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On this week’s special edition of Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat talk about financial resolutions to consider to help you achieve your financial goals in the new year.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics. 

Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat speak with five of the charities that clients of Hanson McClain Advisors actively work with and support. First, Scott and Pat talk with Dave Chaix, representing Friends of Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage, located in Vietnam. Next, they talk with Ed Kaufmann from Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. Then, Jennifer Bulotti, a founding board member of 3 Strands Global Foundation, speaks about an organization dedicated to ending human trafficking. Scott and Pat then talk to Rob Geyer, board member of Triumph Cancer Foundation. Finally, Suzanne Plopper, of Friends of Burkina Faso, shares stories around the projects that Peace Corps volunteers work on in Burkina Faso. Each organization is rewarded with a surprise from Hanson McClain as a show of gratitude for the work that they do.

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On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat discuss whether financial literacy relates to making better financial decisions with John Lynch, Director of the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making. Pat and Scott then revisit donor advised funds. Finally, they take a listener call before interviewing one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Keith Johnson.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics. 

Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat discuss how visualizing your future self helps motivate you to save for retirement with Hal Hershfield, Assistant Professor of Marketing at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Pat and Scott then discuss the three things you need to know before selecting a financial advisor. Finally, they take a listener call before interviewing one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Barbara Healy.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics. 

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat discuss ways to overcome age discrimination with Helen Dennis, a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging, employment and retirement. Pat and Scott then discuss the recent volatility in the bond market. Next, they talk about what rising interest rates mean for your home’s value. Finally, they take a listener call before interviewing one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Justin Wilson.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat speak with Fran Maier, Co-founder and CEO of Babierge.com, about how retirees can take advantage of the new “Gig” economy. Pat and Scott then discuss strategies to maximize tax savings when donating to charity. Finally, they take a listener call before interviewing one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Adam Peters.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].  

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat speak with Paul Irving, Director of the American Society on Aging and the author of "The Upside of Aging: How Long Life Is Changing the World of Health, Work, Innovation, Policy, and Purpose." Pat and Scott then discuss tax strategies that can benefit your portfolio. Later, they talk about the danger of following gurus who claim they can predict market cycles. Next, they take a listener call. Finally, they interview one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Pat Henry.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat speak with Professor Terrance Odean from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley about investor psychology and how to avoid making irrational financial decisions. The show starts off with them talking about the election results and how it may affect your finances. Later, they take a call from a listener looking for advice on saving for retirement. Finally, they interview one of Hanson McClain’s advisors, Lauren Williams.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].