The most tax laden asset for most people is their IRA or 401k. That leads most people to consider converting to a Roth IRA to avoid taxes. Well is that always the right thing to do? Find out five things to consider before you convert in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

The most tax laden asset for most people is their IRA or 401k. That leads most people to consider converting to a Roth IRA to avoid taxes. Well is that always the right thing to do? Find out five things to consider before you convert in this episode of&nbsp;Protect&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Assets.

David Hollander, The Sandman℠, helps his listeners sleep well at night because they know their assets are protected. Financial and investment services offered through Liberty Wealth Management & Liberty Group LLC.

David Hollander, The Sandman℠, helps his listeners sleep well at night because they know their assets are protected. Financial and investment services offered through Liberty Wealth Management &amp; Liberty Group LLC.

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Should You Do a Roth Conversion?

The New Year’s resolution Financial Boot Camp continues with an advanced look at 2026 tax planning and how recent tax law changes may affect retirement and income decisions. 

In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander walks through updated tax rules and planning considerations involving IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth strategies, and required minimum distributions (RMDs). The discussion highlights scenarios where RMD timing, rollover decisions, and Roth conversions may warrant closer review, particularly for individuals approaching or already in retirement. 

You can send your questions to questions@pyaradio.com for a chance to be answered on air.  

Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio.com    
Liberty Group website: https://libertygroupllc.com/   
Attend an event: www.pyaevents.com  

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/  

The New Year&rsquo;s resolution Financial Boot Camp continues with an advanced look at 2026 tax planning and how recent tax law changes may affect retirement and income decisions.&nbsp;
In this episode of&nbsp;Protect Your Assets, David Hollander walks through updated tax rules and planning considerations involving IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth strategies, and required minimum distributions (RMDs). The discussion highlights scenarios where RMD timing, rollover decisions, and Roth conversions may warrant closer review, particularly for individuals approaching or already in retirement.&nbsp;
You can send your questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:questions@pyaradio.com">questions@pyaradio.com</a>&nbsp;for a chance to be answered on air.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Catch up on past episodes:&nbsp;<a href="http://pyaradio.com">http://pyaradio.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liberty Group website:&nbsp;<a href="https://libertygroupllc.com/">https://libertygroupllc.com/</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; Attend an event:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pyaevents.com/">www.pyaevents.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation:&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/">https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

2026 Tax Planning Boot Camp: Advanced Considerations for Retirement and Income Planning 

A new year is the perfect time to reset your financial habits, and in this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander kicks off 2026 with a financial boot camp. From simple budgeting rules that give every dollar a job to maximizing updated 401(k), Roth, and HSA contribution limits, this episode walks through practical steps you can take right now to strengthen your financial foundation. 

You can send your questions to questions@pyaradio.com for a chance to be answered on air.  

Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio.com    
Liberty Group website: https://libertygroupllc.com/   
Attend an event: www.pyaevents.com  

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/  

A new year is the perfect time to reset your financial habits, and in this episode of&nbsp;Protect Your Assets, David Hollander kicks off 2026 with a financial boot camp. From simple budgeting rules that give every dollar a job to maximizing updated 401(k), Roth, and HSA contribution limits, this episode walks through practical steps you can take right now to strengthen your financial foundation.&nbsp;
You can send your questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:questions@pyaradio.com">questions@pyaradio.com</a>&nbsp;for a chance to be answered on air.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Catch up on past episodes:&nbsp;<a href="http://pyaradio.com">http://pyaradio.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liberty Group website:&nbsp;<a href="https://libertygroupllc.com/">https://libertygroupllc.com/</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; Attend an event:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pyaevents.com/">www.pyaevents.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation:&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/">https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/</a> &nbsp;

The 2026 Financial Boot Camp: Smarter Ways to Start the Year

In this special episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander sits down with Ethan Agarwal, a technology entrepreneur and candidate for California governor in 2026, for a policy-focused conversation on the state’s economic future. They discuss what it could take to keep innovation and investment in California, including AI infrastructure and manufacturing, modernizing state operations through better technology, improving permitting and regulatory processes, and how policy decisions can influence opportunity across the state. 

The conversation also covers the case for regulated and taxed sports betting, ideas for streamlining government services, and perspectives on K–12 education outcomes and workforce readiness. 

Important note: This conversation is for informational purposes only. Protect Your Assets and Liberty Wealth Management do not endorse any political candidate, campaign, or party. 

You can send your questions to questions@pyaradio.com for a chance to be answered on air.  

Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio.com    
Liberty Group website: https://libertygroupllc.com/   
Attend an event: www.pyaevents.com  

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/  

In this special episode of&nbsp;Protect Your Assets, David Hollander sits down with Ethan Agarwal, a technology entrepreneur and candidate for California governor in 2026, for a policy-focused conversation on the state&rsquo;s economic future. They discuss what it could take to keep innovation and investment in California, including AI infrastructure and manufacturing, modernizing state operations through better technology, improving permitting and regulatory processes, and how policy decisions can influence opportunity across the state.&nbsp;
The conversation also covers the case for regulated and taxed sports betting, ideas for streamlining government services, and perspectives on K&ndash;12 education outcomes and workforce readiness.&nbsp;
Important note:&nbsp;This conversation is for informational purposes only.&nbsp;Protect Your Assets and Liberty Wealth Management&nbsp;do&nbsp;not endorse any political candidate, campaign, or party.&nbsp;
You can send your questions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:questions@pyaradio.com">questions@pyaradio.com</a> for a chance to be answered on air.&nbsp;&nbsp; Catch up on past episodes:&nbsp;<a href="http://pyaradio.com">http://pyaradio.com</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liberty Group website:&nbsp;<a href="https://libertygroupllc.com/">https://libertygroupllc.com/</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; Attend an event:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pyaevents.com/">www.pyaevents.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation:&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/">https://calendly.com/libertygroupllc/scheduleacall/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Should You Do a Roth Conversion?

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