Simply Money

On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the extraordinary resilience Americans showed in the aftermath, and the lessons investors can still take from that uncertain period. They look back at how markets responded, why trying to time your way around a crisis can backfire, and how a strong financial plan prepares for the unexpected.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian break down the key financial moves that matter most in every decade of your life—from building wealth in your 20s and 30s to protecting it in your 40s and preparing for retirement in your 50s and beyond. They also explain how hidden tax traps can develop inside brokerage accounts, answer listener questions on estate planning, retirement tax strategies, and umbrella insurance, and sit down with Allworth's insurance expert to discuss when long-term care insurance actually makes sense. Plus, Bob shares his perspective on whether homeownership is always the right financial move.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian explain why your net worth may not tell the full story of your financial health, how to identify your most valuable asset at every stage of life, and why forgotten 401(k)s deserve a closer look. Plus, they tackle retirement spending, helping your kids financially, concentrated stock positions, and when it’s time to rethink an old life insurance policy.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian break down the surprisingly strong jobs report and what it could mean for interest rates, reveal a little-known way some high earners can put significantly more into their 401(k), and explain when Roth conversions and charitable remainder trusts make sense. Plus, the end-of-summer home repairs that could save you thousands and some encouraging news about prescription drug prices.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian tackle the “one more year” retirement trap—why even wealthy investors can struggle to walk away from work, how to determine when you truly have enough, and why the emotional side of retirement can matter just as much as the math.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian follow a Cincinnati couple with a $4 million net worth through the transition into retirement—breaking down how to replace a paycheck, navigate Social Security and taxes, help adult children, and decide what they can truly afford. Plus, they fast-forward 10 years to reveal which retirement decisions mattered most.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian explain how to stress-test your portfolio before the next market downturn, why retirement planning can look surprisingly different for people without children, and what homeowners can learn from the latest trends at Cincinnati’s Homearama. Plus, they tackle how to coordinate your financial team, where commercial real estate fits in a portfolio, helping a child start a business, and an important new 401(k) catch-up rule for higher earners.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian explain why the first five years of retirement can make or break your financial plan, how a rising market can quietly increase the risk in your portfolio, and why having enough money to buy something doesn’t necessarily mean you should. Plus, they tackle tax-loss harvesting pitfalls, managing concentrated company stock, and why today’s mortgage rates shouldn’t be the only factor driving your decision to buy a home.

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On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian break down what a more hawkish Federal Reserve could mean for your portfolio, why Bitcoin’s latest surge shouldn’t trigger FOMO, and how retirees can turn years of disciplined saving into a retirement they actually enjoy. Plus, smart strategies for Roth conversions and charitable giving, managing a highly appreciated stock position, and an estate-planning decision every parent needs to make.

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