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Ep 19: Common Misconceptions About Long-Term Care

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Release Date: 04/21/2022

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about fixed index annuities, today’s show is for you. We have a special guest who explains what they are, why they can help you, and how they offer stability and reliability. TIMESTAMPS: 0:28 – Meet Rebecca 1:05 – Allianz 2:50 – Innovation 6:42 – Index thought capability 9:43 – Volatility-controlled indexes 13:00 – No additional fees MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 21: Our In-House Tax Expert Shares Top Tips

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Clients often come to us with tax questions, so we decided to hire a tax advisor last year that is available to our clients year-round. Today he’s sharing his top tax tips with you. TIMESTAMPS: 0:32 – Meet Chris Pepper 3:13 – Tax preparation process 5:19 – Chris’ work history 7:08 – Tax returns 7:57 – What to bring 8:59 – Changing tax laws 10:30 – Withholdings 13:00 – Client questions 14:33 – Capital gains 18:10 – Write-offs 20:05 – Side businesses MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 20: How to Prepare for Medicare

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Medicare typically begins at age 65, but you need to know how it works long before then. On today’s show, we’re talking with our in-house Medicare specialist about all the things you need to know about this important topic. TIMESTAMPS: 0:33 – Meet Julie Kovacevich 1:58 – How to qualify 3:15 – Parts A, B and D 4:52 – Deductions 6:59 – Medicare plans 10:09 – Choosing your doctor 11:20 – How to enroll 14:30 – Saving money on prescriptions 17:44 – Medicare commercials 18:55 – When to sign up? 20:42 – Review Medicare? MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 19: Common Misconceptions About Long-Term Care

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

We get so many questions from clients about long-term care options we decided to have a long-term care expert on today’s show. She’ll share some common misconceptions and what you need to know about your future care plans. TIMESTAMPS: 1:33 – It won’t happen to me 4:18 – My family will take care of me 7:01 – When to start planning 8:32 – Different types of long-term care 9:38 – Alternative plans 15:45 – Big news out of Washington state 20:09 – Asset-based long-term care MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 18: How an IRA Trust Trilogy Can Benefit Your Family

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

If you want more of your hard-earned money to go into your family’s pockets instead of to the IRS, today’s show is for you. We’ll explain why you should try an IRA Trust Trilogy. TIMESTAMPS: 0:28 – IRA trust trilogy 1:45 – Stretch IRAs 3:46 – SECURE Act 4:55 – Three trusts 6:26 – Taxes are due 6:56 – Special needs children 9:23 – Giving children more income 13:45 – A lifetime strategy 15:09 – A sacred asset MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 17: Is a Charitable Remainder Trust Right for You?

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Today we’re talking about a topic that clients ask us about a lot – what is a charitable remainder trust? How does it work? How can it benefit you? We’ll share the answers in today’s show. TIMESTAMPS: 0:41 – What is a charitable remainder trust? 2:25 – Difference between donor-advised fund 3:02 – How it works 6:30 – Capital gains taxes 7:45 – Selling a business 10:19 – Tax benefits 13:52 – Leaving money to children 17:00 – Leaving 10% MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 16: Have You Used This Charitable Planning Technique?

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Today we’re talking about a donor-advised fund. Find out how this niche charitable planning technique has helped some of our clients and could help you, too. TIMESTAMPS: 1:27 – Donor-advised fund 4:15 – Bunching 7:42 – Why use this technique 8:40 – Super bunching 10:30 – Growth 11:42 – Highly appreciated assets MORE INFORMATION:

Ep 15: Estate Planning Expert Explains Wills vs. Trusts and More

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

What is the difference between a will and a trust? Find out on the difference on today’s episode as well as the importance of an estate planning attorney. TIMESTAMPS: 0:35 – Meet Jeremy 2:06 – Focusing on estate planning 2:55 – Will vs. trust 4:00 – Levels of probate 5:21 – Higher net worth 10:40 – Asset protection trusts 14:30 – LLC vs. Series LLC MORE INFORMATION: https://www.cornerstonevegas.com/cornerstone-retirement-podcast/

Ep 13: 'Paychecks and Playchecks' Author Shares Top Retirement Tips

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

Economist, author, and retirement expert Tom Hegna joins us to share his expertise on handling finances and preparing for retirement. Find out how he helps people solve complex financial problems using easy-to-understand words. Read more and get additional financial resources here: About our guest: What we discuss on this episode: 1:27 – Meet Tom 3:34 – Books 5:01 – Fixed expenses 6:03 – Transition to another paycheck 8:31 – Income 11:03 – Guaranteed sources of income 13:11 – Don’t Worry, Retire Happy 14:32 – Legacy 16:57 – Long-term...

Ep 12: Are You Ready to Retire?

Cornerstone Retirement Blueprint Podcast

The goal for all of us is to be able to retire at some point, but how do you know when you’re ready? Let’s take away some of that worry and concern by sharing the different types of people we work with and what it takes to get them to retirement. Show Notes, Contact & Resources: Timestamps: 0:50 – Why this topic today? 1:13 – A lot of people reach retirement age but say they don’t want to retire. Why is this? 3:14 – When someone’s mind doesn’t line up with what’s on paper. 5:22 – It comes down to cash flow. 7:04 – Then there are people that want to retire but...

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TIMESTAMPS:

1:33 – It won’t happen to me

4:18 – My family will take care of me

7:01 – When to start planning

8:32 – Different types of long-term care

9:38 – Alternative plans

15:45 – Big news out of Washington state

20:09 – Asset-based long-term care

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https://www.cornerstonevegas.com/cornerstone-retirement-podcast/

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