Financing a home project used to be a no brainier for those with access to home equity, but since the interest rate spike, many homeowners have had to seek other, less attractive options. Donna and Nathan discuss how to weigh alternative funding options for big ticket home expenses. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Steve tell the story of how Bank of America introduced the first multipurpose, unsecured credit card, and planted the seeds of the consumption economy. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®, Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA® & Steven Beauvais; Air Date: 12/17/2025. 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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When it comes to money, notions of “fairness” can vary from person to person — and sometimes within ourselves. Nathan and Donna discuss some scenarios that highlight contradictions in what we consider to be fair when it comes to our money. Also, on MoneyTalk, ways that technology has complicated our financial lives, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 12/16/2025. 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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While 401k balances and the retirement account participation rate have been steadily increasing, nearly 40% of Americans are still at risk of being unable to sustain their present standard of living in retirement. Donna discusses the sharp economic divergence of the past generation between the asset accumulators and the income dependent. Also, on MoneyTalk, social security decision making, and bull market mistakes. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 12/15/2025. 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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Burnout is all too common in corporate America today, and for those trying to decide if it's time to jump ship to a new career it can be a scary and uncertain time. Nathan talks with Dave Lubelczyk, founder of The Dream Catapult, to discuss his journey of leaving the corporate world behind to help individuals rewrite their story and pursue a lifestyle that better reflects their true values. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Special Guest: Dave Lubelczyk; Air Date: 12/12/2025; Original Air Date: 2/23/2024. 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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Since the recovery from the Great Financial Crisis, housing prices have been on a moon shot trajectory, and while the market has shown some signs of cooling, the odds of a meaningful downward price shift remain low. Donna and Nathan discuss the factors that contributed to the inflated housing market, and what it would take to bring the prices back down to earth. Also, on MoneyTalk, understanding your tax withholdings, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 12/11/2025. 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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When changing jobs, one of the first things you need to address is your retirement plan, and understanding your options is pivotal. Nathan discusses how to approach the decision making process when moving your money to a new employer sponsored plan. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Daniel tell the story of how John Pierpont Morgan became the most powerful man in America and laid the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Special Guest: Daniel Sowa; Air Date: 12/10/2025. 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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We love talking about the benefits of the Roth IRA, and if you are one of the investors who can’t make direct contributions to a Roth due to the income limits, there are a few workarounds that you may not know about. Donna discusses some of the strategies that high earners use to take advantage of the benefit of saving on a Roth basis. Also, on MoneyTalk, anchoring our lifestyle expectations to reality. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 12/8/2025. 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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There is a common misconception that estate planning is exclusively for the wealthy, but many of the legal tools that estate attorneys prepare for their clients are useful for people from all walks of life. Nathan speaks with estate attorney and longtime MoneyTalk contributor, Andy Nault, to discuss some estate planning documents that you should consider having in place, how to avoid some common mistakes, and much more. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Special Guest: Andy Nault; Air Date: 12/5/2025; Original Air Date: 6/6/2025. 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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