Trust the Plan Podcast with Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP®

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
January 22, 2024

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
January 15, 2024

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
January 08, 2024

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
January 02, 2024

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
December 26, 2023

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
December 18, 2023

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
December 11, 2023

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
December 04, 2023

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
November 27, 2023

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?
November 20, 2023

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