Your Money, Your Wealth

Guest Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast explains the value of having a financial planner (while avoiding his stalker, Your Money, Your Wealth host Joe Anderson.) Joe and Big Al discuss what the Department of Labor fiduciary ruling means to you and 10 steps to get ready for retirement. They also answer questions about saving for retirement as a self-employed person and whether you sho...

Alex Goldstein, author of No Nonsense Real Estate , offers 7 Mistakes New Real Estate Investors Make. Joe and Big Al discuss 3 ways to sell your real estate, Social Security taxation, and 7 Social Security mistakes to avoid. Plus, potential ways to fund Trump tax reform, and who pays for weddings these days?

Dr. Wade Pfau reveals new research on the reverse mortgage as an insurance policy and investing tool, and discusses the 4% rule for withdrawing retirement income from your portfolio. Plus, Joe and Al have 10 tips to boost retirement savings, the pros and cons of rolling your 401(k) into an IRA, long term care tax strategies, the latest on the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule, Prince's $250 milli...

From stock picking to retiring at 30, Rob Berger spills secrets learned in 10 years hosting The Dough Roller Money Podcast. Joe and Big Al talk about market volatility caused by President Trump's potential tax cuts, healthcare plan and proposed budget, and they cover 5 "fatal error" type inherited IRA mistakes, the merits of Star Wars merch, Johnny Depp's compulsive spending habits, and how joinin...

Author Tom Anderson discusses the value of debt in wealth building through the four phases of life. Joe and Big Al go over 6 common myths that can mess up your retirement, and how much you need to save in order to have $1 million when you retire. Also, how will making a large IRA withdrawal affect your taxes, Medicare and Social Security? What are the pro-rata rule and aggregation?

Larry Swedroe, author of "Think, Act and Invest Like Warren Buffett," explains Wall Street's passive investing lie and what kind of returns you can really expect. Plus, how he relates investing performance to Babe Ruth and Roger Federer. Also, 5 Things Parents Need To Teach Kids About Money from Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement, 10 Retirement Planning Moves To Make in your...

Daniel Prince, CFA (BlackRock) explains exchange traded funds and what the future holds as investing evolves. Will Trump's new tax plan simplify taxes and spur economic growth as promised? If you're one of the 10,000 boomers a day now reaching required minimum distribution age, how do you avoid screwing it up? Why consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution? And which is safer: Treasury bi...

Are you a fearful moron when it comes to investing? Can you invest in LGBT rights and gender equality? Is today's market forgetful? Behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby, author of "The Laws of Wealth," discusses. Joe and Big Al consider The Biggest Tax Cut Ever, 7 Common Investor Mistakes, Ric Edelman's Social Security solution, and your 401(k), Roth IRA and Social Security questions.

Investor optimism reached a 17 year high with the Trump Effect and emerging markets, but what does that really mean? Joe thinks being emotionally invested in your portfolio may serve you better in the long run. Al quizzes Joe on 6 basic retirement questions most Americans can't get right. Plus, gifting a Roth IRA to a grandchild, whether to sell a losing stock, and contributing to a Roth IRA after...

The pros and cons of taking Social Security before full retirement age, tax mistakes that could cost you huge penalties or worse, IRA myths, the morality of found money, and what Joe and Big Al know and love about social media. The fellas also answer emails about making 40% annual returns on your investments, and sound strategies for putting inherited IRA money into a Roth.

Mary Beth Storjohann, author of Work Your Wealth , helps millennials wrap their heads around financial basics. Joe and Al discuss a proposal to cut the corporate tax rate by taxing 401(k) gains, and spotting an IRS phone scam. Also, answers to questions on LLC vs. S-corp income, deductions for traditional IRAs, and taking a personal loan for the downpayment on investment property. Also, Big Al lis...

Social Security expert Mary Beth Franklin explains the current claiming rules. Joe and Big Al offer tips for managing taxes and they answer emails on rollovers, Roth IRA, 401(k), debt, and building a stock portfolio. And from sole proprietorships to real estate; alternative minimum tax to capital gains and losses, the fellas analyze the tax return of one Donald J. Trump.

Our guest is Michelle Balconi, who co-authored the children's book Let's Chat About Economics! with economist Dr. Arthur Laffer. Joe and Big Al debunk retirement myths, discuss 8 things most Americans don't know about retirement, and answer emails on Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and investing. Also: Joe is retiring to Togo to manage the fortune of an email scammer, and the fellas muse on Anthony Weiner's u...

Six small business retirement plans from easy to complicated, including the SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k) and defined benefit plan. And, how to calculate your "power percentage" for retirement readiness (here's a hint, it involves adding up savings and old debt payments and dividing that into your income.) Plus, Joe and Big Al explain how buying expensive cologne online relates to behavioral fi...

8 IRA mistakes to avoid, the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, the best state tax breaks for retirement and how to prioritize where you save, to maximize what you save. Plus, Joe and Al answer questions on advisor credentials, the 60 day rollover rule, and which is safer, T-bills or fixed indexed annuities?

Larry Swedroe from Buckingham Strategic Wealth talks about factor-based investing for a widely diversified portfolio, and the difference between alpha, beta and smart beta. Seven tax planning tips for millionaires and those who want to be millionaires. Joe and Big Al talk about Social Security and the often-overlooked family benefits. And, the fellas answer emails on SEPP, 72(t), IRAs, 8606's, 104...

The value of a financial advisor (aka "Advisor's Alpha") and a discussion of target date funds with Don Bennyhoff from Vanguard, estate planning and the difference between a will and a trust, and Joe and Big Al answer emails on Roth conversions, taxation on day-trading stocks, tax write-offs on retirement contributions, and why some great companies have low stock prices. Plus, the fellas discuss a...

How to retire early - like, really early - and real estate investing with Andrew Fiebert from the Listen Money Matters podcast , Seven Essential Retirement Rules for Anyone Over 50, and Joe and Big Al answer emails about target date funds, making the most of your pension income, buying Mom's house rather than inheriting it and determining capital gains on the sale of a rental. Original air date Fe...

Kiplinger's Retirement Report editor Rachel Sheedy tells Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA how to inherit a retirement account without paying a boatload of taxes all at once. Family, Inc. author Doug McCormick talks about how to use sound business principles to make the most of your family's money, and the fellas answer emails about retirement contribution limits, taxation on stock divide...

With so many retirement planning strategies and the plethora of information on the internet, it can be hard for some to prioritize where to start when it comes to planning for their retirement. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA share eight proven ways to boost your retirement income. Original publish date January 28, 2017 (hour 2). Note that content may be outdated as rules and regulations...

How do you get motivated to save for retirement? Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA share smart saving tips for retirement then shed light on why you shouldn't depend solely on your pension for future income. They close the hour with seven reasons why you should say yes to a Roth IRA. Original publish date January 28, 2017 (hour 1). Note that content may be outdated as rules and regulations...

Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA interview Tom Anderson, author of The Value of Debt in Retirement , to discuss why debt isn't always a bad thing in retirement. The Value of Debt placed #2 on Forbes List of Personal Finance Books Financial Experts Say Will Change Your Life . Plus, Joe and Al answer more email questions on-air. Original publish date January 21, 2017 (hour 2). Note that cont...

Asking yourself these important questions before retiring helps rule out any unwanted surprises. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA dig into the email bag to answer your questions. Original publish date January 21, 2017 (hour 1). Note that content may be outdated as rules and regulations have changed. 2:48 "When you use debt properly, it can actually be pretty effective." 9:32 "Here are 18 q...

Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA discuss why the father of the 401(k) regrets creating it. Plus, the worst mistakes you can make with your IRA and 401(k). Original publish date January 14, 2017 (hour 1). Note that content may be outdated as rules and regulations have changed. 00:00 - Intro 01:46 "[For today's topics,] I've got ten important considerations for 401(k) rollovers, and Ed Slott...

Paul Sullivan joins Joe Anderson, CFP® and Alan Clopine, CPA to discuss the biggest lessons from his book The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy on creating and maintaining wealth. Also in this hour: answers to financial questions. Original publish date January 14, 2017 (hour 2). Note that content may be outdated as rules and regulations have changed. 00:00 - Intro 02:38 "[Wit...