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John in Pennsylvania doesn’t have bonds in his investment portfolio. Should he add them, and if so, where? The fellas also spitball on retirement plans for James in Tierrasanta, California, who has $4 million plus annuities, Esther in the San Francisco Bay Area, who has nearly $12M net worth, and Tiger and Lioness, who wonder about a safe level of lifestyle creep. Also, Charlie in Castlerock, Colorado asks Joe and Al to spitball on how to balance collecting Social Security with making withdrawals from his pre-tax retirement account for living expenses. Finally, a Worrywart Mom in Seattle wonders whether her 27-year-old daughter should focus on paying off her student loans or saving for the future.
TJ in Louisiana has been sitting on the sidelines, but now it’s time to get into the market. Should he dollar cost average, or just go all in? Does Margaret in CA’s idea of selling a stock at a loss and buying a put option on that stock that expires after the 30-day waiting period work as a tax loss harvesting strategy? When is it worth it for Brian in Charlotte, NC to diversify beyond a basic three-fund portfolio? Should Christine in San Diego convert her variable annuity to a fixed indexed annuity? How should Dean in Columbus, GA invest inherited retirement money? Are Jen and John in CA on track for retirement, and how should they fund their home remodel? Are there any negative consequences for Steve in PA if he finds a new financial advisor just a few months after hiring his current advisor? The fellas also talk through how Chris can give money to charity from his required minimum distributions (RMDs), and finally, Terry calls in with a follow-up question about whether a solo 401(k) is an option to avoid unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
What do Joe and Big Al think about alternative investments? Andrew in Ohio wants to know. Are real estate syndication deals for real, and a YMYW listener just chose poorly? And Stewart in Serra Mesa is curious whether Joe has changed his position on annuities lately, as rates have “normalized” in the past couple of years? Plus, when should Steve in Las Vegas’ friend quit her casino job and collect Social Security and child benefits? And how is D in the Midwest’s plan for creating income in retirement?
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) allow employees to buy company stock at a discount, fostering ownership and aligning interests with company performance. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Ian Barr, CFP®, helps you understand ESPPs’ mechanics, benefits, and key considerations so employees can maximize this benefit and manage their financial well-being. You will learn: Company stock discounts Tax […]
The stock market adage “Sell in May and go away” is based on the observation that the best-performing six-month rolling period historically occurs from November through April. During this time, average returns tend to outpace the subsequent six months (May to October). Investors are advised to sell their holdings in May, move into cash, and […]
Updated for 2024: The emotional aspect of investing can make or break your financial plan. Most people tend to let their emotions guide their investment decisions and admit investing is like riding an emotional roller coaster. Unfortunately, those emotions and biases can keep you from reaching your financial goals. In this guide, you’ll learn how […]
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.
Can financial markets continue to rise despite inflation and recession concerns? How does a globally diversified portfolio stack up against the Magnificent Seven of Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN), Google (GOOG), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL) and Meta (META)? Does global investing still make sense? What impact will the 2024 presidential election have on your […]
Updated for 2024: How investment savvy are you? Do you know the difference between asset allocation and asset location? Many Americans don’t have a solid understanding of basic investing terms and concepts, and their lack of financial literacy can cost them! It can be difficult to grow your wealth if you don’t know what tools […]
Direct indexing gives investors the ability to mimic the performance of an index such as the S&P 500 by purchasing its underlying stocks to create a customized portfolio. Since you can’t invest directly in an index, most investors will buy an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or mutual fund to replicate its performance. When you own shares […]
The word “taxes” may not be on the top of everyone’s list of favorite things to address. But, with some forward-looking preparations, managing your taxes does not have to be burdensome with the help of this tax planning guide. In this guide, you’ll learn… Important Tax Deadlines Retirement Account Limits & Roth IRA Income Limits […]
Do you want to pursue a better investment experience? Our comprehensive guide highlights 10 key decisions that can help investors effectively target long-term wealth in the capital markets. Learn what strategies can help you improve your odds of success and set you up for long-term success. (Note: This guide was previously called Pursuing a Better […]
Interested in growing your money in a retirement account that is tax-free? Learn the ins and outs of Roth IRAs in this white paper. In this guide, you’ll learn… What exactly a Roth IRA is Eligibility requirements Contribution limits The difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA And more! Don’t wait to discover the difference compounding can […]
It’s a voice message extravaganza as Joe and Big Al talk about tax gain harvesting on Dante in New York’s daughter’s custodial account, and the tax impacts of Leon in Chicago investing in his brokerage account. The fellas also spitball on whether Michelle in San Diego, en route to San Francisco, should buy or rent in her 60s, the mega backdoor Roth and the pro rata rule for Sean and his cichlids in Winter Springs, Florida, and whether Jason in NOLA can do the backdoor after recharacterizing his contribution. Plus, should Kevin in Ohio make like the Steve Miller Band and “take the (pension) money and run”? Can Scott in Colorado make like Johnny Paycheck and “take his job and shove it” when it’s time for the rule of 55? And should Suzi and Peter consider long-term care insurance and protecting their assets with an irrevocable trust?
We’re revisiting your favorite Your Money, Your Wealth® topics and Derails of 2023 in this Roth and retirement investing mega-episode. Safe investing when you’re risk averse, mutual funds vs. ETFs, stable value funds, and estimating retirement income needs when you’re a young saver with a pension made the YMYW best of 2023 on the investing side. On the Roth side, what to do when there’s too much money in your traditional IRA, whether Roth conversions are really as good as they sound, and who’s right about the Roth conversion strategy, our listener or his advisor?
