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Mastering Year-End Financial Planning: Contributions, Tax Strategies, and Generosity

In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Sean Ullrich dive into year-end financial planning strategies. They discuss the importance of being proactive with financial and tax planning as the year closes, including various Roth IRA strategies, tax planning measures, and charitable giving options. Trevor and Sean highlight the necessity of preparing for the end of the year well in advance to avoid bottlenecks and maximize benefits. Additionally, they emphasize proper portfolio management, especially given recent strong market performance, and encourage reviewing previous tax returns for further planning insights. From maximizing 401k contributions to exploring donor-advised funds, they offer listeners actionable advice to improve their financial standing while concluding the year on a generous note.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:53 Discussing the Importance of Proactive Financial Planning

02:03 Analogies Between Sports and Financial Planning

04:25 Key Financial Planning Strategies

14:20 Tax Planning Insights and Strategies

27:15 Charitable Giving Strategies

34:11 Investment Strategy and Market Performance

39:21 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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