On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the Snowflake IPO, high valuations, and how to protect your retirement through the market’s ups-and-downs.

Scott and Pat advise a Santa Cruz caller looking to refinance his $1 million mortgage with some of the $2.7 million in his family’s savings. A conservative investor is inheriting $350,000 and asks how she should save. Finally, a 33-year-old mother with three properties asks if she should sell one of her rentals.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss real estate market trends and some concerning long-term economic risks.

Scott and Pat advise a man in Northern California, making $70,000 a year, about a potential Roth conversion. A caller who owes $150,000 on his mortgage asks if he should pay off the balance with money from his 401(k). A California woman asks if she should buy additional rental properties. Scott and Pat speak with a caller in Loveland, Colorado, earning $200,000 a year, and seeking to lower her taxable income. Finally, a golfer asks if a fixed annuity will help diversify his investments.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain how the recent stock market dip could benefit long-term investors. They also break down the essential differences between a financial advisor and a financial planner.

Scott and Pat advise a caller considering the potential pitfalls of a no-cost, no-fee $300,000 loan. A recently widowed caller asks how she should handle a $200,000 windfall from selling a house. Finally, a military veteran, who saved $2.8 million, asks if he should pay off his mortgage early.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls from listeners looking to refinance their mortgages.

Scott and Pat advise an airline mechanic considering refinancing his $1 million home to buy another rental property. An Atlanta man owes $196,000 on his $500,000 house and is looking to use its equity for income during his job search. A woman in Wichita, Kansas, with a net worth of $500,000, is considering a second home in Florida. A California caller asks if he needs additional insurance on his home’s title. Finally, Scott and Pat advise an Illinois retiree who is unsatisfied with his relationship with his current financial advisor.  

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, CFA and Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial, about the stock market breaking record-highs during a pandemic, and the importance of creating a disciplined investment strategy.

Scott and Pat advise a California caller, with $540,000 saved, who is considering a Roth conversion. A public school teacher also asks if he should purchase service credit in his pension for $63,000. 

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the problems with using gold as a long-term investment.

Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento caller concerned about the taxes on an inherited property worth $130,000. A Colorado engineer asks if he should collect Social Security and continue to work. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who wants to invest in a commercial real estate investment trust. A mother asks how she should pass her house deed to her children in an estate plan. Finally, a retired police officer in California asks if she should move to a low-tax state.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the unique financial planning challenges for married couples. They also break down the differences between Donald Trump's and Joe Biden’s tax proposals in an exclusive podcast segment.

Scott and Pat advise a Colorado man, with $2 million saved, about planning his retirement account distributions. A woman in California is trying to merge her vision of retirement with her husband's, who wants to continue working. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is concerned about Social Security’s solvency. Finally, a recently laid-off husband, with $2.5 million saved, asks how he should take his pension.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss methods to secure your financial future in an uncertain time.

Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento man who is considering a Roth conversion. A caller asks how he can help his parents who have a lapsed life insurance policy and are living on Social Security. A Denver caller has $3,000 per month to save and asks how he should allocate his money. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is receiving some of his pay in restricted stock and wants to know how that compensation will impact his taxes. A caller with $1.7 million saved asks if he should lower his investment risk. Finally, a man in Northern California asks for some help with his plan to take Social Security.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the pandemic’s impact on the future of Social Security, and what it could mean for your benefit.

Scott and Pat advise a man regarding how much he should save in his company’s stock. A newlywed beekeeper asks how he should plan for his wife’s disability coverage. A Michigan caller, with a $96,000 yearly family income, asks if he should save in a Roth IRA. Scott and Pat speak with a recently laid-off worker with $2.5 million saved who is planning for his Social Security benefits. Finally, a Sacramento caller asks if a fixed annuity will help diversify his savings.

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On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the ways this pandemic is changing real estate, long-term care, and the energy industry. They also review some estate planning strategies that could go away.

Scott and Pat advise a Northern California woman looking for the best way to use her $785,000 pension.  A caller asks if a collection agency can impact his ability to refinance a home. A postal worker in Manteca, California, asks what kind of mortgage she can afford. Finally, a government employee with a yearly family income of $210,000 asks if he should do a Roth conversion when he starts a new business.

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