



Smart Charitable Giving Strategies for Retirement
Russ Hackmann discusses the latest market trends, investment strategies, and retirement planning tips. He covers topics like IPOs, market volatility, tax-efficient charitable giving, and managing concentrated stock positions, providing valuable insights for investors preparing for retirement. Hack…

Identify Financial Red Flags
In this episode, Russ Hackmann discusses the parallels between historical industrial booms like the railroads and the internet and the current AI boom. He emphasizes the importance of understanding red flags in your financial plan, planning for long retirements, and the risks of overconcentration a…

Interest Rate Uncertainty
In this episode, Russ Hackmann discusses the current interest rate environment, its impact on the stock market, and strategic planning for retirement and taxes. He shares client stories, highlights an upcoming seminar, and offers practical advice on avoiding scams and optimizing wealth transfer. H…

Are You Properly Diversified?
Russ opens with his weekly market update and then moved into a discussion about how many people feel they are properly diversified when, in fact, they are not. He also talked about the tax deduction for those 65 plus and the proper strategies that should be wrapped around that. Estate planning wa…

The Retirement Backup Plan
Russ Hackmann discusses critical aspects of retirement planning, including longevity risk, healthcare costs, contingency planning, and the impact of AI on markets. Learn how to safeguard your financial future with practical insights and strategies. Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-President Jack Young …

Be Prepared for Bull Market Threats
Russ Hackmann stresses the importance of being vigilant and ever prepared for a market disruption. He offers strategies to help you meet that goal. The podcast also includes a conversation on finding the balance of gifting to kids without threatening your retirement. Russ features a great planni…

The Retirement Backup Plan
Russ Hackmann discusses critical aspects of retirement planning, including longevity risk, healthcare costs, contingency planning, and the impact of AI on markets. Learn how to safeguard your financial future with practical insights and strategies. Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-President Jack Young …

The Importance of Planning for Long-Term Care
Russ opens with his weekly market update and then discusses the 70/30 or 60/40 stock bond mix and, whether or not it is appropriate in today’s market. He also covers the care cost cliff of long-term care and offers warnings about the sophistication of today’s scams. Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-Pr…

AI's Impact on Markets and Retirement
Russ Hackmann discusses the impact of AI on the stock market, interest rates, and retirement planning. He also covers tax strategies, the effects of “Aunt IRMAA” on Medicare. He also addresses ways to provide solid protection for your assets in volatile times. Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-Presiden…

How Medicare and Taxes Impact Your Retirement
Russ Hackmann discusses the latest market trends, the impact of geopolitical events on investments, and essential retirement planning strategies including Medicare, taxes, and moving decisions. Hackmann Wealth Senior Vice-President Clare Hare joins with information on saving for children and grand…