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- October 20, 2022
The equity markets provide investors with opportunities to build wealth, but not without risks. Before putting any money into the public markets or any investment vehicles, you should take the time to consider your long-term goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. When these factors are accounted for in a well-thought-out strategy,…
- October 12, 2022
Not only is it true that death and taxes are the only certainties in life, but one’s death can come with significant tax liabilities. The key to minimizing these so-called “death taxes” is to put tax-efficient estate plans into place while you are alive. The term “death tax” refers to…
- October 11, 2022
In this episode, the relatable finance guys recap an eventful first three quarters of 2022 including historic moves in inflation and interest rates, the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact on the stock and bond markets. The post Relatable Finance Podcast Episode 111: Highlighting the Eventful First…
- September 29, 2022
After gathering the documents needed to file annual federal income tax returns, take a moment to review all your financial accounts before filing those papers in a drawer. Most importantly, look at how those accounts are titled and who is named as beneficiaries and consider if that information matches your…
- September 27, 2022
Midterm elections have an impact on the economy and policy going forward, they can also have an impact on market returns. In this episode, the relatable finance guys go over some of the factors impacting the environment and what could be in store as we head into election day. The…
- September 14, 2022
The introduction of ABLE accounts in 2015 has helped millions of people with disabilities and their families save as much as $100,000 for qualifying living expenses without any risk of losing government benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Contributions to these accounts grow tax-free while distributions used to pay…
- September 13, 2022
In this episode, the relatable finance guys discuss differences between expectations and reality for various areas of financial life including investment returns and opening your own business. They also discuss other unexpected life events and the opportunities they may bring. The post Relatable Finance Podcast Episode 109: Expectations versus Reality…
- September 1, 2022
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which represents the largest investment the country has ever made to fight climate change. Also included in the $430 billion spending-and-tax package are provisions intended to reduce consumers’ healthcare costs, lower the federal deficit and bolster…
- August 25, 2022
The SECURE Act signed into law at the end of 2019 brought new restrictions to non-spouse beneficiaries of inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs), requiring them to empty those accounts within 10 years of the original owner’s death and pay the taxes due. Not only was the new law bad news…
- August 23, 2022
With the recent trip by House speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, China has responded by conducting military drills after threating severe consequences if she were to do so. In this episode, the relatable finance guys provide some background on the China-Taiwan relations, some implications should conflict escalate further, and how…