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Nine Mistakes Wealthy People Make
Episode 359 - A few weeks ago we took an in-depth look at some of the things wealthy people understand that the rest of us tend to miss. Today, well take a look at the opposite: some financial mistakes that even wealthy people tend to make, and how we ca
Should I Use My Savings to Delay Collecting Social Security?
Episode 358 - Deciding when to collect Social Security is one of the most important financial decisions youll ever make. Make a mistake there and youll pay for itevery month for the rest of your life. But what if you want to retire early? That doesnt
What Wealthy People Know That the Rest of Us Don’t
Episode 357 - Do the ultra-wealthy belong to some secret club that no one else knows about? Of course not. But its safe to say that they do some things differently. And the rest of us could learn a few lessons from what theyve figured out.
Is a 529 Plan Really Your Best Option?
Episode 356 - 529 plans are certainly popular these days, and with good reason: high contribution limits and potentially tax-free growth. But theyre not for everyone. Here are four other potential alternatives for funding a college education.
Minimizing Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Business
Episode 355 - Business owners selling a business are often worried about capital gains tax. There are several strategies that may help to minimize or avoid capital gains.
One Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means to You
Episode 344 - The One Big Beautiful Bill, or OBBB, is now law. The OBBB extended many provisions created in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA. Well review and summarize some of the key aspec
10 Mistakes People Make When Buying Life Insurance
Episode 354 - Finding the right life insurance policy can be complicated, and its easy to get confused. Here are ten common mistakes we see people making when they purchase life insurance.
Even with Medicare, the Cost of Health Care Can Be Shocking
Episode 353 - People might think that health care is cheaper once youre covered by Medicare. Maybe, but the cost of health care in retirement is higher than many people think. A recent study by Fidelity gives us some real numbers.
Can You Save Too Much for Retirement? – Revisited
Episode 352 - Is it possible to save too much for retirement? Some have argued that the answer is yes, but with caveats.
Can You Save Too Much for Retirement?
Episode 295 - Is it possible to save too much for retirement? Some have argued that the answer is yes, but with caveats.





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