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Money: you make it, you want more of it, and you want to protect it. We are The Real Money Pros, a show hosted collaboratively by experts who specialize in investing, financial and estate planning, taxes, insurance, and any other way to grow wealth. Plus, we make it fun! We help you know good advice from bad – especially when everyone seems to want a piece of your money.
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Generating Retirement Income with Three Buckets (5/18/2024)
In this episode, Brian Wiley rides solo and provides essential financial advice on generating income for retirement through a three-bucket strategy: cash for immediate needs, income for consistent revenue streams, and growth for long-term investments. The discussion includes tips on avoiding emotional investing, the benefits of index funds, and the pitfalls of high-yield investments and gold. Additionally, Brian talks about the risks (and opportunities) of investing in distressed stocks, emphasizing diversification and professional guidance when needed. He covers tax-saving strategies for self-employed individuals, including the advantages of structuring businesses as LLCs or S-Corps to maximize dividend distributions.
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Hosts:
Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor
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Life Insurance & Trust-Based Planning (5/11/2024)
Happy Mother’s Day! In this weekend’s discussion, Brian Wiley and Jeremiah Bates highlight the critical role of life insurance in providing a safety net for loved ones during challenging times. They give tips for calculating the ideal coverage amount based on factors like income, lifestyle, and future financial needs. Additionally, they guys explore the advantages of trust-based planning in estate management and discuss how trusts offer greater asset protection and flexibility compared to traditional wills. Let’s make sure our families are taken care of if we suddenly aren’t here to do it ourselves.
Hosts:
Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor
Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor
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SPONSORS:
Guild Mortgage:
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Tree City Advisors of Apollon:
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The Calculator Answer vs. Client Answer (5/4/2024)
Who's ready to retire? Most of us are ready mentally, but how about financially? Jeremiah Bates and Alex Lundgren share real-life client stories about individuals who didn't believe they were prepared for retirement, only to discover they were, and vice versa. The easiest way to set yourself up for that next step? Prepare an in-depth plan. They also delve into the strategy of Roth conversions and how their clients utilize them to minimize taxes and free up extra funds in retirement.
Jeremiah and Alex explore methods to access your home's equity by utilizing HELOCs and reverse mortgages to supplement any necessary cash flow for your post-working years. They also discuss proper strategies for exiting rental properties, including 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and more.
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Hosts:
Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor
Alex Lundgren, RSSA®, AIF®, Financial Advisor
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SPONSORS:
Guild Mortgage:
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Ataraxis PEO
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Tree City Advisors of Apollon:
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Apollon Wealth Management:
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Formations:
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Corporate Transparency, IRS Penalties, & Timeshare Troubles (4/20/2024)
Brian teaches us a good life lesson about paying your dues on time... If he had taken his own advice, he could have saved $8,000! Last Saturday, he was joined by fellow advisor Nic Daniels and attorney Steve Rausch to discuss the trickiness of filing taxes and the potential penalties for mistakes. Does Brian have a claim to avoid that large IRS penalty? The topic of timeshares also comes up, raising the question: How do you get out of it?
In a more serious tone, they discuss the Corporate Transparency Act, legislation that would require millions of LLCs across the country to file an extra form in the name of preventing money laundering. How will this be enforced for small businesses? Because a $500/day late fine can easily become unpayable. They question the government's understanding of the underlying issue and whether they truly believe this is a quick fix.
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Hosts:
Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor
Nic Daniels, BFA™, Financial Advisor
Steve Rausch, Senior Attorney, Gravis Law
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Guild Mortgage:
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Ataraxis PEO
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Tree City Advisors of Apollon:
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Apollon Wealth Management:
https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/
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Items Retirees Need to Know (4/13/2024 on KFBK)
Brian Wiley broadcasts from the suburbs of Chicago with fellow advisor, Ben Barzideh with Piershale Financial Group to dive deep into the world of investment methodologies, market volatility, retirement planning, and active money management. In this episode, they explore various investment approaches—from buy-and-hold to tactical strategies—highlighting the benefits, drawbacks, and considerations for retirees and pre-retirees. Discover the challenges retirees face amidst market fluctuations, the emotional impact of significant losses, and the importance of tailored retirement plans.
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Hosts:
Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor
Ben Barzideh, ChFC® , RFC®
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Strategic SS Planning & Tax Efficiency in Retirement (4/13/2024)
This past weekend, we welcomed fellow advisors and radio show hosts from Piershale Financial Group, based in Illinois. We began with advice on Social Security planning, discussing optimal benefit ages based on pension income, IRAs, and Roth conversions. We cautioned against over-reliance on pre-tax retirement accounts, advocating for diversification with Roth IRAs and taxable investments. Tax considerations were highlighted, focusing on managing brackets through strategies like Roth conversions.
In the second hour, the team delved into the importance of strategic planning for Social Security benefits. They covered optimal claiming ages, spousal benefits, survivor benefits, and the benefits of delaying until age 70 for growth. Additionally, they touched on tax efficiency in retirement, emphasizing Roth conversions, bracket management, and the impact of required minimum distributions. The conversation centered on Social Security benefits, discussing eligibility, taxation, and maximizing strategies, along with understanding the tax implications of retirement income sources such as pensions and investments.
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Guests:
Michael (Mike) Piershale, ChFC® , RFC®
Matt Nadeau, CFA, RFC®
Hosts:
Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor
Jeremiah Bates, Financial Advisor
Alex Lundgren, RSSA®, AIF®, Financial Advisor
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SPONSORS:
Guild Mortgage:
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Ataraxis PEO
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Tree City Advisors of Apollon:
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Apollon Wealth Management:
https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/
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