Throughout much of 2022 and into 2023, The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to fight back against persistently high inflation as a result of the COVID pandemic. This had the impact of sending the stock market into freefall and made applying for credit much more expensive. However, it's not all doom and gloom. There are ways to use higher interest rates to your advantage. In this episode, we share 5 simple ways you can do just that.

In a recent survey conducted by a team of scientists, it was determined, in a shocking turn of events, that 0% of Americans enjoy paying taxes. However, you can't just NOT pay your taxes. That's called Tax Evasion, which is illegal. There is no law, however, against Tax Avoidance or Tax Reduction. In this episode, we share 5 simple strategies you can use to lower your tax bill this year.

The start of a new year is a great time to think about the key financial decisions you should make over the next 12 months. The problem is that there are often WAY too many goals on most people's lists. In this episode, we keep things simple by sharing 5 things you should have on your financial to-do list by the end of the year.

At some point in your life, you will likely inherit money from someone. When you do, there is a better than average chance that some of that money will come in the form of an Inherited IRA. In this episode, we share the basics of Inherited IRAs, how they work, and some of the special rules, many of which have recently changed, that you should know.

The last few years have seen massive law changes impacting retirement and your money. As we move into 2023, Congress is at it again. Social Security and Medicare will see significant changes. Retirement plan contribution amounts are increasing. The massive SECURE Act 2.0 will once again change how you save for retirement. In this episode, we share all the key changes coming to your money in 2023 and beyond.

For many retirement decisions, if you make a mistake or feel like you should have chosen something different, there are often do-overs. Not so with Social Security. Once you make a Social Security decision, that's usually all you get. So choosing when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you will make. In this episode, we share some of the key factors you should consider when choosing to turn on your Social Security benefit.

Everyone is looking for the right answers to their biggest financial questions. The problem is, however, that most people are not asking the right questions. In this episode, we share common questions we receive and provide alternatives for better questions you should be asking.

The end of the year is quickly approaching which means you are running out of time to take advantage of tax saving moves for the current tax year. In this episode, we share some of the key tax deadlines you should be aware of and how to use them to your benfit.

Choosing the right assets for your portfolio has never been particularly easy. Today, it's even harder with the arrival of shiny alternatives like cryptocurrency. You've doubtless heard about cryptos, like Bitcoin. However, should you consider it for your portfolio and, if so, how much. In this episode, we share the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrency and other alternative assets.

When you're working, you know exactly how and when you will get paid. Your employer lets you know. Once you retire, you now have to decide when, how much, and from where money will show up in your bank account. For many people, making those decisions can be very overwhelming. In this episode, we share how to make the task of using your investments for income so simple.