Through 2022, the inflation rate was historically high, and IBonds were in all of the headlines. Now, as inflation rates have come down, the interest rate on IBonds is also coming down. Does this mean it is time to cash in your IBonds? Or is it best to keep holding on? 

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Celebrate one year of Your Next Money Move with us in this episode. Trent and Derek discuss what they have learned over the last year of talking money moves.

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Whether to save retirement dollars in a Roth or Traditional account - regardless if it is an IRA or 401k - is an age-old financial question. Making that decision can depend both on a few known factors such as your age, your retirement goals, and your income, along with a few unpredictable factors such as how tax brackets may change over time. Give this episode a listen to learn how to weigh each of those considerations and choose between Roth and Traditional retirement savings. 

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With day technology gets more advanced - and unfortunately so do the cyber tricks and traps. Cyber security is an often overlooked piece of your financial picture. However, in reality, protecting yourself online is a critical piece of financial security, especially as more and more financial transactions occur over the web. Give this episode a listen to hear a few firsthand stories, learn what cyber scams may look like, and how to protect yourself in the cyber world.

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Having a well-funded checking account to cover your day-to-day expenses with remaining long-term savings in a savings account has long been the norm. However, with recent legislative and interest rate changes, that advice may soon become antiquated. Learn more about how the way you structure your daily banking may be due for an update. 

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Considering jumping on the options trading bandwagon? Find out what Trent and Derek think on this episode of Your Next Money Move. 

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Do you know whether you have Uninsured Motorist Coverage with your car insurance? One of the lesser talked about insurance coverages, uninsured motorist coverage can be an important piece of managing risk in your life. In this episode, learn about how uninsured motorist insurance works, what it covers, and why 21 states find it worthwhile to require this insurance coverage. 

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Having the right life insurance is a key piece of a successful financial plan. However, it can be complicated navigating the various types of life insurance. In this week’s episode, Trent and Derek discuss Whole Life Insurance. Listen in to hear about how Whole Life Insurance works, how exactly the cash value operates, how surrender charges come into play, and how to evaluate whether it is a good fit for you. 

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Financial concerns are a top source of disagreement in couples, so what kinds of conversations should you be having with a future (or current!) spouse? In this week’s episode Trent and Derek dive into the world of financial conversations in relationships - listen in to hear about how to start money conversations, the types of questions to cover, ways to make those conversations easier and more productive, and more!

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In this week's episode, Derek and Trent dive into the details of paying for college and how much is too much to borrow.