Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the economic implications of negative oil prices, the second stimulus package, and potential state bankruptcies. Scott and Pat advise a retired man looking to replace the $25,000 he took out as a Required Minimum Distribution at the beginning of the year. A mother of three asks how she can save for her three children. Finally, a California caller asks if she should invest in oil. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial. They discuss unemployment, the stock and bond market, and potential silver linings in this crisis. Scott and Pat advise Cincinnati woman who asks how the CARES Act affects her Required Minimum Distribution. A caller, who is invested 45% in stocks and 55% in bonds, asks if his investments are allocated correctly for his needs and goals.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of today’s markets and avoid the potential mistakes that could wreck your retirement plans.  Scott and Pat advise a risk-averse caller, who reduced his stock and bond exposure, and wondering if his investments are allocated correctly. A 45-year-old caller, with $800,000 saved, cashed out his 401(k) in February and asks how he should get back in the market. Finally, a man who owes $260,000 on his mortgage asks if he should refinance his loan. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss some ways that you can take control of your finances and look for opportunities in this challenging market.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take a long-term perspective on the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. They discuss its potential impact on unemployment, your retirement, and more.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the US government’s response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus. They also review the financial planning fundamentals that can help you through market turmoil.  A Sacramento caller asks if she should continue to rebalance her investments. A caller asks if he is performing a tax-loss harvest correctly. Scott and Pat advise a California woman who is concerned that she won’t be able to retire comfortably and considering buying an annuity. Finally, a caller asks if she should remodel her $650,000 home. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this special edition of the Allworth Money Matters podcast, we cover the Coronavirus and current stock market turbulence. Scott and Pat discuss what you need to be focusing on right now as an investor. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and recent stock market turbulence. They also interview Michael Mouriski, CPA and Vice President of Allworth Tax Solutions, about how you can prepare for the 2020 tax season. A man in the Bay Area asks how much house he can afford. Scott and Pat advise a caller who is concerned that legislative changes will impact his Social Security benefit. Finally, a caller in Cincinnati, who is a year-and-a-half away from retirement, asks if a Roth conversion will lower his future tax burden.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the least trustworthy industries, lawsuits against equity-indexed annuity companies and setting beneficiaries when it comes to retirement accounts. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is debt-free and still employed but wants to know if he should use money from his 401(k) to pay off his mortgage. Estate planning attorney, Clark Allison joins Scott and Pat to talk about how to set-up beneficiaries for retirement accounts. A Dallas caller wants to know if he needs a fiduciary advisor. A woman is curios whether a Roth IRA can be gifted. Finally, a caller in Colorado asks if she should invest using a Solo 401(k). Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and offer a historical perspective on stock market dips. Scott and Pat speak with a caller in South Carolina who is looking to buy a rental property that’s valued at $900,000. A father asks how he can transfer Coca-Cola stock to his adult children. Scott and Pat advise an Ohio mother who took out $180,000 of Parent PLUS loans for her kids and is now looking to transfer the debt. Finally, a caller in Northern California asks if she should use the proceeds from a land sale to pay down her mortgage. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why it is more difficult to save as you get closer to retirement, and how you can plan for a secure financial future. Scott and Pat advise a landlord who asks if he can deduct home improvement expenses for his rental properties. A man, with $400,000 saved, wants to know if he should wait for a market dip before he invests. A retired police officer asks if his wife should take a monthly pension or a lump sum buyout. Scott and Pat speak with a caller concerned that the coronavirus will impact his investments. Finally, a self-employed woman asks if Medicare will impact her health insurance from CalPERS. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why Wells Fargo is offering financial advisors forgivable loans. They also talk about commissions in the financial services industry, and how those perks impact the type of service you receive. You can read the article that Scott and Pat discuss here. Scott and Pat advise a California government employee with $350,000 who wants to lower his future tax burden. A caller asks if solar panels are worth the cost. Scott and Pat speak with a man looking to dump his variable annuity. A grandfather asks how he can open a 529 plan. Finally, an 80-year old caller asks if she should invest in a Standard & Poor’s 500 index fund. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss a simple investment strategy that they use to protect retirement income. Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento woman looking to help her son invest in a non-deductible IRA. A caller asks how he should handle the company stock from an organization he recently left. A veteran asks how he can save money from Required Minimum Distributions for his wife. Scott and Pat speak with a woman who wants to buy a larger home for her retirement. Finally, a Cincinnati caller, who worked in the public and private sector, asks how she should plan for Social Security.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the challenge of finding your purpose after leaving a career. Scott and Pat advise a grandfather who wants to save for his grandchildren’s college expenses. A caller back in the states after living in Taiwan asks if she is on the path to a secure retirement. A Cincinnati man asks if he should pay down his $60,000 mortgage with the savings in his Roth 401(k). Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a woman who saved $1.6 million and is considering a Roth conversion. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the stock market’s continued rise, and why they’re paying close attention to company earnings. Scott and Pat advise a caller with $2.8 million in Apple stock who is considering using the money to pay down his mortgage. A man in Washington asks if he can write-off the costs of his home renovation on his taxes. Scott and Pat speak with a man in Roseville who wants to join an online stock trading group. Finally, a caller in Southern California asks if he should take out a loan to purchase a $35,000 muscle car. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why some advisors target aging Americans to buy unnecessary financial products.  Scott and Pat advise a man in Somerset who is helping his mother protect the proceeds from her home sale. A man in Northern California asks how he should plan for his Social Security benefit. A caller asks how she can determine the value of a property’s mineral rights. Finally, a man who saved $500,000 asks if he should sell his rental to pay off his primary mortgage. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the allegations surrounding a well-known financial advisor who called himself a fiduciary and potentially hid his conflicts of interest. They also talk about the SECURE Act’s passage and what it means for your retirement. Scott and Pat advise a mother trying to save $100,000 for her children’s college education. A caller asks if he can cash out his pension early. Finally, a New Jersey business owner asks if he should prioritize saving in a traditional or Roth 401(K). Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.  Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the steps that you need to take to become financially independent. Scott and Pat advise a woman, with $400,000 in taxable accounts, who is considering opening a 401(k). A man in Northern California making $400,000, with $600,000 saved, asks what he needs to do to have a comfortable retirement. Finally, an Atlanta caller asks if he should prioritize his Roth or traditional accounts. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat provide examples of how you can improve your finances in 2020. Scott and Pat advise a Bay Area woman considering her Social Security options as a non-working spouse. A caller asks if she can roll her 401(k) into a Roth account. A man in Indiana with $44,000 in debt asks how he should prioritize his payments. A man with $200,000 in family income asks where he should save more. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why $1.8 billion may disappear in a private placement investment. Scott and Pat advise a caller with $360,000 in his IRAs who’s considering a Roth conversion. A 68-year-old woman asks if she should continue delaying her Social Security benefit. A retired Navy veteran asks where he should prioritize his saving. Scott and Pat speak with a man who saved $1.5 million and is concerned that he missed the Roth conversion window. Finally, a Vermont caller asks if his Social Security benefit will be “means-tested.” Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.