On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat look back at calls from listeners looking to give back, start new businesses, and help their families. Scott and Pat advise a single mother about saving money for her three children. A military veteran asks how he can gift a Required Minimum Distribution to his younger wife. A recent college graduate asks how he should invest $45,000. Scott and Pat speak with a charitably inclined caller who wants to know how the CARES Act affects his donations and tax deductions. A Rockland caller asks how he can help his aging parents living on $3,300 a month. Finally, a caller leaving his federal government career to start a new business asks if he should contribute to a Roth IRA.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the promising ways that charitable giving changed in 2020. Scott and Pat advise a caller concerned about means testing who wants to know when he should collect Social Security. A Utah man with $340,000 saved from a home sale asks if he should use the money to pay down the mortgage on another new home. A mother with $2 million in a 401(k) asks how she can create a tax-efficient inheritance for her daughter. Scott and Pat advise a South Carolina man about buying a second rental property. Finally, a caller asks how she can help her daughter save $12,000. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott publicly discusses his experience as a foster parent for the first time. Scott and Pat then announce a new philanthropic endeavor called Allworth Kids, which will encourage people to help foster children, and includes a company-wide campaign to donate $1 million to the Ticket to Dream Foundation. Scott and Pat advise a single father who wants to know if he should buy more life insurance or invest in the stock market to help his two daughters. A retired caller recently moved to Eugene, Oregon, and wants to know if she should buy a house for $400,000 in cash or take out a mortgage. Finally, a Mount Shasta caller asks if he should use his deferred compensation to buy an annuity. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss end-of-year tax planning considerations in this uncertain political season, along with the reasons why they aren’t celebrating higher stock prices just yet. Scott and Pat advise a California caller about a $36,000 Roth conversion. A father of three moved his family in with his in-laws and asks when he should buy a new home. A caller who is used to saving money asks how to feel comfortable spending in retirement. Finally, Scott and Pat advise a cancer survivor on how to invest $10,000. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, before taking your calls, Scott and Pat discuss the hidden benefits of Health Savings Accounts. A Minnesota caller who’s been laid off asks if he should use some of the $400,000 in his 401(k) to pay down his mortgage. Scott and Pat advise a Colorado man about the taxation of his restricted stock units. A man asks how he can steer his friend away from a suspicious investment with a promised return of 21% per year. A caller asks if civil unrest and wildfires will affect insurance companies' ability to pay annuity benefits. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a 55-year-old caller making $43,000 a year who has saved $500,000 and wants to know if he’s on track for a comfortable retirement. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss new bi-partisan retirement legislation making its way through the United States Congress, and then take listener questions from around the globe. Scott and Pat speak with a California state employee looking to save an additional $2,000 per month. A 58-year-old man asks how he should handle restricted stock options worth $300,000. Scott and Pat advise a caller on the differences between saving in a Roth and a traditional 401(k). A Cupertino caller asks if his 4.99% adjustable-rate reverse mortgage has a negotiable interest rate. Finally, a caller in Guam asks if she should refinance her existing mortgage before she moves to the states in a few years. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the new ways that traders are trying to outsmart the broad stock market and the fundamental truths if you try to do so. Scott and Pat advise a California man, with a net worth of $5.3 million, about his health insurance options if he retires early. A 71-year-old caller asks how she should invest $100,000 from a home sale. Scott and Pat speak with a man who asks if he should save in a backdoor Roth IRA. Finally, a caller nearing retirement asks how he can plan for income from multiple sources. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, CFA, the Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial. They have a wide-ranging conversation about the presidential election, following a disciplined investment strategy, and the economic forces more important than the politician sitting in the Oval Office. Scott and Pat advise a Cincinnati caller trying to help his 92-year-old mother cash out annuities worth $320,000. A Colorado man asks if he can save $19,500 a year in his 401(k) so he can collect a full Social Security benefit while working. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a Sacramento woman who asks if she can afford to take a few years off work to care for her grandchild. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the ways that temporary pandemic stress can affect your long-term financial decisions.   Scott and Pat advise a caller with $10 million in savings about how he can gift his assets and lower his tax bill. A Cincinnati caller making $150,000 a year consulting asks if he should expect means testing on his Social Security benefit. A California man with $875,000 in retirement savings asks if a Roth conversion is a smart move for his situation. Scott and Pat speak with a soldier in Hawaii looking for ways to save outside of his TSP. Finally, a California woman asks if she should sell her rental worth $400,000.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the challenges of making financial decisions with aging parents and speak with several callers concerned about the presidential election impacting their investments.   Scott and Pat advise a California man with $1.5 million saved about a potential Roth conversion. A caller asks if he should convert some of the money in his 401(k) to cash before the presidential election. A retired caller asks if his wife should claim her Social Security benefit at age 62. A caller invested in target-date funds asks if a financial advisor is worth their fees. Finally, an 83-year-old tap dancer asks if she should buy an annuity for $300,000.   Click here to register for our 7 Personal Decision Points virtual retirement planning workshop.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the pandemic's uneven economic effects and the reason why the cost of refinancing a mortgage will rise soon. Scott and Pat advise a Colorado investor who, just before the market crash back in March, put half of his portfolio into energy stocks. (He wants to know if he should pull out of the market now.) A 62-year old caller with a $90,000 annual income wants to know when she should file for Social Security. Finally, a retired logistics manager with $4.6 million saved wants to know how he can lower his taxable investment income.    Click here to register for our 7 Personal Decision Points virtual retirement planning workshop. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott discusses his experience contracting COVID-19. Scott and Pat also take several calls from investors who are considering changing their financial strategies based on the headlines.   Scott and Pat advise a Denver man who has 50% of his savings in Real Estate Investment Trusts and is considering selling his REITs. A caller put 95% of her retirement savings into government bonds in March and asks how she should reenter the stock market. Scott and Pat speak with a Charlotte woman who owes $360,000 on her mortgage and asks if she should try a velocity banking technique. Finally, a proud market timer asks if he should exit the market before the election.   Click here to register for our 7 Personal Decision Points virtual retirement planning workshop. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat look back at a few memorable calls from the height of the pandemic, before discussing some of the key reasons why more Americans want to work after retiring.   Scott and Pat speak with a caller concerned about putting the proceeds from a land sale into the market. A 73-year-old caller sold off the majority of his stocks and bonds and asks if he should repurchase his investments now that they are performing better. Scott and Pat advise a caller who left his job and asks how he should handle his old 401(k). A single mother wants to pull $70,000 of equity from her home to help her children pay for college. Finally, a Colorado caller inherited 25 ounces of gold and wants to know what he should do with the bullion.   Click here to read the Vanguard study Scott and Pat reference in the show.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

  On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss how options and online traders are boosting stock prices, and how that trend may end.   Scott and Pat advise a mother looking for more ways to save for her children’s future, while one son makes $30,000 a year selling Goldendoodle puppies. A caller asks if his mother should take her spousal benefit from Social Security while she is still working. A man holding international bonds yielding 5% per year asks if he should sell his investment. A caller who saved $1 million in a 403(b) asks if he should buy a rental property. Scott and Pat speak with a caller in Northern California looking for investments that provide safe retirement income. A caller asks if he should sell a universal life insurance policy he purchased in 1987. Finally, a caller asks if an annuity will help create the $7,000 he needs in monthly retirement income.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the Snowflake IPO, high valuations, and how to protect your retirement through the market’s ups-and-downs.   Scott and Pat advise a Santa Cruz caller looking to refinance his $1 million mortgage with some of the $2.7 million in his family’s savings. A conservative investor is inheriting $350,000 and asks how she should save. Finally, a 33-year-old mother with three properties asks if she should sell one of her rentals.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss real estate market trends and some concerning long-term economic risks. Scott and Pat advise a man in Northern California, making $70,000 a year, about a potential Roth conversion. A caller who owes $150,000 on his mortgage asks if he should pay off the balance with money from his 401(k). A California woman asks if she should buy additional rental properties. Scott and Pat speak with a caller in Loveland, Colorado, earning $200,000 a year, and seeking to lower her taxable income. Finally, a golfer asks if a fixed annuity will help diversify his investments. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain how the recent stock market dip could benefit long-term investors. They also break down the essential differences between a financial advisor and a financial planner. Scott and Pat advise a caller considering the potential pitfalls of a no-cost, no-fee $300,000 loan. A recently widowed caller asks how she should handle a $200,000 windfall from selling a house. Finally, a military veteran, who saved $2.8 million, asks if he should pay off his mortgage early. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls from listeners looking to refinance their mortgages. Scott and Pat advise an airline mechanic considering refinancing his $1 million home to buy another rental property. An Atlanta man owes $196,000 on his $500,000 house and is looking to use its equity for income during his job search. A woman in Wichita, Kansas, with a net worth of $500,000, is considering a second home in Florida. A California caller asks if he needs additional insurance on his home’s title. Finally, Scott and Pat advise an Illinois retiree who is unsatisfied with his relationship with his current financial advisor.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, CFA and Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial, about the stock market breaking record-highs during a pandemic, and the importance of creating a disciplined investment strategy. Scott and Pat advise a California caller, with $540,000 saved, who is considering a Roth conversion. A public school teacher also asks if he should purchase service credit in his pension for $63,000.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the problems with using gold as a long-term investment. Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento caller concerned about the taxes on an inherited property worth $130,000. A Colorado engineer asks if he should collect Social Security and continue to work. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who wants to invest in a commercial real estate investment trust. A mother asks how she should pass her house deed to her children in an estate plan. Finally, a retired police officer in California asks if she should move to a low-tax state. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the unique financial planning challenges for married couples. They also break down the differences between Donald Trump's and Joe Biden’s tax proposals in an exclusive podcast segment. Scott and Pat advise a Colorado man, with $2 million saved, about planning his retirement account distributions. A woman in California is trying to merge her vision of retirement with her husband's, who wants to continue working. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is concerned about Social Security’s solvency. Finally, a recently laid-off husband, with $2.5 million saved, asks how he should take his pension. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss methods to secure your financial future in an uncertain time.   Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento man who is considering a Roth conversion. A caller asks how he can help his parents who have a lapsed life insurance policy and are living on Social Security. A Denver caller has $3,000 per month to save and asks how he should allocate his money. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is receiving some of his pay in restricted stock and wants to know how that compensation will impact his taxes. A caller with $1.7 million saved asks if he should lower his investment risk. Finally, a man in Northern California asks for some help with his plan to take Social Security.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the pandemic’s impact on the future of Social Security, and what it could mean for your benefit.   Scott and Pat advise a man regarding how much he should save in his company’s stock. A newlywed beekeeper asks how he should plan for his wife’s disability coverage. A Michigan caller, with a $96,000 yearly family income, asks if he should save in a Roth IRA. Scott and Pat speak with a recently laid-off worker with $2.5 million saved who is planning for his Social Security benefits. Finally, a Sacramento caller asks if a fixed annuity will help diversify his savings.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the ways this pandemic is changing real estate, long-term care, and the energy industry. They also review some estate planning strategies that could go away. Scott and Pat advise a Northern California woman looking for the best way to use her $785,000 pension.  A caller asks if a collection agency can impact his ability to refinance a home. A postal worker in Manteca, California, asks what kind of mortgage she can afford. Finally, a government employee with a yearly family income of $210,000 asks if he should do a Roth conversion when he starts a new business. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why they don’t believe in market timing and the issues surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program. Scott and Pat advise a caller looking to pay down his $176,000 mortgage. A man with 30% of his savings in one investment fund asks if his strategy is sound. A single mother with $125,000 in student loans asks how she should pay down the debt. Finally, Scott and Pat advise a Colorado woman looking to take out a loan to make her home handicap accessible.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take tough financial questions from callers and discuss the inherent conflicts associated with the commission-based advisor model.  Scott and Pat advise a caller on taking advantage of the low interest rate environment to refinance a home and discuss whether it’s wise choice to roll credit card debt into the loan.  A Colorado caller asks Scott and Pat about savings bonds she’s managing as part of her late sister’s estate and questions the fee she pays for basic investment planning with another organization. A Chicago man wonders whether he should delay taking his benefit from the government-run Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation - concerned with its long-term solvency.  A business owner asks about his commission-based financial advisor’s encouragement to bring on a variable life insurance plan. And, Scott and Pat speak with a retiree who questions whether to lean more toward index funds or individual stocks, discuss the risks of corporate bond ladders, and is advised on the benefits and risks associated with managing his own portfolio vs. working with a certified financial advisor. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.     Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the value of a diversified and disciplined approach to investment planning and the potential impact of various pandemic relief programs on the economy. Scott and Pat advise a collegebound caller on whether to purchase a home or wait. A woman asks about an unexpected phone bill that’s 12 years past due and how to handle a third-party debt collection agency. Scott and Pat discuss the pandemic relief programs and the latest public sentiment around organizations who’ve taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program. A caller wonders if it would be wise to pay off his mortgage by using his 401(k). Scott and Pat discuss the misconception of investment planning and answer a caller’s question about protecting clients’ “nest eggs” during down markets by expanding the conversation to the key elements of solid financial planning philosophy.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk with Allworth Financial’s CIO Andy Stout about what’s driving the markets despite uncharted economic headwinds and challenging headlines. Scott and Pat advise a caller on next steps after experiencing significant financial theft by a family member. A new home buyer asks about options to cover his down payment and closing costs while waiting to sell his current home. An Arkansas man with a growing family asks about whether he should use his 401K or “Funny Money” for a down payment on a larger house and wonders if he should pull back on the amount he’s contributing to his 401K. Andy Stout, Allworth Financial Chief Investment Officer, joins Scott and Pat to talk about what’s driving the market recovery as we continue to face a pandemic, a recession, a cautious reopening of the economy, unemployment, and consumer uncertainty. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss this pandemic’s potential long-term impacts on real estate. Scott and Pat advise a charitably inclined caller who wants to open a Donor Advised Fund. A mother asks if she should refinance her $175,000 mortgage. A caller who is concerned about inflation asks if he should buy physical gold. A Kentucky man asks how he should convert the $85,000 in a Canadian bank account into US dollars. Finally, a Sacramento man asks if his 75-year old neighbor should use a reverse mortgage. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the stock market’s wild ride and the financial products that burned many retirees. Scott and Pat advise a caller with $2.3 million saved who asks if he should spend down his cash or continue his Roth conversion strategy. A California man wants to buy a second home in Nevada and asks how he should pay for the house. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who asks if he is on track to retire well. Finally, a caller wants to know if he can return his RMD that he took out in January. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the strange behavior of many stocks, and why the bond market is acting differently. Scott and Pat advise a man with $6.75 million saved looking to leave money to his children in a tax-efficient way. A postal worker asks if she will lose her $1,500 monthly pension. A Cincinnati caller is dissatisfied with his current 401(k) and wants to move his account to a new provider. Scott and Pat speak with a man who asks how the CARES Act affects his yearly $5,000 charitable contribution. A caller asks how he can diversify the $1.3 million in his deferred compensation plan. Register for our virtual workshop, “Be a Bull in a Bear Market” here.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls and discuss the resiliency of the markets, but the impact of the high unemployment rate on businesses reopening. Scott and Pat advise a long-time listener who will be turning 65 and wants to know how he should allocate his investments. A great saver asks how to move his investments back over to the retirement side to avoid tax consequences. A caller has decided to go back to work for a short time instead of retiring fully and wants to know if he should save money to a Roth 401K. Lastly, a teacher asks about the best pension option for his future retirement. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat look back at some of their favorite calls and the early days of the radio show. Scott and Pat advise a Colorado caller who inherited 25 ounces of gold from his father. A man in Northern California wants to withdraw money from his 401(k) to pay down his $200,0000 mortgage. A Carmichael caller asks how the CARES Act affects his Required Minimum Distribution. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a woman in Colorado looking to invest the money in her bank CDs. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why this economic climate proves the need for a disciplined investment strategy. They also talk about an SEC rule that could open the door for a new type of scam. Scott and Pat advise a caller who sold $100,000 of technology stocks during the stock market dip and repurchased the shares a few days later. A single mother asks if she should use her home equity to pay for her children’s education. A caller, with $1.6 million saved, is concerned that Social Security will not be around for his retirement. Finally, Scott and Pat speak with a man who asks what he should look for in a financial advisor. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the current disconnect between the stock market and the broader economy.   Scott and Pat advise a recent college graduate looking to invest $45,000. A part-time worker nearing retirement asks how he should pay down his credit card debt. A caller who recently switched jobs asks what he should do with his 401(k). Finally, a man with $350,000 in savings and a pension asks if he should take Social Security early.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the economic implications of negative oil prices, the second stimulus package, and potential state bankruptcies. Scott and Pat advise a retired man looking to replace the $25,000 he took out as a Required Minimum Distribution at the beginning of the year. A mother of three asks how she can save for her three children. Finally, a California caller asks if she should invest in oil. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview Andy Stout, Chief Investment Officer of Allworth Financial. They discuss unemployment, the stock and bond market, and potential silver linings in this crisis. Scott and Pat advise Cincinnati woman who asks how the CARES Act affects her Required Minimum Distribution. A caller, who is invested 45% in stocks and 55% in bonds, asks if his investments are allocated correctly for his needs and goals.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help you navigate the emotional roller coaster of today’s markets and avoid the potential mistakes that could wreck your retirement plans.  Scott and Pat advise a risk-averse caller, who reduced his stock and bond exposure, and wondering if his investments are allocated correctly. A 45-year-old caller, with $800,000 saved, cashed out his 401(k) in February and asks how he should get back in the market. Finally, a man who owes $260,000 on his mortgage asks if he should refinance his loan. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss some ways that you can take control of your finances and look for opportunities in this challenging market.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take a long-term perspective on the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. They discuss its potential impact on unemployment, your retirement, and more.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the US government’s response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus. They also review the financial planning fundamentals that can help you through market turmoil.  A Sacramento caller asks if she should continue to rebalance her investments. A caller asks if he is performing a tax-loss harvest correctly. Scott and Pat advise a California woman who is concerned that she won’t be able to retire comfortably and considering buying an annuity. Finally, a caller asks if she should remodel her $650,000 home. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this special edition of the Allworth Money Matters podcast, we cover the Coronavirus and current stock market turbulence. Scott and Pat discuss what you need to be focusing on right now as an investor. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and recent stock market turbulence. They also interview Michael Mouriski, CPA and Vice President of Allworth Tax Solutions, about how you can prepare for the 2020 tax season. A man in the Bay Area asks how much house he can afford. Scott and Pat advise a caller who is concerned that legislative changes will impact his Social Security benefit. Finally, a caller in Cincinnati, who is a year-and-a-half away from retirement, asks if a Roth conversion will lower his future tax burden.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the least trustworthy industries, lawsuits against equity-indexed annuity companies and setting beneficiaries when it comes to retirement accounts. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is debt-free and still employed but wants to know if he should use money from his 401(k) to pay off his mortgage. Estate planning attorney, Clark Allison joins Scott and Pat to talk about how to set-up beneficiaries for retirement accounts. A Dallas caller wants to know if he needs a fiduciary advisor. A woman is curios whether a Roth IRA can be gifted. Finally, a caller in Colorado asks if she should invest using a Solo 401(k). Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the coronavirus and offer a historical perspective on stock market dips. Scott and Pat speak with a caller in South Carolina who is looking to buy a rental property that’s valued at $900,000. A father asks how he can transfer Coca-Cola stock to his adult children. Scott and Pat advise an Ohio mother who took out $180,000 of Parent PLUS loans for her kids and is now looking to transfer the debt. Finally, a caller in Northern California asks if she should use the proceeds from a land sale to pay down her mortgage. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the reasons why it is more difficult to save as you get closer to retirement, and how you can plan for a secure financial future. Scott and Pat advise a landlord who asks if he can deduct home improvement expenses for his rental properties. A man, with $400,000 saved, wants to know if he should wait for a market dip before he invests. A retired police officer asks if his wife should take a monthly pension or a lump sum buyout. Scott and Pat speak with a caller concerned that the coronavirus will impact his investments. Finally, a self-employed woman asks if Medicare will impact her health insurance from CalPERS. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why Wells Fargo is offering financial advisors forgivable loans. They also talk about commissions in the financial services industry, and how those perks impact the type of service you receive. You can read the article that Scott and Pat discuss here. Scott and Pat advise a California government employee with $350,000 who wants to lower his future tax burden. A caller asks if solar panels are worth the cost. Scott and Pat speak with a man looking to dump his variable annuity. A grandfather asks how he can open a 529 plan. Finally, an 80-year old caller asks if she should invest in a Standard & Poor’s 500 index fund. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss a simple investment strategy that they use to protect retirement income. Scott and Pat advise a Sacramento woman looking to help her son invest in a non-deductible IRA. A caller asks how he should handle the company stock from an organization he recently left. A veteran asks how he can save money from Required Minimum Distributions for his wife. Scott and Pat speak with a woman who wants to buy a larger home for her retirement. Finally, a Cincinnati caller, who worked in the public and private sector, asks how she should plan for Social Security.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.