Mailbag- Roth Contribution Limits, Saving For College and More
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We’ve received some great questions from clients recently. For instance, if you got a raise at work, but your household now makes too much money to contribute to a Roth IRA, what do you do? Where should your investments go if you like tax-free growth? Tune in to this episode as Marc answers this question and others, like how to use a health savings account, how to save for your kids’ college, and more. As always, we’re here to answer any financial questions you have. Stay tuned to see what you can learn from these listener questions! In this episode, we’ll...
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Debt Ceiling Update and Playing the Long Game
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Today we’re tackling two meaty topics – the debt ceiling and playing the long game in investing. Last show, we talked a lot about the debt ceiling, so we wanted to give you an update. The Federal Reserve met recently and decided to pause rates, which was to be expected. In the media, it was doom and gloom last month, and now they’re not talking about it as much. Some people thought the Fed might cut rates, but that hasn’t happened. They’ll probably increase them again this year. In this episode, we’ll share: What happened with the debt ceiling? (0:41) ...
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Ep 40: What is a Debt Ceiling and Why Does it Matter to You?
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Today we're talking about the U.S. debt ceiling. You might be wondering, what is that? It’s basically a limit on the total amount of money our government is authorized to borrow. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, says our country has enough money to pay our bills until June 1, so we’re coming up against that deadline. The president and House and Senate leaders are currently negotiating about how to handle this. In this episode, we'll take a look at how the debt ceiling has been handled in the past and discuss what might happen moving forward. Join us as we dive...
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Ep 39: Improving Financial Literacy
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We have a lot to talk about on today’s show because it’s an exciting time of year! Tax season is behind us and we’re looking ahead. In honor of Financial Literacy Month, we’re sharing facts you need to know when it comes to your money. We’ll explain how financial literacy can impact you and how your money challenges and successes can impact your children down the road. If you’re listening to this podcast, odds are that you are already interested in this topic, but let’s take it to the next level. In this episode, we’ll share: Experiencing a drop in your 401k...
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Ep 38: How Will the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Impact You?
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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has been huge news in the financial sector and an event that many people worry could trigger even more fallout across the country. With 2008 still fresh in our mind, it’s justified to be concerned about what this might mean for your money. In this episode, Marc will break down the events leading up to these bank failures and explain what actually happened to cause this collapse. Knowing what went wrong will help you better understand how it’s different from the failures 15 years ago. But there’s...
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Ep 37: Financial Checklist for 2023
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Today we’re sharing a great checklist you should follow to begin 2023. This will help you through the year if you’re interested in being better prepared for financial planning and for retirement. If you’re retiring this year, it’s essential to have some concrete answers to these questions we’re talking about on today’s show. If you’re still a few years from the milestone, tune in so you can start thinking about these critical conversations. On this episode, we’ll share: • How to prepare for economic change and inflation. (2:00) • When should you access Social...
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Ep 36: What You Need to Know About \SECURE Act 2.0
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In the New Year, it looks like we may have some changes to the retirement system. It may make things slightly more challenging for PFA and for consumers throughout the nation. New retirement legislation is on the horizon, and in this episode we will discuss some of the key points you will want to know about the SECURE Act 2.0. On this episode, we’ll share: What to know about the SECURE Act 2.0. (1:20) Here you can learn about explain Simple IRA Plans. (5:48) When should you start your Social Security? (10:53) You can learn more at the link below: Let's chat about your retirement plan:...
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Ep 35: Retirement on the Gridiron
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Today’s show combines our two favorite topics – finances and football. Believe it or not, planning for your financial future has some similarities to the sport of football. In retirement planning, some people try to be successful without having a coach at all. Others keep the same coach that they’ve had for years, even though things aren’t working out with him. We’ll explain why you need to design a portfolio that puts you in victory formation. On this episode, we’ll share: Why mistakes in the financial red zone are so costly. (3:30) Why the hurry-up offense is a bad idea for your...
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Ep 34: Retirement and Medicare Planning
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Welcome to today’s show! If you haven’t heard of Professional Financial Advisors, LLC, we handle money management and financial planning and have been in business since 2003. We also help clients with Medicare plans. Within financial planning, we try to be holistic so we can handle all your needs. Find out more about our business and how we can help you. On this episode, we’ll share: Why you shouldn’t count on Social Security for your financial future. (2:23) How we specialize in diversification, especially for retirees. (4:13) Why medical services are so crucial and how we can help...
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Ep 33: Developing a Medicare Plan with Whitney Kester and Marc Werkmeister
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(Note: Today's episode sounds a little different as it was originally produced for the NebraskaLand Bank Podcast) On this episode: Medicare can be confusing, especially with the various plans and supplements offered through different companies. So we're going to break down Medicare today with two experts on the topic, Whitney Kester, a specialized Medicare insurance agent, and Marc Werkmeister, a Certified Financial Planner. Unfortunately, the process of Medicare is a lot more complicated than simply enrolling once you turn 65. There are supplement plans and prescription plans we need to...
info_outlineThis episode is all about you and the questions you have about finance. Join us as we go into the mailbag and talk about retirement spending, financial fallout from divorce, the upcoming election, taxes, and how much retirement savings you need.
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What we discuss on this show:
2:52 – Mailbag Question #1: I’m thinking I’ll spend a lot of money during the first few years of retirement and then not so much after five years or so. Is this normally how it works?
4:50 – Mailbag Question #2: I’m in my late 50s and recently divorced. I’m worried about what retirement is going to look like with one Social Security benefit and half the assets. Can you overcome divorce this late in life?
7:13 – Mailbag Question #3: Should I be investing differently with an election on the horizon?
12:14 – Mailbag Question #4: I’m getting a big tax return this year and have for a few years. Am I better keeping more money throughout the year?
14:49 – Mailbag Question #5: My husband and I always argue because I want to redo the kitchen and he wants to save more for retirement. How much is enough?