Episodes

Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing the global economic impact of the war in Ukraine. A caller wants to know if there exists a global catastrophe economic trigger point that would ever motivate Pat or Scott to get out of the market. A caller asks if he has enough insurance to cover his four children in the event of a tragedy. A good saver has made some financial mistakes and wonders if it’s too late to recover.

Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Conflict in Ukraine: Remain Calm
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
On this special edition of Money Matters, Scott and Allworth’s Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout explain why the key is calm during conflicts like the one in Ukraine. Then Scott and Pat help a woman navigate a $10,000 loss in her retirement account. You’ll hear advice for a woman afraid to use part of her emergency fund to pay off her mortgage. Plus, do you have to pay capital gains tax if you inherit your parents’ house? Hanson and McClain have the answer.
Join Money Matters: Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here. You can also email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
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Saturday Feb 19, 2022
”An 11 year old told me to invest in crypto.”
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk inflation. Then Scott shares what he said to an 11-year old who told him he needed to invest in cryptocurrency. Plus they reveal the most realistic time to start worrying about retirement. You’ll hear advice for a man thinking about rolling over his old 401k. Finally, a lesson on what to do with your required minimum distribution.
Join Money Matters: Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here. You can also email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Download and rate our podcast here.

Saturday Feb 19, 2022
“An 11 year old told me to invest in crypto.”
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk inflation. Then Scott shares what he said to an 11-year old who told him he needed to invest in cryptocurrency. Plus they reveal the most realistic time to start worrying about retirement. You’ll hear advice for a man thinking about rolling over his old 401k. Finally, a lesson on what to do with your required minimum distribution.
Join Money Matters: Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here. You can also email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Download and rate our podcast here.

Saturday Feb 12, 2022
A bullseye on target-date funds
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why “it makes no sense” to have a target date fund outside of a retirement account. Then they help a woman who wants to use biblical principles to leave an inheritance. Plus, why a 62-year old with a child on the way should pull the trigger now on his social security.

Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat kick off the show by discussing the impact that social media stocks are having on market volatility. A woman about to retire wants to know whether she has enough money to buy a vacation home. A retiree asks whether he should invest $300,000 in a rental property or REITs. A high school teacher wants advice on teaching his students about cryptocurrency. Finally, a father with a disabled daughter wants to know how aggressive he should be with his portfolio.

Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by answering a question about the tax implications of choosing between a state pension and an IRA. They then answer a question from a Southern California man who wants advice on investment alternatives. The two then discuss the fall of exercise bike Peloton’s stock. Finally, a caller wants to know the specifics of a Roth conversion.

Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Market corrections, low-tax states for retirement, and living wills and trusts.
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing market corrections before taking a call from a great saver about investing in a backdoor Roth and then moving to a low-income tax state. A caller asks whether dividend stocks are a good investment. A 60-year-old caller wants to know the approximate tax burden on her Tesla and Apple stock? Lastly, a couple wants information on beneficiaries and revocable living trusts.

Saturday Jan 15, 2022
Saturday Jan 15, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing the seemingly COVID-resistant stock market. A married caller with high income and no savings wants to know how she can make up ground. A 71-year-old caller wants information on required minimum distributions. Next, a 61-year-old with five separate retirement savings accounts wants to know which vehicle he should tap first. Lastly, a caller wants to know if he should sell his losing stocks.

Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Family financial conversations, money from an inheritance, and an overview of SEPs.
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing some recent conversations they’ve had with their own families about money. A caller recently lost both her parents and wants advice on what to do with the $400,000 inheritance. A self-employed caller wants information on SEPs. A savvy California investor wants to know if her stock allocation is age appropriate.