Month: December 2019

  • Ep. 38: Why Beneficiary Designations Can Make or Break Your Estate Plan with Estate Planning Attorney Jennifer Spalding

    Are your beneficiary designations putting your estate at risk without your knowledge? In this episode, certified retirement…

  • Ep. 1 The TCJA Sunsets In 2026 and Taxes Could Go Up! What You Can Do About It

    SummaryToday’s topic is potential tax changes in 2026, when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is…

  • Understanding Risk In Retirement

    SummaryIn this conversation, Mark Struthers discusses the importance of understanding and managing various risks associated with retirement….

  • Ep. 3: Inflation & Retirement

    SummaryIn this conversation, Mark Struthers discusses the multifaceted approach to retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding…

  • New COVID-Related Rules For Accessing Your 401k

    COVID-19 surprised everyone. As part of the response to COVID, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…

  • The 401k Loan, A Useful Tool (If Used Correctly)

    401ks are for retirement. With pensions going the way of the dodo bird, flip phones, and fax…

  • Year-End Financial Checklist

    Working with families, and having my own, I often use the seasons and holidays as signposts. They…

  • Don’t Be Afraid of The HSA This Open Enrollment Season!

    I don’t think it was a coincidence that #HSAAwarenessday occurred right before Open Enrollment, nor was it…

  • You Can Have Your Funnel Cake On A Stick & Eat It Too!

    Can you have your cake and eat it too? When it comes to the magical 529 plan,…

  • Beyond Meat Father’s Day Taste Test

    I was skeptical when I heard about the innovation of fake meat— Beyond Meat, to be exact—…