering insights and considerations for investors in the comin...

Steven Benedict is a professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He ranked 20th in Nationals in the 200 meter sprint, won the 4x100m at the Penn Relays, and is an Olympic Trials qualifier at 40 years-old. He grew up as a foster child and credits his faith and lessons learned on the track for getting him through adversity.  Follow Steve at https://stevieyb.com an...

Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the importance of protection in personal finance and focuses on insurance and how to pick the right insurance carrier. He emphasizes the need to understand the language and terms of insurance contracts and the importance of planning for unexpected events. Bryan also highlights the difference between price and cost, and the role of qual...

Jerri Williams, a former FBI special agent, shares insights into the world of fraud and economic crime. She discusses the anatomy of a Ponzi scheme, using the New Era Foundation case as an example. Williams explains how fraudsters manipulate victims and the psychology behind their actions. She also delves into other types of scams, such as advanced fee schemes and business-to-business telemarketin...

Bryan explores the stock market and the success of Nvidia. He discusses the basics of stocks, how businesses raise money, and the concept of going public. The episode also explains how investors make money through dividends and capital appreciation. He covers the different ways to track stocks and introduces popular market indexes like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ. The concept of indexing an...

In this episode of the Kuderna Podcast, host Bryan Kuderna discusses the concept of IRA maximization. He explains the three legs of the retirement system, which include social security, defined benefit pensions, and private savings. He emphasizes the importance of private savings, particularly through qualified retirement plans like IRAs. Kuderna delves into the tax concerns and future liabilities...

Jennifer Farrell is a celebrity designer and television host. She became nationally known hosting the long-running series " Find & Design, " and currently hosts the hit shows "Million Dollar House Hunters", "Find Me a Beach House", and "Most Amazing Homes."  As the founder of Jennifer Farrell Designs, she's won many accolades over her career, and her work has appeared in Luxe Magazine, Entertainme...

Host, Bryan Kuderna, provides a brief summary of the stock market in 2023, including the winners and losers of the year.  He shares his outlook for 2024 and economic indicators to look out for, including GPD, unemployment, inflation, and recession. This episode is brought to you by Bryan's new book, "What Should I Do with My Money?", available in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook wherever books are...

Mark Chalmers is the President and CEO of Energy Fuels, the leading U.S. producer of uranium and an emerging global player in the commercial rare earth business.  He has consulted several key industry leaders in the uranium supply sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Marubeni. Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Science in mining engineering from the University of Arizona, is a registered professional e...

Scott Fulford is a senior economist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and author of The Pandemic Paradox: How the COVID Crisis Made Americans More Financially Secure.  Scott Fulford led the development of the bureau's "Making Ends Meet" surveys. His wide-ranging policy and academic research examine the economic shocks people face and how they deal with them, as well as how economies grow...

Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, NYT best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. Through best-selling books like "Likeable Social Media" and "The Art of People," he's become a thought leader in social media marketing and relationship-building. Dave is also the owner and Co-founder of Apprentice , a platform that connects the brightest college students with entrepreneurs and business lead...

I reveal 15 steps to overall success in work and life.  These are noted from my personal and professional experiences, and observations from the happiest and most successful people I've collaborated with over my 15-year career. Link to Paul Graham's "How To Do Great Work":  http://www.paulgraham.com/greatwork.html This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are...

Damian Andrews is a renowned business consultant from Australia and the author of "Get The Cheese, Let The Other Mouse Go First". He was a soldier in the Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army before becoming a corporate recovery specialist for D'Aloia Handberg and eventually founding his consulting business. He also founded the Family Peace Foundation and Shair.care. You can learn mo...

Elaine Dezenski is the senior director and head of the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).   She has over two decades of leadership in public, private, and international organizations, and is a globally recognized expert and thought leader on geopolitical risk, supply chain security, anti-corruption, and national security.  Dezenski previously...

Britt Frank is a nationally recognized neuropscyhotherapist, trauma therapist, and expert on mental health.  She is the author of "The Science of Stuck", named the Top Creativity Book of 2022.  Britt is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Kansas, where she is currently a professor.  She is known for decoding the brain, using 3 steps to control anxiety and harness motivation. Britt...

Certified Financial Planner™ and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the end of COVID-19 related student debt relief, including 0% interest and the repayment pause. He reviews various repayment options, forgiveness plans, and the politics of higher education. Income-Driven Repayment application: https://studentaid.gov/idr/ Department of Education loan calculator: https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/...

Wendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter and music producer from Los Angeles. She has been honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame; named VH1's Best Emerging Artist; was featured on Moby's Grammy nominated album Last Night, has performed around the world and collaborated with some of the biggest stars in music. Starland discovered and developed Lady Gaga during the recording of "The Fame",...

David Sweet has launched columns for The Wall Street Journal, NBCSports.com, and has been a writer for the Los Angeles Times, Classic Chicago Magazine,   and more.  He  is the author of  Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final (2019) and  Lamar Hunt: The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports (2010).  We cover some of sports greatest controversies and...