Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans
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Tune in to Brian Evans as he shares his thoughts on investing and securing your retirement in his weekly radio broadcast, Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans. For over 30 years, Brian and his staff have been helping families live out the retirements that they deserve by giving them experienced, common-sense advice.
Safe Investment Alternatives to Bonds.
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about alternative options instead of investing in the biggest asset class in investing, bonds. Brian also talks about the advantages his clients receive because of working with a fiduciary financial advisor over a non-fiduciary.
55:5204/12/2019
Should You Defer Taxes on Your Retirement Accounts?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about if you should defer your taxes with the upcoming presidential election. Brian also talks tax strategies relating 401k accounts and if you should consider a Roth conversion. Brian also talks about how to pick annuities and what to look for.
55:5220/11/2019
How to Recession Proof Your Portfolio
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about strategies to consider during the fourth quarter of the year to prepare for 2020. Brian also talks about tactics to recession proof your retirement portfolio. Finally, Brian reveals five habits to retain your wealth.
55:5313/11/2019
How Do I Know Which Type of Annuity Suits Me Best?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about things to look out for when shopping annuities and scenarios when they may be right for you. Brian also discusses retirement myths and how you can resolve them.
53:5330/10/2019
Why a Delaware Statutory Trust May Be Right for You
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about Delaware Statutory Trusts and scenarios where you might want to enter a DST. He also talks about what is considered a like-kind property in a Delaware Statutory Trust. Finally, Brian talks about the timeline that must be followed to enter a Delaware Statutory Trust.
55:5223/10/2019
Tax Strategies for Retirement to Protect Your Wealth
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about current tax brackets and if you should expect an increased tax rate in the future and strategies to protect your wealth. Brian also discussed tax strategies to potentially defer or eliminate taxes when you retire.
55:5216/10/2019
Should You Be Concerned About Rent Control?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the recent bills in Oregon and California that have passed rent control and if Washington state landlords should be concerned and how you can avoid it. Brian also talks about annuities and if they could be appropriate for you.
55:5215/10/2019
Stay Rich Investments to Keep Your Wealth
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian discusses investments that could help you keep your fortune and stay ahead of inflation. Brian also reviews the intricacies of a Delaware Statutory Trust such as a step-up in basis and how to potentially take advantage of it.
55:5228/09/2019
Is There a Way to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian discusses if you should be concerned about an upcoming recession and how to prepare your investments for it. Brian also talks about different property types you can own when you invest in a Delaware Statutory Trust.
55:5228/09/2019
Do I Need a Professional Financial Plan?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brain talks about the dangers of waiting too long to get a professional financial plan and why it might be a good idea to bring your adult children. Brian also talks about how to protect your assets when you remarry.
55:5206/09/2019
Does a Popular Bond Market Signify an Upcoming Recession?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the bond market and if it could signify an upcoming recession. He also talks about recent low interest rates and how they can help or hurt investors.
55:5206/09/2019
Why Passive Real Estate Could Be Right for You
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about the intricacies of completing a 1031 exchange and how you can use it to defer capital gain taxes when selling and buying real estate. Brian also talks about rent control, decreased tenant screening, and mandatory Section 8 housing that is plaguing the west coast and how you can avoid it before it affects you.
55:5230/08/2019
A Guide to the Market
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian reviews the S&P 500 and talks about historical fluctuations and if you should be concerned about the future. Brian also talks about the upcoming presidential election and how it could affect tax rates and your investments.
55:5230/08/2019
A Guide To Retirement
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian reviews a guide to retirement and explains how a few changes could help you retire on time. He also talks about the struggles of the new lifestyle that is retirement, and how to find your new identity.
55:5228/08/2019
What Will Your Retirement Identity Be?
In this episode of Growing Your Wealth with Brian Evans, Brian talks about retirement and adjusting to your new lifestyle to find a meaningful purpose. Brian also discusses upcoming changes to Social Security and how it will affect you. Brian also talks about Seattle City Council and how they might adversely affect active landlords in the Seattle area.
55:5228/08/2019