Tag: Estate & Legacy Planning
4
Sep
Explaining 6 Important Estate Planning Basics
Breaking Down the Basics of Estate Planning You’ve worked hard to build your wealth but as the old saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” What do you want your wealth and assets to do after you’re gone? This is the question you answer through the estate planning process — a critical component to everyone’s financial and retirement
#28 | Stop Contributing to IRAs and 401Ks
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," Bruce and Jon discuss a counterintuitive approach: discontinuing contributions to traditional IRAs and 401ks. Drawing insights from IRA distribution expert Ed Slott, I challenge established retirement planning conventions. Slott is a recognized authority in IRA planning, is a professional speaker, best-selling author, and well-regarded by The Wall StreetRead more
#27 | What Happens To My Trust When I Die?
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Many of our listeners have established a trust for their assets upon passing. And while nobody wants to think about their mortality, today I explain what happens to that trust when you pass. The first thing that happens is that your living revocable trust becomes an irrevocable trust, and your successor trustee is now in chargeRead more
4
Aug
Avoid These 7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Estate planning is a critical component of a comprehensive financial plan. Anyone can easily misunderstand its complexities and nuances, leading to costly mistakes if not done the right way. Let’s explore seven common mistakes people often make with estate planning and how you can avoid them. Failing to
#25 | Secure Act 2.0 Mandates Roth Catch-up Contributions in 2024
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Congress has passed the SECURE Act 2.0. Among the many retirement plan changes are new catch-up contribution requirements. Alex Koury from Hosler Wealth Management joins Bruce today to explain. As you may know, employees aged 50 and over can make "catch-up" contributions to their plans to save more for retirement. Until 2023, these additional contributionsRead more
8
Jul
How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange
How Property Owners Can Limit Taxes with a 1031 Exchange Our team at Hosler Wealth Management focuses on limiting the amount of taxes our clients pay as they approach and enter retirement. One tax-saving tool is the 1031 exchange. Let’s look closer at what it is and how it can help you limit your tax liability. What is a 1031
#24 | Avoiding Probate Problems
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes Upon your passing, your estate could end up in probate. All your affairs will become public record, there can be delays on the paperwork, and there will, of course, be attorneys' fees. Jason Hosler rejoins us today to talk about avoiding probate. First, review all your beneficiary designations for all your bank and brokerage accounts.Read more
#23 | Leaving an Inheritance to Your Kids
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Deciding what to leave to your children - and how to do it - is a challenging topic to bring up. But it's crucially important to take care of this now while you are still able. Some parents want to spend down their life savings and enjoy their retirement. Others pinch every penny so they canRead more
#21 | The Roth 401(k)
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes You may be familiar with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan, but today Bruce Hosler of Hosler Wealth Management will explain how a Roth 401(k) works, how it's different, and the benefits associated with it. In a traditional 401(k), the contributed funds are tax-deferred. Participants don't pay taxes on the way in; that money doesn't count towardRead more
#20 | Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 2
Show NotesTranscriptView All Episodes Bruce Hosler and Jon Gay list eight mistakes in the second half of our 2-part series on Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes. They include: Failing to establish an estate plan. Failing to fund your trust. Failing to update beneficiary designations after life changes. Failing to plan for estate taxes, gift taxes, and a taxable estate. Annual gift taxRead more
