Your Money, Your Wealth

Investor optimism reached a 17 year high with the Trump Effect and emerging markets, but what does that really mean? Joe thinks being emotionally invested in your portfolio may serve you better in the long run. Al quizzes Joe on 6 basic retirement questions most Americans can't get right. Plus, gifting a Roth IRA to a grandchild, whether to sell a losing stock, and contributing to a Roth IRA after leaving employment.

The pros and cons of taking Social Security before full retirement age, tax mistakes that could cost you huge penalties or worse, IRA myths, the morality of found money, and what Joe and Big Al know and love about social media. The fellas also answer emails about making 40% annual returns on your investments, and sound strategies for putting inherited IRA money into a Roth.

The pros and cons of taking Social Security before full retirement age, tax mistakes that could cost you huge penalties or worse, IRA myths, the morality of found money, and what Joe and Big Al know and love about social media. The fellas also answer emails about making 40% annual returns on your investments, and sound strategies for putting inherited IRA money into a Roth.

Mary Beth Storjohann, author of Work Your Wealth, helps millennials wrap their heads around financial basics. Joe and Al discuss a proposal to cut the corporate tax rate by taxing 401(k) gains, and spotting an IRS phone scam. Also, answers to questions on LLC vs. S-corp income, deductions for traditional IRAs, and taking a personal loan for the downpayment on investment property. Also, Big Al lists 6 steps to get SUPER rich.

Mary Beth Storjohann, author of Work Your Wealth, helps millennials wrap their heads around financial basics. Joe and Al discuss a proposal to cut the corporate tax rate by taxing 401(k) gains, and spotting an IRS phone scam. Also, answers to questions on LLC vs. S-corp income, deductions for traditional IRAs, and taking a personal loan for the downpayment on investment property. Also, Big Al lists 6 steps to get SUPER rich.

Social Security expert Mary Beth Franklin explains the current claiming rules. Joe and Big Al offer tips for managing taxes and they answer emails on rollovers, Roth IRA, 401(k), debt, and building a stock portfolio. And from sole proprietorships to real estate; alternative minimum tax to capital gains and losses, the fellas analyze the tax return of one Donald J. Trump.

Social Security expert Mary Beth Franklin explains the current claiming rules. Joe and Big Al offer tips for managing taxes and answer emails on rollovers, Roth IRA, 401(k), debt, and building a stock portfolio. And from sole proprietorships to real estate; alternative minimum tax to capital gains and losses, the fellas analyze the tax return of one Donald J. Trump.

Our guest is Michelle Balconi, who co-authored the children's book Let's Chat About Economics! with economist Dr. Arthur Laffer. Joe and Big Al debunk retirement myths, discuss 8 things most Americans don't know about retirement, and answer emails on Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and investing. Also: Joe is retiring to Togo to manage the fortune of an email scammer, and the fellas muse on Anthony Weiner's use of Snapchat.

Our guest is Michelle Balconi, who co-authored the children’s book "Let’s Chat About Economics!" with economist Dr. Arthur Laffer. Joe and Big Al debunk retirement myths, discuss 8 things most Americans don’t know about retirement, and answer emails on Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and investing. Also: Joe is retiring to Togo to manage the fortune of an email scammer, and the fellas muse on Anthony Weiner's use of Snapchat.

Six small business retirement plans from easy to complicated, including the SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Solo 401(k) and defined benefit plan. And, how to calculate your "power percentage" for retirement readiness (here's a hint, it involves adding up savings and old debt payments and dividing that into your income.) Plus, Joe and Big Al explain how buying expensive cologne online relates to behavioral finance.