This week on the show we field a listener question about whether their concern about government spending should be reflected in their investment portfolio. We also review an article about market efficiency / inefficiency, and…
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Should I Roll My 401k Into an IRA? l Ep 250
Most Americans have at least some of their retirement savings sitting in workplace retirement plans like 401ks, 403bs, SEP-IRAs and the like. And when you leave a job, due to a retirement transition or not,…
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Everyone Talks About Downsizing in Retirement, But I’m Not Sure It’s the Right Move For Me l Ep 249
Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving up your…
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I’d Like to Give More to Charity. How Can I Reduce My Taxes by Doing So?
There are a ton of different ways to give to charity, but not all of them will help you on your taxes. This week we cover a listener question about tax efficient charitable giving, and…
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Should I File for Social Security Before It Runs Out? l Ep 247
Many retirees are concerned about the state of Social Security, and some of them even expect the program to crumble in the next few years. Does that mean you should get your money out now…
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Using Tech Tools to Bypass IRS Hold Times with Tomas Nally l Ep 246
It’s no secret that the IRS is underfunded right now. It takes most taxpayers months to receive refund checks, and most would rather go to the dentist than wait on hold to talk with the…
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Should We Move to Tennessee, Texas, or Florida to Reduce Costs in Retirement? l Ep 245
Lowest Cost States: Should We Move to Reduce Costs in Retirement? Financial media love to create lists of the “best” and “lowest cost” states to retire in. This week we answer a question about the…
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Do I Really Need a Living Trust? l Ep 244
Do I Really Need a Living Trust? This week on Grow Money Business we answered a listener question about trusts and estate planning. Our faithful listener spoke with an attorney about estate planning recently, who…
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I’d Like to Retire Early but I’m Concerned About the Penalties l Ep 243
Early retirement is a popular goal for many, but actually making it happen can be challenging. One major obstacle is the early withdrawal penalty imposed to distributions from IRAs & 401ks before 59 ½ years…
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Why Would I Ever Want to Invest in Other Countries? l Ep 242
One question we get a lot is why we’d ever want to invest in countries other than the U.S. The U.S. stock market has done far better than other countries recently. It’s the biggest national…
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