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You may feel confident with your asset allocation strategies, but how do you know if you’ve optimized them for tax efficiency? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss asset allocation location buckets and which bucket for which account.  They also cover recent Central Bank activity and what you might expect in the coming month. #assetallocation #investmentstrategies #wealthmanagement

Find it Fast: Asset Allocation Strategies

Tax Efficiency:00:00—Intro 01:29—Asset allocation location 05:16—Which bucket for which account

Dr. Doom11:02—The everything ETF and indirect exposure

Central Bank Roundup 14:58—Lower rates are coming 19:52—Japan chaos and Yenmageddon 23:42—Sweden eases policy early

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If you’re looking to maximize your retirement savings, the SECURE Act 2.0 made some significant changes. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover the effects of the SECURE Act 2.0 on retirement savings including business owners, retirees, and employer-sponsored plans.

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Retirement Savings Plans00:00—Intro 01:16—SECURE Act 2.0 effects 02:25—Change in RMD rules and penalty changes 05:30—SEPP & SIMPLE IRAs Roth options and new limits 08:08—529 leftover funds rollovers into ROTH 10:17—Qualified charitable contribution changes 11:35—Employer matching and student loan payments 12:16—ABLE plans 13:05—Low-income and gig workers savers match

Toss Up14:06—Wealth taxes17:20—Achieving longer lifespans20:28—Warren Buffet’s cash 23:54—Working from home 25:20—Elections and sell-offs

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If you’ll be retiring soon, you may wonder how you’ll pay for it.  In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II chat about ways to plan your withdrawal rates in retirement so your money lasts as long as possible. They also discuss interest rates, the Chinese regional bank crisis, and whether India will take over the number one spot as a world superpower.

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Withdrawal rates and how much do I need for retirement?00:00—Intro 01:44—What do I need to know about withdrawal rates?

Central Bank Roundup10:35—Interest rates 14:04—China regional banking crisis

Something or Nothing16:27—Chinese robo taxis 19:33—India stock market 22:45—Shadow banking 26:24—Peloton convertible notes

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If you’re wondering if structured products can help smooth out the effects of market volatility on your investment portfolio, you’re not alone. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss why investment banks use them, how the average investor can take advantage of them, and the risks involved.

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What are Structured Products00:00—Intro 01:15—The definition of structured products 06:27—Who does this make sense for and who should skip it? 07:52—What are the levels? 09:50—How do you buy them? 10:55—What are the risks and benefits?

Nostra-Thomas12:46—Are stocks at risk for a loss decade? 15:43—Political shakeups 17:15—What is the next crisis? 19:42—Is low volatility here to stay? 22:16—What is the current trading temperature?

Structured products are complex, illiquid investments whose returns may be based on the underlying price movements of a single security, a basket of securities, an index, a commodity, a debt issuance, and/or a foreign currency. Many economic and market factors will affect the value of structured products, and such factors may offset or magnify one another. Risk factors may include interest rate levels, implied volatility, and time remaining to maturity. Other risks may apply. Please carefully review the disclosure document or offering memorandum before investing.

This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

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If you’re shocked by the price of college, wait until you find out which schools might offer little-known discounts. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss ways to lower the price of college, strategies to pay for it, and student loans. As mentioned by Kevin in the podcast, you can check out: collegeaidpro.com to view some of the material discussed.

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Paying for College00:00—Intro 00:41—Which colleges offer discounts? 09:41—Finding free money 13:20—Student loans

Toss-up15:56—Value of college 18:20—Published or net cost 19:18—Hybrid or on-site work 22:00—Inflation vs recession 24:08—MRNA for cancer treatment 26:36—Low birth rates and immigration or robots 29:01—Asset allocation

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You’ve probably noticed that your homeowners, auto, and umbrella insurance costs are on the rise. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II offer an insurance shopping guide with strategies for shopping around and lowering your property and casualty insurance costs.

P & C Shopping Guide00:00—Intro 01:33—Insurance costs on the rise 03:35—Strategies for saving money on insurance*

Role Play12:39—Alex Rodriguez 13:53—Singapore shophouses 16:15—Oaktree Capital 18:46—Is the yield curve inversion is wrong 22:52—Recreational drugs for medical treatment

*Global Wealth Advisors is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with any of the insurance companies mentioned.

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What should investors be doing during an election year? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II host Global Wealth Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Keith Sprauer. They discuss how election years affect the market and how politics plays into the mix. They also jump into topics like meme stocks, public official trading, and HELOCs in the Something or Nothing segment. 

Find it Fast:  How the election year affects the market Guest Speaker 00:00—Intro 01:36—History and election years 05:53—Does a divided government affect the market? 08:09—Tax cut bill sunsetting in 2025 10:24—What should investors be doing?

Something or Nothing 14:05—Meme stocks 16:01—US worker hours vs Europe 18:09—Bird Flu 18:50—Watching public official trading 21:07—China space station 23:00—Will HELOCs drive the economy? 26:33—Divergence along political lines 28:45—Diverging monetary policy 

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If you’ve wondering whether there will be an interest rate cut this year, you’re not alone. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II give another rousing round of Central Bank Roundup and discuss whether investors can expect a rate cut or increase along with what some other countries are doing.

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Central Bank Roundup:00:00—Intro 01:23—Will there be an interest rate cut this year? 05:46—Mortgage rates on the move 07:40—Bank of England 11:30—Bank of Japan

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If you’re invested in the market and want a more specific definition for some of the jargon and topics in the news lately, this podcast episode is dedicated to you. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II unzip the mailbag and answer your top six questions about the market and what it might mean to you.

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Mailbag:00:00—Intro 01:10—What are yield curve inversions? 04:36—What are credit spreads? 08:40—What is the impact of immigration on housing and fertility? 15:08—Expat life can I retire abroad? 18:53—What drives the stock market? 23:06—What do I need to know about private equity? Bold Predictions: 26:39—The Masters

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If you’re invested in the stock market, how do you pick your stocks? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss the different types of analysis when selecting stocks including technical vs fundamental analysis, qualitative vs quantitative analysis, and evaluating and identifying a process.

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Individual Stock Picking00:00—Intro 01:05—Technical analysis vs fundamental analysis 04:25—Qualitative vs quantitative analysis

Something or Nothing 19:03—Bond restructuring 21:52—If the economy is doing well at current rates, why change them?24:41—What Texas can teach about housing?27:58—Supplemental leverage ratio

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If you enjoyed learning about the strategies for picking good stocks be sure to follow the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly where you listen to your favorite pods or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

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