Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about why Social Security may or may not be a huge issue in the 2020 presidential election. Scott and Pat also discuss Hanson McClain’s transition to Allworth Financial. Scott and Pat talk to a man in Folsom who has $147,000 in a bond fund and an advisor trying to move his money. A San Louis Obispo caller is considering buying rental properties for tax write-offs. A retiree collecting a disability benefit asks if he can collect Social Security based on his ex-wife’s record. Finally, a man in Oakland weighs investing $1 million in an S&P 500 or the total stock market fund. 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 their beliefs about the future of Social Security, and who may feel benefit cuts. Scott and Pat talk to a woman in Rancho Cordova who is expecting a divorce settlement and asks what she should do with the money.  A man with $800,000 saved is considering using his money to pay down his mortgage. A caller in Indiana is concerned about how his wife will get taxed on an inheritance. A woman with $1.4 million worth of properties wants to sell a house and open an RV park. 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 the student loan crisis, and an insurance convention that inspired them to take a different career path. Scott and Pat talk to a woman with $2 million who wants to know the best way to leave money for her kids. A man in California asks if he should transition to a Roth. A nurse was laid off and asks how she should take her pension. A high-earning couple in their 50s wants to save in places other than a 401(k). A California caller asks if his wife can take a reduced Social Security benefit and then a $1,100 monthly spousal benefit. 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 why marijuana companies may not be a great investment opportunity, as well as the importance of a personalized Social Security strategy. An Alabama caller with $1.2 million in savings is considering long-term care insurance. A man in Northern California asks when he and his wife should take Social Security. A woman in Nashville wants to help her son, who is refusing to save for retirement. A 45-year-old man asks if he actually needs an advisor. Finally, a caller saving $23,500 a year asks if he can retire by age 50. 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 market’s recent upswing, and why your investing emotions and investing actions should be two separate things. Scott and Pat talk to a man in his 30s who wants to improve his retirement savings. A caller has $44,000 cash in a universal life policy and asks if she should surrender the insurance. A California man has a $175,000 boat loan in addition to a big mortgage on a rental property. He wants to know what he should pay off first. Finally, a caller with $1.2 million in a Thrift Savings Plan asks if there's a better place for her money. 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 resurgence of unconventional mortgages, or “liar loans.” Scott and Pat also have an exciting announcement about Hanson McClain Advisors. Scott and Pat take a call from a woman trying to leverage her house to buy more property. A man wants to close his deceased sister’s IRA. A caller in Northern California bought an index annuity with all of the money in his Thrift Savings Plan and regrets his decision. Finally, a 44-year-old woman has $100,000 saved from an insurance payout after her husband passed and wants to help her children.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Scott and Pat talk about how a seemingly small change in fees can cloud your advisor’s view, and the current state of the market. A caller anticipating a $200,000 inheritance asks if he should use the money to pay down a mortgage. A man in his 30s is expecting a baby and wants to make up for a late start saving. A caller with a $60,000 home equity loan asks if he can use it to save on taxes. Finally, a salesman is pitching a Sacramento woman a costly life insurance policy that she doesn’t need. 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 how the new tax law may change the way you want to pay off your mortgage. Scott also talks about a bank teller who tried to move his checking account for “safety” reasons. Scott and Pat speak with a woman in Sacramento with $300,000 in an IRA who wants advice about where to put extra money. A caller in Northern California is debating if he should pay off his mortgage early. A caller in the Bay Area wants help prioritizing his savings after his employer changed plans. A man with chronic illnesses is expecting a $200,000 settlement and asks how he should use the money. Finally, a caller who got a late start saving asks how he should catch up. 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 a client who almost paid $25,000 in additional taxes after taking costly advice from a big-box financial firm. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is considering spending $35,000 on air-time for a pension. A Bay Area man asks why financial advisors do not work by the hour. A caller in Northern California has $300,000 in stock and is worried about capital gains taxes. A college professor in Texas wants advice before buying a $500,000 annuity. A 50-year-old man in Sacramento is deciding between a lump sum or monthly payouts on 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 pension trouble facing government entities and companies like Pacific Gas and Electric. They also discuss the danger of using a retirement strategy based on just a few assumptions. Scott and Pat take a call from a mother whose daughter has cancer and a lot of debt. She wants to know how to financially protect the grandchildren without the creditors taking the assets. A caller in Minnesota asks if an immediate annuity makes sense for his elderly mother. A retiree asks about Social Security’s windfall provision. A caller with $1.3 million wants protection from outliving his money.   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 simple moves that you can make to improve your financial footing in 2019. Scott and Pat take a call from a California man who wants to sell his property for $250,000 and buy an out-of-state apartment complex. A 33-year old woman in Missouri wants a better way for her self-employed husband to save for retirement. A man in Northern California had a friend tell him that he made a 30% return investing in real estate and wants to know if he should get in. A 70-year-old man has all of his savings in stock and an advisor pitching him an annuity. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Rounding out the year, this week’s Money Matters is a look back at more of the most memorable calls from 2018. Scott and Pat also talk about some money moves that you can make to kick off 2019. Scott and Pat take a call from an engineer who wants to leave money for his children. A woman in her 40’s wants to save for retirement, help her son pay for college, and start a new career. A caller wants to help his elderly mother invest in the stock market. A mother is planning to change jobs and wants to help her son pay for college. A son got his now-deceased grandmother to co-sign a student loan, and the father is concerned about the estate. Finally, Scott and Pat advise a retiree who wants to ensure her pension will also help her husband. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Celebrating the Holidays, this week’s Money Matters is a look back at some of the most memorable calls from 2018. Scott and Pat talk to a charitably-inclined caller who wants to give stock to a non-profit. A man wants to know if it’s a good idea to “invest” in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. A retiree with an $80,000 yearly pension is concerned about Social Security’s future. One of the show’s youngest callers gets help deciding where to go to college. A man suspects his current advisor is not a real fiduciary after being put in high-fee mutual funds. Finally, Scott and Pat help a divorced veteran who wants to save for retirement and his daughter’s college education. 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 look back on the cryptocurrency boom and bust, and why the values of long-term investing are best learned through experience. Scott and Pat take a call from a man in Denver who wants to know if he should take his mortgage into retirement. A woman in Colorado put $260,000 of her inheritance in expensive annuities and is worried about the stock market’s ups-and-downs. A man in the Bay Area considers renting his $1.5 million house through retirement. Finally, Scott and Pat take a call from state employee in Roseville who is concerned about the future of California’s state pension. 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 lay out the tax-smart strategies for charitable giving during the holiday season or any time of the year. Scott and Pat take a call from a husband who wants to contribute to his wife’s IRA. A father gets advice for his daughter and her husband to save for the future while the couple lives in San Francisco. A 66-year-old man is having trouble with the market’s ups-and-downs. A self-employed couple making a combined $70,000 per year want to get started saving for retirement. A woman in her 30s wants to know what Scott and Pat think of the FIRE movement; “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” 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 client reactions to the current market and the meaning of diversification. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to sell his rental property to pay off a mortgage. A 63-year old caller with $63,000 in debt learns he’s a long way from retirement. A woman wants to know exactly how much she’s paying her advisor. A 30-year-old making $105,000 a year asks if he’s on track for a secure and sustainable retirement. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

In celebration of Thanksgiving, this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show is a best of show with the top calls from the year. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who has Parkinson’s and wants to know how he should invest his retirement savings. A woman wants to know if she and her husband should start taking withdrawals from their IRA. A caller wants to know if she should pay off her rental properties with her 401(k). A man is calling on behalf of his wife who has been let go from her company after over 30 years of service and is unsure of what to do next. A caller has a military pension, and he wants to know if his retirement plan is on track. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss a voicemail from an annuity wholesaler. 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 discuss why more retirees are heading back into the workforce, and the upside of fewer pensions. Scott and Pat encourage a caller to stop considering her vacation property a fantastic investment. A retired military officer with an extra $3,000 in monthly income wants investment advice. A man moving to Mexico with his wife wants to avoid taxes when he sells his American condo. A caller with $50,000 in credit card debt wants to know how to handle his debt and pension. 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 the problem with timber as an investment and the importance of diversification. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should take his pension as a lump sum or as a monthly annuity. A caller has a mortgage of $500,000 and wants to know if she should use her 403(b) to pay it down. A 50-year-old police officer would like to retire and wants to know if he should use his retirement savings to pay off his mortgage. A caller lost his wife and needs advice on what to do with the proceeds from a life insurance policy. 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 the FANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Netflix, and Google) have been carrying the market and how the bond market is responding. They also touch on the importance of diversification.  Scott and Pat take a few calls on whether or not to pay off the mortgage. They take a call from a woman who is currently retired and wants to know if she should pay off her mortgage or not worry about it. And a caller who has a variable interest rate and wants to know what’s the best way to pay off her primary home.