How do you decide what mutual fund to buy? What are the tax implications of a large windfall of money from the sale of a home? Can you plan your retirement all through a spreadsheet? We'll answer all those listener questions and tell you how to watch out for unscrupulous advisers. Plus, does Dan agree or disagree with some recent intriguing statements made by some high-profile folks in the financial world. And of course, we'll have Tales From The Tax Side this week, featuring The Alamo! Enjoy the show.

On this week's show we'll answer your questions about last-to-die life insurance, planning for potential nursing home costs and the right time to take social security. Plus, Michael Jordan is the subject of Tales From The Tax Side. And we'll use some uncommon sense to talk about how you can better prepare for your financial future. All that and more on this week's Solving The Financial Puzzle. (And by the way, Happy Thanksgiving).

This week we answer your questions about limited options in 401ks, the different types of life insurance and how to tell if your broker is suggesting something to you just so they get a commission. And how big of an impact can procrastination have on your financial future? We'll also cover some of the financial "rules" you need to know (or not follow). And would you sell a body part for a new car? Learn about that story in this week's "Tales From The Tax Side." It's all apart of this week's Solving The Financial Puzzle.

This week we'll answer listener questions about Roth IRA conversions and leaving an old 401K with a former employer. Plus we'll listen to some of the things the voice of wisdom says, so we can drown out the voice of greed. In Tales From The Tax Side we'll talk about Coca Cola. And we'll talk about the all-important Financial Red Zone. Don't know what it is? Then you need to listen this week!

Comedian Matt Ward catches up with Chris & D.J. at Scruffy City Hall to talk about life in comedy, craft beer, and the Scruffy City Comedy Festival. Matt gets the honor of trying his first sour beer with the guys, and he also talks about the mini sour festival happening during the Scruffy City Comedy Festival.

For once in their lives, D.J. and Chris are #1 at something. They won the Knox Mercury reader poll for Top Podcast in Knoxville! In this episode they gloat, drink beer and laugh heartily as they recount their victory. Then they get back to doing what they do best: getting down on themselves for their failures in the podcast this year. After all, you gotta stay humble, right? So join D.J. and Chris as they hang out at Flow and discuss what it feels like to be winners. PS, Chris & D.J. would like to thank all the great fans that listen to us and supported us in the vote for Top Knox!

On this week's show we answer listener questions about "robo advisors", relying on inheritances and Roth vs. Traditional IRAs. Plus we put Dan to the test with a multiple choice financial quiz. We'll show you how estimating your way through a retirement plan can go wrong. Sinbad, Val Kilmer and Nick Cage all make appearances in Tales From The Tax Side.

This week we cover the important ages during the retirement planning process. We answer listener questions about bonds, annuities and longevity planning. How do you plan for different retirement uncertainties? We'll cover that, plus we'll have another great story during Tales From The Tax Side.

On this week's show we answer questions about managing investments during a divorce, diversification and how to eliminate some financial stress from your life. We'll also explore how a financial coach is different from an adviser. Plus, why you might want to utilize life insurance, even if the kids are out of the house. And don't forget our favorite segment, Tales From The Tax Side... This week we pay homage to the late Yogi Berra. So take a listen!

In this special edition of Solving The Financial Puzzle we discuss the three biggest mistakes people make with their money. We also address the epidemic of people (and especially small business owners) overpaying on their taxes and how many don't know the proper way to handle a Roth conversion. Also, do mutual funds stink? Dan answers that question for you, plus much more on this week's episode.