An award-winning retirement podcast dedicated to helping you lower taxes, invest smarter, and make work optional. Do you want to avoid overpaying the IRS in retirement? Or learn how to prepare for the next stock market crash? How about when to take Social Security and how to turn your investments into reliable retirement income? Hey there! I'm CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Taylor Schulte, and I was recently named the #2 Independent Financial Advisor in the U.S. by Investopedia. Each week on t ...
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5 Surprising Investing Facts That You've (Probably) Never Heard
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Today, I’m sharing FIVE surprising statistics about the economy, markets, and retirement. For example, one stat highlights a "stock market indicator" that has a 100% success rate 😳 Another emphasizes a growing insurance risk that everyone needs to protect against. Along with being entertaining, these stats bring important investing and planning top…
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Roth Conversions for Kids, Home Equity in Retirement, Pension vs. Lump-Sum (And More!)
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Are you ready to get answers to some BIG retirement questions? Questions such as: ➤ What role does the equity in my home play in my retirement plan? ➤ Why should I do Roth conversions to help mitigate taxes on my kids' inheritance? ➤ Are closed-end funds a good investment? ➤ How do I properly evaluate pension vs. lump-sum decisions? Today on the sh…
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5 Strategies to Take Control of Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin at age 73 for most retirement savers. These forced withdrawals can be a burden for those who don't need (or want) the taxable income. Since they are “required,” many assume that they don't have any control over their RMDs. But that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, one of the 5 strategies I'm sharing w…
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Dividend Investing (Part 4): Answering Top Listener Questions
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In the final episode of this series, I'm answering the BEST listener questions I've received about dividend investing. Questions such as: ➤ If dividend investing is NOT a great way to create retirement income, what is? ➤ What dividend-focused funds should investors consider if they insist on investing for yield? ➤ What is the counterargument for st…
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Dividend Investing (Part 3): A More "Flexible" Dividend Strategy
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In today's episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about stock buybacks. Specifically, I'm sharing: ➤ Why stock buybacks are referred to as a "flexible" dividend ➤ What a stock buyback is (and how it works) ➤ How stock buybacks are more tax-friendly than traditional dividends If you want to learn more about this increasingly popular "flexi…
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Dividend Investing (Part 2): Three Reasons Why Dividend Strategies Underperform
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Today I'm continuing our multi-part series on Dividend Investing. Specifically, in part two, I’m sharing: ➤ What the long-term performance has been for dividend-focused funds ➤ Why popular dividend investing charts can be incomplete (or misleading) ➤ The 3 primary reasons dividend strategies typically underperform If you want to learn more about di…
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Dividend Investing (Part 1): Making Money While You Sleep
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Today I'm kicking off a multi-part series on Dividend Investing. While dividends are a normal occurrence in the global markets, their role in a retirement portfolio is often misunderstood. ➤ What is a dividend, and why do some companies pay them? ➤ How do they affect an investor's return? ➤ Where do dividends fit in the portfolio construction proce…
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How to Protect Yourself From Financial Scams (+ New Resources)
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Today I'm sharing a story about a couple who lost $2 million to an investment scam. I'm also sharing (new!) resources to help protect your personal data in 2024. Financial scams are getting more sophisticated and losses are skyrocketing. In fact, last year, Americans lost $10 billion to financial scams. That’s $1 billion more than 2022, and is the …
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The Best Retirement Account, Making Investment Changes, and More!
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There is no shortage of questions when it comes to navigating and planning for retirement. ➤ How much do I need to save? ➤ How do I optimize my tax bill and avoid overpaying the IRS? ➤ When do I take Social Security? ➤ What should I invest in? (And what should I avoid?!) The list goes on. And while you’ve likely read (or heard) helpful answers to m…
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Inflation: Why Does Everything (Still) Feel So Expensive?
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Inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022. Today, inflation is hovering around 3%. If inflation is back in line with long-term historical averages, why does everything still feel so expensive? When voters were asked what they would most like to see improved in our economy... ...why did 64% of them say "lower prices?" In this episode, I'm di…
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Roth Conversions and the 5-Year Rule (Explained!)
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Want an easy way to learn how the "Roth 5-Year Rule" affects your unique situation? Subscribe to the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter. As a thank you, you'll receive my one-page flowchart (PDF) for navigating this confusing rule. 👉 Click here to join the newsletter! *** TODAY'S EPISODE: The "Trump-era tax cuts" are set to expire in 2026. In other…
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4 (Little-Known) Retirement Planning Misconceptions
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Today I'm talking through four (rarely-discussed) retirement planning misconceptions. In fact, some of these misconceptions might not be misconceptions at all... ...they might be concepts that you've never even considered! For example, is retirement planning a complex problem OR a complicated problem? (And why does it matter?) And, should you devel…
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It's an election year. As a result, many retirement investors believe that the market MUST be in for a wild ride. But is that true? Over the last 100 years, how have markets behaved during election years? What have been the best and worst returns? How has the market performed during every 4-year presidential term since 1929? And is it "different th…
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Why We Need to Stop Talking About “Paying Off the National Debt”
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The U.S. national debt recently crossed $34 trillion. Without causing some serious pain, paying off this debt is nearly impossible to do. We would have to dramatically cut spending in some VERY important areas, increase taxes, or both. This debacle has led many to label this situation as catastrophic... ...as a "building that we’re stuck in that wi…
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How to Evaluate (and Choose) a Financial Advisor
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With over 300,000 in the U.S., finding a financial advisor is easy. On the other hand, properly evaluating an advisor AND choosing the right expert to help with your unique needs is a challenging task. To help, I'm providing an actionable framework for evaluating financial advisors in this episode. I'm also sharing 3 critical things everyone should…
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2024 Market Outlook: Why We Should Prepare for a Crash
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Today I'm talking about stock market predictions. Specifically, I'm sharing: ‣ What happened in the markets in 2023 ‣ What may lie ahead for us in 2024 ‣ Why we should prepare for the biggest crash of our lifetime I'm also sharing an exciting announcement that will directly benefit you! 😊 WANT MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS? Join 5,000+ listeners an…
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4 Retirement and Tax Planning Updates for 2024
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Today I’m sharing 4 (important!) retirement and tax planning updates for 2024. I'm also sharing my freshly updated two-page tax cheatsheet 😊 One listener recently said: "This is the best two-page cheat sheet that I've seen! I do a lot of planning around taxes, IRMAA's, etc., and it is very helpful." If you’re wrapping up your year-end planning + st…
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Year-end is a popular time for tax planning strategies. Roth conversions. Charitable gifts. Squeezing in those final tax-deductible contributions. And, of course, the crowd favorite...good ol’ tax-loss harvesting! ‣ Who should consider tax-loss harvesting (and who should stay away from it)? ‣ How can you increase the benefit of tax-loss harvesting?…
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3 Big Medicare Pitfalls to Avoid (In 2024)
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Navigating the Medicare world is confusing and challenging. As a result, many retirees make Medicare decisions without clearly understanding the long-term implications. Long-term implications that, in worst-case scenarios, can put a retirement plan in jeopardy. To help you avoid making costly Medicare mistakes, I'm sharing three (3) big pitfalls to…
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Part 2: What the %@#! Is Happening to Bonds
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In part two of my series on bonds, I'm tackling three BIG questions: 1.) With cash yielding 5%, does it make sense to use money market funds (or t-bill) as a bond alternative? 2.) What should investors do if they own the wrong bonds and need to make changes? 3.) Does the current landscape shift how retirement investors should approach bonds going f…
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Part 1: What the %@#! Is Happening to Bonds
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Bonds are down 20%+ over the past three years. Meanwhile, riskier asset classes (like U.S. stocks) are UP ~30% during the same period. ‣ What the %@#! is happening to bonds right now? ‣ Why are safe asset classes down double digits while risky asset classes scream upward? ‣ Should retirement investors consider changes? ‣ Are money market funds and …
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9 Fun (and Useful!) Facts About Investing & Retirement
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Today I'm sharing nine fun facts about the economy, markets, and retirement. Along with being entertaining, these facts bring important planning topics to the surface. They also help to address and answer common questions. For example: ‣ How correlated is the economy to the stock market? ‣ What are the actual odds of a catastrophic long-term care e…
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Credit Freeze: Top 5 (Listener!) Questions Answered
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Everyone should freeze their credit. But most retirement savers I talk to have not tackled this simple (and free!) task. After commenting briefly about credit freezes in an episode last month, I've received dozens of GREAT questions from listeners. Questions like... ‣ Should minor children freeze their credit even if they don't have a credit score?…
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What the Media Won't Tell You About Inflation
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Last June, inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1%. Since then, it’s been falling month over month, hitting 3.2% in July of this year. The Fed’s aggressive rate hikes seemed to be doing their job, and their 2% inflation target appeared to be in sight. But then, the August CPI report came out a few weeks ago... ...and we saw inflation spike, jumping up…
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The Behavior Gap: How Retirement Investors Can Avoid It
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Year after year, investors underperform the funds they invest in by almost 2%. 🤯 Not because of fees or taxes...but because of poorly-timed investing decisions. In today's episode, I'm sharing the results of this year's "Mind the Gap" study from Morningstar. I'm also sharing: ‣ The asset classes with the highest and lowest behavior gap over the las…
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3 Financial Scams to Watch Out For in 2023
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Consumers reported losing nearly $9 billion to fraud in 2022 — a 30% increase from the year prior. And those are just the incidents that are reported. In fact, some reports suggest that the ACTUAL amount is closer to $40 billion! One thing every report seems to agree on is that scams are becoming more prevalent and more sophisticated. So to help pr…
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Listener Q&A: Early Retirement Pitfalls, Best Index Funds to Invest In, and More!
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In this episode, we're answering listener questions! Specifically, guest host Jeremy Schneider is answering questions like: What are the best index funds to invest in How do you access retirement money early What are the little-known pitfalls of early retirement Jeremy also shares important tips on transferring money from old investment accounts. I…
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Why You Shouldn't Care About Your Credit Score
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Almost every day, I (guest host Jeremy Schneider) hear someone mention their credit score. After being in school our entire young lives, we must all crave for someone to give us another grade. And when the ol’ FICO corporation is slapping a big number on all of us... ...we excitedly spend every waking moment trying to improve (or maintain) it. But …
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Backdoor Roth IRA: What It Is, Pros + Cons, and How to Execute
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Today we're talking about the Backdoor Roth IRA. Specifically, guest host Jeremy Schneider is sharing: What the Backdoor Roth IRA strategy is Why you should (or shouldn't) pursue it How to execute it the right way If you're interested in learning more about this unique strategy for getting more money into a Roth IRA, this episode is for you. *** WA…
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How to Prepare Loved Ones for When You Die
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If YOU were to unexpectedly die tomorrow, would your loved ones know how to access your information? Your bank accounts? Insurance policies? Debts? Access to your home and car? Your devices? Approximately 2/3 of Americans don't have any estate planning documents! To help you avoid leaving a financial mess behind, guest host Jeremy Schneider is shar…
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A New (and Simple!) Strategy to Boost Retirement Income
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Today I'm discussing a new retirement withdrawal strategy. The strategy is simple + allows retirees to (safely) spend more money than the 4% rule. It also protects against one of the biggest threats to retirement—Sequence Risk! If you want to avoid leaving behind a mattress full of money and learn about a simpler approach to boosting retirement inc…
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What separates a good investment from a bad one? How do you evaluate different investment options? Why are some very well-known metrics flawed and problematic? I'm answering these questions + sharing a personal story that caused me to change my approach when giving opinions about different asset classes. WANT MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS? Join tho…
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3 (More) Reasons NOT to Do Roth Conversions
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Last year, I published an episode titled, 5 Reasons Not to Do a Roth Conversion. The 5 reasons shared were: 1️⃣ - Shadow taxes 2️⃣ - No undo button 3️⃣ - Lack of cash flow to pay the tax bill 4️⃣ - You just don’t want to :) 5️⃣ - Future charitable giving goals Today I'm sharing three (more) reasons not to convert + why it might be ok to leave money…
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Why Cash Is Not a Great Investment (Even With a 5% Yield!)
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"Cash is king." But is it a great investment? Historically, investors have built up dry powder to fund emergencies or survive market downturns. But with cash now yielding close to 5%... ...many investors are viewing cash as a way to make money. Today I'm sharing why cash — even at today's rates — is a bad investment. I'm also sharing how much cash …
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International Stocks: 3 Reasons Why Retirement Investors Should Own Them
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For the last 53 years, U.S. stocks have significantly outperformed international stocks. (It's not even close.) As a result, many retirement investors are left wondering if they should own this asset class. Today I'm sharing why owning international stocks over the last 5 decades -- despite the disappointing track record -- was actually a smart dec…
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Phil-in the Gaps: Why Alternative Investments Belong in Your Retirement Portfolio
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Today I'm joined by Phil Huber, Chief Investment Officer at Savant Wealth Management. Phil joins me to take the other side of the alternative investment debate and shares three big insights: 1.) What exactly defines an "alternative investment" 2.) Why traditional stock/bond portfolios will be challenged in the years ahead 3.) How alternatives can h…
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The Bond Market is Flashing a Recession Warning
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Today I'm talking about the bond market. Specifically, what it's currently telling us about where the economy might be headed. In fact, we've never seen bond yields sound the recession alarm this loudly. 🚨 But, how reliable is the bond market? What does this "recession warning" mean for retirement savers? And how might the current environment impac…
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Why You Shouldn't Be Surprised By Your Investment Returns
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Today we're talking about expectations vs reality. To help, I’m joined by Rubin Miller, founder and CIO of Peltoma Capital. Rubin and I talk about three BIG things: Why chess players don’t make great investors How retirement savers should think about their current and future investment returns What investment assumptions should be used when running…
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The Banking Crisis: 3 Things Retirement Investors Need to Know
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Today I'm talking about the current banking crisis. Why? Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failures in history. In addition to explaining how we got here + why these banks collapsed... ...I'm answering three (3) important questions that retirement investors are asking. If you're ready to understand what this b…
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Two (Real Life) Retirement Planning Case Studies
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*** More Than Money is officially out! Click here to grab your copy now. *** (All net proceeds being donated to non-profit organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy and diversity in the profession.) --- Today I’m sharing my recent conversation with Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins. Together, Joe and I break down two real-life cas…
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Today I'm discussing risk. Specifically, a type of risk known as "tail risk." As Morgan Housel puts it, it's the hardest for people to understand... ...and it's the only one that really matters. If you want to learn what tail risk is, why it's important, and how to mitigate it, today's episode is for you. WANT MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS? Join th…
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Alternative Investments: Should You Invest in Them?
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Today I'm talking about alternative investments. An "alternative" is an asset that doesn't fall into one of the three traditional investment categories (stocks, bonds, and cash). For example, private equity, venture capital, and managed futures. These complex strategies often claim to reduce risk + deliver "uncorrelated" returns. But do they live u…
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January Inflation: Why Prices Are Rising Again
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Today I’m addressing the January inflation report. In fact, contrary to expectations, inflation increased last month. Specifically, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumped 0.5% after increasing by only 0.1% in December. Why are prices increasing again? Was the report positive or negative? What does this mean for the long-term inflation trend? I’m ans…
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How to Invest for Retirement in an Uncertain Market
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Today I’m talking about investing and planning for retirement during uncertain times. In fact, I was recently invited to discuss this topic with Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia. Caleb hosts the Investopedia Express Podcast and has had conversations with everyone from Ray Dalio & Liz-Ann Sonders to Eli Manning & David Rubenstein. Needl…
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Financial Advisors (Part 5): Answering FIVE Frequently Asked Questions
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Today I’m wrapping up our series on Financial Advisors by answering five common questions. Questions such as: How important are professional designations like CFP or CFA? What is the process for firing a financial advisor? Will I incur fees and taxes when transferring investment accounts to another financial institution? I'm also sharing more about…
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Financial Advisors (Part 4): Should You Work With a Fiduciary + How to Find an Advisor
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Today I’m tackling part four of our series on financial advisors. Specifically, I’m covering three BIG things: What is a fiduciary financial advisor (and should investors work with one) How are 'fee-only' advisors different from 'fee-based' Where can retirement savers search for a financial advisor based on their needs If you want to understand som…
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Financial Advisors (Part 3): What Fees Do Financial Advisors Charge
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Today I’m sharing the different ways financial advisors charge for their services. In fact, there are FOUR main fee structures you might come across when interviewing advisors... ...and each one can be a disservice to someone. In this episode, I'm covering three important things: What are the four fee structures and their pros & cons Who is (and is…
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Financial Advisors (Part 2): The 5 Different Types of Advisors
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Want to support my upcoming book and help improve financial literacy? To encourage your support, I'm running a "buy one, give one" campaign. Here's how it works: Pre-order a copy of More Than Money (Kindle or physical copy) before Dec 31. Email a screenshot of your order to book@youstaywealthy.com. I will personally match your order and send you a …
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Financial Advisors (Part 1): What Are They + What Do They Do
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Today I'm kicking off a multi-part series on Financial Advisors. (I'm also sharing a BIG announcement with everyone! 🥳) Here in Part 1, I'm covering three things: What is a financial advisor Why the job title is meaningless What financial advisors do (and don't do) It doesn’t matter if you manage your own finances, happily work with a financial adv…
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Bonds are on track for their worst year in history. In response, retirement investors are concerned (rightfully so) and questioning their bond allocation. To help address those concerns, I’m covering three things today: Why bond yields are NOT moving in lockstep with interest rates set by the Fed How long it takes for bond losses to recover Why ret…
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