Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

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Don Sowa's MoneyTalk episodes

December 02, 2025 Playing Offense in the Insurance Game
When dealing with insurance companies it can often feel the chips are stacked against you, and it’s the insurance adjuster’s job to even the scales. Nathan welcomes Andy Gurczak, Founder and CEO of Allcity Adjusting, back to the show to discuss state property insurance laws, mistakes people make during the claims process, and strategies used by public adjusters to ensure customers get a fair settlement. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®; Guest: Andy Gurczak; Air Date: 11/21/2025; Original Air Date: 2/28/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 25, 2025 The 3 Phases of Retirement
Retirement has the potential to make up 1/3 of your life, so naturally your experience will change as you pass through its various phases. Nathan discusses how we evolve through the three phases of retirement, and what we can do to prepare ourselves for the journey. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Steve tell the story of how John Pierpont Morgan built the first US industrial empire and carried the weight of a nation on his shoulders. Hosts: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® & Steven Beauvais; Air Date: 11/19/2025; Original Air Date: 6/26/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 25, 2025 Year-End Checklist
Year-end is a time to remind ourselves what’s important…like where our money is going, and whether we’re on track for our financial goals. Donna and Nathan go over some of the items on your year-end planning checklist, including auditing unused subscriptions, maxing out tax advantaged accounts, doing a Roth conversion assessment, and much more. Also, on MoneyTalk, the unique benefits of HSAs, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/20/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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42 min
November 20, 2025 Aging Alone
Many people end up depending on their adult children for support as they age, but for seniors who don't have children nearby for help, it's crucial to create a plan to ensure that you have the support you need when that time comes. Donna discusses legal protections, human resources, and best practices for those preparing to age alone. Also on MoneyTalk, a breakdown of the various types of annuities. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFPÂ®, AIFÂ®; Air Date: 11/17/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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42 min
November 19, 2025 Getting a Handle on Bonds
We typically only hear about bonds when we experience spikes in interest rates or inflation, but understanding how bonds work helps us to better understand how the economy functions. Nathan takes us through 10 things you should know about bonds. Also on MoneyTalk, how different business entities function, and choosing your investment vehicles. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/14/2025; Original Air Dates: 1/26/2024 & 4/26/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 18, 2025 The Battle for Social Security
Social safety nets have existed in one form or another since the Middle Ages, but no government entitlement program has touched more people or enjoyed more longevity than Social Security. On this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan takes us through the events that led to the unlikely passing of the Social Security program, and why it’s been so critical to the ongoing welfare of our nation. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 11/12/2025; Original Air Date: 8/9/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 14, 2025 Trials of a 1st Year Retiree
The first year of retirement is one of life’s great paradigm shifts, and approaching it with a level of mindfulness is essential. Donna discusses the psychological hurdles that many face following their transition to retirement, and how to avoid getting tripped up. Also on MoneyTalk, how to reinforce financial goal-setting with young adults, and IRA FAQs. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 11/10/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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42 min
November 12, 2025 Business Entity Breakdown
How you choose to structure your business will have great bearing over how you are taxed, and how much liability you take on. Nathan discusses how each of the various types of business entities operate, how they differ, and why it is important to seek professional guidance when deciding which formation is right for you. Also on MoneyTalk, the diversification challenge, and understanding investment categories. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 11/7/2025; Original Air Date: 12/10/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 12, 2025 Benchmarking Your Retirement Readiness
One of the most common things new clients want to know is how their retirement assets measure up against their peers, and one of the first jobs of the advisor is to steer them away from this kind of thinking. Donna and Nathan discuss the process of assessing your financial health, and how to appropriately measure your progress. Also on MoneyTalk, income investing and the downsides of living off dividends. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/6/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min
November 07, 2025 Can Money Buy Happiness?
The great Notorious B.I.G. once said, “Mo money, mo problems”, and while some of us may scoff at this as something only rich people say, it is true that many of the worlds wealthiest people do not consider themselves happy. Donna and Nathan discuss this and other lessons offered by writer, Ben Carlson, in his blog post, “17 Thoughts About Money”. Also on MoneyTalk, big mistakes made by some history’s most iconic investors. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/5/2025; Original Air Dates: 2/15/2024 & 10/2/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!
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43 min