Our 2 Cents

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! On today's episode of Our 2 Cents, the Lewits share fun financial gifting ideas and end-of-year tax strategies. Listen now!

1. Best Financial Gifts for Grandkids:
   • Skip the toys this year—give your grandkids a gift that keeps on giving (literally).
2. Year-End Tax Moves:
   • Ring in the new year right by making these tax moves to help lower your 2025 bill.

Cheers to the holiday season! Today on Our 2 Cents, we dish out some quick hits and dive into the topic of "shiny object syndrome." Listen in now!

1. Gabriel's Quick Hits:
   • Could this luxury handbag fund your retirement?
   • Are tariffs coming for your Christmas tree?
   • A multi-billion-dollar pledge from Michael and Susan Dell is set to impact 25 million U.S. children—here’s how.
2. Not All That Glitters Is Gold:
   • What is “shiny object syndrome?"
   • Here are financial gimmicks investors should steer clear of.

It’s Thanksgiving season! On this episode of Our 2 Cents, the Lewits share reflections on gratitude and what we can all appreciate this time of year. Tune in now!

1. Quotes of the Month:
   • “I’m stuck between ‘I need to save money’ and ‘You only live once.” – Anonymous
   • “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – CS Lewis
2. A Financial Thanksgiving:
   • Beyond the food and festivities, how does gratitude influence the way you save, spend, and plan?
   • The Lewits explore what Thanksgiving traditions can teach us about our financial mindset.

We return with another insightful episode of Our 2 Cents! On today's show, we’re bringing you quick hits and meaningful financial wisdom from an acclaimed columnist. Tune in now!

1. Gabriel's Quick Hits:
   • We officially say goodbye to the penny.
   • Will preparing for Thanksgiving be cheaper this year?
   • What would it take for mortgage rates to dip?
2. Pearls of Financial Wisdom:
   • Here are five key lessons we can learn from this legend of financial writing.
3. Getting to Know Steve and Gabriel:
   • What is your favorite sandwich?

The holidays are just around the corner! On today's episode of Our 2 Cents, the Lewits share tips for living longer, how to avoid being scammed during your holiday shopping, and answer the latest listener questions. Listen in now for insights that last well beyond the season!

1. Ways to Live Longer:
   • Want to live to 100? Start your day right with these seven morning habits that boost longevity and energy.
2. Holiday Shopping Scams:
   • The holidays are a time for giving, not for getting scammed. Be on the lookout for these scams.
3. Listener Questions:
   • "I’m holding TQQQ, with covered calls expiring in December, January, and March. What impact do you think the tariffs will have on the NASDAQ?" — John
   • "I feel like I need to get some professional help with my retirement savings, but I also don’t want somebody to tell me that I need to roll every dollar I have in my 401(k) over to some product that’s for sale. Is that just how having a financial advisor works?" — Mary

We’re back with another great episode of Our 2 Cents! On today's show, we’re diving into life-changing money moments, emotions, and personal debt. Tune in now!

1. *Steve's* Quick Hits:
   • Fed rate cut alert!
   • U.S. national debt climbs — latest figures show continued growth.
2. Life-Changing Money:
   • What is "life-changing money"? Here's what it means to these individuals.
3. Emotions and Your Investments:
   • Do your feelings belong in your financial plan?
4. Personal Debt:
   • The Lewits give you the inside scoop about debt and how to make it work for you.

Spooktacular alert! Today on Our 2 Cents, the Lewits unmask what your Halloween costume says about your finances and their take on whether the AI boom is more illusion than innovation. Listen in now!

1. Your Costume Financial Persona:
   • Bold costume, bold spender? Or frugal in disguise? Let your Halloween costume reveal your money mindset.
2. AI Bubble?:
   • Is the AI buzz more of a trick or a treat? Hear what Steve and Gabriel think about all the AI boom chatter.
3. Quotes of the Month:
   • “Retirement is what you do between doctor appointments.” — Unknown
   • “The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream.” — Bill Murray

Keeping with our October theme, we're back with another edition of Our 2 Cents! In this episode, we explore unique ways to celebrate Financial Planning Month and uncover some fascinating money superstitions from around the globe. Tune in now!

1. October is Financial Planning Month:
   • The Lewits share practical tips to help you refresh and revitalize your finances this fall.
2. Money Superstitions:
   • Curious what financial folklore might be affecting your wallet?

Spooky season has arrived on this episode of Our 2 Cents! We’re diving into the government shutdown and October market trends that are sure to give you chills. Tune in… if you dare!

1. Government Shutdown:
   • The Lewits break down the 5 Ws on the recent government shutdown and what this could mean for investors.
2. Spooky Trends: 
   • Halloween spending is projected to hit an all-time high this year. Will you be splurging on extra decorations?
   • Is October a scary time for the market?
   • Jumping spiders are crawling onto the scene as the hottest new pet — just in time for Halloween.
   • Discover what this little blind-box monster is all about and why everyone’s raving over it!
3. Listener Question:
   • "I spent most of my career earning a steady low six-figure salary, but after joining a startup four years ago, my income is now 3-4 times higher. I’m excited but also unsure how to manage it wisely. I don’t want to waste this opportunity. What would you recommend?" — Tom

A fresh episode of Our 2 Cents is here! On today's show, the Lewits kick things off with quick hits before unpacking everything you need to know about Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Don’t miss it! Listen in now!

1. Gabriel's Quick Hits:
   • Fed rate cut = big market moves ahead?
   • Can you guess the happiest state in America?
   • Major move for the Bears—get ready for their brand-new stadium in this suburb!
2. The Hidden Medicare Penalty: 
   • Get the inside scoop on IRMAA and discover strategies to reduce this often-overlooked surcharge.