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Chaunsy Weisensel and John White discuss saving for retirement early and how Gen Z is doing so far, share 9 things you will likely spend less money on in retirement, and examine the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax.

Aaron Kowal and guest Mark Andringa, Partner with Cramer Multhauf, discuss what a Healthcare Power of Attorney is and when you need one, examine buy/sell agreements for business owners, and share insights for incorporating gifting strategies in your estate plan.

Jeff Kowal and Joe Still discuss things to consider when selecting a new place to live in retirement and 8 great places to look at, examine retirement account balances and how much you need, and share insights regarding tax faux pas when planning who inherits what from your estate.

Aaron Spitzner and Jeff Kowal discuss what to do with your 401k when you retire, share insights regarding discussing retirement finances with your spouse, and examine naming an executor to your estate.

Jeff Kowal and Chaunsy Weisensel discuss reasons a persona may want to claim social security early, share legal problems your family can encounter when you don’t update your beneficiaries or estate plan, and examine Spousal Lifetime Asset Trusts (SLAT).

Aaron Kowal and guest Joe Braier, President of Lake Country Advisors, discuss the psychological aspect of selling your business, share items to focus on to help drive the value of your business, and review the first steps you should take when you decide to sell your business.

John White and Anthony Priester discuss the steps you need to consider when planning for retirement, share estate planning mistakes, and examine estate taxes and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Jeff Kowal and Chris Berens of Horicon Bank discuss what a Corporate Trustee is and who would use one, examine the benefits of having a Corporate Trustee, and share real-life examples of how things can go wrong and when things go right.

Aaron Kowal and guest Mike Senkbeil of Chortek discuss how AI is being used in cybersecurity attacks, examine the cybersecurity curve to determine where your business falls, and share thoughts on why AI is like the Manhattan Project.

Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel discuss the average age Americans are retiring at – it's sooner than planned, examine why some are concerned they cannot achieve financial security in retirement, and share insights on qualified charitable distributions and donor-advised funds.

Joe Still and guest Mark Maynard of Senior Benefit Solutions discuss applying for Medicare, examine the various types of Medicare plans, and share why it is important to work with trusted professionals as you plan for Medicare and retirement.

Jeff Kowal and guest Al Spiegel of The McLario Firm discuss what a special needs trust is and who needs it, examine First Party Trusts vs Third Party Trusts, and share insights to amending your estate plan.

Jeff Kowal and John White examine what a Monte Carlo Analysis actually means, discuss the retirement magic number – how much is enough, and share insights regarding estate planning, inheritances, and blended families.

Aaron Kowal and guest John Koenig, of Elder Advisors Law, discuss the important legal documents you need to have in place, examine traditional estate planning vs. modern estate planning, and share insights regarding shared trusts.

Joe Still and Anthony Priester discuss if the average American is prepared for retirement, share insights for how Americans can start answering their planning and savings questions, and examine rules around rolling over a 529 plan to a Roth IRA.

Jeff Kowal and Karyl Richson discuss social security benefits and when to take your benefits, examine if social security will run out, share insights for stopping benefits if you go back to work, and touch on overpayments.

Jeff Kowal examines rules around 72Ts and in-service withdrawals, Aaron Spitzner joins the show to discuss how Americans are treating their 401ks like an ATM, and Jeff wraps things up with common IRA mistakes and shares insights for the surviving spouse.

Aaron Kowal and Mike Smith of CPS Horizon discuss strategies for withdrawing from inherited IRAs, examine long-term care planning, costs, and plan options, and share insights regarding Trump’s potentially expiring tax cuts.

Aaron Spitzner and Joe Still discuss little known rules about IRA contributions, share the worst retirement mistakes to avoid, and touch on FDIC coverage limits and work arounds.

John White, Pam Foti of Vesta Senior Network, and Christie Toson of The Tribute Companies discuss the aspects of end of life planning, highlight the importance of proactive planning, and share myths about elder care.

Jeff Kowal and Chaunsy Weisensel examine the added value of working with a Financial Advisor, discuss how 65-year-olds are redefining a milestone, and share important things you should know about estate planning.

Jeff Kowal shares signs for when it may be time to let someone else manage your money, examines the great wealth transfer and who is receiving most of the money, and discusses Federal tax breaks for charitable giving.

Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel examine your chances of being audited and what are tax return red flags, share insights for leaving assets to your heirs, and weigh the tax implications when you are considering selling a home.

Joe Still and Jeff Kowal share the biggest mistakes retirees say they have made and what they would do different, discuss the savings issues of many Gen Xers and what they can do different, and examine the rules when a trust or estate is named as the IRA beneficiary.

John White and Jeff Kowal share thoughts on what is ahead for us in 2024, examine rule changes and updates in contribution limits for this year, and discuss Bitcoin ETFs.