The Wise Money Show™

One common problem with not taking a comprehensive approach to your finances is having your insurance get out of sync with your financial situation. This gets especially problematic if you're a small business owner. Insurance expert Alysia Boehner joins the Wise Money Show to discuss common insurance needs for your small business and how to close the gaps that exist between you and your small busi...

Working past age 65 has its benefits, though it can cause confusion when transitioning onto Medicare. We're discussing the biggest mistakes you need to avoid when getting onto Medicare while still working on this episode of the Wise Money Show. With Health Insurance Advisor Ben Bulgrien.  Season 9 Episode 36 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave...

Despite a strong labor and stock market, data showed that a record number of people took early hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) in 2023. In this episode of Wise Money, we're discussing why this trend is increasing and what other options are available to avoid taking an early withdrawal.  Season 9 Episode 35 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or l...

As the tax filing season for 2023 comes to a close, it's not too early to start thinking about your 2024 taxes. What tax planning changes should be on your radar, and what strategies should you adopt in your plan right now to make the most of 2024? We're discussing those changes in this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 34 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 5...

Do you have a goal of having $1 million saved up inside your 401(k) and other retirement accounts? Data from the end of 2023 showed the number of people achieving this milestone skyrocketed. We're sharing how you can achieve $1 million in your 401(k) on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 33 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a commen...

When you own your own business or are self-employed, one of the key financial decisions you need to make is what type of retirement plan to set up. With all of the different options and new lucrative tax incentives available, this decision can no longer be an afterthought. We are discussing all of your options and tax benefits on this episode of Wise Money. With special guest, Retirement Plans Adv...

If you find yourself between jobs, retiring early, or are self-employed, you'll likely need to explore getting your health insurance through the Marketplace (Affordable Care Act). We're sharing the pros and cons of health insurance on HealthCare.gov and tips you need to be aware of during this episode of Wise Money with special guest Health Insurance Expert Ben Bulgrien. Season 9 Episode 31 Have a...

What should you do when your kids appear to lack the skills and maturity to handle money well? As a parent, should you step in and help, or do you let your kid learn their own lesson? Whether you're managing multigenerational wealth or just observing your kid's decisions with their own finances, we're helping you know the right steps to take in this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 30 Have...

Tax planning is one of the six areas of everyone's financial life and needs to be considered when making financial decisions. Being proactive and aware of how you can structure your wealth to pay less tax over your lifetime — or multiple generations — can lead to significant tax savings but could be costly if not done. In this episode of Wise Money, we cover tax planning strategies specifically ge...

From risk management to tax planning, the entity structure of your small business plays a big role in your financial life and planning. What is the right entity structure for your small business? We're discussing those options, a new regulation, and hitting your questions in this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 28 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-...

Do you have a tax-shelter strategy? And beyond that, for money outside of retirement accounts, are you investing tax-efficiently? We're helping you answer those questions as well as other questions submitted by listeners on this episode of Wise Money! Season 9 Episode 27 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certif...

Many economists predicted a recession in 2023 that never came. How important is it to stay on guarded watch for a recession, and what impact does it make in your financial life? In this episode, we're sharing five truths about recession so you can plan ahead even better. Season 9 Episode 26 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to...

This tax season has very few law changes compared to the previous three years. However, that doesn't mean it won't be full of tax surprises that may wreak havoc on your finances. We're covering those tax surprises you should be aware of and how to avoid them on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 25 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave...

When you are covered by an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan for part of a year instead of the full calendar year, what amount are you allowed to contribute? What happens if you contribute too much? We're answering those and other listener questions during this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 24 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leav...

As tax season kicks off, what are the tax strategies you need to consider before you finalize your tax return? We're discussing those and this year's surprising tax rule changes on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 23 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit www.korhorn.c...

What can you do to help shelter yourself from some of life's greatest financial risks outside your control? In today's episode of Wise Money, we discuss what those risks are and how you can help limit their impact on your own financial life. Season 9 Episode 22 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financ...

The stock market in 2023 didn't meet anyone's expectations, thankfully, in a good way. How did the performance catch so many experts by surprise, and what can you expect from the markets in 2024? We're covering that and more on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 21 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Ce...

If you don't have a 401(k) available to you at work, or you have one but no company match is offered, what are the best strategies to help you save for retirement? We're discussing the strategies out there and what might be the best one in your situation on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 20 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a co...

As the year comes to a close, what do you have your sights on to achieve in your finances in the year ahead? We're sharing the top 3 financial goals people have for 2024 and the strategies for how to achieve them on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 19 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Fina...

A ranking of the world's retirement systems scored the U.S. a C+ in retirement. What factors contributed to this score, and more importantly, what is your retirement score? We're helping you ace your retirement during this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 18 Have a question you want to have answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Fi...

Home and auto insurance rates continue to rise due to ongoing inflationary pressures, increased large claims, and a low supply of goods and labor. While you cannot influence these trends and how they impact insurance rates, we're covering what you can control that can help limit the rate increases you see on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 17 Have a question you want to have answered...

Once you reach age 73 it is required that you withdraw at least a minimum amount out of your pre-tax retirement accounts each year. This Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) might seem straightforward, but there are some common mistakes you'll want to avoid. We're hitting those mistakes and telling you how to avoid them on this episode of the Wise Money Show. Season 9 Episode 16 Have a question you...

If your income is above the Roth IRA contribution limit, what creative strategies exist for you to get dollars into a Roth IRA to grow tax-free for your future? The backdoor Roth and mega backdoor Roth contributions are two creative strategies that could be a good fit if they're right for your situation. We're covering how these strategies work and when you should consider them on this episode of...

As the year is ending, little time remains for you to do your year-end tax planning for 2023. With the goal of paying the least amount of tax over your lifetime, what strategies exist for you in 2023 that you need to implement before the end of the year? We're sharing our favorite year-end tax planning strategies for 2023 on this episode of Wise Money. Season 9 Episode 14 Have a question you want...

To best plan for retirement, you must make several key assumptions about the future: when you'll retire, how much you'll spend, if you will have a part-time job, and many others. These assumptions will influence the output of your projections, thereby influencing the conclusions you draw and your actions. On this episode, we cover the most dangerous assumptions you can make when planning for retir...