Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why “it makes no sense” to have a target date fund outside of a retirement account.  Then they help a woman who wants to use biblical principles to leave an inheritance.  Plus, why a 62-year old with a child on the way should pull the trigger now on his social security.  

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat kick off the show by discussing the impact that social media stocks are having on market volatility. A woman about to retire wants to know whether she has enough money to buy a vacation home. A retiree asks whether he should invest $300,000 in a rental property or REITs. A high school teacher wants advice on teaching his students about cryptocurrency. Finally, a father with a disabled daughter wants to know how aggressive he should be with his portfolio.  

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by answering a question about the tax implications of choosing between a state pension and an IRA. They then answer a question from a Southern California man who wants advice on investment alternatives. The two then discuss the fall of exercise bike Peloton’s stock. Finally, a caller wants to know the specifics of a Roth conversion.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing market corrections before taking a call from a great saver about investing in a backdoor Roth and then moving to a low-income tax state. A caller asks whether dividend stocks are a good investment. A 60-year-old caller wants to know the approximate tax burden on her Tesla and Apple stock? Lastly, a couple wants information on beneficiaries and revocable living trusts.    

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing the seemingly COVID-resistant stock market. A married caller with high income and no savings wants to know how she can make up ground. A 71-year-old caller wants information on required minimum distributions. Next, a 61-year-old with five separate retirement savings accounts wants to know which vehicle he should tap first. Lastly, a caller wants to know if he should sell his losing stocks.        

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing some recent conversations they’ve had with their own families about money. A caller recently lost both her parents and wants advice on what to do with the $400,000 inheritance. A self-employed caller wants information on SEPs. A savvy California investor wants to know if her stock allocation is age appropriate.

On this New Year’s 2022 edition of Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss keeping financial resolutions, before advising a caller who is curious about indexed universal life insurance. A Michigan caller wants to know about the feasibility of leasing part of his land to an energy company. Finally, a caller with a net worth of $2.2 million, which she mostly keeps in cash, wants to know if she should invest in the stock market.       

On this week’s special “Best Of” Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a New Jersey caller who wants to liquidate a $130,000 annuity. A caller wants to know why the fees on his mutual funds are so high. A Sacramento caller wants to know if he can afford to retire and move to Thailand. Finally, a police officer wants to know if the windfall elimination provision will impact his Social Security.          

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a 28-year-old California caller earning $120,000 a year and who wants to create some additional revenue streams. A 67-year-old wonders if her investment risk exposure is in line with her age and rate of savings. A married man wants advice about investing the proceeds from a home sale. Lastly, a man wants to know if he should convert his term life insurance policy.   

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat debate what it means to have financial confidence before advising a caller about paying income tax on a life insurance windfall. A retiree has $220,000 invested in an annuity and wants guidance about how to keep his tax obligation low. And, finally, a Salt Lake City man wants to know if saving 42% of the family income will be enough to fund retirement.        

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a caller who wants to know about inflation bonds, then answer a question from a South Carolinian with three rentals, a $1.2 million portfolio, and a moderate amount of debt. A caller from Georgia wants to know what to do with $400,000 from the sale of a business. A caller wants to know whether he should take Social Security at age 62, age 65, or age 70. Finally, a Northern California caller owns three rentals outright but has a $300,000 mortgage on her primary residence and wants advice on whether she should invest or pay off the loan.        

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a teacher from New York who wants to start a business. A caller who received a $300,000 inheritance wants to know where to invest and how to make sure his children benefit. A 33-year-old caller from Virginia wants help deciding between contributing to her work sponsored 401(k) and a brokerage account. A highly organized retiree wants to know if his investments are too conservative, and how to start a non-profit. A former Marine who has spent his career as a postal worker wants to educate his grandchildren about investing and money.   

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a caller who has lived in Yosemite for 30 years, saved well, but can’t quite afford a long-term care insurance policy. A caller who has saved $500,000 wants to know when he should file for Social Security. A 74-year-old Portland resident wants to know whether he should spend $700,000 to move into a retirement community. A soon-to-be retired state employee from San Diego wants to know how much the government will take from her pension. A retiree in his late 60s asks about Medicare Part B plan premiums.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the record-setting Rivian electric vehicle IPO, before taking a call from a Georgia woman who wants advice on the sequencing of the drawdown of her retirement accounts. A city employee wants to know if she should keep her universal life insurance policy. A lifelong Californian wants financial advice about moving out of state. A North Carolinian has managed to save over $600,000 while making less than $60,000 a year. Finally, a California caller with $4 million in savings, and a $100,000 yearly pension, has three children who all live in New York and want her to move there.       

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a caller from Columbia about paying capital gains taxes on an overseas stock sale. A California man with $3.5 million saved wants to know about delaying Social Security and refinancing his home. Scott and Pat then discuss the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF. A caller from Woodland, California wants to know where to invest money from his former company’s profit-sharing program. They then advise a risk-adverse 67-year-old woman who has 63 percent of her $2.2 million savings in cash. Finally, a man in his late 50s with money to invest wants to know about Bitcoin.          Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.   Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss how long-term investors can invest during this unusual inflationary environment. Scott and Pat advise a caller with $1.2 million in retirement savings about becoming a more passive investor. A caller with an income of $114,000 asks if he should take Social Security early. A bicycle racer asks how he can fund his hobby in retirement. Scott and Pat speak with a woman in California who is concerned what will happen to her bond investments if interest rates rise. Finally, a father in Virginia asks how he can prepare for a future financial collapse.   Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the potential implications of a global minimum tax. Scott and Pat advise a caller looking for a check-up on his plan to move to Portugal during retirement. A caller asks how her stock options will be impacted when her company goes public. Scott and Pat speak with a woman looking to invest the money in her revocable trust. A Michigan man with a family income of $250,000 a year asks if he’s on track to retire early. Finally, a retired caller with a $1 million inheritance asks how she should invest the money. Ask a question by calling 1-833-999-6784 or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the surprising reasons why inflation is higher than the news indicates. Scott and Pat advise a new father making $300,000 a year about saving for his child’s future. A Massachusetts caller asks how to develop a more thoughtful Roth conversion strategy for his $1.8 million in retirement savings. A federal employee with $1.2 million in a Thrift Savings Plan asks if he can afford to retire comfortably. A California caller asks if he should pay down his $115,000 mortgage balance with his 401(k). Finally, Scott and Pat advise a saver about how he should handle his multiple life insurance policies. Ask a question by calling 1-833-999-6784 or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain how low interest rates impact equities, the housing market, and the strange investment trends of 2021. Scott and Pat advise a father in Kansas City about how he can leave his $4 million IRA to his children in a tax-smart way. A caller with $800,000 in her 401(k) asks how she should pay for her vacations during retirement. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the two key reasons they expect insurance costs to rise. Scott and Pat advise a New Jersey woman about handling $100,000 in a union retirement savings plan. A West Virginia man asks if he should invest $600,000 with a financial advisor who picks stocks. Finally, a caller planning to sell a house for $1.5 million asks what tax-write offs he should include in the sale. Ask a question by clicking here, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.