What to Expect with the Presidential Election
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If you’re wondering what to expect with the presidential election, listen in for some tips on potential changes you might wish to make in your portfolio depending upon the election outcome. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss the presidential election and some of the tax policy being floated by the candidates. To get the Tax Cut and Jobs Act Sunset Provision Comparison Guide for 2025 that was mentioned in this podcast, reach us at and we’ll be...
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Tax Planning vs Tax Advice
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What is the difference between tax planning vs tax advice? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss planning versus advice and the potential strategies used to lower your lifetime tax bill. #taxstrategy #financialadvice #wealthmanagement Find it Fast: What You Need to Know: 00:00—Intro 01:20—Tax planning vs tax advice 05:24—Technology and modeling strategies out Roleplay 11:07—Rate cut 14:24—Dock workers 15:56—S&P...
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Tax Efficient Asset Allocation Strategies
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You may feel confident with your asset allocation strategies, but how do you know if you’ve optimized them for tax efficiency? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss asset allocation location buckets and which bucket for which account. They also cover recent Central Bank activity and what you might expect in the coming month. #assetallocation #investmentstrategies #wealthmanagement Find it Fast: Asset Allocation Strategies Tax...
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SECURE Act 2.0 Changes on Retirement Savings
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If you’re looking to maximize your retirement savings, the SECURE Act 2.0 made some significant changes. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover the effects of the SECURE Act 2.0 on retirement savings including business owners, retirees, and employer-sponsored plans. Find it Fast: Retirement Savings Plans00:00—Intro 01:16—SECURE Act 2.0 effects 02:25—Change in RMD rules and penalty changes 05:30—SEPP & SIMPLE IRAs Roth options and...
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Preparing for Retirement: Withdrawal Rates
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If you’ll be retiring soon, you may wonder how you’ll pay for it. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II chat about ways to plan your withdrawal rates in retirement so your money lasts as long as possible. They also discuss interest rates, the Chinese regional bank crisis, and whether India will take over the number one spot as a world superpower. Find it Fast: Withdrawal rates and how much do I need for retirement?00:00—Intro ...
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What are Structured Products?
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If you’re wondering if structured products can help smooth out the effects of market volatility on your investment portfolio, you’re not alone. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss why investment banks use them, how the average investor can take advantage of them, and the risks involved. Find it Fast: What are Structured Products00:00—Intro 01:15—The definition of structured products 06:27—Who does this make sense for and who should skip...
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Don’t Pay the Sticker Price for College
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If you’re shocked by the price of college, wait until you find out which schools might offer little-known discounts. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss ways to lower the price of college, strategies to pay for it, and student loans. As mentioned by Kevin in the podcast, you can check out: collegeaidpro.com to view some of the material discussed. [Embed podcast player] Watch the video podcast version on YouTube [link] Find it Fast: Price...
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Property and Casualty Insurance Shopping Guide
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You’ve probably noticed that your homeowners, auto, and umbrella insurance costs are on the rise. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II offer an insurance shopping guide with strategies for shopping around and lowering your property and casualty insurance costs. P & C Shopping Guide00:00—Intro 01:33—Insurance costs on the rise 03:35—Strategies for saving money on insurance* Role Play12:39—Alex Rodriguez 13:53—Singapore shophouses...
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Election Year and the Markets
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What should investors be doing during an election year? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II host Global Wealth Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Keith Sprauer. They discuss how election years affect the market and how politics plays into the mix. They also jump into topics like meme stocks, public official trading, and HELOCs in the Something or Nothing segment. Find it Fast: How the election year affects the market Guest Speaker...
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Interest Rate Update
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If you’ve wondering whether there will be an interest rate cut this year, you’re not alone. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II give another rousing round of Central Bank Roundup and discuss whether investors can expect a rate cut or increase along with what some other countries are doing. Find it Fast: Central Bank Roundup:00:00—Intro 01:23—Will there be an interest rate cut this year? 05:46—Mortgage rates on the move 07:40—Bank of...
info_outlineIf cash is king, what do you do with it? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss what to do with your cash. Listen in as they dig into money market accounts, treasury bills, CDs, and municipal bonds. They also answer your questions about the future of bank failures, how political seasons affect the market, and the best books for beginners. Here are some links to the books mentioned if you want some good reads for younger family members this holiday season:
Find it Fast: Cash is King
Central Bank Roundup:
00:00—Intro
01:58—Rates, core inflation and spending
05:15—Jobs numbers
08:50—Strength of the dollar
Cash is King in Five Good Minutes (OK, 11 minutes):
09:09—Money market rates
14:38—What is a duration risk
16:51—CDs and municipal bonds
Mailbag:
20:43—Will there be more bank failures?
22:43—How do political seasons affect the markets?
24:12—What are the best investing books for beginners?
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