Don Sowa's MoneyTalk
Income Tax Talk
If you receive 100% of your income from your salary, the manner in which you are taxed is relatively straightforward, but most Americans receive income from multiple sources, all of which are taxes a little differently. Donna and Nathan discuss how your tax liability is calculated on different type…
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You’re Asking For It
Donna shares answers to questions from wealth management clients, including: How do I go about selling my precious metal items without getting swindled? How do I live my best retirement without overspending? How can I teach my college age child to save when prices are so high? What kind of an emerg…
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Seeking Financial Compatibility
Nearly half of marriages today end in divorce, and surveys show that the leading causes for these failed unions involve differences around money. Donna and Nathan discuss the importance of financial compatibility between partners, and the critical role of communication and transparency around money…
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DIY Investor Traps
With the right instruction, you could probably fly an airplane, but you leave it to a professional because the cost of making a mistake is too high. Many feel the same way about investing, but for those who prefer the pilots chair, Nathan explains a few of the traps DIY investors often fall into an…
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Redzone Retirement Planning
When you are one year out from retirement, you know that it’s time to get your ducks in a row, the question is: which ducks and in what order? Donna and Nathan discuss how to prioritize your action items during that last year before retirement. Also, on MoneyTalk, common questions from first-time c…
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Breaking Ground on Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning can sound a bit grandiose, but when broken down into its parts, it is simply a series of measures intended to protect your assets for the future, and some of the more important estate planning tools at your disposal are surprisingly simple. Donna goes through various steps that peop…
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The 3 Goals of a Roth Conversion
People often have confusion around about how and when a Roth conversion should be used, which is why there is clear methodology professionals use to help make these decisions. Nathan explains the three goals advisors consider when deciding whether to do a Roth conversion: lower taxes over time, low…
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Different Taxes for Different Income
If you receive 100% of your income from your salary, the manner in which you are taxed is relatively straightforward, but a growing number of Americans today receive income from multiple sources, each of which may be taxes a little differently. Donna and Nathan discuss how your tax liability is cal…
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How to Retire Happy
When we plan for retirement, we tend to spend the majority of our time thinking about money, but research shows that there is much more to a happy retirement than dollars and cents. Nathan interviews Morningstar columnist Christine Benz, author of “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful …
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Striking a Balance with Financial Support
In today’s inflated economy, it’s rare to find a financially independent young adult, but supporting your children without healthy boundaries is a sure way to stunt their growth and potentially threaten your retirement goals. Donna and Nathan discuss how to provide balanced financial assistance to …
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