Money & Taxes from Bb to XYZ

Riley’s back, and he’s here to chat about the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act! On this episode, Riley Thoubboron, CFP®, joins colleagues Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, to review the tax-specific changes that the O-tripple-B brings — and what they could mean for you. Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to podcast@fpfoco.com, and Jason or Regina m...

It’s investment planning month for Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, here at FPFoCo! In this episode, Regina Neenan, CFP®, chats with him about active and passive investment management and gets his take on choosing a more passive style for our clients. Plus, hear about target-date funds, rebalancing, the importance of your risk assessment, and more! Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to podcast@...

Financial planning doesn’t end when you stop working! If you’re preparing for retirement, recently retired, or hitting a milestone — like three, five, or 10 years in — it’s probably a good time for a check-up. Where's your money coming from? Where's it going? And what are you doing when you’re no longer working? Wherever you're at in the retirement process, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and...

Introducing the newest member of our team to earn a professional designation! On this episode, Christin Hutchcraft, FPQP®, joins Regina Neenan, CFP®, and Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, to share her experience in completing the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ course and earning the credential. From the rigorous education program to how what she’s learned translates to her work in operation...

What would you do with a windfall? Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, definitely knows what he would do! Listen in as he and Regina Neenan, CFP®, chat about different types of windfalls. They’ll discuss what you can do if one lands in your lap and how a financial plan could ground you emotionally as you make big decisions and navigate opportunities. Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to podcast@f...

Put your savings to work for you! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, share why it’s important to have an e mergency and f uture o pportunities f und (EFOF) — and why your money should be productive. Plus, if you’re looking for a high-yield savings account where you can keep your EFOF safe and earning interest, check out a few resources below! Bankrate Flourish Cash Nerdwallet...

We love HSAs! Learn why  Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, are big fans of health savings accounts, how they differ from flexible spending accounts, and how you can make the most of your HSA. Plus, check out our blog on how to build your savings hierarchy based on your specific financial situation to learn where your HSA fits in! Have a money or tax question for us? Send it t...

The end of tax season is the perfect time to do some tax planning! Join Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, as they talk about using your refund or balance due to inform the current tax year, reviewing and updating your W-4, avoiding penalties by making quarterly estimated tax payments, and so much more. Beginning just after tax season and putting the finishing touches on at ye...

Are you holding onto old paperwork that shows your personal information? From junk mail to outdated insurance cards and old tax returns, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, let you know why it’s important to shred old and unnecessary documents. Learn what to keep, how to store it, and why to shred what you don't need to protect your identity. Plus, schedule your spot to stop by the...

Tariffs and tariff threats and retaliatory tariffs oh my! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, share how you can adjust your budget for regular inflation, tariffs, and anything else that might come your way throughout the rest of this year and beyond. Hear how you can divide your budget into fixed, non-monthly, and flexible portions to help you focus on what you can control. Have a m...

Market volatility or economic concerns getting to you? Stick to the plan! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, talks with Regina Neenan, CFP®, about how he builds investment portfolios that are designed to include and manage downside risk. Learn what that means and when you should actually make a meaningful change to your portfolio — and your plan — in uncertain times. Have a money or tax question for us? Se...

Ready to refresh your financial plan? Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, share instances when it makes sense to do just that. From starting your independent financial life to marriage, a new job, relocation, having children, retirement, and so many more critical life moments, they discuss the perfect opportunities for your financial plan build or refresh. Have a money or tax questi...

Christin Hutchcraft has a new furry family member! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®,  hear Christin's story of teaching her son financial responsibility as he planned and worked hard to save for a dog. You’ll hear about the tasks he completed to earn money, how he thought outside the box as he prepared to adopt, and the responsibilities he’s now taking on to care for his swee...

With President Biden having eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) via the Social Security Fairness Act, some government retirees will soon receive higher Social Security benefits. On today’s episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®,  will discuss what this means for government retirees affected by the WEP and GPO, the Social...

The New Year is almost here! On today’s episode, we’re all in! Join the full team as Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, Regina Neenan, CFP®, Riley Thoubboron, CFP®, and Christin Hutchcraft chat FPFoCo’s year in review. We’ll celebrate our clients’ and our firm’s successes in numbers from our implementation credit to continuing education hours and SEC registration to our new website .  Have a money or...

Ready to make a move? A relocation, that is! On today’s episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, have a special guest: Their FPFoCo colleague, Riley Thoubboron, CFP®! Riley just moved over 1,000 miles from Boulder, CO, to Bend, OR, and he’s here to tell us all about it, from financial to tax and personal aspects of the decision and the move itself. Have a money or tax question f...

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, are celebrating gratitude and giving — of the charitable type, that is! We’ll explore local shopping, charitable donations, and the tax deductions associated with some types of giving. Plus, check out Jason’s favorite green bean casserole or the vegan version Regi makes each year ! Have a money or tax ques...

Do you know what your legal name is? Are you sure — and have you been using it properly? In this episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, will tell you where you can find it — and how you can properly update yours if you’ve used a variation of your legal name for anything official along the way. Plus, we’ll touch on the variety of reasons why people change their names and e...

Happy Halloween! In honor of the holiday, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, are sharing some of their holiday savings hacks. While their spending recently focused on spooky-themed items, you can use these tricks to treat yourself year-round. Listen in for easy ways to save from simple coupons to rewards that may be hidden in your health insurance app and extra discounts, too! Have...

Free financial planning sounds great! But what if it’s not actually free? Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, chat about some potential downsides of free financial advice in this episode. Learn what they are and how you can find the true cost of a “free" financial plan.  Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to podcast@fpfoco.com, and Jason or Regina might answer your qu...

Got equity compensation? Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, give a (very) brief overview of the different types and how they’re taxed. From ESPPs to ISOs, RSUs, and NSOs, this explainer will help you better understand your own equity comp.  Want to learn more? Check out our companion blog, NSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP, and ESOP: Making Sense of Equity Compensation Alphabet Soup . It in...

What are the financial impacts of losing a loved one — and how should you navigate them as you mourn their loss? On today’s episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, explore how loss affects individuals financially. They also review actionable ways in which you can accept your own mortality and prepare so you can reduce strain on the people you care about at your death, from...

Check out our new website at fpfoco.com! There, you’ll find the new home of Money & Taxes from Bb to XYZ — and a whole lot more! Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to podcast@fpfoco.com, and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required. Learn more about FPFoCo...

In a world where hacks and data breaches seem constant, what can you do to protect yourself? With so much of your personal data tied to your financial life, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, review data security best practices — and what you can do to protect your credit and finances if you’ve been a victim of fraud. Plus, check out this resource from the Federal Trade Commis...

As wildfires again burn where FPFoCo is based in Larimer County, Colorado, across the country, and beyond, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, are reminded that preparedness is key. They’ll break down homeowners insurance considerations and policy areas to review for those in each generation, from baby boomers to generations X, Y, and Z.   Have a money or tax question for us? S...