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#51 | Essential Estate Planning: Navigating Trusts, Taxes, and Digital Assets with Jon Linford – Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In part 1 of our Estate Planning Podcast Episodes, I welcome Jon Linford, a seasoned estate planning attorney from Morris Hall. We delve into the complexities and critical considerations of estate planning, a topic of utmost importance for anyone concerned about their financial future. Jon, who has been practicing law since 2011, transitioned from civilRead more
#50 | 2024 Mid-Year Review Part 2
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," we continue our discussion from our previous episode, starting with interest rates and the Federal Reserve's actions. Bruce notes that the 10-year treasury rate has risen to 4.44%, highlighting the market's control over this rate rather than the Federal Reserve. Despite predictions of a recession, we don'tRead more
#49 | 2024 Mid-Year Review Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Today, we are taking a midyear look at the financial markets for 2024, focusing on key metrics and trends influencing our investments and financial decisions. As of our recording date of July 2nd, the S&P 500 has impressively risen over 15%, currently standing at 5,495. Bruce explains that the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is at 20.99,Read more
#48 | Moving to Tax-Free in 8 Steps
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth,' we dive into Bruce Hosler's article, "Moving to Tax-Free: Eight Steps You Can Take for Success." We are joined by Bruce Hosler and Alex Koury, who walk us through these crucial steps to achieve a tax-free retirement. We begin with the importance of sourcing and engaging trustedRead more
#47 | The Roth IRA is no longer the ideal wealth transfer vehicle
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of 'Protecting and Preserving Wealth,' we delve into the significant changes to the Roth Stretch IRA, resulting from the SECURE Act, that came into effect on January 1, 2020. This Act drastically altered the landscape, as it now requires inherited IRAs to be fully withdrawn within ten years, eliminating the lifetime benefitRead more
#46 | Stock Market History During Presidential Election Cycles
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes This episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth" discusses the stock market's behavior during the presidential election years and its implications for investors. As the November 5th, 2024, presidential election approaches, many investors are concerned about market performance under different administrations and the potential for a market crash if the "wrong" president is elected. Around $5Read more
#45 | Protecting & Preserving Wealth Explained
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," Jason Hosler and I discuss the firm's commitment to protecting their clients' financial futures. I begin by underlining the company's longstanding dedication to protecting and maintaining money during global volatility, something many overlook. Delving into my new book, "Moving to Tax-Free," I underscore the practicality of taxRead more
#44 | BONUS – David McKnight on The Power Of Zero in 2024
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Bruce Hosler welcomes a special guest for today's episode. We discuss the critical state of the U.S. national debt and its implications for future tax rates with David McKnight, author of "The Power of Zero." McKnight highlights the dramatic increase in national debt from $5 trillion in 1999 to an expected $54 trillion by 2033.Read more
#43 | MOVING TO TAX-FREE™ Bruce’s New Book
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," we delve into the significance of moving financial assets to tax-free vehicles, a topic I have extensively explored in my new book, “MOVING TO TAX-FREE™.” Alongside Jason Hosler and host Jon Jag Gay, we discuss the critical nature of planning for a tax-free retirement, emphasizing the importanceRead more
#42 | Refinance Your Retirement
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes We're unpacking a novel concept today: refinancing your retirement. Amidst soaring interest rates similar to those of the early 2000s, we explore why now might be the golden hour to lock in these rates for your retirement plans. First, I break it down, highlighting how current high rates offer a rare chance to secure high-incomeRead more
