Nov 26, 2019
How do you figure out the break-even point on a Roth IRA conversion? Joe and Big Al discuss whether to convert, how much to convert, and when. Plus, the step-up in basis on a primary residence, self-employed small business retirement plan options, the difference between a financial advisor and financial planner, and...
Nov 19, 2019
Will a Roth IRA conversion be impacted by your Social Security benefit or vice versa? Plus, today we're talking Social Security spousal and survivor benefits, Roth IRA conversions, earned income, ordinary income, modified adjusted gross income, and taxable income. We’re also talking about taking this job, shoving it,...
Nov 12, 2019
Cameron Huddleston discusses her book, Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances. But first, let's get into glide path: should you invest more aggressively through retirement? Which assets should you spend before you take Social Security? What should your...
Nov 5, 2019
We tackle Indexed Universal Life Insurance one more time. And you may have heard that millionaires "buy term and invest the rest" to pay estate taxes, but is it a good idea? When you have appreciated company stock, how much should you "NUA" and when, and how do you deal with the taxes? Plus, can you convert an...