Episodes
Saturday Mar 26, 2016
Advisor fees, annuities, and automatic rebalancing
Saturday Mar 26, 2016
Saturday Mar 26, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about the cost of working with an advisor. Next, we take a question about whether to terminate or ride out a variable life insurance policy. Lastly, a question about automatic rebalancing on a 401k that’s still with a previous employer.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
RMDs, working with an investment advisor, and investing liquid assets
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about how to determine which retirement accounts to withdraw from first. Next, we take an interesting question about working with an investment advisor. Lastly, an inquiry about investing liquid assets in retirement.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
Preparing investments for retirement, and state employee service credit
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
Saturday Mar 12, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about preparing for retirement when self employed. Next, we take a question from teacher looking for investment guidance ahead of retirement. Lastly, a question from a state worker asking about buying back service credit
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Mar 05, 2016
Saturday Mar 05, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about what it means to be properly diversified. Next, we take a question from a widow looking to retire and still contribute to her IRA. Lastly, a question about “means testing” Social Security from a retired state worker that actually had to go back to work.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about how receiving a state pension affects Social Security income. Next, we take a question from a caller asking the best way to help his children start saving for retirement once they graduate from college. Lastly, a question about Live Abundant indexed annuities.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Feb 13, 2016
Saturday Feb 13, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with Scott and Pat advising a man with a “structured cash flow” plan that promised unrealistic returns. Next, we take a question from a caller asking about a market index annuity sold by his bank. Lastly, a question about a flexible 401k plan.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Feb 06, 2016
Saturday Feb 06, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a question about the dangers of Variable Universal Life insurance as an investment option. Next, we take a call about investment options for an elderly person that just came into a large amount of money. Lastly, a question from someone asking about buying an annuity for their 90-year old mother as a way to pay for long-term care.
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.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
1/30/2016 – Investing RMDs, Pension Options, and Roth IRAs
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a caller inquiring about the best places to invest funds from RMDs. Next, we take a call about single life versus survivor insurance options on a pension. Lastly, we answer a question about setting up a Roth IRA.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
1/23/16 - Market Volatility, Annuities, Roth IRA, Retirement Readiness
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
Saturday Jan 23, 2016
On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat welcome new listeners in the Los Angeles (KEIB), San Diego (KOGO) and Denver (KOA) markets! The episode begins with a discussion about the recent volatility in the financial markets. We then field a call regarding fixed annuities from a relative of a person with Alzheimer’s. Next, we take a call about rolling over assets from a traditional 401K into a Roth near retirement in a bear market. Lastly, we take a call from someone seeking to know if they are financially ready to retire this year.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
Saturday Jan 16, 2016
January 16, 2015
Saturday Jan 16, 2016
Saturday Jan 16, 2016
On this week’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat welcome new listeners in Los Angeles (KEIB), San Diego (KOGO) and Denver (KOA)! The episode begins with a discussion about recent market volatility. We then field a call about accelerating retirement investments by age 67. Next, we take a call about the best time to roll over an old ESOP plan. Lastly, we take a call about how much a person should save outside a public-sector employee pension.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.