Episodes

  • When To Do a Roth Conversion vs. a Roth IRA Contribution
    Oct 1 2024

    Today we discuss Roth Conversions vs. Roth Contributions. You'll be able to tell the difference between the two and when to implement each one.

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    11 mins
  • Back-To-Basics: How to Invest | E5
    Sep 1 2024

    Last episode in our back-to-basics series.

    Today, it's all about how to invest.

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    4 mins
  • Back-To-Basics: How to Avoid Fee Tragedy | E4
    Aug 1 2024

    Back-to-basics serious continues!

    Today, it's all about fees. I share a story highlighting the effects of fees on an investment portfolio.

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    14 mins
  • Back-to-Basics: Why Money Makes Us Anxious | E3
    Jul 1 2024

    We're continuing our back-to-basics series with this 3rd episode.

    Today, we're talking about Why Money Makes Us Anxious

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    11 mins
  • Back-to-Basics: Saving | E2
    Jun 1 2024

    We're continuing our back-to-basics series with this second episode.

    Today, we're talking about "savings."

    • Where to do it
    • How much to save
    • How to become a saver
    • And how to knock 7 years off your mortgage

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    14 mins
  • Back-to-Basics: Wealth & Budgeting | E1
    May 1 2024

    Today we’re kicking off our back to basics series. Where I’m going through different personal finance topics. Things like: net worth, budgeting, debt, savings, and investing.

    You might think that you’re beyond these and maybe so, but in putting this together even I found some great reminders about the basics. So let this be a reinforcement of what you believe or an opportunity to share it with someone else. Maybe a son, daughter, grandkid or family friend.

    Today, we’re talking about wealth, budgets and spending plans.

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    16 mins
  • How To Earn Tax-Free Income
    Apr 1 2024

    Today we discuss how to earn tax-free income from your bond and money market funds. You may be familiar with Treasury or Municipal bonds, but you might not be getting the tax credit that you are owed. This is especially important in places like California!

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    10 mins
  • What Issues Should I Consider Before I Retire?
    Mar 1 2024

    Today, we discuss the main issues you need to have nailed down before you retire.

    • Cash Flow
    • Healthcare
    • Investment issues
    • Tax issues
    • Long-term planning issue

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    16 mins