On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the resurgence of unconventional mortgages, or “liar loans.” Scott and Pat also have an exciting announcement about Hanson McClain Advisors. Scott and Pat take a call from a woman trying to leverage her house to buy more property. A man wants to close his deceased sister’s IRA. A caller in Northern California bought an index annuity with all of the money in his Thrift Savings Plan and regrets his decision. Finally, a 44-year-old woman has $100,000 saved from an insurance payout after her husband passed and wants to help her children.  Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

Scott and Pat talk about how a seemingly small change in fees can cloud your advisor’s view, and the current state of the market. A caller anticipating a $200,000 inheritance asks if he should use the money to pay down a mortgage. A man in his 30s is expecting a baby and wants to make up for a late start saving. A caller with a $60,000 home equity loan asks if he can use it to save on taxes. Finally, a salesman is pitching a Sacramento woman a costly life insurance policy that she doesn’t need. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about how the new tax law may change the way you want to pay off your mortgage. Scott also talks about a bank teller who tried to move his checking account for “safety” reasons. Scott and Pat speak with a woman in Sacramento with $300,000 in an IRA who wants advice about where to put extra money. A caller in Northern California is debating if he should pay off his mortgage early. A caller in the Bay Area wants help prioritizing his savings after his employer changed plans. A man with chronic illnesses is expecting a $200,000 settlement and asks how he should use the money. Finally, a caller who got a late start saving asks how he should catch up. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about a client who almost paid $25,000 in additional taxes after taking costly advice from a big-box financial firm. Scott and Pat speak with a caller who is considering spending $35,000 on air-time for a pension. A Bay Area man asks why financial advisors do not work by the hour. A caller in Northern California has $300,000 in stock and is worried about capital gains taxes. A college professor in Texas wants advice before buying a $500,000 annuity. A 50-year-old man in Sacramento is deciding between a lump sum or monthly payouts on his pension. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the pension trouble facing government entities and companies like Pacific Gas and Electric. They also discuss the danger of using a retirement strategy based on just a few assumptions. Scott and Pat take a call from a mother whose daughter has cancer and a lot of debt. She wants to know how to financially protect the grandchildren without the creditors taking the assets. A caller in Minnesota asks if an immediate annuity makes sense for his elderly mother. A retiree asks about Social Security’s windfall provision. A caller with $1.3 million wants protection from outliving his money.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the simple moves that you can make to improve your financial footing in 2019. Scott and Pat take a call from a California man who wants to sell his property for $250,000 and buy an out-of-state apartment complex. A 33-year old woman in Missouri wants a better way for her self-employed husband to save for retirement. A man in Northern California had a friend tell him that he made a 30% return investing in real estate and wants to know if he should get in. A 70-year-old man has all of his savings in stock and an advisor pitching him an annuity. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

Rounding out the year, this week’s Money Matters is a look back at more of the most memorable calls from 2018. Scott and Pat also talk about some money moves that you can make to kick off 2019. Scott and Pat take a call from an engineer who wants to leave money for his children. A woman in her 40’s wants to save for retirement, help her son pay for college, and start a new career. A caller wants to help his elderly mother invest in the stock market. A mother is planning to change jobs and wants to help her son pay for college. A son got his now-deceased grandmother to co-sign a student loan, and the father is concerned about the estate. Finally, Scott and Pat advise a retiree who wants to ensure her pension will also help her husband. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

Celebrating the Holidays, this week’s Money Matters is a look back at some of the most memorable calls from 2018. Scott and Pat talk to a charitably-inclined caller who wants to give stock to a non-profit. A man wants to know if it’s a good idea to “invest” in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. A retiree with an $80,000 yearly pension is concerned about Social Security’s future. One of the show’s youngest callers gets help deciding where to go to college. A man suspects his current advisor is not a real fiduciary after being put in high-fee mutual funds. Finally, Scott and Pat help a divorced veteran who wants to save for retirement and his daughter’s college education. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat look back on the cryptocurrency boom and bust, and why the values of long-term investing are best learned through experience. Scott and Pat take a call from a man in Denver who wants to know if he should take his mortgage into retirement. A woman in Colorado put $260,000 of her inheritance in expensive annuities and is worried about the stock market’s ups-and-downs. A man in the Bay Area considers renting his $1.5 million house through retirement. Finally, Scott and Pat take a call from state employee in Roseville who is concerned about the future of California’s state pension. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat lay out the tax-smart strategies for charitable giving during the holiday season or any time of the year. Scott and Pat take a call from a husband who wants to contribute to his wife’s IRA. A father gets advice for his daughter and her husband to save for the future while the couple lives in San Francisco. A 66-year-old man is having trouble with the market’s ups-and-downs. A self-employed couple making a combined $70,000 per year want to get started saving for retirement. A woman in her 30s wants to know what Scott and Pat think of the FIRE movement; “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about client reactions to the current market and the meaning of diversification. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to sell his rental property to pay off a mortgage. A 63-year old caller with $63,000 in debt learns he’s a long way from retirement. A woman wants to know exactly how much she’s paying her advisor. A 30-year-old making $105,000 a year asks if he’s on track for a secure and sustainable retirement. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

In celebration of Thanksgiving, this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show is a best of show with the top calls from the year. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who has Parkinson’s and wants to know how he should invest his retirement savings. A woman wants to know if she and her husband should start taking withdrawals from their IRA. A caller wants to know if she should pay off her rental properties with her 401(k). A man is calling on behalf of his wife who has been let go from her company after over 30 years of service and is unsure of what to do next. A caller has a military pension, and he wants to know if his retirement plan is on track. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss a voicemail from an annuity wholesaler. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why more retirees are heading back into the workforce, and the upside of fewer pensions. Scott and Pat encourage a caller to stop considering her vacation property a fantastic investment. A retired military officer with an extra $3,000 in monthly income wants investment advice. A man moving to Mexico with his wife wants to avoid taxes when he sells his American condo. A caller with $50,000 in credit card debt wants to know how to handle his debt and pension. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the problem with timber as an investment and the importance of diversification. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should take his pension as a lump sum or as a monthly annuity. A caller has a mortgage of $500,000 and wants to know if she should use her 403(b) to pay it down. A 50-year-old police officer would like to retire and wants to know if he should use his retirement savings to pay off his mortgage. A caller lost his wife and needs advice on what to do with the proceeds from a life insurance policy. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about how the FANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Netflix, and Google) have been carrying the market and how the bond market is responding. They also touch on the importance of diversification.  Scott and Pat take a few calls on whether or not to pay off the mortgage. They take a call from a woman who is currently retired and wants to know if she should pay off her mortgage or not worry about it. And a caller who has a variable interest rate and wants to know what’s the best way to pay off her primary home.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the current state of the market, particularly the IPO market. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should purchase a universal life insurance policy. A caller wants to know where he should invest the money he made from the sale of a property. A caller received an inquiry from a financial advisor. He asked the advisor if he was a fiduciary, to which he replied: “I can be.” Can an advisor really be a part-time fiduciary? Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about a new permanent tax law and its impact on required minimum distributions. Scott and Pat take a call from a 65-year-old man who inherited $75,000 and wants to know if he should pay off his home or invest the money. A woman owns a rental home in Southern California, and she wants to know what will happen if Proposition 10 passes. A caller owes $33,000 in student loans and wants to know if he should invest more money. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

Scott and Pat begin this week’s show with a conversation about the current volatility in the market. They then take a call from a man who inherited $60,000 and wants to know where to invest the money in a low-risk investment. A caller who has worked for a company for a number of years must deal with a big change to his 401(k). A disabled couple who own their home wants to know if a reverse mortgage is a good idea. And, finally, a caller who filed for bankruptcy due to medical expenses has a couple of complex financial questions.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the DOL fiduciary standard and take several calls. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who is a union employee and wants to know if he can save more and contribute to a Roth IRA and his company’s 401(k). A woman was advised by an advisor to sell her rental property and set-up a charitable remainder fund, and she wants to know if that is the best option. A caller with a pension and $400,000 in an IRA wants to know how he should save for an emergency fund. Lastly, a woman and her husband retired early with over 3.5 million in retirement savings in addition to a pension, and they want to know which pension option they should select. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about Social Security and how you should think about those benefits. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should invest in Bitcoin or join a Bitclub. Then a man wants to know what he could do to contribute to his employees’ retirement savings since his partner no longer wants to contribute to their profit sharing plan. Lastly, a caller wants to know if he should liquidate one of his accounts and pay off his mortgage before retiring at the end of the year. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about why it might make sense to work a little longer and delay retirement, even if it’s just an additional 6 months. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who inherited two properties, and wants to sell one, but doesn’t know how he should invest the money. A successful investor wants to know if he should continue to focus on real estate. A man wants to know if it’s better to rent or own a home in the current market. A couple wants to know if they have too much stock exposure. A man about to take a sabbatical has an interesting dilemma with his 401(k). Lastly, a son wants to know how his reasonably healthy 102-year old father should invest a recent real estate windfall. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the impact that living longer has on your money, including pensions and Social Security. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who is self-employed and has a Solo 401(k), and wants to know how he should select a broker to help him manage his retirement assets. A caller and his wife have about $1,600 worth of discretionary income each month, and they want to know if they should pay down their mortgage to prepare for retirement. A man inherited $10,000 from his parents, and he wants to know what he should do with the money to help it grow over time. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at [email protected].

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls addressing everything from saving for retirement to investing the profits from the sale of a property or business. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who recently met with a financial advisor who is trying to sell him a life insurance policy and he wants to know if it’s a good investment. A caller is planning to sell his engineering business and would like to understand the best way to invest the proceeds of the sale. A man with a college-age daughter would like to “gift” his daughter $10,000 for education but wants to know if that gift is tax deductible. A 67-year old man purchased land when he was in college and is now planning to sell the land and wants to know what he should do with the profits to generate retirement income. A caller owns property in a neighborhood she would like to leave and wants to know if it makes sense to do a 1031 exchange to a new property. A woman in her 40’s works for an employer who recently dropped her 401(k) plan and she wants to know what’s the best way to continue to save for retirement.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show, Scott and Pat take several calls and talk about how to afford retirement and paying for a child’s college costs. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who is retired but working on contract, must take his required minimum distributions and doesn’t need the money but wants to know what he should do with the money. A caller recently met with a financial advisor who told him to refinance his mortgage and increase his contributions to his retirement accounts instead of paying off his mortgage, and he wants to know if that is good advice. A man who is looking for a financial advisor wants to what he should be researching when trying to find a well-qualified financial advisor. A caller’s wife was let go after 30 years with her company, and the husband wants to know if she can afford not to go back to work and retire.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show, Scott and Pat take several calls and talk about rising interest rates. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who has a discretionary retirement account and wants to know what withdrawal rate he should use. A caller who has Parkinson’s disease wants to know how he should manage his real estate portfolio given that he is unsure of how long he can work. A woman wants to know how much money she needs to retire comfortably. A caller plans to retire soon and wants to know if her husband can afford to retire with her. A woman with Whole Life insurance wants to know if she should stop paying into the policy.

This week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters is a “best of” show featuring our top retirement focused calls. Scott and Pat also talk about underfunded pensions and what it might mean for retirees. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who’s due to inherit $80,000 and wants to know how to use the money to prepare for retirement. A couple who used to contribute to non-deductible IRAs back when their income was higher, wants to know what type of retirement account(s) they should roll the funds into. A caller with $1.6 million in retirement savings, and who is due to receive a monthly pension of $2,800, wants to know if he’ll be able to afford a mortgage of $2,200 once he stops working. A Bay Area woman with two rentals asks if she should cash out her 401(k) to pay off the loans. A man who owns a home in Reno, has a $4,000 a month pension, and $35,000 in an IRA, wants to know if he has enough income to retire.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the concept of retirement and how financial planning needs to fit into the new retirement. They also take several calls on everything from tax planning to retirement income planning. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know what his withdrawal rate should be for a retirement account that is a discretionary fund. A woman who is 53, wants to know how she can go back to school, work and save for retirement. A woman’s husband is getting a $100,000 bonus, and she wants to know what they can do to reduce their tax burden. A man is planning to stop working in three years and wants to know if he should buy a retirement home in Reno, and then rent it out until he retires and sells his current home.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the potential risks that exist when an investor is overweighted in their company’s stock. They also take several calls and talk about how financial planning is a dynamic process that should evolve and change as an investor’s life changes. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should purchase a whole life insurance policy. A woman who has a $100,000 in a 401(k), wants to know if she should move the money to CD ladders to avoid risk. A caller’s mother has gifted her $14,000 and planned to gift her more money; the caller wants to know how much she can be gifted before she will owe taxes. A man who is 66 wants to know if he should take his Social Security or wait until his full retirement age at 70.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the mismanagement of retirement savings, and how the fear of missing out drives people to take on more risk than they should. They also take several calls on everything from Social Security to 401(K) management.   Scott and Pat take a call from a woman who previously worked in the private sector and is now interested in working for the federal government and wants to know if she would lose her Social Security benefits. A woman is calling on behalf of her husband and wants to know what to do about the limited options in his 401(k). A man has $60,000 in cash that he needs to keep semi-liquid and doesn’t want to take on much risk but wants to know where he should invest the money. A man who has several rental properties and wants to know if he should stop contributing to his 401(k) and only invest in real estate. A 60-year-old man who has a pension that nets about $1,000 a week after taxes and health care, wants to know if he should take Social Security at 62 or wait until his full retirement age.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls about Social Security, before discussing how to plan for retirement when you have a pension. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know how the talks of trade tariffs will affect his retirement. A 74-year-old man with a government pension wants to know if he is being short-changed on his Social Security benefits after working and paying into the fund for over 30 years. A caller, whose mother co-signed a student loan for her grandson just before she died, wants to know if the estate is still responsible for the loan. A 62-year old caller with an $80,000 a year pension is concerned that Social Security might not be around much longer. He wants to know if he should apply now or wait until later.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls, then discuss the potential for continued interest rate increases and the pros and cons of investing in real estate. Scott and Pat take a call from a 70-year old woman who needs to take a required minimum distribution and wants to know which of her retirement accounts she should draw down first. Next, a caller wants to know what Scott and Pat think about the financial writer Harry Dent Jr. Later, a caller whose husband in poor health must make some difficult pension decisions regarding future benefits. Lastly, a caller wants to know if his retirement account beneficiaries are legally protected and, if so, whether he still needs a living trust.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls and talk about the problem with annuities, playing a voicemail they received from an annuity wholesaler.   Scott and Pat take a call from a woman who is 70 years old and wants to know how much money she should have in stocks versus bonds. A caller attended a living trust seminar and wants to know if he and his wife need one. A 59-year-old woman was laid off and wants to know if she should cash out her 401(k) and pay off her rental home and condo or sell the condo and move back to her rental home. Lastly, a caller wants to know if he should purchase long-term care insurance and if so what kind.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about a new study on retirement income decisions from Stanford’s Center on Longevity. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who wants to know if he should purchase a retirement home in Nevada now and rent it for two years until he is ready to retire. A woman who has a whole life insurance policy wants to know if she should cash out the policy or hold on to it. A recent widow is calling to determine at what age she can start collecting on her husband’s Social Security benefit. Lastly, a caller wants to know how he can avoid capital gains taxes when selling company stock he inherited.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls and talk about the importance of getting the proper retirement advice. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who pre-paid his property taxes for 2017 and wants to know if that was the right choice and if there have been any changes to the new tax law that would keep him from claiming those property taxes. A caller wants to know if he should take the joint and survivor annuity pension option that his company is offering. A woman who inherited an IRA from her mother wants to know what she should do with the IRA and how soon she needs to make a decision. A caller who recently made a Roth conversion before the age of 59½ wants to know if there is anything he can do to mitigate the tax consequences and how he should go about paying the taxes in the future. Lastly, a couple disagrees on when to take distributions from their IRA, and want Scott and Pat’s opinion to be the deciding factor.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about estate planning with the new tax laws and the current state of the stock market. Scott and Pat take a call from a caller who received a large windfall from his employer's pension plans and wants to know how to mitigate the increase in his Medicare premiums. A caller wants to know what he and his wife should do with the money she inherited. A woman inherited money from her father and wants to know if the money will be taxed. A man calls on behalf of someone else and wants to know what the maximum Wind Fall Elimination program reduction would be for a teacher who wants to retire at 62. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome Andrew Kroll, Estate Planning & Asset Protection Attorney at Kroll Law Offices, P.C.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat interview a CPA from Denver to talk about the new tax law changes and they talk about the state of Cryptocurrency. Scott and Pat take a call from a caller who has several rental properties want to know how much money he should have in an emergency fund. A man who has an indexed based annuity wants to know what he should do with the rider. A caller wants to know if he should contribute his $16,000 bank of accruals disbursement into his Roth or 457. A man calls on behalf of a friend who is going through a divorce and needs help making a community property decision regarding a CalPERS pension account. A retired military vet wants to know if he and his wife have enough to retire comfortably. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome Bill Holben, Managing Partner of Holben Hay Lake Balzer CPAs in Denver, Colorado, to talk about the new tax law.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take several calls including one from the son of a widowed mother who is trying to help his mom with her financial situation now that dad is gone, and a gentlemen who wants to know if he should change his withdrawal strategy from his IRA’s based upon the new tax law. Scott and Pat take a call from a women who lives in Minnesota and wants to know if there are options for older workers who do not want to leave the workforce. A caller recently retired and wants to know if she should pay off her mortgage with her money market account. A caller is calling on behalf of his widowed mother and wants to know if they should invest the money from her annuity in the stock market. A man who has a large retirement savings wants to know if given the new tax laws he should adjust his retirement income withdrawal strategy. A caller’s wife is a nurse but doesn’t currently have a retirement plan provided by her employer and wants to know where she should save to lower their combined taxable income. Lastly, a women who owns an annuity but doesn’t need the money wants to know if she should annuitize her variable annuity now. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat talk about the new tax laws and what it will mean for you, and they take a call from a man deciding between a monthly pension and a lump sum. Scott and Pat take a call from a man who is a disabled vet and wants to know if he can retire from his part-time job and be financially secure. A caller wants to know if he should take a monthly pension or a lump sum from his current employer. A man who is still working at 70 ½ and wants to know if he has to take his minimum distribution and if he can still contribute to his 401(k) through his current employer. A caller wants to know if he should purchase a $40,000 a year Universal Life Insurance policy. Lastly, a caller recently refinanced to a 15 year mortgage and wants to know if her and her husband should be making extra payments to get the mortgage paid off even sooner. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.

Scott Hanson and Pat McClain answer a call from a person who has accrued a lot of debt and is curious about borrowing from his retirement account. This is followed by a question about the tax implications of selling a valuable home. Next, a conversation about the latest Wall Street approach to get you to borrow more money. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome Denver-based advisor Keith Johnson who discusses a difficult situation where a person came to him who had received questionable advice about an inheritance.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: Scott and Pat take several calls, and discuss three things that you should do before selecting an advisor. Next, they talk to a caller who wants to know how best to go about taking her required minimum distributions. Then, they talk to a caller looking to take care of his ill father for as long as possible. Later, they discuss what a financial advisor should really be doing for you, followed by a question from a caller about if she is exposing herself to too much risk.  If you have a question for Scott or Pat, you can call 1-888-2-HANSON (1-888-242-6766), or you can submit a question at [email protected] at any time to be featured on a future show.  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.

On this show, Scott and Pat field numerous calls, including answering a question about protecting children from the downside of a large inheritance, which is followed by a difficult case where a couple is both being forced to retire early. Next, a call about meeting medical expenses during retirement. Lastly, Scott and Pat welcome HMA’s David Cox, an advisor with the company for over 20 years, who shares an important story about a long-time client who came to him with the news that she had only months to live.

The program begins with a call from a 22-year old Washington resident who wants to start preparing for retirement. Scott and Pat then discuss early experiences that led them to want to understand money. Next, a caller asks about 529 plans, what are they used for, and is there any flexibility once they’ve been funded? Lastly, HMA’s Barbara Healy visits the show to talk about the financial impact of losing your spouse, including an analysis of which decisions need to be made right away, and which decisions can wait.

Scott and Pat open the show with a recap about how Hanson McClain’s Money Matters came to be. That is followed by a trio of callers, including a person who is worried about leaving too much money to her children. Our second caller is a devoted, career teacher still carrying a heavy student loan debt load. Next, a caller from the Midwest has accrued $1.6 million, has a pension and a dairy farm, but needs some specific financial advice. Lastly, special guest Hersh Shefrin, PhD., joins the program to discuss the 2008 financial collapse and behavioral finance.

This week’s show begins with a conversation about the type of client-centric, non-self-serving advice Scott and Pat provide. This is followed by a series of callers that begins with a question about Social Security and “file and suspend.” Simply, where did it go? Next, a caller who has saved almost $2 million, but feels, based on his lifestyle, that it might not be enough. The episode culminates with a visit from 20-year HMA advisor, our Chief Investment Officer, David Schauer, who checks in with an interesting client story about health savings accounts and IRAs.

Scott and Pat reminisce about the 4th of July, then answer a pensioner’s question about when he should take Social Security. Next, a caller who is just now recovering from the 2008 financial collapse wants to know if she should buy a home or keep saving for the future. Lastly, special guest, author and demographics expert Maddy Dychtwald discusses economic trends, retirement and immigration.

A discussion about why it’s important that callers to Money Matters be able to remain anonymous. Scott and Pat take a call from a new retiree who receives money from a 403(b), a pension, and an inheritance that she wants to be moved to a new advisor. A Seattle tech employee wants to learn about “factor investing,” and why it’s out of favor. This is followed by a caller wondering how to “time” his Social Security application to maximize his benefits. Lastly, HMA advisor Lauren Williams shares an uplifting story about guiding a client through an unfortunate series of personal and professional tragedies.

The show begins with a conversation about the types of savers and investors Money Matters is most likely to get calls from. The first caller on today’s program wants to know about the ABCs of preferred stocks. Can you invest in them conservatively, and why aren’t they as popular as they once were? Next, a conversation about unscrupulous advisors, followed by a question about Section 8 housing and inheritance limits under HUD. They then take a question about the “true” value of investment property over the long term. Finally, Money Matters welcomes Emily Brandon, Senior Editor for U.S. News and World Report.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: A caller asks about investing in leveraged ETFs. Next, a caller prompts an explanation of the best time to take distributions from investments, followed by a question about paying back a 401(k) loan versus contributing to a Health Savings Account. Scott and Pat then discuss the rise of Amazon stock, and how it impacts investing habits. Lastly, Hanson McClain advisor Pat Henry shares a story about a retired teacher who was sold multiple bad annuities. If you have a question for Scott or Pat, you can call 1-888-2-HANSON (1-888-242-6766), or you can submit a question at [email protected] at any time to be featured on a future show. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.