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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.
Episodes

Wednesday Dec 30, 2015
December 26, 2015
Wednesday Dec 30, 2015
Wednesday Dec 30, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a call about REITs and whether or not they are good investments. Then they take a call about setting up a mutual fund for a grandchild, followed by a question about longevity insurance. Lastly, a call asking about options to pay for a child’s college education.
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 Dec 19, 2015
December 19, 2015
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
Saturday Dec 19, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about larger brokerage firms and how their advisors are compensated. Then Pat and Scott take a call about preparing for retirement in the next 5 years, and how it’s changed, followed by a question asking if a person should take a 401k loan to pay off their credit card debt. Lastly, a call asking if income from a rental property needs to be claimed on a tax return.
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.

Monday Dec 14, 2015
December 12, 2015
Monday Dec 14, 2015
Monday Dec 14, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with Scott’s and Pat’s tales of car trouble, followed by a short discussion on the dangers of investing in gold. Then they take a call about the problem of underfunded life insurance, followed by a question about contributing to a Roth 401k vs a traditional 401k. Lastly, a call about an elderly mother who was sold an annuity when she wanted a bank CD.
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 Dec 05, 2015
December 5, 2015
Saturday Dec 05, 2015
Saturday Dec 05, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a call about utility pensions. We then field a question about a CalPERS pension. Next, an inquiry from someone who is starting over financially, and wants to know where to begin. Lastly, we take a call from a federal employee planning to retire in 8 years.
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 Nov 28, 2015
November 28, 2015
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a one-of-a-kind call about indexed annuities. We then field a question about a new approach to taking social security. Next, an inquiry from someone who is nervous about market volatility and is worried about her 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 Nov 21, 2015
November 21, 2015
Saturday Nov 21, 2015
Saturday Nov 21, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about market fluctuations. We then take a call about the new social security changes. Next, a call from a teacher about their 403B and other investments. Lastly, we have a caller wondering if actively managed accounts are worth the cost.
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 Nov 14, 2015
November 14, 2015
Saturday Nov 14, 2015
Saturday Nov 14, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about the sudden changes to Social Security, and the launch of the president’s “myRA” savings program. We then take a call about the various options for life insurance. Lastly, we have a caller wondering how to recover from getting a late start with preparing for retirement.
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 Nov 07, 2015
November7, 2015
Saturday Nov 07, 2015
Saturday Nov 07, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and company valuations. We then take a call about life insurance misperceptions, and then follow that up with a question about receiving retirement money from a former marriage. Lastly, we talk about the dangers of non-traded REITs.
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 Oct 31, 2015
October 31, 2015
Saturday Oct 31, 2015
Saturday Oct 31, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: Happy Halloween! We start this episode with a call about planning for a retirement that’s still 30 years into the future! Then, we take a call about “market corrections.” and follow that up with a question about investment diversification. Lastly, we debate which assets you should hold inside, and which assets you should keep outside your retirement plan.
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 Oct 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Saturday Oct 24, 2015
Saturday Oct 24, 2015
This week’s topics: how to invest extra money from a savings account during retirement, followed by a question about the advantages of using one versus multiple advisors. Next, a question about asset allocation, along with a great call about traded versus non-traded REITs.
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.