Episodios

  • Ways to Catch Up

    Ways to Catch Up
    May 2 2025
    When you’re young, it’s easy to get paralyzed worrying about how you should be saving for retirement, but the first and most important step is to just be saving. Donna and Nathan discuss strategies you can follow to catch up on your retirement savings if you feel like you’ve fallen behind. Also, on our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History we discuss one of the earliest and most consequential financial bubbles of all time, the South Sea Bubble. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Special Guest: Daniel Sowa; Air Date: 4/30/2025; Original Air Dates: 7/24/2024 & 8/27/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • A Run on Social Security

    A Run on Social Security
    May 1 2025
    With spending cuts taking place at nearly all levels of government, many soon-to-be retirees are being prompted to claim their Social Security benefits early, potentially accelerating the timeline in which the system reaches insolvency. Donna and Nathan discuss how this trend may impact peoples’ ability to retire, and what measures are being considered to create a more sustainable safety net for our nation’s seniors. Also on MoneyTalk, Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 4/29/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • Time Management in Retirement

    Time Management in Retirement
    Apr 30 2025
    Many have a romanticized vision of how theyâll spend their time in retirement, but the reality is often far more mundane, and it can be easy to find yourself falling into an unhealthy routine. Donna discusses the importance of taking the time to plan for how youâll use that long-coveted free time as you approach retirement. Also on MoneyTalk, claiming strategies for Social Security, and income and contribution limits for IRAs in 2025. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 4/28/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • Do I Need a CPA?

    Do I Need a CPA?
    Apr 29 2025
    If you receive all of your income by W-2, most tax filing software will likely give you similar results to what you would get if you had filed through a CPA, but for 1099 employees, having the guidance of a professional can make a world of difference. Nathan speaks with CPA, John Briggs, Founder of Incite Tax, about the value of using a CPA for certain tax filers, some non-tax accounting services offered by CPAs that you can take advantage of, common tax deduction myths, and much more. Host: Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Special Guest: John Briggs, CPA; Air Date: 4/25/2025; Original Air Date: 1/6/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • Maximizing Your Retirement Income

    Maximizing Your Retirement Income
    Apr 28 2025
    How you choose to draw on your retirement assets can make a big difference in your overall tax liability, so unless you’re feeling charitable towards the US government, having a strategy is critical. Donna and Nathan discuss the order in which you withdraw from your retirement accounts, and some actions you can take in the years leading up to retirement to help you benefit from more of your hard earned income. Also on MoneyTalk, preparing for unplanned expenses, and Stock Trivia: Battle of the Sowas. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 4/24/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    41 m
  • Personalizing Your Asset Allocation

    Personalizing Your Asset Allocation
    Apr 25 2025
    Age is a primary factor in deciding on the right investment allocation for your portfolio, but as you might imagine, thereâs a bit more to it than that. Nathan and Steve discuss four questions you should ask yourself when developing a tailored asset allocation strategy. Also, our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History tells the story of how the early innovations of the Nasdaq paved the way for the modern era of stock trading, and the surprising role that Bernie Maddoff played in making it all possible. Hosts: Nathan Beauvais CFP®, CIMA® & Steven Beauvais; Air Date: 4/23/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • The Anti-Annuity Movement

    The Anti-Annuity Movement
    Apr 24 2025
    The Department of Labor is embroiled in a legal dispute with the insurance industry over legislation aimed at protecting consumers from inappropriate annuity sales practices. Donna and Nathan discuss both sides of the debate and explain why they believe the case against annuities may be being oversold. Also on MoneyTalk, understanding tax categories, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 4/22/2025; Original Air Dates: 8/19/2024 & 8/20/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
  • 10 Steps to Retire Well

    10 Steps to Retire Well
    Apr 23 2025
    As you approach retirement, you may feel that knot in your stomach telling you that there are actions you should be taking to prepare, but defining those actions can be a daunting task. Donna walks us through 10 steps you can take as you prepare for retirement, including: maxing out your contributions, shifting your allocations, taking inventory of your retirement accounts, developing a realistic picture of your day to day retirement, and more. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®; Air Date: 4/21/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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    42 m
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