The Roth 401k is a relatively new option in employer sponsored plans, but its popularity has quickly skyrocketed, and for good reason. Nathan discusses why the Roth 401k has been so widely adopted, and who should be taking advantage of it. Also on MoneyTalk, Nathan walks us through the phases of retirement, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/27/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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As we age, it’s only natural to look to the next generation with hopes that they won’t make the same mistakes that we did. Donna and Nathan reflect on the lessons we can impart on millennials as they struggle to pave their way through the challenges of today’s world. Also on MoneyTalk, developing a diversification mindset, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/26/2024; Original Air Dates: 4/30/2024 & 5/16/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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The 0% interest rates of the past few decades made funding home projects easy, but today that easy money environment is long gone, leaving many homeowners struggling to decide which resources to tap. Donna and Nathan discuss funding challenges amid high interest rates. Also on MoneyTalk, niche retirement communities, and the good and the bad of fintech. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/23/2024; Original Air Dates: 3/7/2024 & 4/25/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Henry Ford is credited for his innovative use of the assembly line, his obsession with maximizing efficiency, and spearheading the five day work week, but there’s a much darker layer to Ford’s legacy highlighted by abuse and neglect for the welfare of his workers. On this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Steve take us through the history of one of the Industrial Revolution’s greatest contributors, Henry Ford. Hosts: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA® & Steven Beauvais; Air Date: 12/18/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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2024 will be remembered as a year of change, many of which may have a direct impact on your retirement. Donna and Nathan discuss some of these shifts, including: Trump’s return to the Whitehouse, rising Medicare premiums, the trend of partial retirement, increasing concern over Social Security insolvency, and the acceleration of the Great Wealth Transfer. Also on MoneyTalk, what to do if you were impacted by the RI Bridge hack, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/17/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Having property passed down to you may sound like good fortune, but handling it properly is often not as straightforward as you may think. Donna and Nathan discuss considerations for those inheriting a home. Also on MoneyTalk, year-end gifting dos and don’ts, and understanding your payroll withholdings. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/16/2024; Original Air Dates: 6/6/2024, 7/9/2024 & 11/21/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Believe it or not, 150 years ago the average male only lived to age 65 and most worked until they died, so the idea of retirement is still a relatively new concept. Donna and Nathan discuss this and other retirement revelations outlined in Ben Carlson’s book, “Everything’s You Need to Know About Retirement”. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/13/2024; Original Air Date: 9/28/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Warren Buffett remains one of the most seasoned and prolific investors, and with over 7 decades of experience, we can learn much from his wisdom on the markets. Donna and Nathan discuss lessons shared by the Oracle of Omaha himself. Also on MoneyTalk, dividend paying ETFs and who they are right for, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/12/2024; Original Air Date: 4/18/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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The Health Savings Account is what is known as a tax unicorn, combining some of the key tax benefits of both tax deductible and tax deferred accounts, so if your employer offers an HSA as part of your benefits package you should strongly consider it. Donna and Nathan discuss how to use the HSA to its full benefits. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History we discuss one of the earliest and most consequential financial bubbles of all time, The South Sea Bubble. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/11/2024; Original Air Dates: 2/15/2024 & 7/24/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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If after 3+ decades of MoneyTalk, if we haven’t sold you on the importance for saving for retirement, then we’re really doing something wrong! But just in case you need more convincing, Donna and Nathan offer 10 reasons to save for retirement, including: Social Security likely won’t be enough to live on, people are living longer, new 401K features make saving easier than ever, and more. Also on MoneyTalk, last minute year-end planning moves. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/10/2024; Original Air Date: 8/11/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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