Tag: Investment Management
#60 | Mitigating Taxes In a Concentrated Stock Position
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into managing the challenges posed by concentrated stock positions. When individuals hold significant investments in a single stock, such as Apple, Nvidia, or Tesla, they may face considerable capital gains taxes and financial risk. To address these concerns, we explore a range of tax-efficient diversificationRead more
#59 | What To Expect From Trump’s Second Term – Part 2
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In Part 2, of What To Expect From Trump’s Second Term, we take an in-depth look at the potential economic consequences of a Trump administration, honing in on key areas such as interest rates, tax policy, government efficiency, and immigration. Our discussion, led by Alex, Jason, and me, delves into the Federal Reserve's interest rateRead more
#58 | What To Expect From Trump’s Second Term – Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In the first part of our two-part series, we discuss the economic implications of Donald Trump's second presidential term, focusing on markets, regulation, energy, and inflation. With the election concluded, markets have responded positively to the reduced uncertainty, reflecting a renewed sense of clarity. We highlight how a Republican-controlled House and Senate could further enhanceRead more
#57 | IRA Changes with SECURE Act 2.0
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we dive into the changes introduced by the SECURE Act 2.0, which has made significant modifications to IRA and trust regulations. Bruce Hosler and Alex Koury from Hosler Wealth Management explain the complexities and implications of these new regulations. The conversation begins with Bruce explaining the updatedRead more
#56 | Donor-Advised Funds 2024
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, Jason and I discuss donor-advised funds (DAFs). With the end of 2024 approaching, DAFs are a timely and powerful tool for the charitably inclined, particularly those looking to manage tax liabilities while contributing to causes they care about. I explain that a donor-advised fund allows individuals to donateRead more
#54 | Your Kids Can’t Convert Your IRA to a Roth
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes It’s true, and in this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we focus on this crucial aspect of estate planning: converting your IRA to a Roth IRA before passing it to your children. We discuss the importance of making this conversion while you're alive because your children cannot convert an inherited IRA to a RothRead more
#53 | The Updated 10-Year IRA Rule for Beneficiaries
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of Protecting and Preserving Wealth, we delve into the updated 10-year IRA rule for beneficiaries, finalized by the IRS on July 18, 2024. Under the old Strech IRA rules, beneficiaries could stretch out Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) over their lifetimes, creating a favorable tax strategy for passing on wealth. However, with theRead more
#52 | Securing Your Estate: What To Do Now with Jon Linford – Part 2
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In part two, with estate attorney Jon Linford, we discuss crucial estate planning considerations as we approach the 2026 sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The primary focus is on the significant changes to the estate tax exemption that will occur when the current law sunsets, reducing the exemption from $13.6 million perRead more
#51 | Essential Estate Planning: Navigating Trusts, Taxes, and Digital Assets with Jon Linford – Part 1
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In part 1 of our Estate Planning Podcast Episodes, I welcome Jon Linford, a seasoned estate planning attorney from Morris Hall. We delve into the complexities and critical considerations of estate planning, a topic of utmost importance for anyone concerned about their financial future. Jon, who has been practicing law since 2011, transitioned from civilRead more
#50 | 2024 Mid-Year Review Part 2
Show NotesGuest ProfileTranscriptView All Episodes In this episode of "Protecting and Preserving Wealth," we continue our discussion from our previous episode, starting with interest rates and the Federal Reserve's actions. Bruce notes that the 10-year treasury rate has risen to 4.44%, highlighting the market's control over this rate rather than the Federal Reserve. Despite predictions of a recession, we don'tRead more
