What We Mean When We Talk About a Tax-Free Retirement

We’re passionate about building a tax-free future for our clients.
Yes, tax free.
Most people like the sound of “tax free,” but what do we mean when we talk about creating a tax-free retirement? And how do we work to make that happen?
The Roth 401(k) | Ep #21

You may be familiar with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan, but today Bruce will explain how a Roth 401(k) works, how it’s different, and the benefits associated with it.
What is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?

We’re big fans of the Roth IRA at Hosler Wealth Management. It’s one of the key vehicles we use to help our clients build a tax-free retirement.
Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 2 | Ep #20

Bruce Hosler and Jon Gay list eight mistakes in the second half of our 2-part series on Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes.
Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes, Part 1 | Ep #19

Bruce sits down with Jon Gay for the first of a two-part series on avoiding estate planning mistakes. Sadly, we see these mistakes every day. We’d like to help you avoid them.
The 1031 Tax-Free Exchange | Ep #16

A 1031 exchange refers to the section of the internal revenue code section that allows property owners to take the proceeds of a sale of real estate and reinvest those same proceeds into another property without recognizing a capital gain and without having to pay the taxes on the same. Instead, they get to defer the gains and add them to the new property.
Avoiding IRA Beneficiary Mistakes with the new IRA RMD Regulations

The IRS released 275 pages of changes in RMD (Required Minimum Distributions) in February of 2022. These are proposed regulations, but it is expected that most of them will be approved and become final regulations.
Controlling the Controllables | Ep #14

Often when circumstances are beyond our control, we feel helpless and stressed. And while some of the larger issues above are beyond our influence, we can do some things with our money that can help take back some semblance of control. Bruce Hosler of Hosler Wealth Management walks us through that in today’s podcast.
Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs | Ep #13

For IRA owners that are charitably inclined, a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD, can be an incredibly useful tool.
Asset-Based Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) | Ep #12

Asset-based long-term care insurance is something Bruce Hosler and the team at Hosler Wealth Management work on frequently for our clients. Traditional long-term care will require you to pay a premium until you go on claim, and rates can often change. However, asset-based long-term care premiums are paid with assets; therefore, they can’t raise the premium or modify your terms.