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For 30 years, Money Matters hosts Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have answered thousands of questions from callers just like you. This is the perfect podcast for you if you have questions like: -Should I do Roth conversions? -Are there tax strategies I should be using? -Do I have the proper estate plan? -Is my portfolio allocation diverse enough? -Will I retire on time? Take Money Matters with you each week. Download the show wherever you get your podcasts.
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Saturday May 30, 2020
The bond market’s message
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the strange behavior of many stocks, and why the bond market is acting differently.
Scott and Pat advise a man with $6.75 million saved looking to leave money to his children in a tax-efficient way. A postal worker asks if she will lose her $1,500 monthly pension. A Cincinnati caller is dissatisfied with his current 401(k) and wants to move his account to a new provider. Scott and Pat speak with a man who asks how the CARES Act affects his yearly $5,000 charitable contribution. A caller asks how he can diversify the $1.3 million in his deferred compensation plan.
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Saturday May 23, 2020
Markets Are Resilient But, How Will Unemployment Impact Businesses?
Saturday May 23, 2020
Saturday May 23, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls and discuss the resiliency of the markets, but the impact of the high unemployment rate on businesses reopening.
Scott and Pat advise a long-time listener who will be turning 65 and wants to know how he should allocate his investments. A great saver asks how to move his investments back over to the retirement side to avoid tax consequences. A caller has decided to go back to work for a short time instead of retiring fully and wants to know if he should save money to a Roth 401K. Lastly, a teacher asks about the best pension option for his future retirement.
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Saturday May 16, 2020
25 years and 1 million downloads later, retirement has changed
Saturday May 16, 2020
Saturday May 16, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat look back at some of their favorite calls and the early days of the radio show.
Scott and Pat advise a Colorado caller who inherited 25 ounces of gold from his father. A man in Northern California wants to withdraw money from his 401(k) to pay down his $200,0000 mortgage. A Carmichael caller asks how the CARES Act affects his Required Minimum Distribution. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a woman in Colorado looking to invest the money in her bank CDs.
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Saturday May 09, 2020
What is your investment strategy?
Saturday May 09, 2020
Saturday May 09, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why this economic climate proves the need for a disciplined investment strategy. They also talk about an SEC rule that could open the door for a new type of scam.
Scott and Pat advise a caller who sold $100,000 of technology stocks during the stock market dip and repurchased the shares a few days later. A single mother asks if she should use her home equity to pay for her children’s education. A caller, with $1.6 million saved, is concerned that Social Security will not be around for his retirement. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a man who asks what he should look for in a financial advisor.
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Saturday May 02, 2020
Personal guarantees and debt can wreck your finances
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the current disconnect between the stock market and the broader economy.
Scott and Pat advise a recent college graduate looking to invest $45,000. A part-time worker nearing retirement asks how he should pay down his credit card debt. A caller who recently switched jobs asks what he should do with his 401(k). Finally, a man with $350,000 in savings and a pension asks if he should take Social Security early.
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