Ep. 53 Launch Financial- Unpacking The Recent Tax Proposal and How it May Affect You with Shawn Donovan
Release Date: 09/22/2021
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss tons of economic data, including a big week of tech earnings, home sales data, GDP, PCE, and more, as all eyes continue to watch the Federal Reserve and the potential interest rate cut later this year. Show Notes:
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Ep. 195 Launch Financial- Q2 Earnings Season in Full Swing
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack a great deal of news in the media along with a big rally in the stock market, with all major averages pushing towards record highs. All eyes will continue to be on earnings season along with more rhetoric from the Federal Reserve on the future of interest rate cuts and policy. Show Notes:
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Ep. 194 Q2 2024 Wrap Up & July Financial Planning
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial following a summer hiatus, focusing on Q2 in the markets, as the S&P500 and Nasdaq mark yet another all time high, as well as some finanical planning topics to focus on this July. For inquiries or questions, email . Show Notes:
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Ep. 193 Launch Financial- S&P500 Hits 31st Record High This Year
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Overview: Tune into Launch Financial as we discuss a monster start to the year in the stock and bond market. Yesterday the S&P500 marked its 31st record this year as the AI darling Nvidia continued its uphill roar hitting a new high and surpassing Microsoft as the most valuable public company. Email for questions or inquiries. Show Notes:
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Ep. 192 Launch Financial-Markets Await Key Inflation Data & Fed Rhetoric
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data as we await Fed rhetoric on the future of interest rates and May CPI report release. If you have any questions on updating your June financial planning checklist, email
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Ep. 191 Launch Financial- May In The Stock & Bond Market
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a strong month in the stock and bond market in the month of May coupled with a slew of economic data as all eyes continue to watch the Federal Reserve on the future of interest rates. Show Notes:
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Ep. 190 Launch Financial- All Three Major Averages Set Records In May
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discsus the consumer and spending as we head into the summer months, along with the stock and bond markets in the month of May. For more info or questions, email Show Notes:
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Ep. 189 Launch Financial- The Dow & Nasdaq Score Record Highs
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Finanical as we discuss a quite notable week in the stock market, with the Dow closing above 40,000 for the first time last week and the Nasdaq setting its ninth record close this year. We will continue to watch for economic clues on future interest rate policy as the FOMC minutes are set to release later this week. For more information or questions, email Show Notes:
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Ep. 188 Launch Financial- Inflation Continues To Remain Higher Than Expected
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss today's release of the producer price index which came in higher than economists expectations. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation continues to remain high, leaving the consumer uncertain whether interest rate cuts are in the foreseeable future. We also discuss the financial strategies behind charitable giving and ways to increase your tax situation when giving back. Show Notes: For more on Donor Advised Funds check out our podcast episode with Elizabeth Goldstein!
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Ep. 187 Launch Financial-May Financial Planning Checklist
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, our May financial planning checklist, and the stock and bond markets as they continue to digest big earnings reports and economic data. Show Notes:
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Curious about the details of the most recent tax proposal and how it may affect you and your financial situation? If so, tune into this episode of Launch Financial as we are joined with special guest Shawn Donovan for a second time to discuss the fine print of the recent proposed tax plan. Shawn Donovan is a CPA and Partner at Turner, Leins, & Gold, LLC.
Shawn is a Partner in the firm's Maryland office. He has more than 15 years of public accounting experience as a trusted business advisor for his clients. He is experienced in tax preparation, planning and consulting for high net-worth individuals, partnerships and corporations. Specifically he enjoys working with real estate developers, commercial real estate investors, other professional service firms and government contractors. Shawn also has experience in auditing and attestation for small and medium-sized businesses.
Shawn is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Shawn earned his Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh. In his free time, Shawn enjoys being active in the communities of Gaithersburg and Damascus with his wife and two sons.
If you have any questions for us or Shawn, send an email to [email protected].
What You'll Learn:
- How the most recent tax proposal may affect you
- How different tax rates could affect your financial situation