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Money Matters: Retirement planning, tax strategies, investment insights, and more.

Navigating the financial maze: IRA questions, pension decisions, Social Security, and more.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat tackle questions on a range of topics from pension adjustments, Roth conversions, to the ever-pressing dilemma of when to start taking Social Security. They also discuss the importance of umbrella insurance policies and share personal anecdotes that make financial advice relatable and engaging.

Whether you're curious about the impact of government incentives on EV investments or need guidance on special needs trusts, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

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A shift in the auto industry, buffered ETFs, revisiting the 2008 financial crisis, SMAs explained, and when to fire your advisor.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why now might be the time to buy a car.  A Connecticut caller who retired this week asks whether he should invest in buffered ETFs. Scott and Pat then reflect on the 2008 financial crisis that nearly brought down the world economy. A California man wonders whether he should invest in Separately Managed Accounts. Finally, hear why Scott and Pat tell a New York caller to ditch her financial advisor.

 

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Wall Street’s wild ride, portfolio spending stress, Social Security advice, non-traded REITs, and a financial plan as a wedding gift?

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why they aren’t surprised by Wall Street’s recent roller coaster ride. A caller nearing retirement expresses anxiety about shifting from saving to spending. A Virginia father wonders if he should buy a financial plan as a wedding gift for his son. A Texas caller asks whether his wife can claim half of his Social Security benefit. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss the downside of non-traded real estate investment trusts, or REITs.

 

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An investor scared about the market, a husband thinking about merging his money, and advice on managing inherited retirement accounts.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help a Montana rancher navigate the volatile stock market. A California man wonders if it's time to combine finances with his wife. Finally, Scott and Pat examine new IRS guidance that impacts thousands of people who will inherit retirement accounts.  

 

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The power of a diversified portfolio, a lesson on dividend-paying ETFs, tax strategies when leaving money to heirs, and advice on managing your mindset.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain how a diversified portfolio protects you as industries and companies come in and out of favor. Then they help a caller understand the intricacies of a dividend-paying ETF. A 57-year-old Californian asks about the best way to reduce the family’s tax burden when leaving money to the kids. Finally, Scott and Pat check back in with a Texas man who needed advice back in March on keeping his own tendencies in check.

 

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Tech sector turbulence, navigating an estate with no will or trust, advice for managing cash as you get older, and one key question involving two 401(k) accounts.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the news making headlines this week including volatility among big tech stocks. A California woman tasked with supervising her grandmother’s estate asks for guidance on how to manage the $2 million in it. A woman in her 80s wants to know how much liquid money she should have on hand. Finally, an Oklahoma caller seeks advice on whether he should combine his two old 401(k) accounts.

 

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When the markets defy logic, where to park old 401(k) funds, when not paying off the mortgage makes sense, and the value of experiencing the ups and downs of investing.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat examine why the markets behave the way they do despite major events like the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. A new retiree wants to know how risky he should be with $140,000 he has in an old 401(k). A North Carolina caller asks whether it’s smart to use 401(k) dollars to pay off his home. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss how investors can benefit from living through the best and worst of times.

 

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The risk of overlooking beneficiaries, a question about a Roth conversion, a caller who wants to retire in the next decade, and a tax strategy that many workers aren’t aware of.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the critical importance of making sure your beneficiaries are up to date. An Arizona caller with $950,000 in a traditional IRA asks whether he should do a Roth conversion. A 51-year old wants to know whether he has enough assets to retire within 10 years. A Nevada man wonders whether increasing his bond allocation will protect him when it comes time to do required minimum distributions. Finally, Allworth advisor Laurie Ingwersen joins the show to explain a tax strategy she used with a client that many workers don’t know is available.

 

Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

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A 401(k) transfer question, a long-term care concern, and the call that made Scott and Pat say “uh-oh!”

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help a woman decide whether to move an old 401(k) into an IRA. A California man asks whether he should contribute money to an insurance product he says his father-in-law is selling him. A caller needs guidance on how to pay for her mother’s long-term care. Finally, Scott and Pat weigh in on where a grandmother should park money earmarked for one of her grandchildren. 

 

Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

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