Trust the Plan Podcast with Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP®
Latest Episodes
EP 212: Mastering Retirement: The 8 Essential Ages for Financial Success
In the Trust the Plan Podcast, hosts Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP share valuable insights on the eight most important ages in retirement planning. They delve into the significance of each mi
EP 211: 2024's Game-Changer: The 529 Rollover into IRA Explained
Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management talk about how families who are saving for education in 529 plans are now allowed to roll over unused funds from those accounts into Ro
EP 210: Maximizing Tax Benefits: How Donor-Advised Funds Can Help
Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management dive into the concept of donor-advised funds, a popular and effective tool for charitable giving. One of the key benefits of donor-advi
EP 209: Health Care Coverage for Retirees
Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management open up the episode by sharing an update on EP 202 where the duo talks about the importance of having money dates with your spouse. Ni
EP 208: Next Level Investing: Mega Backdoor Roths
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management dive into the benefits of Mega Backdoor Roths. This kind of Roth takes investing to the next level It enables you to
EP 207: Making Smart Housing Decisions in Retirement
Making smart housing decisions in retirement is a crucial part of planning for this new chapter in life.In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management discuss vario
EP 206: Retirement Investing: Dave Ramsey’s 8% Withdrawal Rate
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP of Peak Wealth Management discuss Dave Ramsey's concept of an 8% withdrawal rate in retirement.The personal finance expert recently landed in
EP 205: From Mine to Ours: The Ultimate Guide to Joint Bank Accounts in Marriage
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP talk about how financial transparency and unity are fundamental to a successful partnership and how joint bank accounts can be a powerful tool
EP 204: Maximum Benefits and Contribution Limits for 2024
In this episode of the Trust the Plan Podcast, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP share updates regarding maximum benefits and contribution limits for 2024. The IRS announced adjustments for vario
EP 203: Mint Shutdown: What Should Mint Users Do Now?
In this episode, Nick Hopwood, CFP and Jim Pilat, CFP discuss the upcoming shutdown of the budgeting app, Mint. As of January 1, 2024, Mint is leaving its users without a tool they've relied on for