Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

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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Options trading is typically reserved for the highly skilled investor, however employee stock options are one exception, and many who own them lack a clear understanding of how they really work. Nathan discusses some different types of employee stock options and how to navigate their rules and features. Also on MoneyTalk, principles of investing from David Rubinstein‘s book, “How to Invest: Masters on the Craft”. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/6/2024; Original Air Dates: 5/17/2023 & 6/9/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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The two most common types of IRAs are Traditional and Roth IRAs, and knowing how to use each appropriately requires an understanding of their differences. Donna and Nathan discuss the rules and features of Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, and who each is appropriate for. Also on MoneyTalk, the Roth 5 year rule, and Sowa Sibling Stock Trivia. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/5/2024; Original Air Date: 1/23/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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The great Notorious B.I.G. once said, “Mo money, mo problems”, and while some of us may scoff at this as something only something 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 our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History we discuss how the idea of Manifest Destiny transformed America during the California Gold Rush. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/4/2024; Original Air Date: 10/18/2023 & 2/15/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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One of the most well known retirement planning rules of thumb is the 4% rule, which states that the average person can withdraw up to 4% of their portfolio per year in retirement, adjusted for inflation, without running out of money. Donna and Nathan discuss the thought process and inherent flaws of this theory. Also on MoneyTalk, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 12/3/2024; Original Air Date: 1/18/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Since the early days of MoneyTalk, Don Sowa has said that investing doesn’t have to be complicated, and a successful money management strategy starts with focusing on the basics. Donna brings us back to the basics of investing, answering some common questions such as: How much do you need to start investing? And, where should you invest your money when starting out? Also on MoneyTalk, the upcoming Roth conversion deadline. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 12/2/2024; Original Air Dates: 4/8/2024 & 7/23/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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We all engage in financial planning at some level, but many of us tend to focus on the numbers without consideration for how our values should factor into our money decisions. Donna and Nathan take us through the step by step process of building a financial plan, and how to ensure that your efforts are focused on nurturing the parts of your life that are most important to you. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/29/2024; Original Air Date: 11/22/2022. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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