Tag: Financial Planning

IRAs vs. Roth IRAs: Delayed Gratification (Ep.13)

IRAs vs. Roth IRAs: Delayed Gratification (Ep.13)

Do you have an IRA or a Roth IRA? What’s the difference?

In this episode, Tom Selbo explains the difference between IRAs and Roth IRAs, and why it might matter to you. He starts off with a fun story about delayed gratification. Tom then applies the lesson from the story to the discussion about the different circumstances where an IRA or Roth IRA is better suited.

Tom discusses:

  • The differences between IRAs and Roth IRAs, and how they work
  • Who should consider a Roth IRA and the rules for one in 2023
  • How he thinks about Roth IRAs from a strategic and optimization standpoint
  • Why you may need a plan when using multiple retirement savings vehicles
  • And more

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How To Stay Accountable For Your New Year’s Resolutions (Ep.12)

How To Stay Accountable For Your New Year’s Resolutions (Ep.12)

Most New Year’s resolutions are given up less than a month into the new year. How can you stay accountable to your financial goals?

In this episode, Tom Selbo focuses on sticking to your financial goals in 2023. He shares the importance of having someone else know about your goals, the role of a financial advisor in building your financial goals, and why many people don’t take the step to hire a financial advisor.

Tom discusses:

  • The top eight new year’s resolutions
  • Why financial planning is so important for 2023
  • How to take the first step is staying accountable to your financial goals
  • How financial advisors can take your financial plan to the next level
  • And more

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The content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only.  It is not intended to serve as a substitute for personalized investment advice or as a recommendation or solicitation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product.  Always seek the advice of your financial advisor or other financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

What To Consider When Paying Off Your Mortgage Early (Ep.11)

What To Consider When Paying Off Your Mortgage Early (Ep.11)

It seems the dream of every homeowner is to pay off their mortgage. But is that the best choice for you?

In this episode, Tom Selbo dives into mortgage payments, when to pay them off and where that same money could be put to better use. He shares general information about paying off your mortgage before, during or after retirement and the risk factors to consider when paying it off.

Tom discuss:

  • The pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early
  • Alternative options for investing money instead of on higher mortgage payments
  • The potential penalties for paying off your mortgage early
  • How age factors into paying off your mortgage early
  • And more

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The content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only.  It is not intended to serve as a substitute for personalized investment advice or as a recommendation or solicitation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.  Always seek the advice of your financial advisor or other financial service provider with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Why Wait To Create An Estate Plan? (Ep.9)

Why Wait To Create An Estate Plan? (Ep.9)

Everyone knows a will is essential in financial planning. So why doesn’t everyone have one? More importantly, how comprehensive is the plan?

In this episode, Tom Selbo dives into estate planning, who needs one and how it benefits the family even while you are living. He also shares stories about families without estate plans and how the government ended up distributing the assets with no will.

Tom discusses:

  • How an estate is passed without a will
  • What a comprehensive estate plan consists of
  • Who benefits from an estate plan
  • When you should start estate planning
  • And more

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The content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only.  It is not intended to serve as a substitute for personalized investment advice or as a recommendation or solicitation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.  Always seek the advice of your financial advisor or other financial service provider with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Making A Informed Decision On Pension Planning (Ep.6)

Making A Informed Decision On Pension Planning (Ep.6)

Pensions used to be common, once you retire the company would give you X amount of dollars per month for the rest of your life. As the world has evolved, so have pension plans.

In this episode, Tom Selbo breaks down the pension options and the main consideration to take when planning for retirement with a pension involved. Tom reveals who benefits from pensions and how they fit into retirement plans before and after you pass away.

Tom discusses:

  • The different types of pension withdrawals
  • The role of taxation in deciding how to withdraw pensions
  • How to extend the life expectancy of pension for your spouse
  • Who benefits from the different types of pension withdrawals
  • And more

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