Scott Hanson and Pat McClain answer a call from a person who has accrued a lot of debt and is curious about borrowing from his retirement account. This is followed by a question about the tax implications of selling a valuable home. Next, a conversation about the latest Wall Street approach to get you to borrow more money. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome Denver-based advisor Keith Johnson who discusses a difficult situation where a person came to him who had received questionable advice about an inheritance.
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat take several calls, and discuss three things that you should do before selecting an advisor. Next, they talk to a caller who wants to know how best to go about taking her required minimum distributions. Then, they talk to a caller looking to take care of his ill father for as long as possible. Later, they discuss what a financial advisor should really be doing for you, followed by a question from a caller about if she is exposing herself to too much risk.
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Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
On this show, Scott and Pat field numerous calls, including answering a question about protecting children from the downside of a large inheritance, which is followed by a difficult case where a couple is both being forced to retire early. Next, a call about meeting medical expenses during retirement. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome HMA’s David Cox, an advisor with the company for over 20 years, who shares an important story about a long-time client who came to him with the news that she had only months to live.
