Choosing Your Medicare Plan
The vast majority of Americans will eventually have to think about Medicare planning, and knowing the rules ahead of time can help you when trying to project your retirement expenses. Donna and Nathan explain how the different Medicare plans work, and what considerations you should have when choosi…
Is This a Risky Investment?
With innovative new products entering the market every year, understanding how an investment impacts your portfolio risk can be a challenge. Donna discusses how to compare risk among various alternative investment products. Also on MoneyTalk, planning for the cost of healthcare in retirement. Hos…
Goals-Based Planning
The one element of financial planning that requires the most collaboration between advisor and client is goal setting, and to do it right takes time and thoughtful consideration. Nathan and Steve discuss how to approach the process of establishing and prioritizing your financial goals. Also, on our…
Inheriting a Home
Having property passed down to you may sound like good fortune, but how to handle it is often not as straightforward as you may think. Donna and Nathan discuss considerations for those inheriting a home. Also on MoneyTalk, the European Central Bank announces their first rate cut in 5 years, the SEC…
Mutual Fund Translator
When shopping mutual funds, sorting through the vast number of categories can be a bit like picking from a ten page French restaurant menu. Nathan and Steve explain the differences between the various fund categories to help you make sense of the many available options. Also, on our MoneyTalk Momen…
The Challenge of Diversification
To achieve diversification you need a mix of non-correlated assets, but over recent years the correlation gap between stocks and bonds has been closing, leaving investors unsure of where to go to manage their risk. Donna and Nathan discuss alternatives to bonds for those looking to build a well div…
The Resurgence of Active Management
Inflows into actively managed funds have just surpassed those in passive funds for the first time in nearly 3 years, so why the sudden shift? Donna and Nathan discuss how the ongoing challenges within the bond market are creating opportunities for fund managers to add value. Also on MoneyTalk, how …
Sharing the Wealth
For early baby boomers, the transfer of wealth to the next generation typically took place at death, but today we are seeing far more retirees beginning to transfer their wealth while still living, which can require a more complex estate planning process. Donna discusses estate planning considerati…
Retirement Planning for Business Owners
Small business owners often think of the company that they are growing as their ultimate retirement plan, only to discover too late that they’ve underestimated their future financial needs. Donna discusses retirement plan options for the self employed, and the importance of prioritizing yourself as…
Repurposing Your 529 Funds
You might think that with the high cost of education today, having too much college savings would be the least of your concerns. But there are many circumstances in which 529 balances remain unused, particularly today when more and more children are opting to forgo college for alternate paths. Donn…