Happy Financial Literacy Month! On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™, Casey Smith is joined by Missie Beach, CFP®, CDFA®, and Michaela Dowdy to talk about why it's important to be financially literate. At its core, financial literacy empowers and equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions. How financially literate are you?

Podcast Episodes to Reference:
- Ep 124: Financial Literacy is Vital for... EVERYONE!

YouTube Videos to Reference:
- Georgia Will Now Mandate Personal Finance Education in Schools

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™, Casey Smith is joined by Randy Hargett and Kyle Conroy. Randy is a Long Term Care Specialist at Capstone LTC Advisors and Kyle is a Managing Partner at Disability Insurance Services. They discuss what disability insurance is and how to determine if you need it.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 212: Medical Costs During Retirement and Preparing for the Unexpected
- Ep 179: Long-Term Care Insurance: To Buy or Not to Buy?
- Ep 126: How can insurance protect your wealth?

YouTube Videos Referenced:
- The Medicare Sign-Up Process Explained

Other Links:
- Randy Hargett - Capstone LTC Advisors, [email protected]
- Kyle Conroy - DI Services, [email protected]

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™, Casey Smith is joined by Missie Beach, CFP®, CDFA®, to talk about how to terminate a relationship with your financial advisor. They discuss common reasons people part ways with financial advisors, understanding any terms related to termination, tips for communicating the decision to your advisor, and how to monitor the transition.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 118: What to Look for in a Financial Advisor

YouTube Videos Referenced:
- Financial Planner vs Financial Advisor

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™, Casey Smith is joined by Logan Steele from Steele Choice Insurance to talk about medical costs during retirement and preparing for the unexpected. They go over Medicare, long-term care, healthcare costs, Medigap, and traveling overseas for medical procedures.

Related Podcasts:
- Ep 179: Long-Term Care Insurance: To Buy or Not to Buy?
- Ep 188: Current State of Healthcare and Medicare Open Enrollment

Related YouTube Videos:
- What is IRMAA?

Other Links:
- Steele Choice Insurance

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™ Podcast, Casey Smith is joined by Robert Swarthout, to talk about their concerns over AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings for FTX, the potential for Ethereum to receive an ETF, as well as the potential implications of Bitcoin reaching a million dollars.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 206: Bitcoin ETF Launch Update, SEC's X Account Hacked, & Greyscale's Outflow
- Ep 202: Bitcoin Halving and the Upcoming Bull Run

Learn More:

Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™ Podcast, Casey Smith is joined by Missie Beach, CFP®, CDFA®, Senior Financial Advisor, and Michaela Dowdy, Financial Planning Associate, to talk about strategies for educating your children on money management, credit, investing, and saving to pave the way for their financial success.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 168: Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans

YouTube Video Referenced:
- Georgia Will Now Mandate Personal Finance Education in Schools

Blogs Referenced:
- Should we use the 529 for private school or save it for college?
- Benefits of a Custodial Roth IRA for Your Kids
- Teaching Your Kids About Money

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™ Podcast, Casey Smith and Missie Beach, CFP®, CDFA® are joined by guest, Leslie O'Neal, Family Law Attorney. They talk about the differences between alimony and child support, the factors that determine alimony, different types of alimony, and why alimony is not as common anymore.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 160: How Finances Affect Divorce
- Ep 153: How to Recover Financially after Divorce

YouTube Video Referenced:
- Will I have access to money when I file for divorce?
- What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®?

Other Links:
- Contact Leslie O'Neal: https://odelloneal.com/our-team/leslie-oneal/

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™ Podcast, Casey Smith is joined by Andrew Pratt to talk about what direct indexing is, the pros and cons, and how it benefits high-net-worth individuals. Listen to this episode to see if Direct Indexing is the right strategy for you!

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 175: Passing Down Generational Wealth
- Ep 152: 10 Tax Planning Strategies for High Net Worth Individuals

YouTube Video Referenced:
- How to Hire a High-Net-Worth Financial Advisor

Blog Referenced:
- Is direct indexing the right strategy for you?

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Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.

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On this episode of A Wiser Retirement™ Podcast, we talk about common struggles that small business owners face. Listen to this episode with Casey Smith who is joined by Marty Paradise, from Paradise Business Coaching.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 176: Tips to Grow and Scale Your Small Business with Marty Paradise
- Ep 138: Making Your Business Less Dependent on You

Youtube Videos Referenced:
- How to Reduce Taxable Income as a Business Owner
- Tips for Growing Your Small Business

Other Links:
- Connect with Marty Paradise - Paradise Business Coaching

Learn More:

Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.

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On this special crypto episode of A Wiser Retirement Podcast™, Casey Smith is joined by Robert Swarthout, Founder, CEO, and Portfolio Manager of Teton Crypto Capital. They talk about the Bitcoin ETF launch, the SEC's X account getting hacked, VanEck delisting their ETF, Greyscale outflow, and Bitwise.

Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- Ep 197: Will financial advisors be using Bitcoin ETFs soon?
- Ep 202: Bitcoin Halving and the Upcoming Bull Run

Youtube Videos Referenced:
- Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Approved - Here's What You Need to Know

Other Links:
- Contact Robert Swarthout: [email protected]

Learn More:

Founded in 2001, Wiser Wealth Management is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions.

Have questions about your financial plan? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom. We are local to Atlanta, but can meet with you virtually from wherever you are. 

Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, and the tax impact on inheritance, and more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Wiser Wealth Management on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter
Subscribe to A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel for more financial education videos and podcast episodes.

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