One of the simplest and most impactful things you can do for your financial welfare is to keep an emergency fund. Donna discusses how to determine the appropriate size of your emergency fund, and what kind of needs it should be used for. Also MoneyTalk, adjusting your equity allocation in retirement, and a new retail scam with a surprising twist.

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®;  Air Date: 4/6/2026. 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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24 Albion Rd. Ste. 340

Lincoln, RI 02865

(401) 434-8090

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Moneytalk’s content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation. Please consult your financial professional for your individual situation. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member <a href="http://www.FINRA.org">www.FINRA.org</a> + <a href="http://www.SIPC.org">www.SIPC.org</a>, a Registered Investment Adviser. Additional advisory services offered through Sowa Financial Group, Inc are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
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!

Building Your Emergency Fund

Investments can be packaged and presented in a variety of ways, and understanding your investments requires an equal understanding of the vehicles that carry them. Nathan offers an in depth look at ETFs and other investment vehicles. Also, on this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan tells the infamous story of one of the first major US railroads, the Eerie, and the war that ensued between the industry titans.

Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®;  Air Date: 4/15/2026; Original Air Dates: 3/6/2024 & 8/2/2024. 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!

What’s Driving Your investments?

Tis the season of paying, and as millions of Americans scramble to get their taxes filed on time, avoidable mistakes will inevitably be made. Donna and Nathan offer last minute tax filing tips to help you avoid some of the more common errors. Also, on MoneyTalk, new investment accounts controlled by teens, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 4/14/2026. 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!

Tis the season of paying, and as millions of Americans scramble to get their taxes filed on time, avoidable mistakes will inevitably be made. Donna and Nathan offer last minute tax filing tips to help you avoid some of the more common errors. Also, on MoneyTalk, new investment accounts controlled by teens, 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: 4/14/2026. 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!

Last Minute Tax Tips

One of the contributions of the SECURE Act 2.0 is the ability to hold an annuity within your 401(k) plan, but while a product with guaranteed income may sound appealing, it's not going to be a fit for everyone. Donna discusses annuities and who they will benefit most. Also, on MoneyTalk, AI prompt engineering to enhance your financial decision making. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFPÂ®, AIFÂ®; Air Date: 4/13/2026. 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!

One of the contributions of the SECURE Act 2.0 is the ability to hold an annuity within your 401(k) plan, but while a product with guaranteed income may sound appealing, it's not going to be a fit for everyone. Donna discusses annuities and who they will benefit most. Also, on MoneyTalk, AI prompt engineering to enhance your financial decision making. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP&Acirc;&reg;, AIF&Acirc;&reg;; Air Date: 4/13/2026. 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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