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Only about one in ten Americans are living their definition of financial freedom: living debt-free, living comfortably, not having to work, or being rich. Too many of us fall short of financial freedom because of a lack of retirement savings, salary constraints, debt, or unforeseen emergencies. This week, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, […]
When cooking up your favorite Italian dish, the most common ingredient is pasta, and there are 350 different types. But what about your retirement recipe? The most important ingredient is the retirement plan itself, with 14 different types. So what are the best ingredients for your Recipe for Retirement? In this episode, Joe Anderson, CFP® […]
You’ve been saving to your workplace retirement account for your entire career. Are you about to shatter that retirement nest egg when you punch the clock for the very last time? Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, explain your options for accessing your retirement plan savings when you leave your employer while avoiding […]
Erik in MN is divorced, and the OC Birdman of South OC is getting divorced. Should Erik contribute to pre-tax retirement accounts or Roth? How should the Birdman and his soon-be-ex time the sale of their house and the filing of their taxes? Plus, Don has questions about the 401(k) rule of 55 and excess 529 plan college savings. Valerie in Portland wants to know what to do with her old 401(k), and how to invest her new retirement accounts. An advisor tells K-Dog in IN to save cash or open a Roth, then live on those funds and get free ACA “Obamacare” healthcare in early retirement. Is that really possible? Also, what should be Laura in WA’s sequence of retirement withdrawals, and is there any benefit to her doing Roth conversions? Should RJ in CA convert his or his wife’s rollover IRA to the top of the giant 24% tax bracket?
Tax season is fast approaching and now is a great time to get started to be ahead of the curve. Pure’s Financial Planner, Nick Rose, CFP®, AIF®, will guide you through a simple checklist designed to navigate through tax strategies to help you retain more of your hard-earned dollars. FREE GUIDE | End of Year […]
Stocks and bonds, 401(k)s and IRAs – how investment savvy are you? Less than half of Americans have a solid understanding of basic investing terms and concepts. It can be difficult to grow your wealth if you don’t know what tools and strategies are available, much less know how to use them to develop a […]
Johnson Andrews, CFP®, AIF®, Financial Planner, Irvine, covers three tax saving strategies: Employer Match 401k plans: The Triple Bonus Charitable Giving: Donor Advised Fund & QCD’s Start Your Own Gig Business: Tons of Deductions. FREE GUIDE | 2023 Tax Planning Guide Transcript 1. Employer Match 401k Plans In a traditional plan, when you contribute a […]
Should market volatility and the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic change where you save for retirement? Should contributions go to pre-tax accounts or to post-tax Roth accounts? Plus, Coronavirus related distributions, how to use a PPP loan to pay your self-employed self, backdoor Roth IRA conversions, and strategies for funding a Roth IRA […]
“The sooner we can understand the link between our money and how we spend our lives, the better.” Tanja Hester (called the Matriarch of the women’s FIRE movement by the New York Times) returns to YMYW to discuss the value of our time, how it’s connected to our finances, and the options financial independence provides […]
Kristin Wong (author, Get Money, columnist, Joint Accounts @ Medium.com) explains how communication, specificity, and gamification can improve your financial life. Joe and Big Al answer money questions: should you increase your Roth 457 contribution when your spouse wants to retire 8 years before you? Does a SEP IRA have the same protections as a 401(k)? […]
David Carlson (author, Student Loan Solution) discusses the student loan debt crisis and President Donald Trump’s plan to fix it, and Joe and Big Al answer listener questions about contributing to a retirement plan without an employer match, doing in-plan Roth conversions, changing retirement accounts to protect investment properties, and more. Listen to the podcast […]
Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA® (author, The Geometry of Wealth) on the difference between being rich and wealthy, and how to achieve both. Plus, what about tax brackets? Joe and Big Al respond to a challenge of their critique of Ric Edelman’s critique of the Roth IRA. And they answer questions that stress the importance of […]
Ellie Kay and Bethany Bayless (Heroes at Home, The Money Millhouse podcast) share some of the financial challenges America’s military families face that civilians may not think about – along with some tips and benefits to help our armed forces make the most of their money. Plus, Joe and Al answer your money questions: when should […]
Most of you know putting money in an IRA is a great tool for saving for your retirement. But there is a whole other level of strategies and tools you can use beyond the basics that can help you maximize your IRA to its full potential. We will be covering IRA investment strategies, IRA contributions, […]
Brian Perry and Larry Swedroe on market volatility, whether, as President Donald Trump said, the Fed is crazy, and what 3 things you should do next to be like the greatest investor of all time, Warren Buffett. Plus, answers to your questions: can you roll a 401(k) into a home purchase? What’s a good allocation […]
