The Wise Money Show™

Two tax credits got a facelift for 2022 and are now significantly more beneficial to families, only if you’re eligible. In this episode of The Wise Money Show, we’re going to explain the important changes to these tax credits, the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit, and share options on how you can maximize their benefit to you. Season 7 Episode 16 Have a question for the sho...

Another year is coming to a close and so are many financial strategies that have a December 31st deadline. What action steps do you need to take in your finances before the year is up? We’ve got our top 5 and more coming up this hour of the Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 15 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Plann...

What is the best investment approach when you have money you can invest but will need it in the next couple of years? With the market near all-time highs, is it a good idea to invest this money in stocks, or is there a better solution? The current investment world has created a big decision between safety of principle and the ability to earn a return. We're sharing our perspective and answering qu...

Choosing the right financial planner can be the difference between you achieving your definition of financial peace or not. What are the most common mistakes that are made when choosing this important professional relationship? We are sharing those and our advice on how to find the right fit in this episode of The Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 13 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-...

Rules of thumb can be helpful guides, but also bad advice. Which financial rules of thumb are worth following and which ones should you break? We're covering the most popular "rules of thumb" and helping you know whether you should put it in practice or ignore it altogether in this episode of Wise Money! Season 7 Episode 12 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment...

Should the recent surge in inflation impact your financial plan? Inflation has picked up in a measured way as the economy has emerged from the Covid recession. How can you insolate your finances if inflation continues trending higher? We're covering that and more on this episode of The Wise Money Show! Season 7 Episode 11 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!...

What keeps you up at night financially? What do you worry about or what are you afraid of? The opposite of financial worry is financial peace, so let’s clean out the closet, and confront and solve those financial fears. That and more coming up this hour of the Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 10 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certi...

US stocks have outperformed international stocks handily over the past 12 years. Is it wise to continue to diversify your investments with international markets, or is that an outdated approach to investing? We'll discuss that and more in this episode of Wise Money. Season 7 Episode 9 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financi...

Lots of tax law changes have been proposed, and while that uncertainty looms, making wise tax decisions now is even more important. However, there is no time in life where critical tax planning is more vital than when nearing retirement. What are the top tax moves to make as you near retirement? Our answers and more in this episode of The Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 8 Have a question for the...

An often misunderstood tax rule is also one that is extremely important and relevant to the average person: the tax exemption for selling your house. Is the entire sale price taxable? What if you sell a house you inherited? What does a primary or principal residence actually mean? CPA Ryan Fair joins us back on the Wise Money Show to discuss these often misunderstood rules. Season 7 Episode 7 Have...

Taxes can become confusing when your dependent children get jobs and begin earning income. Do they need to file a tax return? Can I still claim them as a dependent? CPA Ryan Fair join us on this episode of Wise Money to sort out these confusing tax rules and more. Season 7 Episode 6 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to speak with a Certified Financi...

Having kids in college creates unique complexities in your finances, whether it be the best way to pay for college, managing tax credits, to understanding the new risks. We are covering our top 3 financial tips you must know if you have kids in college in this episode of the Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 5 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to spea...

When it comes to car insurance, what’s most important is that you have the most appropriate coverage for your financial situation. But, so is making sure you’re not paying too much. How can you pay less for your car insurance? We're sharing our top 10 ways to save on this episode of the Wise Money Show! Season 7 Episode 4 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!...

As High Deductible Health Plans have grown in popularity over the past decade, more and more people are contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for a versatile financial tool in their financial plan. But how does an HSA work when it’s inherited by someone after the owner passes away? Does it work like an IRA or Roth, or is it different? The answers might surprise you and may influence how y...

It’s common to neglect your health to build up wealth, and then use your wealth to (try) regain your health. How can you avoid that cycle and instead obtain a good balance between building wealth and staying healthy? What are ways that you can manage this tension? We have those answers for you and more in this episode of the Wise Money Show! Season 7 Episode 2 Have a question for the show? Call or...

What’s the most popular retirement age? What’s the best age for you to retire and how do you determine it? What do the trends say and are you on track? We’re helping with that and more on this week's episode of the Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 1 Related articles: https://news.gallup.com/poll/234302/snapshot-americans-project-average-retirement-age.aspx https://www.yahoo.com/now/average-retire...

In order to qualify for cheaper health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (healthcare.gov), your income must be below a certain threshold. For 2020 and for 2021, the income rules are different in order to qualify for those premium tax credits. We have health insurance experts from Korhorn Financial Group Ted Foster and Craig A. Wiker, on the show to help us understand these changes and answ...

What are the 10 best financial decisions you’ve made in your life? At what age did you make those decisions? It may surprise you that the most important financial decisions people make in their lives tend to happen early in life. We're pondering those decisions and answering questions from fans of the show all coming up on this episode of Wise Money. Season 6 Episode 51 Have a question for the sho...

Although pensions are rarer than they used to be, if you have one, choosing how you draw it is one of the most important financial decisions of your life. Mike, Josh, and Kevin will explain your options and help you make a wise choice in this episode of Wise Money! Season 6 Episode 50 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financi...

To financially protect against the future cost of needing assisted living or nursing home care, at what age should you consider getting Long Term Care insurance in place? Additionally, in what circumstances would someone need this coverage, or not need this coverage? Should you just explore long term care insurance, or are there other options you should consider? That and more coming up on this ho...

The SIMPLE IRA is a wonderful retirement plan if you work at or own a small business, and for all its benefits, it does have a couple not so simple rules that you’re going to want to know about to use this retirement plan effectively...that and more this hour on Wise Money.   Season 6 Episode 48   Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Cert...

The US stock market has had one of its most consistent performances through the first six months in history, yet there have been challenges bubbling beneath the surface. We break down the investment results of the first six months and share our perspective for the rest of 2021 in this episode of the Wise Money Show! Season 6 Episode 47 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or lea...

Traditionally the 529 Plan has had a singular purpose: paying for college. Now the rules have changed and you have more options. What are the new ways you can use a 529 plan, and should you consider them as well? We’ll explain that and more in this hour of Wise Money! Season 6 Episode 46 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Fina...

The Coronavirus Related Distribution from a qualified retirement plan has a very unique feature in that you can pay it back within 3 years as if you never took the money out in the first place. If you took a coronavirus-related distribution last year, you have some special tax planning options with it over the next few years. We’ll explain and help you make a great decision on this episode of Wise...

What role, if any, should Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies play in your financial life and financial plan? Is the attention worth it and you should get in early on this investment while you can...or is this pure speculation and you’re better off ignoring all of the hype? We’re sharing our perspective and more this hour on Wise Money. Season 6 Episode 44 Have a question for the show? Call or text...