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In this episode of the 'Retire Early Retire Now' podcast, host Hunter Kelly from Palm Valley Wealth Management discusses strategies for closing out the year and reenergizing for 2026. With Thanksgiving and other holidays approaching, it's a good time to focus on essential aspects like gratitude, reconnecting with loved ones, and valuing experiences over material possessions. Hunter emphasizes the importance of reflecting on positive experiences and relationships, highlighting how these elements can provide energy and fulfillment. He encourages listeners to give experiential gifts and spend meaningful time with people they care about. Although guest Danny White could not join due to technical issues, the episode remains timely and relevant.

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In this episode of the 'Retire Early Retire Now' podcast, host Hunter Kelly of Palm Valley Wealth Management emphasizes that investment and portfolio management, while often perceived as the bulk of a financial advisor's duties, are actually a smaller segment. Key themes include the importance of understanding personal financial goals, cash flow, risk tolerance, tax planning, and asset allocation before constructing a portfolio. Hunter discusses the significance of personal rate of return over arbitrary benchmarks and details how to make investments tax-efficient. He encourages listeners to focus on their unique financial needs rather than market trends or media hype. The episode ends with an invitation for listeners to suggest topics and schedule personalized consultations.

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In this episode of the 'Retire Early, Retire Now' podcast, Host Hunter Kelly of Palm Valley Wealth Management converses with attorney Haley Yackey from Coleman Talley, LLP about essential aspects of estate planning. They discuss the importance and intricacies of estate planning, including creating wills, healthcare directives, and power of attorney documents. Haley elaborates on safeguarding wealth through trusts, ensuring minors are cared for, and addressing family disputes over inheritances. They also touch on the upcoming changes in estate tax exemptions and strategies for gifting assets. Haley emphasizes communication and proactive planning to avoid conflicts, and they discuss the option of corporate trustees for managing trusts. The episode concludes with Haley sharing her contact information for those needing estate planning assistance in Georgia and Florida.

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The podcast features host Hunter Kelly, owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, and guest Danny White from 212 Benefits. They provide an in-depth discussion on selecting the best health insurance plans during the open enrollment period using Mayo Clinic's open enrollment packet as a reference. They also explain the importance of understanding key health insurance terms like deductible, max out-of-pocket, co-pay, co-insurance, HMO, and PPO. Additionally, they cover voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance, including how these can help offset high medical costs. The episode aims to help listeners make informed decisions about health plans based on their specific situations, including significant life changes. It also touches on strategies for mitigating healthcare costs and the role of benefit brokers for business owners.

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In this episode of the 'Retire Early Retire Now' podcast, host Hunter Kelly dives into advanced tax strategies for individuals and business owners, aimed at boosting wealth and financial stability. The episode covers an array of topics including the utilization of 401(k) plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and donor-advised funds, as well as strategies like tax loss harvesting and qualified charitable distributions for those over 75. Small business owners are advised on the benefits of electing S-corporation status and the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, along with a focus on meticulous documentation and professional advice. The importance of long-term tax planning with the assistance of financial advisors is emphasized throughout. The episode wraps up with a teaser for next week's discussion on investments 

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In this episode of the Retire Early Retire Now podcast, host Hunter Kelly of Palm Valley Wealth Management covers fundamental aspects of the tax code. The discussion spans the progressive nature of income taxation, the roles of marginal and effective tax rates, and the additional costs of Social Security and Medicare taxes. It explains the differences in tax responsibilities between employees and self-employed individuals, emphasizing the importance of accurate tax withholding and the strategic planning of quarterly tax payments. Key tax terminologies, such as gross income, adjusted gross income (AGI), deductions, and credits, are explored alongside common forms like W2s and 1099s. The episode aims to empower listeners with the knowledge to optimize financial management and long-term goal achievement by legally minimizing tax liabilities. Listeners are encouraged to follow and share the podcast to deepen their understanding of these critical financial topics.

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This Podcast Episode provides a detailed roadmap for retirement planning tailored to different age groups, emphasizing the importance of starting early and adapting strategies over time. For those in their twenties, it highlights building an emergency fund, leveraging employer 401k matches, and choosing Roth contributions for tax benefits. Individuals in their thirties and forties should focus on saving a significant portion of their salary, avoiding lifestyle inflation, and diversifying their investments. The script underscores the need for maximizing retirement contributions and using brokerage accounts for tax efficiency and flexibility before age 59 ½. It offers insights on managing pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax assets while reducing debt and reassessing investment risk tolerance for those nearing retirement. Additionally, it advises on the strategic timing of Social Security benefits and understanding required minimum distributions (RMDs) for individuals in their sixties and beyond.

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In this episode of the 'Retire Early Retire Now' podcast, Hunter Kelly, owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, discusses crucial financial planning benchmarks. Emphasizing the importance of tracking these metrics, he covers savings rate, liquidity rate, debt-to-income ratio, retirement contributions, net worth growth, tax efficiency, and credit score. Hunter explains how to calculate and improve these metrics, providing practical examples and strategies, such as increasing income, effective budgeting, and optimizing tax efficiency. He also mentions the significance of insurance coverage and offers services to help clients manage and improve their financial health.

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In this episode of the 'Retire Early Retire Now Podcast,' host Hunter Kelly, owner of Palm Valley Wealth Management, introduces the 'Palm Valley Pathway,' his unique financial planning process. He outlines the importance of financial planning awareness, especially during Financial Planning Awareness Month in October. Kelly elaborates on the steps of the Palm Valley Pathway, which includes exploration, organization, optimization, implementation, and review stages to help clients achieve their financial goals. He emphasizes the difference between financial planners and insurance salespeople, reflects on his journey into financial planning, and offers practical tips on organizing financial information using aggregator tools. The episode serves as an educational resource aimed at enhancing listeners' financial situations.

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In this episode of the Retire Early Readout Podcast, host Hunter Kelly discusses how elections influence financial markets and offers education on maintaining investment strategies amidst volatility. Highlighting historical patterns, he explains that markets tend to perform positively during election years despite increased short-term volatility due to policy uncertainties. He advises long-term investors to stay the course and continue regular contributions, while those nearing retirement should consider holding more cash. Additionally, Hunter emphasizes the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio and seizing investment opportunities that arise during volatile periods. The episode concludes by reminding listeners to avoid emotional investment decisions and to seek professional financial advice if necessary.

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