Goldstein on Gelt

Parents often want to give financial assistance to their children. How much should parents give, and what's the best way to do it? On today's show, Doug Goldstein, CFP® examines generational giving. Learn about the tax considerations involved in gifting money to your children, and how the wrong kind of assistance can make your children more dependent on you and less able to manage their money. Apa...

Why do intelligent people make irrational decisions about their money? Financial writer Emily Guy Birken, author of The 5 Years Before You Retire , explains impulsivity in making financial decisions. Can you protect yourself against financial scammers, who thrive on their victims' irrationality, and keep your finances safe? Did you inherit your parents' irrational financial decision making gene? A...

IRA expert Ed Slott, author of Ed Slott's 2016 Retirement Decisions Guide , presents options of what you should do with your IRA (Individual Retirement Account) when you move to Israel. When living and saving for retirement in Israel, Americans need to take taxes, service, and performance into consideration before participating in Israeli saving and investment programs.  Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, c...

Planning for a happy retirement is not only a question of money.  There are many other factors to consider. Wes Moss, financial planner, podcaster, and author of You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think , talks about what makes a happy retirement. Retirement is not only about leaving the daily grind of going to work--it should be a time for doing what you have always dreamed of, but were unable to do...

Do you have more job security as an employee or as an entrepreneur? Taylor Pearson, author of The End of Jobs , explains why becoming an entrepreneur does not mean giving up the security of having a job, why jobs are becoming a thing of the past, and how entrepreneurial skills can help you write your life script. What does the future hold for traditional jobs, and what are the growing industries t...

Do financial laws make U.S. citizenship a burden for American expats? Curtis Poe, a writer on U.S. expat issues, explains why many banks don't want U.S. citizens as clients and describes the difficulties American expats may face in getting jobs. Get a link to a free resource specially geared to American expats about opening a U.S. brokerage account from Israel. Does the discrimination that America...

To become a top investor, you need to develop certain personal qualities. Award-winning speaker and author Corey Poirier explains why personal passion and knowing your goals are necessary for financial success. Find out why learning how to deal with failure is important to success. For more information about Corey Poirier's public speaking course, click here . Follow Corey Poirier's other work at...

Thinking of early retirement? Darrow Kirkpatrick, author of Can I Retire Yet? and Retiring Sooner , shares how he retired early (age 50) and discusses the investing strategies to make early retirement possible. Find out how to estimate how much money you'll need in retirement. If you retire early, consider when your pension payments will begin. Should you apply to claim Social Security early (age...

Many investors find the idea of socially responsible investing (SRI), appealing. What makes a company socially responsible? How can you solve ethical dilemmas that can arise in business? Rabbi Shaya Karlinsky, head of Darche Noam institutions, explains how Jewish thought can answer some of the most difficult moral questions in the investment world today. Should you invest in a self-driving car com...

Do the government's inflation and unemployment figures really give an accurate picture of the economy? Economist John Williams defines inflation and unemployment statistics and explains what these figures reveal about living standards. How do inflation and unemployment statistics affect investors, especially if those investing in TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities)? Follow John Williams...

One of the biggest problems facing young adults today is student loan debt and the cost of higher education. David Carlson, founder of the millennial personal finance blog Young Adult Money and author of Hustle Away Debt , discusses whether debts incurred by tuition fees are really worth it. Find out how to get out of debt, what "side hustles" are, and how they can help you improve your financial...

Are you looking to avoid making investment mistakes? Then, this week's episode is for you. The first thing to do if you want to avoid investment mistakes is to understand your financial portfolio and clarify your financial goals. Every investment should be understood as simply one part of the financial picture. Coordinate your investments and make sure that you are diversified. Download the free r...

How should you manage your retirement nest egg? Managing your retirement portfolio is complex and it's different for every retiree. Every investor wants to keep their nest egg safe. What is the best way to protect your nest egg from breaking? How should you manage your money at each stage of your retirement? Listen to the podcast to discover the three things you can do to stop your retirement nest...

American tax laws originally enacted to combat money laundering and terrorism adversely affect the millions of American citizens living abroad. Colleen Graffy, a former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Professor of International Law at Pepperdine University, explains why FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) restrictions are unfair to law-abiding U.S....

When was the last time you thought about your investment goals? Every investor has a different reason for investing. The three primary reasons for investing are growth supplementing your income divestment Once you know why you are investing, it is easy to find the most appropriate investments to meet your goals. The free resource Three Goals of Investing – Which One is Yours is a comprehensive ove...

Are you a cross-border investor living a multi-currency lifestyle? Specifically, do you live in Israel but your money lives in America? Living a multi-currency lifestyle comes with its own series of complications. You need to convert currencies, be concerned about volatility in different markets, and keep in mind economic shifts and investments in different countries. The Goldstein on Gelt Show wa...

Have you ever made an investment mistake? Investors make mistakes without even realizing it. Take a moment to think about how you coordinate your investments, and what motivates your financial decisions. For instance, how do you decide to design your portfolio or diversify your accounts? Are you a DIY investor or do you prefer to use a money manager? Hopefully, by becoming a strategic investor you...

Should you buy stocks now? Are today's market conditions conducive to buying stocks? The truth is the market is unpredictable. There is no perfect time to buy stocks. No one really knows how the market will move, and there's no guarantee of returns. So why should you invest in the stock market? There is one over-arching reason someone should invest in the market: if you think tomorrow's financial...

Are mutual funds safe investments? The word on the street is that mutual funds are "safe" because they are a diversified investment, but is that really true? Can mutual funds have risk? In other words, can you lose money with mutual funds? Listen to today's show to learn more about mutual funds and the risk they have. What makes a fund conservative, moderate, or aggressive? How do smart investors...

Are you interested in increasing your retirement income? After retirement, retirees typically support themselves on their work pension, government pension, and investments. Unfortunately for most retirees the sum isn't enough, and they need ways to increase their retirement income. Are you receiving enough income from your investment portfolio? There are ways to organize your investments in order...

Do you keep money in the bank and not the stock market? Having money in the bank can offer investors a sense of security. But, leaving money in the bank can impact your long-term financial plan. There are times when it's appropriate to keep the bulk of your savings in the bank, and other times when investing in the market may be a better alternative. The right answer as to what you should do with...

One of the characteristics of bonds is that they are predictable. That means, when you buy a bond you generally know how much income you will get and when. However, there are a series of unexpected risks associated with bonds. There are no guarantees in the world of investing. Before you begin to invest in bonds you should understand the possible risks involved. Doug created a free resource titled...

Even though a bond is considered a loan to a corporation/government/municipality, different types of bonds function differently. In fact, there is a difference between U.S. and Israeli bonds. The difference between U.S. and Israeli bonds is specifically in municipal bonds. Municipal bonds are a specific kind of bond that are free from local, state, and federal tax. In an effort to get investors to...

Are you considering buying a bond? When investing in bonds there are a lot of components an investor should consider: What is unique to the specific bond you want to buy? What is its maturity? Yield to maturity is a defining feature of a bond because it determines an investor's return of investment and interest. Make sure you understand what you are getting into before investing in bonds. Bonds ar...

Bonds aren't only for retirees. Most investors at every stage of life have bonds in their portfolio. Should you include bonds in your investment portfolio? Why should an investor have bonds? At what time in an investor's life are bonds important? Bonds are popular since they give current income on a predictable schedule. This type of investment is fundamentally different than stocks. Bonds come wi...