Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why day traders often lose money in the long-run. Scott and Pat advise a California man who is concerned about the future of his pension. A Colorado caller wants a second opinion on his charitable giving strategy. A mother is considering early retirement to live near her college-bound son. Finally, a young military veteran with $350,000 saved asks if he should invest in a rental property. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the hidden risks in private placement investments. Scott and Pat speak with a caller looking to diversify by investing (or speculating) in gold. A Vacaville man with $1 million saved asks what a safe withdrawal rate is for him. A Los Angeles caller asks if she should refinance her mortgage. Scott and Pat advise a caller who is considering drawing Social Security based on her incarcerated ex-husband’s work history. A man with $2 million saved asks if he should buy long-term care insurance. Finally, a caller asks if Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision will affect his benefit. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the pitfalls of putting a rental property in your IRA. In a podcast exclusive, they talk about what to do with a deceased spouse’s retirement accounts. Scott and Pat advise a Colorado caller, with more than $1 million saved, if she should contribute to a Roth 401(k). A Sacramento caller asks if he should bolster his savings or pay down his debt after withdrawing his 401(k) savings to pay for his children’s education. A veteran asks Scott and Pat if he can refinance his wife’s mortgage.  Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a government employee who is considering rolling over his 457 account to an IRA. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week's Allworth's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss how a new retirement bill, the SECURE Act, could affect you.  Scott and Pat advise a South Carolina caller who is considering purchasing a $130,000 investment property. A small business owner asks how he can save for retirement and help his employees. A Sacramento caller with $200,000 saved is considering putting more in a Roth 401(k). Finally, a retired caller asks if gold is a good investment to hedge the stock market.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.   

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss handling money, estate planning, and other financial considerations for someone with dementia. Scott and Pat advise a Cincinnati caller about Social Security’s windfall elimination provision. A man with $80,000 of stock in an ESOP asks how the gains will affect his tax situation. A debt-free caller asks if he should save in a Roth or traditional 401(k). Finally, a caller with $3 million in savings asks how she should take her pension.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case and the implications for your 401(k). They also unveil a new segment exclusively for podcast listeners. Scott and Pat discuss savings priorities with a Denver man with $150,000 in his 401(k) who wants to move out of his mother’s house. A Sacramento caller who heard about fixed annuities on the golf course wants a second opinion. A divorced man asks how he can check his Social Security benefits based on his ex-wife’s record. Finally, a caller asks what happens if he collects Social Security and continues to work. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss a new SEC rule that could make financial advice more transparent, and then dissect the recent stock market rally. Scott and Pat speak with a retired teacher who wants to know if Social Security might reduce his spousal benefit. A caller who quit her job is concerned that she does not have enough money to retire comfortably. A Utah man with $1 million saved in a traditional 401(k) asks if he should contribute to a Roth 401(k). Finally, Scott and Pat advise a caller who wants to protect her assets from long-term care expenses.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss a subset of loans that have them concerned. 401(k) specialist, Jairo Gomez, joins the show to talk about how you can make the most out of your retirement savings plan. Scott and Pat advise a caller in Northern California considering long-term care insurance. A woman with a $600,000 home asks if she should take out another loan to pay off her mortgage. Finally, a caller asks if he should save in a “rich man’s Roth.”  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This Saturday, June 8th, we are taking your calls from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m PT. Secure your spot by emailing questions@moneymatters.com or call us at 1-833-999-6784. 

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss how much, or how little, a new retirement bill could impact you.  Scott and Pat speak with a caller with $1.4 million saved who is considering his investment options after being laid off. A California man wants to help his parents get the cash from a $100,000 life insurance policy. Scott and Pat advise a Cincinnati woman who received a $1.2 million inheritance. Finally, a Wisconsin caller asks how her son should pay for a used car. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why companies like Uber and WeWork are going public, and what you should consider before investing. Scott and Pat advise a federal employee about her investment allocation. A woman in Northern California wants to help her daughter attend a college that costs $43,000 per year. A Cincinnati man is considering selling $15,000 of Fifth Third Bank stock to contribute to 529 plans for his young children. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the economic forces that created the student debt crisis. Scott and Pat speak with a California man who wants to give all of his assets to charity after his death. A woman owes $230,000 on a rental and wonders if she should sell the property. A long-time listener wants to reduce his investment risk as he nears retirement. Finally, a man holding $3.5 million in Proctor & Gamble stock asks Scott and Pat if he should diversify away from the company. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Graduation season is here! On this week’s special edition of Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat offer advice to graduates and their parents. Scott and Pat take a call from a woman in Colorado who wants to know if she’s better off collecting Social Security based on her ex-husband’s record. Also, a Denver caller asks if her financial advisor is charging her a fair rate. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Allworth’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the sandwich generation’s difficult balance of saving for retirement versus helping their families. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is upset about paying an increased premium for her $50,000 universal life insurance policy. A Wisconsin man wants to keep his elderly parents from running out of money. A Sacramento caller is worried he may not have access to his money from an insurance policy. Scott and Pat advise a caller making $300,000 who’s worried he may lose his job. Finally, a Minnesota caller with $630,000 in savings checks in to see if he’s on the right track to retire well.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about how companies change within industries. Scott and Pat speak with a caller about whether his wife can take her own Social Security benefit first and then switch to a spousal benefit when he retires. A caller wants to sell a rental property and do a tax-free exchange into an opportunity zone fund. A man from Sacramento wonders how fee-based advisors can recommend mutual funds if they don’t take commissions. A caller recently lost his mother and wants to know how he should handle the money that was not in his mother’s trust. Finally, Scott and Pat question how it’s possible that we are in a bull market, but public pensions are still woefully underfunded. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Celebrating Easter, this week’s Money Matters is a look back at some of the show’s most memorable calls. Scott and Pat also discuss how many grandparents are helping grandchildren at the expense of their retirements. Scott and Pat speak with a woman who would like to rollover an annuity that she bought for her daughter. A caller wants to make her $750,000 IRA less risky. A man is concerned about the future of Social Security. Scott and Pat speak with a man trying to turn the sale of a $400,000 property into retirement income. Finally, a woman in California wants to leave a house to her daughters, one of which has cancer. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the wave of tech companies going public and introduce a new retirement frame of mind. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is worried about a diminishing pension and wants to cash out. A man in Northern California is facing an early retirement and asks what he can do with $463,000 in savings. A caller is selling a rental property worth $350,000 and wondering what his tax liability will be. Finally, Scott and Pat advise a Colorado man considering a $175,000 “air time” purchase for his pension.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the fundamental economic problem facing the legal marijuana market. Scott and Pat speak with a man in South Carolina who wants to maximize his and his wife’s Social Security benefit. A couple had $2 million stolen by an advisor who billed himself as a fiduciary. They want recourse. A man with $8 million in savings is considering a Roth conversion. A New Jersey caller with $400,000 saved wants to know what accounts he should prioritize. Finally, a man in Elk Grove is worried about the stock market and wonders if his investments are allocated correctly. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about some ways you can get ready for tax time, and the myth about filing an extension. Scott and Pat talk to a man in Denver who wants to change his adjustable life insurance. A Colorado caller says his employer is phasing out his 401(k) and giving only one option. A woman asks how she should save for her children’s college education. A Sacramento man with $1.5 million saved and a $75,000 pension is concerned the market is overheating and considering municipal bonds. A financial advisor is selling a man with $2 million in savings a variable annuity. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.