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 emergency fund should I keep?— and more.

Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®;  Air Date: 2/9/2026. 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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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!

You’re Asking For It

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 types of income, including: social security, pensions, dividends and interest, capital gains, retirement accounts, life insurance proceeds, annuities, and real estate sales. Also on MoneyTalk, how to choose the right retirement account, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie.

Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®;  Air Date: 2/10/2026; Original Air Date: 4/9/2024 & 1/20/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!

Income Tax Talk

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. Also, on MoneyTalk, finding your safe spending rate in retirement, paying off your mortgage vs investing, when to claim social security, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 2/5/2026; Original Air Date: 10/5/2023. 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!

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. Also, on MoneyTalk, finding your safe spending rate in retirement, paying off your mortgage vs investing, when to claim social security, 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: 2/5/2026; Original Air Date: 10/5/2023. 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!

Seeking Financial Compatibility

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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 and how to recognize them. Also, on MoneyTalk, understanding the various business entities, the consequences of trading to much, and Beauvais’s book recommendations. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®; Air Date: 2/6/2026. 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!

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 and how to recognize them. Also, on MoneyTalk, understanding the various business entities, the consequences of trading to much, and Beauvais&rsquo;s book recommendations. Host: Nathan Beauvais CFP&reg;, CIMA&reg;, CPWA&reg;; Air Date: 2/6/2026. 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!

DIY Investor Traps

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You’re Asking For It

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