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Have you ever heard the term “no regrets”? It’s a good way to live your life. Unfortunately, retirees have plenty of regrets. Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA show you how to avoid the biggest retirement regrets and set yourself up to retire happy and secure on this episode of YMYW TV. Calculate […]
Reducing debt is one of the most common financial resolutions as we enter the new year. Understanding your spending habits and identifying ways to modify them are essential to breaking free from debt. Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Brian Sauter, CFP®, AIF®, shares key strategies to help you take control of your finances, eliminate debt, and […]
Updated for 2025: Your New Year’s resolutions usually are something you hope to change or accomplish in the new year. If you want to start the new year by changing your finances, consider creating financial to-dos or determining your financial goals, then put those plans in place. In this guide, you’ll learn about… Creating a Budget Reviewing and Managing Debt […]
What obstacles stand in the way of your retirement? If you’re like most of us, too many to count! Not having a formal plan, overspending, and not having retirement savings are the top 3 for most people. On this episode of Your Money, Your Wealth, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA show you […]
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® […]
Should you dramatically change your investment strategy because of the upcoming elections? Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Robert Canavan, CFP®, AIF® rationalizes that the markets are non-partisan, and it’s wiser to stay focused on a long-term financial plan rather than reacting to short-term political events. Markets are more likely to be driven by: Corporate earnings Interest […]
A retirement strategy is like a basketball game: you want every single shot you take to be nothing but net, but sometimes you miss, and you need a Retirement Rebound. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA show you how five plays can help you turn things around, get that rebound, and score a […]
Are you ready for retirement? In this episode of Your Money, Your Wealth®, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA test your knowledge with this 18-question pop quiz and they provide actions you can take now to secure your retirement in the future. Retirement Pop Quiz Aware: Did You Know? Compare: Are You in […]
There are financial formulas to live by, and others that can absolutely derail your retirement dreams! Discover which retirement formulas and rules of thumb may be your golden ticket, and which are your one-way ticket to trouble, on this episode of Your Money, Your Wealth® with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Formulas […]
Inflation, required minimum distributions, asset allocation, stock market declines, Social Security and Medicare, long-term care and estate planning are important considerations when it comes to retirement planning, and it’s all too easy to make mistakes. After 40-plus years saving for retirement, the last thing that you want to do is sabotage all your hard work […]
Whether you’re a Millennial just getting started, a Gen-Xer juggling life’s competing demands, or a Baby Boomer eyeing the finish line, the stakes are high when creating financial security for your future. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA guide you through the financial strategies and goals each generation should implement that can mean […]
Linda is retired and financially independent. Her advisor suggests she have a separately managed account, specifically for tax loss harvesting. Joe and Big Al spitball on how to save as much tax as possible on retirement withdrawals. Plus, Brian wants to know if it ever makes sense to put IRA money into a brokerage account, rather than doing Roth conversions, so the fellas explain the benefits of tax gain harvesting. Also, why is Robert and Jane’s financial advisor constantly trading in Jane’s professionally managed account? Pete wants to know if flat-fee financial advisors are worth their fee, and Daniel needs financial guidance for his 34-year-old daughter. He’s also considering a free assessment, but he doesn’t really know what he’s getting himself into, so Joe and Al explain.
Looking for a financial advisor? Someone to bounce ideas off of or double-check what you hear from friends or read about online? Many people are in the same position, struggling to manage their finances and just not sure what the next steps are. According to the National Financial Educators Council, in 2023, U.S. residents lost […]
Turning your ideal retirement into reality requires a strategic approach. Pure’s Senior Financial Planner, Robert McCullock, CFP®, AIF®, introduces the concept of SMART retirement goals to lay the groundwork for optimizing your savings. FREE GUIDE | Retirement Readiness Guide Transcript Let’s jump into the important topic of setting SMART retirement goals. Retirement isn’t just a […]
