Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

With more and more people saving a portion of their money on a Roth basis, the next generation of retirees will have greater opportunities for maximizing tax efficiency when it comes to taking retirement income. Donna and Nathan discuss the importance of order of distribution when it comes to drawing from your retirement assets. Also on MoneyTalk, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 6/20/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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The vast majority of Americans will eventually have to think about Medicare planning, and knowing the rules ahead of time can help you when trying to project your retirement expenses. Donna and Nathan explain how the different Medicare plans work, and what considerations you should have when choosing your coverage. Also on MoneyTalk, unwinding the assets and debts of an inherited estate, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 6/18/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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With innovative new products entering the market every year, understanding how an investment impacts your portfolio risk can be a challenge. Donna discusses how to compare risk among various alternative investment products. Also on MoneyTalk, planning for the cost of healthcare in retirement.

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 6/17/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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The one element of financial planning that requires the most collaboration between advisor and client is goal setting, and to do it right takes time and thoughtful consideration. Nathan and Steve discuss how to approach the process of establishing and prioritizing your financial goals. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History Nathan and Daniel take us through one of the most significant and widely debated periods in American history, The Great Depression.

Hosts: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA® & Steven Beauvais; Guest: Daniel Sowa; Air Date: 6/12/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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Having property passed down to you may sound like good fortune, but how to handle it is often not as straightforward as you may think. Donna and Nathan discuss considerations for those inheriting a home. Also on MoneyTalk, the European Central Bank announces their first rate cut in 5 years, the SEC puts pressure on meme stocks, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 6/6/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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When shopping mutual funds, sorting through the vast number of categories can be a bit like picking from a ten page French restaurant menu. Nathan and Steve explain the differences between the various fund categories to help you make sense of the many available options. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, our hosts tell the story of how Charles Schwab helped to bring Wall Street to the middle class.

Hosts: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA® & Steven Beauvais; Air Date: 6/5/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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To achieve diversification you need a mix of non-correlated assets, but over recent years the correlation gap between stocks and bonds has been closing, leaving investors unsure of where to go to manage their risk. Donna and Nathan discuss alternatives to bonds for those looking to build a well diversified portfolio. Also on MoneyTalk, family budgeting practices, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 6/4/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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Inflows into actively managed funds have just surpassed those in passive funds for the first time in nearly 3 years, so why the sudden shift? Donna and Nathan discuss how the ongoing challenges within the bond market are creating opportunities for fund managers to add value. Also on MoneyTalk, how to plan for short term expenses, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 6/11/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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For early baby boomers, the transfer of wealth to the next generation typically took place at death, but today we are seeing far more retirees beginning to transfer their wealth while still living, which can require a more complex estate planning process. Donna discusses estate planning considerations for those looking to begin the wealth transfer process early. Also on MoneyTalk, how to balance our rising expectations for happiness, and determining the order in which to take your retirement income.

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 6/10/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

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