One For The Money

The Case of Optimism - Part 3 Each year I record one episode of this podcast that makes the case for why we should be optimistic. This is part 3. (Click here for part 1 and here for part 2) There are a lot of disturbing events and trends that are happening in the world at present and yet despite all of these concerns I’ll argue the case for why we should remain optimistic about our future. In this...

The Top Regrets of Retired Americans and How to Avoid Them - Ep #62 In episode 61 , I  shared the top financial regrets of Americans and how to avoid them but in this episode, I’ll share the top regrets of Retired Americans and how to avoid them. The future is unknown so no one can plan their retirement perfectly we will all have some regrets, but it’s important to be aware of what the most c...

In this episode, I’ll share the top 3 financial regrets of Americans and how to counteract them. No one manages their finances perfectly so we all have regrets, but it’s important to be aware of what the most common ones are so we can take actions to avoid them. In this episode... Emergency Funds [03:15] Investing for Growth [08:02] Buying a Home [9:57] Unconventional emergency fund options [14:25...

WARNING - Why Taxes Are Going Higher for Everyone This episode is airing on April 15th, our tax filing deadline and a key aspect of my financial planning practice is to identify and implement tax-saving strategies for my clients. In this episode, I’ll share why it’s almost certain that everyone’s taxes will be going higher in the future because of our annual federal deficit and our cumulative nati...

Tax Advantaged Investment Accounts, Ep #59 It’s April and taxes are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. An essential part of building wealth is to not pay more taxes than you have to. In this episode, I will be getting back to the basics and provide and overview of tax-advantaged investment accounts.   In this episode... Pre-tax account strategies  [4:03] After-tax account strategies&nb...

Retiring Out of the States - What to Consider, Ep #58 Last episode we discussed the implications of where you choose to retire in the United States. In this episode, we will dive into what to consider when retiring internationally. Retiring outside of the United States is not a simple decision but one we hope to offer guidance on today. In this episode... Top countries for Americans to retire to [...

Retiring Out of State - What to Consider, Ep #57 When it comes to retirement for citizens in the U-S-of-A, you have 50 different states to choose where you would like to spend your retirement. It’s not a decision to take lightly as there are advantages and disadvantages that every state offers. There are a host of factors to consider when retiring to another state and I’ll go over a few of them he...

How to Become a Member of the Two Comma Club, Ep #56 This episode focuses on the behaviors needed to become a member of the two-comma club. What exactly is the two-comma club? Well, it’s just a different way of saying how to become a millionaire, since one million dollars is represented by 7 numbers, the number 1 followed by 6 zeros, consequently there are two commas required to break those number...

All That Glitters Isn’t Gold, Ep #55 On my drive to work, I mostly like to listen to podcasts but on occasion, I will listen to the radio. And frequently, I hear advertisements that claim that the economic sky may be falling and that one needs to invest in gold to protect themselves from the oncoming economic apocalypse. Well, the truth regarding investing in gold is a very different story and tho...

For Investors, Elections Do Not Matter - Ep #54 Recently, I read that one of investors' chief concerns is the upcoming presidential election that occurs in November of this year. It seems every year we are told that this is the most important election of our lifetimes only for the next election to be even more important than that. In this episode, I will share why elections do, and do not matter f...

Another year has passed, which means that many are a year closer to retirement. The most successful retirements are planned many decades in advance. This episode of the One for the Money podcast focuses on what one should do in the last decade of work before retiring. A mistake in these years can ruin the prior decades of work and jeopardize retirement dreams.  In this episode... Better plann...

Many feel that the country and the world are on the brink of challenging times, and many investors wonder if they should get out of the market and wait to invest because a better time may come along in the future. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I share why this is always the wrong strategy. In this episode... Fear of investing in uncertain times [01:19] The relationship between...

Giving to others can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Have you ever wondered how you can give better? In this One for the Money podcast episode, I discuss ways to improve our giving and make it more impactful for both others and ourselves.  In this episode... The season of charitable donations [01:12] Donor-advised funds [03:39] Donating appreciated assets [05:26] Giving retirement mone...

In February, I visited the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii, and trained in helping clients plan for their ideal life. It’s not just the right way to plan but the only way to conduct financial planning for clients. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I share details of this type of planning. At the end of the episode, I share a thought-provoking strategy from a book I recently read c...

Ensuring You Get to Spend More of Your Hard Earned Money & the Government Gets to Spend Less, Ep #49 For many of my clients during the fall, I implement a powerful strategy called a Roth conversion, which can significantly lower the taxes paid during retirement. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I review this strategy that can help retirees spend more of their own money rather...

For some people, spending money can be a hard thing to do. As a financial planner, one of the things that has surprised me the most is the difficulty some clients have in spending their money. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I share ways to help make spending easier. Listen to the end, where I share a spending tip for the rest of your life. In this episode... Learning to spend in...

Surveys have shown that money cannot buy happiness; however, certain types of spending can increase happiness. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I talk about ways to increase happiness, not through increased spending, but by improving the way money is spent. In this episode... Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness [01:05] Money does not guarantee happiness [02:06] Spending mo...

A will is a crucial component of a financial plan, but it may not be sufficient on its own. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I share why many people would benefit from a trust. In the tips, tricks, and strategies portion, I share a tip regarding locating unclaimed money. In this episode... More than a will [01:13] Trusts vs. wills [04:06] Inadvertent disinheritance [06:52] Finding...

An estate plan is a crucial part of one’s financial plan, but most people don’t have one. Those who do have a plan likely need to make updates or changes. This episode of the One for the Money podcast discusses the impact of an estate plan on the family. In the tips, tricks, and strategies portion, I share a tip regarding legacy contacts for your smart devices. In this episode... The crucial estat...

Many people wonder if financial planners are worth the fees they charge. In this One for the Money podcast episode, I’ll help you learn the value a financial planner can provide. In the tips, tricks, and strategies portion, you’ll learn how to identify competent financial planners and avoid hucksters and salesmen. In this episode... Money is a sensitive topic [01:07] How financial planners add val...

This One for the Money podcast episode is for young adults and those younger. This information is what I wish someone had shared with me at that stage of life. Would I have heeded the advice? I can’t definitively say, but what is definite is that knowledge proceeds wisdom. With the knowledge provided in this episode, hopefully some listeners can make wiser decisions to create a better life. In thi...

The timing of when you start receiving Social Security benefits can greatly affect your retirement experience. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I share a few things every American should know about Social Security. At the end of the episode, I share a tip on where you can find out the details regarding your Social Security benefit. In this episode... Eligibility for Social Securit...

The critical piece of many Americans’ retirement is their Social Security benefit. Without a strategy for claiming Social Security, many Americans make a decision that can cause them to lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I review the factors you should consider when deciding when to take Social Security. In this episode... Assessing your...

In the One for the Money podcast, we’ve been discussing finances and children in our recent episodes. In the previous episode, we covered lessons for kids a few years away from adulthood. In this episode, we will focus on investing for kids only a few years old. Don’t miss out on the end of the episode, where we’ll discuss how a new law has made 529s even more valuable. In this episode... Improvin...

We spend ample time, effort, and resources to ensure our children have a good education when they leave school. However, far too many young adults enter the world without understanding personal finances. In this episode of the One for the Money podcast, I provide information that will likely help your kids more than Pythagoras’ theorem or algebra. In the tips, tricks, and strategies portion, I sha...