IRAs are one of the topics that we are consistently asked about, partly because the rules change so frequently, but also because of the steep penalties the IRS puts in place to enforce those rules. Donna takes us through some of the most frequently asked IRA questions, including: What are the current contribution limits? How long can I continue to contribute? How does an IRA differ from a 401(k)? And more. Also on MoneyTalk, developing your distribution strategy, and retirement expectations vs reality.

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®;  Air Date: 8/11/2025; Original Air Dates: 7/24/2023 & 7/14/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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Sowa Financial Group Inc.
24 Albion Rd. Ste. 340
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 434-8090

Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

The MoneyTalk team is back with original programming every weeknight at 7pm on WPRO. To listen any time, hear our latest episodes below, or subscribe to "Don Sowa's MoneyTalk" wherever you get your podcasts!

The MoneyTalk team is back with original programming every weeknight at 7pm on WPRO. To listen any time, hear our latest episodes below, or subscribe to "Don Sowa's MoneyTalk" wherever you get your podcasts!

2025 IRA Rules

Social Security is one of those universal retirement topics that touches just about everyone, and as such we like to give it its proper attention here on the MoneyTalk show. Nathan covers the information you need to know around Social Security rules, legislation, and the history of the program’s implementation. Also, on MoneyTalk, stress testing your retirement plan. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 3/6/2026; Original Air Date: 5/10/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

Social Security is one of those universal retirement topics that touches just about everyone, and as such we like to give it its proper attention here on the MoneyTalk show. Nathan covers the information you need to know around Social Security rules, legislation, and the history of the program&rsquo;s implementation. Also, on MoneyTalk, stress testing your retirement plan. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP&reg;, CIMA&reg;, CPWA&reg;; Air Date: 3/6/2026; Original Air Date: 5/10/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

Creating a Social Security Plan

Retirement planning is a life-long endeavor, and ruminating over the financial question marks that linger in the back of our minds can weigh on us over time. Donna and Nathan discuss retirement planning issues that keep people up at night, including whether or not their money will last, how to pay for long term care, sorting out financial clutter, and much more. Also, on MoneyTalk, Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 3/5/2026; Original Air Date: 8/29/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

Retirement planning is a life-long endeavor, and ruminating over the financial question marks that linger in the back of our minds can weigh on us over time. Donna and Nathan discuss retirement planning issues that keep people up at night, including whether or not their money will last, how to pay for long term care, sorting out financial clutter, and much more. Also, on MoneyTalk, Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP&reg;, AIF&reg; &amp; Nathan Beauvais, CFP&reg;, CIMA&reg;, CPWA&reg;; Air Date: 3/5/2026; Original Air Date: 8/29/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

Don’t Lose Sleep Over Money

Cash gifting to family members in need is exceedingly common in our inflated economy, but if you are planning on offering monetary gifts to your loved ones, it is important that you do so as part of an overall gifting strategy. Donna and Nathan discussed annual and lifetime gift tax limits, and how to properly record your activity with the IRS. Also, on MoneyTalk, managing portfolio risk, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 3/3/2026; Original Air Date: 11/21/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

Cash gifting to family members in need is exceedingly common in our inflated economy, but if you are planning on offering monetary gifts to your loved ones, it is important that you do so as part of an overall gifting strategy. Donna and Nathan discussed annual and lifetime gift tax limits, and how to properly record your activity with the IRS. Also, on MoneyTalk, managing portfolio risk, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP&reg;, AIF&reg; &amp; Nathan Beauvais, CFP&reg;, CIMA&reg;, CPWA&reg;; Air Date: 3/3/2026; Original Air Date: 11/21/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Leave a message on the MoneyTalk Hotline at (401) 587-SOWA and have your voice heard live on the air!

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