The Wise Money Show™

Happy Independence Day! Comprehensive Financial Planning is all about helping you achieve your own version of financial freedom. What’s that look like for you and what steps do you need to take in all 6 areas to help you reach the peace of mind that comes from Financial Freedom? We are helping you determine that in today's episode! Season 5 Episode 45 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574...

No-Fault auto insurance laws are changing! Residents of Michigan have loathed their No-Fault insurance for decades, but reform is finally happening on July 2, 2020. We invite insurance advisor Alysia Boehner back to this episode to discuss these changing laws, the key decision you need to make, and answer other insurance questions! Season 5 Episode 44 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574...

Social Security is an extremely important financial benefit, but it is also extremely confusing. Make sure you don’t inadvertently penalize your Social Security by taking the wrong steps in your financial life. We will tell you what Social Security traps to watch out for in this episode of Wise Money! Season 5 Episode 43 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!  ...

What’s the best overall investment strategy? How did you decide what to invest in within your 401(k), and how should you invest your IRA’s, Roth’s, 529 plans, and other accounts? We will help you decide what is best for your financial plan in this episode of Wise Money! Season 5 Episode 42 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to speak with a Certified...

Is it possible to pay tax on capital gains if you never sold any investments? The answer is yes due to the different types of capital gains there are on various investments. We'll help you understand this unique circumstance, and let you know how to avoid it in this episode of Wise Money! Season 5 Episode 41 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to spea...

The world changed on a dime this February, leaving many people in a cashflow crunch without knowing where to turn. Where is the best place to get money from if you’re in a crisis? We’re telling you the best options in this episode of Wise Money! Season 5 Episode 40 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit...

With so much changing and so much uncertainty, if you were planning to retire in 2020, is it still safe to do so? We’ll help you know whether you still have the green light, or whether it’s best to postpone one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Season 5 Episode 39 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to speak with a Certified Financial P...

Students graduating from college today find themselves in a very different job market and economic situation than anyone before them. This could cause significant financial challenges, on top of that already monumental student loan debt crisis. Here is our financial advice for graduates and young professionals during a crisis. Season 5 Episode 38 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-...

In your quest for a secure retirement, saving as much as possible into tax-sheltered accounts ensures more of your money stays in your hands instead of going to Uncle Sam. What should you do after maxing out your 401(k)? What other options are there? That answer and more on this episode of Wise Money. Season 5 Episode 37 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!  ...

On average, employees in the US change jobs 12 times over the course of their careers—changing employers about every 5 years. In most cases, that change means deciding what to do with an old retirement account. Should you transfer your funds to your new employer’s 401(k)? Should you leave it behind to ‘diversify’ your holdings? Should you transfer your assets to an IRA? In today’s episode of The W...

Many people have a goal of entering retirement debt-free, which means finding a way of getting the mortgage paid off while also aggressively saving into retirement accounts. Is that the best strategy? Should you do everything possible to avoid having a mortgage in retirement? Those answers and more this episode of Wise Money. Season 5 Episode 35 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2...

How often should you review your home and auto insurance? Not the cost, but rather the coverage? Most people set it and forget it, but is that the best approach? Insurance Advisor Alysia Boehner joins us again so that you know how often you should review your insurance and what you need to look out for.   Season 5 Episode 34   Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comm...

How does the CARES Act impact your small business? The economic stimulus package, now known as the CARES ACT, carries with it significant law changes that will likely impact one or more financial decisions that you need to make, especially as a small business owner, decision-maker, or team member. This is the second of a two-part series on what’s in the CARES ACT, including the Paycheck Protection...

The economic stimulus package, now known as the CARES ACT, carries with it significant law changes that will likely impact one or more financial decisions that you need to make. This is the first of a two-part series on what’s in the CARES ACT and how it should influence your financial decisions. Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Want to speak with a Cer...

Despite recent efforts to simplify the US tax code, it seems it is more complicated than ever before. As a result, tax time can be confusing—and frustrating—for taxpayers. On today’s episode of The Wise Money Show, Mike and Josh welcome Korhorn Financial Group CPA Ryan Fair back to the show to answer some of the most common tax questions as the tax filing deadline approaches. Join us to see how th...

Your Financial Skill Stack includes a wide range of knowledge and specific capabilities that can help you achieve your version of financial success. On today’s episode of The Wise Money Show, Mike, Josh, and Kevin discuss how to identify what your Skill Stack needs to be, which skills you can acquire and which you should hire, and how to be sure every ability in your Skill Stack is working togethe...

Investors have reacted sharply to the combination of the coronavirus and OPEC’s failure to reach an agreement on oil prices and production. The result has been a dramatic tumble in the stock market that has many investors wondering how to respond. Has your strategy already kicked in to help preserve your assets? If not, are there adjustments you can make now to minimize the impact on your financia...

Unlike 2018, 2019 didn’t deliver any major changes to the tax law. However, in this final stretch of tax season, there are still things you need to know to be sure your taxes reflect any changes in your own life and also optimize the current tax law to your advantage. On today’s episode of The Wise Money Show, Mike and Josh welcome CPA Ryan Fair back to the show to share some of our team’s key lea...

The 401(k) is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available, especially when planning for financial freedom in retirement. It’s no wonder 401(k) accounts hold more than $6 trillion dollars today—or 20% of all retirement money in the US. And while accessing that money in retirement is pretty simple, gaining access to your savings if you choose or are forced to retire before age 59½ is no...

Life happens. That’s why the greatest value of financial planning is not the plan itself, but the adjustments that are made along the path to, and through, retirement. On today’s episode of The Wise Money Show, Mike, Josh, and Kevin discuss the importance of having a financial plan that can adapt as your goals change over time, and the process that can help you make wise financial decisions—no mat...

If you've ever had a side hustle or ever thought about starting one, do you know how it will affect your taxes? It is becoming more and more common to have side income that you need to report on your tax return. Whether that is rental income from Air BNB, side income from driving Uber or Lyft, or selling items online, it is critical that you know how to handle reporting that income on your taxes....

The 2019 tax season is officially underway! To make sure you are getting the most from your return, we are covering the most important items you need to look out for. While there aren't big tax law changes like we saw for 2018, there are still several items you need to know about to be confident when filing your return. We welcome back Ryan Fair, CPA, CFP® to help you get the right start on your t...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were in a car accident in a different state? Does your car insurance still cover you if you drive across state lines? Do you really need to get the extra insurance when renting a car? Insurance Advisor, Alysia Boehner, joins this episode of Wise Money to answer your insurance questions and cover the changes happening with Michigan's no-fault auto ins...

Big changes were signed into law in December through the SECURE ACT (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) and it will impact your financial life and the decisions you make about retirement. We are explaining the biggest changes and what impact it has on savers and retirees in this episode. Season 5 Episode 22 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comm...

Many investors were surprised by the incredible stock market performance in 2019. Should you be skeptical about where the markets are heading in 2020? In this episode, we are sharing our thoughts on the factors that will drive the stock market and how you should be positioning your investments for the year ahead. Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment!   Find mo...