Retirement Unlocked

In today’s episode, Larry Heller speaks with Philipp Meyer-Brauns of Dimensional Funds Advisors. As a senior researcher, Philipp conducts empirical asset pricing research, and today, he’s joining Larry to unpack what exactly Dimensional Fund Advisors is all about and why their trading style is so unique. In this episode, you’ll learn: The origin of Dimensional …

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Will your retirement be the ride of your life? Or will you simply chug along, going through the motions? Larry Heller hopes you will love retired life. In this special episode, Larry is joined by one of his clients: a retiree named Mike Kmeth, a shining example of someone who is having a happy retirement. …

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Will your retirement be the ride of your life? Or will you simply chug along, going through the motions?

Larry Heller hopes you will love retired life. In this special episode, Larry is joined by one of his clients: a retiree named Mike Kmeth, a shining example of someone who is having a happy retirement. Long an enthusiast of model trains, Mike is enjoying his role as president of the Long Island Garden Railroads Railways Society. Today, he’s sharing his deep knowledge of model trains and why he is so passionate about the club.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Mike’s interest in trains began

The history of model trains’ four power sources

Why Mike and his wife decided to join the Long Island Garden Railroads Railways Society

How often the club meets, what events they hold, and what Mike’s responsibilities are as president 

And more!

Tune in now to hear a fun example of a happy retirement and, of course, to learn more about model trains!

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Long Island Garden Railroads Railways Society

What will keep you feeling zestful, connected, and fulfilled during retirement?

Today, Larry Heller, CFP®, CPA, is joined by guest Susan Williams to discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement. Susan is the founder of Booming Encore, a digital-media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help baby boomers live their very best encore. As an enthusiast for bringing the latest resources to baby boomers, Susan discusses the latest trends in the lifestyles of our aging population and why living purposefully is imperative to our health. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Which baby-boomer topics are trending on Booming Encore

What research is revealing about the health outcomes of retirees who lack purpose

Inspirational stories of baby boomers who are turning society’s perception of aging upside down

About the growing popularity of generational travel

Susan’s key advice for future retirees

And more!

Tune in now to learn about this robust resource for baby boomers and get inspired to plan for the non-financial aspects of retirement! 

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Booming Encore

What will keep you feeling zestful, connected, and fulfilled during retirement? Today, Larry Heller, CFP®, CPA, is joined by guest Susan Williams to discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement. Susan is the founder of Booming Encore, a digital-media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help baby boomers live their very best encore. As …

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Would you ever make a big move to a tax-free state like Florida? 

Now more than ever, people are leaving New York State for tax-free states only to discover that their residency, for tax purposes, hasn’t changed.

Tax rules around residency can be complex and ambiguous, but today’s guest brings clarity to the subject. CPA and tax attorney Karen J. Tenenbaum is the founder and managing partner of Tenenbaum Law, P.C., which focuses its practice on the resolution of IRS and New York State tax controversies. In this episode, Karen fills Larry Heller in on how the residency rules work in New York State, what to expect if you get audited, and options for resolving a tax matter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Which lifestyle factors will increase your likelihood of being audited

How your residency is determined

Why New York’s tax rules affect high-net-worth individuals the most 

How New York State calculates the days for the 183-day requirement

How to protect and defend yourself at an audit

And more!

Tune in now to learn how your residency is determined and actions to take if you get audited.

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Tenenbaum law, P.C.: (631) 465- 5000 | e-book: Surviving a New York State Residency Audit| ktenenbaum@LItaxattorney

Would you ever make a big move to a tax-free state like Florida?  Now more than ever, people are leaving New York State for tax-free states only to discover that their residency, for tax purposes, hasn’t changed. Tax rules around residency can be complex and ambiguous, but today’s guest brings clarity to the subject. CPA …

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It’s time to find out how you can make more money in your 401(k) plan!

In today’s episode, Larry Heller is joined by Paul Merriman, the founder of Merriman Wealth Management. Paul is a nationally recognized expert on mutual funds, indexed investing, buy and hold investment strategies, and asset allocation. Given Paul’s expertise and dedication to educating investors, Larry is excited to have Paul here to share 15 ways to make more money in your 401(k) plan.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why Paul suggests putting money into your 401(k) as early as possible, even if it means asking your parents for a loan

The case for using a Roth, regardless of your current tax rate

Why Paul recommends that every young person should have asset classes in their portfolio

Why equities, not fixed income, are the great defender against inflation

The power of the target date fund

And more!

Tune in now to learn 15 ways you could start making more money in your 401(k) plan today!

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Paul Merriman

It’s time to find out how you can make more money in your 401(k) plan! In today’s episode, Larry Heller is joined by Paul Merriman, the founder of Merriman Wealth Management. Paul is a nationally recognized expert on mutual funds, indexed investing, buy and hold investment strategies, and asset allocation. Given Paul’s expertise and dedication …

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Your business is likely the largest illiquid asset you own. Have you considered how you will turn it into a liquid asset so you can use it for retirement planning? Here to shed light on selling your business is Albert Hakim, a Certified Merger and Acquisitions Advisor with Kensington Company. Today, Albert speaks with host …

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