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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 Apr 18, 2020
A recession is like a forest fire
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial. They discuss unemployment, the stock and bond market, and potential silver linings in this crisis.
Scott and Pat advise Cincinnati woman who asks how the CARES Act affects her Required Minimum Distribution. A caller, who is invested 45% in stocks and 55% in bonds, asks if his investments are allocated correctly for his needs and goals.
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Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Today’s fear affects your long-term goals
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of today’s markets and avoid the potential mistakes that could wreck your retirement plans.
Scott and Pat advise a risk-averse caller, who reduced his stock and bond exposure, and wondering if his investments are allocated correctly. A 45-year-old caller, with $800,000 saved, cashed out his 401(k) in February and asks how he should get back in the market. Finally, a man who owes $260,000 on his mortgage asks if he should refinance his loan.
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Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Taking control of your finances and staying sane
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss some ways that you can take control of your finances and look for opportunities in this challenging market.

Saturday Mar 28, 2020
The CARES Act and its impact on you.
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take a long-term perspective on the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. They discuss its potential impact on unemployment, your retirement, and more.
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Saturday Mar 21, 2020
This too shall pass
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the US government’s response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus. They also review the financial planning fundamentals that can help you through market turmoil.
A Sacramento caller asks if she should continue to rebalance her investments. A caller asks if he is performing a tax-loss harvest correctly. Scott and Pat advise a California woman who is concerned that she won’t be able to retire comfortably and considering buying an annuity. Finally, a caller asks if she should remodel her $650,000 home.
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Special Edition: Reacting to the Coronavirus as an Investor
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
On this special edition of the Allworth Money Matters podcast, we cover the Coronavirus and current stock market turbulence. Scott and Pat discuss what you need to be focusing on right now as an investor.
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Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Coronavirus and stock market turbulence
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and recent stock market turbulence. They also interview Michael Mouriski, CPA and Vice President of Allworth Tax Solutions, about how you can prepare for the 2020 tax season.
A man in the Bay Area asks how much house he can afford. Scott and Pat advise a caller who is concerned that legislative changes will impact his Social Security benefit. Finally, a caller in Cincinnati, who is a year-and-a-half away from retirement, asks if a Roth conversion will lower his future tax burden.
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
The SECURE Act & the Impact on Estate Planning
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the least trustworthy industries, lawsuits against equity-indexed annuity companies and setting beneficiaries when it comes to retirement accounts.
Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is debt-free and still employed but wants to know if he should use money from his 401(k) to pay off his mortgage. Estate planning attorney, Clark Allison joins Scott and Pat to talk about how to set-up beneficiaries for retirement accounts. A Dallas caller wants to know if he needs a fiduciary advisor. A woman is curios whether a Roth IRA can be gifted. Finally, a caller in Colorado asks if she should invest using a Solo 401(k).
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Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Are you concerned about market turbulence?
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and offer a historical perspective on stock market dips.
Scott and Pat speak with a caller in South Carolina who is looking to buy a rental property that’s valued at $900,000. A father asks how he can transfer Coca-Cola stock to his adult children. Scott and Pat advise an Ohio mother who took out $180,000 of Parent PLUS loans for her kids and is now looking to transfer the debt. Finally, a caller in Northern California asks if she should use the proceeds from a land sale to pay down her mortgage.
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Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saving is more difficult in your 50s
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why it is more difficult to save as you get closer to retirement, and how you can plan for a secure financial future.
Scott and Pat advise a landlord who asks if he can deduct home improvement expenses for his rental properties. A man, with $400,000 saved, wants to know if he should wait for a market dip before he invests. A retired police officer asks if his wife should take a monthly pension or a lump sum buyout. Scott and Pat speak with a caller concerned that the coronavirus will impact his investments. Finally, a self-employed woman asks if Medicare will impact her health insurance from CalPERS.
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