Kevin Tharpe and Gary Anderson

Truth in Planning

What happens to your stuff when you die? Is a will really enough? How much money do you need to make now to retire comfortably later? Will it be enough to care for a loved one when life changes unexpectedly? These are some of the many questions answered by elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe and financial advisor Gary Anderson. For better than five years, they've been meeting with radio listeners weekly addressing these pressing issues, and now their insight and truth is available in a weekly podcast. Welcome aboard Truth in Planning!

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Kevin Tharpe and Gary Anderson

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Nov 7, 2026

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Episodes

What's Going to Happen to My Stuff?/Avoiding Panic Investing (September 7, 2024) 07.09.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe instructs us on how to make sure, through documentation, that our assets are sent where we like upon our death; financial planner Gary Anderson advises us on how not to let panic control our investment choices.

Labor Day: Getting Your Estate Plan and 401K to Work for You! (August 31, 2024) 31.08.2024

In honor of the Labor Day weekend, elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe and financial planner Gary Anderson focus on work -- specifically getting your estate plan and 401K to work for you.

Is Your Fiscal House in Order?/Why Do You Need a Trust? (August 24, 2024) 24.08.2024

On today's show, financial planner Gary Anderson provides a checklist for putting your retirement finances in order ahead of time. Also, elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe reminds you that a will is not effective without a trust.

Celebrity Estate Plans/ National Debt and Your Retirement (August 17, 2024) 17.08.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks back on famous celebrity estate plans, and mistakes that were made. Also, financial planner Gary Anderson predicts the effects that the national debt will have on your retirement portfolio.

A Stress-Free Retirement/Medicaid Planning (August 10, 2024) 11.08.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson examines sound strategies towards a stress-free retirement; elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks at Medicaid planning.

Probate Law Changes (Part 2)/Changes in Retirement Issues (August 3, 2024) 03.08.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe continues his discussion on new probate laws, and financial planner Gary Anderson looks at recent changes in retirement strategies.

When Should You Plan to Retire?/ New Probate Laws (July 27, 2024) 01.08.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson compares the advantages and disadvantages between an early and a late retirement, and elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks at new probate laws and how you could (and should) avoid them.

Retirement for Women/Multitasking While Estate Planning (July 20, 2024) 21.07.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson focuses on women and their retirement needs, while elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks at doing two things at once when it comes to estate planning.

What Happens to Your Assets When You Die/Taxes and Your Retirement (July 13, 2024) 13.07.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe discusses how your assets are handled upon your death, and financial planner Gary Anderson looks at how taxes will affect you in retirement.

The Truth About Bitcoin/Questions to Ask About Your Will (July 6, 2024) 06.07.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson examines cryptocurrency and the impact and usefulness it can have in your retirement portfolio. Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe provides a checklist of questions that you should be looking at while planning out your will and trust.

Reconciling Advice/National Debt and Your Retirement (June 29, 2024) 29.06.2024

On today's show, financial planner Gary Anderson looks at our national debt and instructs us on how it will affect our retirement, and elder law and estate planning attorney, Kevin Tharpe explains how to reconcile different ideas when our hired professionals give us conflicting advice.

How Much Money Will You Need to Retire/Estate Planning Teambuilding (June 22, 2024) 22.06.2024

On today's show, financial planner Gary Anderson looks at how you can calculate how much money you will need for a comfortable retirement. Also, elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe examines strategies for building an estate planning team.

What to Know About a Nursing Home/How the National Debt Will Affect Your Retirement (June 15, 2024) 22.06.2024

On today's show, elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks at the three important things that you need to know if a nursing home is in your future. Also, financial planner Gary Anderson addresses how your retirement will be affected by the national debt.

The Estate Planning Two-Step/Supplementing your 401K (June 8, 2024) 08.06.2024

On today's show: Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe discusses the steps you should be taking while planning your estate; also, financial planner Gary Anderson looks at ways you could supplement the income from your 401-K to provide a comfortable retirement.

What to Do With the Documents You Have/When to Begin Drawing Social Security (June 1, 2024) 01.06.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe discusses how different situations require different documents. Also, financial planner Gary Anderson advises on the optimum strategies when it comes to drawing social security.

Retirement Savings: Perception and Reality/Assumptions and Presumptions (May 25, 2024) 25.05.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson discusses the differences between perception and reality when it comes to saving for your retirement; elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe examines the concepts of assumption and presumption in relation to estate planning.

Family Protection (May 18, 2024) 19.05.2024

Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney Kevin Tharpe and financial planner Gary Anderson review strategies to protect your spouse and family after your passing.

Retirement Resilience/The Downside of Joint Ownership 15.05.2024

This week: how to make your retirement funding last; why joint ownership isn't always a great idea

Death Protection/Getting More from Your Retirement Plan (May 4, 2024) 06.05.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe discusses how to protect your family effectively upon your death; financial planner Gary Anderson looks at how to maximize the output of your retirement plan.

Washington, Wall Street and Your Retirement/Asset Protection (April 27, 2024) 02.05.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson shows the correlation between government, the economy, and your retirement; elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe shows us the best ways to protect our assets.

Preparing for a Crisis/How will November Elections Affect Your Portfolio? (April 20, 2024) 20.04.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe examines strategies to help you to weather the rainy days in life; also financial planner Gary Anderson previews the upcoming election and how each candidate could affect your retirement plan.

Three Steps to Your Retirement Plan/Protecting Aging Parents (April 13, 2024) 13.04.2024

Financial planner Gary Anderson outlines the three important steps to your retirement plan, and elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe details strategies to financially assist your parents as they age.

Three Steps to a Complete Plan (April 6, 2024) 07.04.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe outlines the three steps to a complete estate plan, and financial planner Gary Anderson continues his examination of how to navigate a retirement account through an uncertain market.

Adversity in the Stock Market/The Cost of Planning vs. the Cost of Not Planning (March 30, 2024) 01.04.2024

Think that an estate plan is expensive? Not having one could cost you much more. Elder law attorney Kevin Tharpe examines that, as financial planner Gary Anderson continues his look at riding an up-and-down stock market.

Connecting Your Assets/Aggressive or Conservative Investment Strategies (March 23, 2024) 23.03.2024

Elder law and estate planning attorney Kevin Tharpe looks at how to connect your bank accounts to your IRAs or estate plans; financial advisor Gary Anderson explores the correct times to apply conservative vs. aggressive investment strategies.

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