Tom Sullivan Financial Friday

National debt just crossed $40 trillion. Treasury Secretary Bessent tried to manipulate interest rates lower through a bond buyback trick — worked for one day, completely reversed by Wall Street the next. Meanwhile Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods officially took effect this weekend after talks collapsed at the last minute, and Canada is hitting back dollar for dollar. Remember — you pay these tariffs, not Canada. Then two great listener questions — how do you plan retirement when the government owes $40 trillion, and should you sell a rental in a booming area to move somewhere twice as expensive? We walk through both today.

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This week on Financial Friday — a caller owns a small piece of land completely surrounded by commercial development, just like the house in Up, and wants to know how to sell it for what it's actually worth. Another caller is trying to get out of a REIT and hitting more resistance than expected. And we tackle a real estate planning question — which assets should actually be sold first after someone passes away, and why the order matters for the tax bill your heirs end up paying. Real questions, straight answers.

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This week on Financial Friday — what taxes you'll owe when you sell your home and how to shield most of the gain. Should you ever cash in your 401k to pay off the mortgage? We break down the real math. What tax deductions can rental property owners actually claim? Is investing in the space industry smart or speculative? And what's the best move for a grandchild born just before Trump Account eligibility kicked in? All five questions answered with straight, practical advice.

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This week on Financial Friday — a nervous investor gets two solid alternatives, a CD ladder for guaranteed returns or dollar cost averaging to ease into the market without the stress of timing it. Reverse mortgages get real skepticism today and I explain exactly why. Home Equity Lines of Credit are fine for home improvements and a mistake for buying a car — we explain the difference. And we break down structured notes versus secured notes so you actually know what you're buying. Real questions, straight answers, no products to sell.

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Roth rules, paying down primary home vs rentals, investing and education for minors, etc.

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Callers vary from how to manage the money they are saving for retirement once they do retire, an explanation of the various municipal bonds and why is makes sense only for high tax brackets plus a stab at the various modes of annuities.

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This week on Financial Friday — how to start an investment account even if you don't make a lot of money, what actually separates a primary market from a secondary market, the wash sale rule explained so you never lose a tax deduction by accident again, real ways to earn income completely tax free, and a beginner-friendly breakdown of options trading — what puts and calls actually are and how they work. Real questions, straight answers, no jargon left unexplained.

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This week on Financial Friday — should you roll your 401k into a Roth account and what will it actually cost you in taxes? What in the world is private credit and does it belong in your portfolio? What is the smartest way to start saving for your children's future today? And the red flags that tell you it is time to have a hard conversation with your financial advisor or find a new one. Real questions, straight answers, no products to sell. Financial Friday is back.

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Financial Friday returns with a debut episode packed with real money questions from real listeners. Are you paying too much in advisor fees — probably yes and today we tell you exactly what to do about it. Robo investing versus index funds — which is right for you and when does the answer change? Social Security strategy for married couples that could be worth tens of thousands of extra dollars in retirement. The right way to sell gold without leaving money on the table. And two exciting early stage opportunities — getting SpaceX exposure before a potential IPO and positioning in the fast growing nutraceuticals space. Your financial questions answered honestly with no products to sell and no agenda except your bottom line. Financial Friday is back and it brought its A game.

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