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For more than 25 years, Money Matters, Scott Hanson and Pat McClain’s weekly call-in talk radio program, has fielded thousands of questions from callers just like you; people who care about their financial health, and who need answers today. Do you have a question about investing, retirement or finance? Or are you a student of the markets? Then Money Matters is the show for you. Listen at your convenience to one of the longest running financial radio shows on www.moneymatters.com, through iTunes, or you can have podcasts delivered right to your email. Subscribe today. Money Matters: Entertainment that educates.



Join the conversation, ask Scott and Pat your financial questions, by sending an email to questions@moneymatters.com.

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    • 4.7 • 757 Ratings

For more than 25 years, Money Matters, Scott Hanson and Pat McClain’s weekly call-in talk radio program, has fielded thousands of questions from callers just like you; people who care about their financial health, and who need answers today. Do you have a question about investing, retirement or finance? Or are you a student of the markets? Then Money Matters is the show for you. Listen at your convenience to one of the longest running financial radio shows on www.moneymatters.com, through iTunes, or you can have podcasts delivered right to your email. Subscribe today. Money Matters: Entertainment that educates.



Join the conversation, ask Scott and Pat your financial questions, by sending an email to questions@moneymatters.com.

    When the markets defy logic, where to park old 401(k) funds, when not paying off the mortgage makes sense, and the value of experiencing the ups and downs of investing.

    When the markets defy logic, where to park old 401(k) funds, when not paying off the mortgage makes sense, and the value of experiencing the ups and downs of investing.

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat examine why the markets behave the way they do despite major events like the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. A new retiree wants to know how risky he should be with $140,000 he has in an old 401(k). A North Carolina caller asks whether it’s smart to use 401(k) dollars to pay off his home. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss how investors can benefit from living through the best and worst of times.
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
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    • 46 min
    The risk of overlooking beneficiaries, a question about a Roth conversion, a caller who wants to retire in the next decade, and a tax strategy that many workers aren’t aware of.

    The risk of overlooking beneficiaries, a question about a Roth conversion, a caller who wants to retire in the next decade, and a tax strategy that many workers aren’t aware of.

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the critical importance of making sure your beneficiaries are up to date. An Arizona caller with $950,000 in a traditional IRA asks whether he should do a Roth conversion. A 51-year old wants to know whether he has enough assets to retire within 10 years. A Nevada man wonders whether increasing his bond allocation will protect him when it comes time to do required minimum distributions. Finally, Allworth advisor Laurie Ingwersen joins the show to explain a tax strategy she used with a client that many workers don’t know is available.
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
    Download and rate our podcast here.

    • 44 min
    A 401(k) transfer question, a long-term care concern, and the call that made Scott and Pat say “uh-oh!”

    A 401(k) transfer question, a long-term care concern, and the call that made Scott and Pat say “uh-oh!”

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help a woman decide whether to move an old 401(k) into an IRA. A California man asks whether he should contribute money to an insurance product he says his father-in-law is selling him. A caller needs guidance on how to pay for her mother’s long-term care. Finally, Scott and Pat weigh in on where a grandmother should park money earmarked for one of her grandchildren. 
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
    Download and rate our podcast here.

    • 47 min
    Why a portfolio fails, a lesson on tax efficiency, when direct indexing makes sense, and should you sell stock to boost your emergency fund?

    Why a portfolio fails, a lesson on tax efficiency, when direct indexing makes sense, and should you sell stock to boost your emergency fund?

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss who is to blame when a financial plan goes south. A woman who just retired asks how she can make her portfolio more tax efficient. A New York man wants to know whether he should sell $8,000 worth of individual stocks to boost his emergency fund. Scott and Pat explain the concept of direct indexing and who would benefit from it. Finally, a California caller asks when she should withdraw money from her 457.
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
    Download and rate our podcast here.

    • 43 min
    Tax planning opportunities, when a portfolio holds too much cash, and how much Nvidia stock is considered too much?

    Tax planning opportunities, when a portfolio holds too much cash, and how much Nvidia stock is considered too much?

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk with Allworth advisor Blake Davelaar about tax planning opportunities in light of the upcoming 2024 election and the expiration of the 2017 tax cuts next year. A California man asks whether he has too much cash in his portfolio. A caller in good financial shape wants to know whether she owns too much Nvidia stock. Finally, a retiree wants to know whether political instability could impact his state’s pension system.
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
    Download and rate our podcast here.

    • 48 min
    The impact of the AI boom, when it’s time to hire a financial advisor, where to park proceeds of a home sale, and more.

    The impact of the AI boom, when it’s time to hire a financial advisor, where to park proceeds of a home sale, and more.

    On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why you should not get too excited about the AI stocks dominating the market. A man who fired his financial advisor 8 years ago asks whether it’s time to hire a new one. A North Carolina caller wants to know whether it makes sense to buy a home in Florida. A California woman who wants to sell her mother’s home asks where she should invest the proceeds. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss the connection between politics and your money, and take up the saga of GameStop and ‘Roaring Kitty.’
     
    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.
    Download and rate our podcast here.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
757 Ratings

757 Ratings

Rammhelm ,

Long time listener

I have been listening to Pat and Scott for many years, starting with their radio show and now this podcast. I’ve learned a great deal from them both and appreciate their straight talk when offering advice. I ended up becoming a client of Allworth Financial when I retired and still listen to the podcast regularly. Keep up the good work gentlemen!

KMuSue ,

Love this show!!

Love this show! Love the banter!! Learn so much every episode!!!

Jenn mil ,

Love the show

I enjoy hearing about Scott and Pat’s little humorous info about their personal lives as well as the financial info. Keep doing what you’re doing!!

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