The Retirement Detective Philip Mock, CFA®, CFP®
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This is The Retirement Detective podcast, where we dive into cases with Philip Mock, Chartered Financial Analyst and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, to solve common retirement and financial planning questions. Get insight into how to solve quandaries that appear on the path to and through retirement, ideas on how to approach saving and investing for retirement, and how to plan for retirement in a tax-efficient manner.
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The Next Chapter for this Podcast
The Retirement Detective podcast is going on temporary hiatus while the podcast is renamed, re-branded, and re-launched. Stay subscribed for updates!
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Investigating Four Financial Scams and How to Protect Yourself
In this episode, we talk about four financial scams to be on the lookout for in 2024. We'll also talk about the #1 financial scam from 2023, according to the FTC. In addition, we'll talk about some basic cybersecurity and common sense steps you can take to protect yourself. We conclude with a discussion of a new financial scam that is on the rise this year.
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Beyond the Forms: Things to Gather for your CPA at Tax Time
In this episode, we discuss some important things to gather for your accountant at tax time that go beyond the forms you receive in the mail like 1099's and W-2's. For instance, we discuss the items needed to gather if you make 529 plan contributions, make qualified charitable distributions or make a 60 day IRA rollover. There are many items that simply require you to keep good notes and deliver those to your accountant - no form will arrive to explain it for you. We discuss several of these in this episode.
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Four Steps to Take If You Receive an Inheritance
In this episode, we walk through four prudent steps to take if you receive a inheritance or other financial windfall. Initially, receiving a large sum of money suddenly can be overwhelming. We cover four key steps that include taking time to become mentally comfortable with the money before using it, focusing on pre-existing goals and more. In addition, we discuss why it might be helpful to include a CPA, a financial planner, and a mental health professional on your team as you navigate how best to utilize your newfound assets.
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When It Rains It Pours
In this episode, Philip walks through the personal example of dealing with a water leak to illustrate the importance and peace of mind that comes with having adequate insurance coverage.
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1099 Myths Debunked
You'll get your investment 1099's by January 31st right? Wrong! In this episode, we discuss common 1099 myths - debunk them - and walk through the different 1099 forms you can expect to receive this tax season and when you'll receive them. Lastly, we'll discover why some investors may be forced to extend their tax filing each year!
Customer Reviews
Excellent Stuff!
Philip does an incredible job of making the complex understandable. Consummate professional with a deep understanding of the space, a must listen if you want to build your knowledge around financial sector.
Practical, useful insights!
Truly enjoy Philip’s calm, clear, and natural approach to investigating investment topics. Keep these podcasts going. They feed my education and understanding.
Informative and Entertaining
Great show with a lot of helpful personal finance content!