For this emerging generation of first-time homebuyers, it is becoming more common to see parents offering their kids a financial boost to even the playing field. Donna and Nathan discuss the pros and cons of gifting some of your child’s inheritance early to help with buying a home. Also on MoneyTalk, big mistakes made by big investors, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®;  Air Date: 10/13/2026. 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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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!

The Parental Financier

Retirement accounts are among the most complicated types of inherited assets because the rules vary based on the recipient, and they are frequently targeted for reform. Nathan discusses the unique rules around BDA IRAs, and related tax strategies. Also on our MoneyTalk, part 2 of our retrospective on the US banking system prior to the Federal Reserve.

Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®;  Air Date: 10/28/2026. 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!

Navigating Inherited IRA Rules

Anthropic recently secured the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure financing deal to date, the latest gamble among a trend of circular financing arrangements propping up the AI tech giants. Nathan highlighted the immense risk companies are taking on to meet the capacity needs of the frontier AI labs, and whether we should be concerned. Also on MoneyTalk, the surge in buy now/pay later loans, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas.

Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®;  Air Date: 10/27/2026. 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!

The Bet to Buildout AI

That 10 year stretch of time leading up to retirement is a critical period when your strategic retirement plan gets accelerated to get you to your goal, and how you choose to focus your efforts and resources will make all the difference. Donna runs through 10 questions you should be asking yourself when planning for your final approach to retirement. 

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®;  Air Date: 10/26/2026; Original Air Date: 9/23/2024. 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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