Interview with Connie Pshigoda Author of The Wise Woman's Almanac
Uncommon Cents with Bowman Financial Strategies
Release Date: 11/18/2018
Divorce and Widowhood: Financial Changes When You Become Single
Uncommon Cents with Bowman Financial Strategies
If you find yourself newly single, it can be an incredibly difficult time emotionally. Add in the major financial changes that happen during this transition and it becomes overwhelming for anyone to try to navigate on their own. Today, we are going to be talking about three things that a divorcee or widow can do to get a hold on their finances during this tumultuous time. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 0:34 – Understand your finances now 1:20 – Tax considerations 2:33 – Knowing your expenses 3:27 – Challenges Get...
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QCDs: Who They’re For, How They Work & Key Benefits
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Are you looking for ways to make the most of your retirement savings while also supporting a cause you care about? In this episode, Erik dives into the ins and outs of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), a smart financial strategy that allows retirees to fulfill required minimum distributions (RMDs) while reducing taxable income. You'll learn exactly how QCDs work, who they’re best suited for, and the key tax benefits they offer. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:34 – How QCDs work 4:19 – When does it make sense to do this? Get access to all...
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The Power of Diversifying Your Retirement Accounts By Taxability
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If you could save tens of thousands of dollars in taxes every year, you’d have more freedom to pursue what truly matters- whether it's travel, hobbies, or leaving a financial legacy. In this episode, Erik explains how diversifying your retirement accounts by taxability can help you do just that. By building a mix of IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and non-qualified brokerage accounts, you gain more control over how and when your income is taxed, helping you protect your wealth from future tax hikes and legislative changes. Tune in as Erik walks you through the tax rules for each type of account,...
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How Do You Become Tax Efficient in Retirement?
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People talk all the time about tax efficiency in retirement, but what does that truly mean and why does it matter? It’s much more than a buzzword; it’s a vital strategy for preserving more of your money in retirement. Today we’re going to explain why tax efficiency matters, the risks of not being tax efficient, and strategies for becoming tax efficient. You’ll be able to learn about different types of retirement accounts, the impact of legislative risk, and how to prepare for potential changes in tax laws. Plus, we’ll explain our Roth conversion analysis tool and how it helps us...
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Should You Rollover Your 401k Into an IRA?
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Are you nearing retirement or thinking about changing jobs? One of the most common questions people face is what to do with their 401(k). Should you keep it where it is, or roll it over into an IRA? In this video, we’re going to discuss the reasons you might want to rollover your old 401k today. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:58 – Scenarios that allow you to roll over old 401Ks 3:42 – Benefits of a rollover IRA 6:42 – Tax considerations in rollovers 9:35 – Consolidation & fees 12:13 – Common concerns 14:04 – Reason you’d keep the old 401k...
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Is Social Security Going to Run Out?
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One of the most common questions we get is about Social Security and whether it’s going to run out. If you only read headlines, it seems to be a valid concern. But what’s the reality of the situation and how does it impact you when it’s time to file for Social Security? Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:43 – 2024 Trustees Report 2:40 – What goes into the projection? 4:30 – What happens if it runs out? 6:10 – Making Social Security more viable 10:15 – When will change happen? 12:34 – Retirement planning 14:47 – Filing strategies Get in...
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Inherited IRA Changes You Need to Know About
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Recent rule changes have made it more crucial than ever to understand the tax implications and distribution timelines associated with inherited IRAs. Listen in as Erik and Ben break down the latest IRS rule changes affecting inherited IRAs, including the newly condensed 10-year distribution timeline. They explore the implications of these rules for both spousal and non-spousal beneficiaries and share some strategies to help navigate these changes effectively. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – How the rules for inherited IRAs have changed 4:08 – What are...
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Combatting Popular Excuses For Poor Financial Decision-Making
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Very often, we see people who know that the financial decisions that they’re making aren’t the best decisions, but they try to create excuses or explanations for why they’re doing what they’re doing. Let’s talk about why these excuses usually don’t hold water. Whether it’s procrastination, fear of market crashes, or misunderstanding Social Security, these common excuses can have long-term impacts on your financial health. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:49 – Social Security at 62 5:34 – Taking too much risk 7:57 – Having too much in cash...
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The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement
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Retirement planning doesn’t have to be overwhelmingly complicated. It certainly doesn’t have to be as complicated as some people make it. So, in today’s episode, we’ll talk about the beauty of straightforward financial planning. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 0:46 – The 80/20 retirement formula 2:26 – How financial planning gets overcomplicated 4:10 – Does technology help or hurt? 5:57 – Accumulate, protect, and avoid 8:19 – Saving as much as you can 10:13 – Social Security education, minimizing taxes, and protecting assets Get in...
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Getting To Know Your Host, Erik Bowman
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Welcome back to Uncommon Cents, where Eric Bowman of Bowman Financial Strategies brings clarity to the world of financial planning. We're back with a revamped version of the show on YouTube and all your favorite podcast streaming platforms. We have a lot of exciting content coming your way- but first, let’s get to know your host! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 0:52 – How he got into financial planning 3:31 – What he likes most about the business 4:17 – What our financial planning looks like 5:39 – An event that changed his life 7:39 – What...
info_outlineA full interview with Connie Pshigoda discussing the concept of seasonal eating and its health benefits.
Your Health and Your Body Are Not Cookie Cutters . . . Create a New Beginning to Last the Rest of Your Life - and That Never Go Out of Season - Starting Today!
It doesn't matter what age you are . . . author and Natural Health Consultant Connie Pshigoda has crafted a variety of seasonal health tips and delicious recipes to satisfy your hunger for a better life and year-round well-being. Within the Wise Woman's Almanac, she connects Nature's seasons and your natural life rhythms, resulting in perfect harmony and balance.
Throughout The Wise Woman's Almanac, you will use reflective questions, seasonal food lists, charts and exercises to achieve optimal well-being. You will discover that your physical, emotional and spiritual vitality are the essence of good health and wellness . . . not the lack of disease.
The human body's physiological needs are profoundly influenced by the rhythms and cycles of the Earth's seasonal changes.
You will discover that there are 5 seasons in your yearly well-being almanac:
Springtime is youth, young adulthood, beginning a first career and growing through education and life experiences.
Summertime is an abundance of mid-age adventures: maturing, raising a family and expanding your career options, even creating new ones.
Autumn becomes a time to shine as the next empties and reaping the harvest of a successful career and your life investments.
Winter brings a variety of multi-generational blessings from grandchildren, retirement, stepping into the roles of role model and mentor and sharing the wisdom that decades have accumulated.
Overlapping Season combines Springtime, Summer, Autumn or Winter with one or more of the other seasons resulting in a wondrous and welcome rebirth and rejuvenation. New classes, new careers . . . a new you!