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From smart watches that monitor our sleep to apps that track our spending and whereabouts, it can sometimes seem like there isn’t a single second of our day that is left unexamined. Often, though, we end up floundering in that sea of data when it comes time to make a decision, especially …

Life happens. You switch jobs, sell an old house, get hitched…and at each step along the way, your finances get a little more complicated, with new retirement plans, bank accounts and investment opportunities. Sometimes keeping it simple can make managing your finances a lot easier on you—and benefit your bottom line. In …

Debt is bad, right? Not quite. Deployed at the right time and under the right terms, debt can be a powerful tool to smooth the ups and downs in your income stream and allow you to meet immediate needs while still building your wealth. In this episode, Andrew and Mike discuss how …

IRAs are one of the best tools we have for both saving for your retirement and passing wealth on to your heirs. But maximizing the value of an inherited IRA—and avoiding the snares of the IRS—requires some know-how. Rules have changed in recent years, and Cathy Lee and Andrew Busa are here …

How do you turn your portfolio into a paycheck? That’s the question most retirees face, and dividends can be an important part of the answer. Charlie, Steve and Andrew talk about the challenges of generating a stable, income-producing portfolio in an inflationary environment and how you can manage those challenges, including:

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A successful financial plan is all about managing risk—especially planning for worst case scenarios. And what could be worse than the possibility that you won't be there to care for the people that need you most? In this episode, planners Andrew Busa and Adrian Baldeon discuss the ins and outs of life …

Zero, or near enough. That’s how much you could expect to earn on your cash holdings for a decade-plus since the Great Financial Crisis. But now, with interest rates on the rise, cash is back—to earning. In this episode, Chairman Dan Wiener is joined by Jeff DeMaso and Andrew Busa to discuss …

Stock options can be a great wealth-building tool—but only if they’re used right. In this, our third episode to tackle the intricacies of maximizing your options, Andrew Busa and Michael Dillaire discuss employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). Topics include:

• How, when and how much you can purchase through an ESPP
• How …

Credit cards are ubiquitous. But they can also be pernicious. Even financially savvy consumers can find themselves tripped up by some of the terms and jargon. Luckily, financial planners Andrew Busa and Michael Dillaire are here to help. In this episode, they demystify the impact of revolving debt on your financial plan, …

Packing it in at 65 with a gold watch was once the stereotypical model for retirement. But times have changed, career paths have changed, and for a new generation, retirement planning is changing too. This week, Andrew Busa and Sophie Benander discuss the dream of achieving financial independence and retiring early—aka FIRE, …

April 15 may well be a day of dread for most Americans. Working with an experienced accountant can help a lot. But how do you know when you’ve found the right fit? In this episode, David, Kari and Patrick walk you through some key things to consider when selecting an accountant, including: …

When it comes to retirement planning, there is no shortage of tips, tricks and “top 5” lists meant to help you decide whether you’re ready. But which ones have a grain of truth and which can you safely ignore? In this episode, Andrew Busa and Diana Linn talk through popular retirement planning …