Kowal Investment Group - Now Creative Planning

Aaron Kowal discusses the SECURE Act 2.0 and what high earners need to know. Then touches on ways you can catch up on retirement savings. Later Jeff Kowal joins to share how ‘401k leakage’ can drain your retirement savings dry. And Aaron wraps up the show with why wealth preservation matters.

Aaron Kowal discusses key considerations for determining when you should take social security. Jeff Kowal joins the show to share reasons you may want to take social security early. Then Aaron touches on 10 tech tools that can help support your retirement lifestyle and wraps up the show with 401k contribution limits and catch-ups.

Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a discussion on interest rates and borrowing costs, then touches on tax strategies for non-qualified annuities. Later Jeff Kowal joins the show to discuss Roth IRAs and their growing popularity among young people. And Aaron Spitzner wraps up the show with catch-up contributions limits and changes.

Aaron Kowal opens the show with a discussion on the average retirement savings by age group and the saving challenges each generation faces. Then shares 6 tips to help preserve and grow the value of your investments. Later Jeff joins the show to discuss how much Americans say they need to comfortably retire and touches on a common regret many women investors have. And Aaron wraps up the show with...

Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel open the show by touching on Kowal Investment Group’s move to Creative Planning, who Creative Planning is and the benefits to the clients. Aaron and Chaunsy then discuss why you shouldn’t take financial advice from social media and wrap up the show with home title theft, plus the things you should know before locking your home title.

Jeff Kowal discusses navigating market volatility and downturns in the market, shares insights on tax-loss harvesting, and touches on potential issues executors and beneficiaries face.

Jeff Kowal explains how getting older is better than it used to be and touches on retirement planning regrets. Chaunsy joins to discuss navigating healthcare insurance when you retire early and various planning options. Then Jeff wraps up the show with insights regarding the widow tax.

Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner discuss utilizing 529 plans and UTMA accounts to save money for children and grandchildren. Then dive into senior scams and cyber fraud and examine how you can protect the people you care about. Jeff and Aaron wrap up the show with thoughts on how you can protect your child’s inheritance.

Aaron Kowal shares how you can stress test your financial plan for major life events to help protect yourself and your family. Jeff joins to discuss what you need to know about retirement income and the IRS. Aaron touches on maximizing business liquidity and then wraps up the show with the power of gifting during your lifetime.

Jeff Kowal opens the show with a reminder about retirement account portability then discusses waning and waxing sibling bonds and how to safeguard them. Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share insights and tips for those who wish to retire early. Then Jeff touches on scam losses and taxes and wraps up the show with thoughts on estate planning priorities for people without children.

Aaron Kowal discusses the important documents every retiree should have and how each can help you and your estate. Jeff Kowal joins to discuss longevity among women and the great wealth transfer, and touches utilizing your 401k as an emergency fund. Then Aaron wraps up the show with insights on how you can protect your portfolio from heirs who aren’t ready.

Jeff Kowal discusses how sudden wealth can lead to financial mistakes and what you can do to manage it. Then touches on Americans using their 401k as an emergency fund, required minimum distributions, and social security. And wraps up the show with the dispute over Jimmy Buffett’s estate.

Aaron Kowal discusses how you can lower taxes in retirement without lowering your lifestyle, examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act influences succession planning, and wraps things up with how you can transfer wealth without turning your kids into brats.

Aaron Kowal discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, touches on many of the provisions within the bill, and explains why it is so important to work with a team of professionals to help you navigate through the latest laws.

Chaunsy Weisensel examines the importance of financial organization and shares a ten-step checklist to help make sure you are on track with your financial goals. Jeff Kowal joins to discuss America’s biggest companies cutting their workforces and what to do if you are forced to retire early. Then Chaunsy wraps things up with direct indexing and how it can be utilized.

Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner share new reporting updates for 2025 qualified charitable distributions, discuss how much Americans are saving for retirement and determining how much they may need in retirement. Then Jeff and Aaron wrap things up by touching on five common financial mistakes people make when getting divorced.

Aaron Kowal discusses why you should model your retirement plan more like a family office than a 401k to achieve a more comprehensive approach and touches on inherited IRA rules. Jeff joins to share insights regarding taxes on retirement income. Aaron wraps things up with purpose-based asset segmentation.

Aaron Kowal discusses the behavioral investing mistakes made by many investors and shares tax strategies to consider in succession planning. Later, Jeff joins to discuss IRAs and how they are different and shares a tax fraud scheme from the headlines. Then Aaron wraps things up by examining how tax-loss harvesting can be used in tax planning.

Aaron Kowal discusses what investors should and should not do in the face of increasing prices, shares estate planning updates related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Jeff Kowal examines common mistakes made amid a divorce, and Aaron touches on charitable giving strategies for Retirees.

Aaron Kowal discusses why chasing returns can hurt your portfolio, later Jeff Kowal shares thoughts on retirees moving to lower tax states and other expenses they need to consider, and Aaron wraps things up with retirement income optimizations.

Aaron Spitzner and Tom Krueger discuss the new landscape for retirement, share insights on Roth IRAs, Roth Conversions, and taxes, and examine tax benefits or lack thereof when relocating.

Chaunsy Weisensel and John White share myths about retirement savings, spending, and more, examine market volatility and history of the markets, and discuss how you can help your children understand money and finances.

Jeff Kowal and guest Karyl Richson discuss how social security was first issued and the confusion around the deceased, examine social security overpayments and the annual earnings limit, and share a story around unintentional fraud and lessons to be learned.

Joe Still and Tom Krueger discuss things to do in volatile markets and things to avoid, share the top 10 ways to enjoy your retirement, and highlight the top active adult communities in 2025.

Aaron Kowal shares common overlooked tax deductions, touches on the benefits of succession planning, discusses the dirty dozen tax scams to avoid, and wraps up with Direct Indexing.