Our topic today is one that comes up a lot. I think you know with both your clients and mine that when it comes to retirement there are different phases people go through during those years.

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In this episode, Josh Nelson, CFP®, confronts a sobering reality: while Americans excel at consumption, our proficiency as investors often falls short. In this episode, we delve into the disparity between the pain of being a consumer and the power of being an owner. Join me as we dissect the nuances of wealth generation and explore how to bridge the gap between consumerism and investment prowess. Let's embark on this journey together towards financial enlightenment.

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We thought it would be appropriate to do a bit of an update and give you an opportunity to hear what we have to say and what the experts have to say about finding yourself in a correction here in 2025. Josh Nelson CFP® and Jeremy Busch CFP® dive into the latest stock market trends and discuss the recent wave of volatility we’ve been experiencing. Their insights are especially timely in today’s ever-changing financial landscape.

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Market volatility can feel a lot like hitting turbulence mid-flight—unsettling and unpredictable. In this episode, host Josh Nelson offers practical advice on how to stay calm and confident when markets get bumpy. He shares why staying the course matters, how to manage the anxiety that comes with uncertainty, and what it takes to ride out the storm until conditions smooth out.

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In this episode, Josh Nelson talks about Qualified Charitable Distribution which is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA to a qualified charity. Unlike regular withdrawals from your IRA, which are almost always taxable, QCDs allow you to donate money tax free. To help understand he answers 2 important questions.

1) Can I take an itemized charitable deduction for my QCD on my income taxes?

2) How do I set this up?

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In this episode host Josh Nelson covers the second set of "baby steps" to financial freedom. But these "baby steps" are incredibly powerful steps that will help anyone reduce debt and obtain an income that pays for the life that they want for the rest of their life.

Step #4: Invest a percentage of your household income toward retirement.
Step #5: Saving for your children's college.
Step #6 Pay off your house mortgage early

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Why does ESG investing matter, and how does it work?

Consumer behavior has changed and has become more focused on sustainability. Like recycling, minimizing waste and making greener choices. Which influences decisions around finances and investment choices.

In this episode host Josh Nelson, founder and CEO of Keystone Financial Services in Loveland, Colorado, gives clear advice to investors and potential investors who want to use their money to finance companies committed to these practices. ESG investing, also known as sustainable investing, has seen exponential growth as investors seek to provide capital for companies whose values on environmental sustainability and social responsibility align with their own.

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What do you think the most important financial decision you can make is? Picking the right stock? Starting a 401K? Josh explains the most important financial decision you can make and helps you with options so that your decision really is the best financial decision for you.

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