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Want to get in touch? Send us a text!How do you navigate the tricky waters of talking money with your family? Today, we promise you'll gain insight into normalizing these vital conversations, making them less daunting and more productive. We explore why financial discussions with children and family members can be so challenging and the harmful effects of avoiding these conversations. Through real-life examples, we'll show you how to turn these difficult discussions into opportunities for fos...

Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Are you unknowingly increasing your financial risk in retirement by trying to avoid it? Today's episode will transform your understanding of financial safety and risk management in retirement. We'll unravel the paradox of relying solely on fixed-income investments and explore the nuanced risks, such as interest rate and inflation risk, that might be lurking beneath the surface.Throughout this discussion, we'll share real-life stories and examples to showca...

Want to get in touch? Send us a text!What if your retirement strategy is setting you up for financial instability? Discover why leaning too heavily on fixed-income sources like pensions and Social Security may be a costly mistake. In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of being overly conservative with your retirement investments and the crucial need to balance risk for long-term financial success.Ever wondered what the real risks are in your investments as you approach retirement? We break...

Want to get in touch? Send us a text!In this episode, we discuss the myth that financial advisors who make commissions can provide impartial advice. We define impartial advice as someone who is not directly involved in a particular situation and is able to give a fair opinion or decision about it. Travis shares his experience in the industry and explains the various incentivized compensation structures that financial professionals receive, such as upfront commissions, new asset bonu...

Want to get in touch? Send us a text!In this episode, we discuss the myth that Roth IRAs are right for everyone. We explain what a Roth is and how it differs from a traditional IRA. We also discuss the different ways to access a Roth, including Roth 401(k)s, backdoor Roths, and Roth conversions. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding tax brackets and how they can impact the decision to contribute to a Roth. Lastly, we highlight the benefits of Roth IRAs for reti...

Want to get in touch? Send us a text!In this episode, we discuss the myth that everyone should have three to six months' worth of expenses in their emergency fund. We argue that this advice is overly generic and fails to consider individual circumstances and lifestyles. We emphasize the importance of understanding your expenses and income over a prolonged period of time and tailoring the emergency fund accordingly. We also explore different tools and strategies for accessing cash in...