Mailbag: Should I Invest In Gold?

We have 4 great listener questions to answer today. Jan asks if she should withdraw all her money from an annuity now that the penalty period has ended. Andy asks whether he should invest in gold, and, if so, whether gold coins or gold bars are the better choice. We’ve got a lot to get into, so let’s get started! […]

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Mailbag: How Should I Handle My Pension and Next Steps After a Layoff?

We have several great financial planning questions to cover in this week’s mailbag episode. Steve asks how to decide between taking his pension as a lump sum or as monthly income, and what other factors he should consider as he plans for his upcoming layoff and future steps. Amy asks how much she should set aside for taxes on the house and $100,000 in her late father’s checking account, as his only beneficiary. […]

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Best of Mailbag Questions (Part 2)

We’re back with another special edition of the podcast for you today! We’ve pulled more of our favorite mailbag questions from prior episodes and compiled them into one conversation for you. In this week’s show, Barbara and Phil talk about making financial decisions after a real estate sale, long-term care coverage, and ethical considerations in investing. […]

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Best of Mailbag Questions

We’ve got a special edition of the podcast for you today! We’ve pulled some of our favorite mailbag questions from prior episodes and compiled them into one conversation for you. Stay tuned as Barbara and Phil discuss tax laws, pensions for federal employees, traveling in retirement, and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from real-life financial planning scenarios! […]

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Mailbag: I’ve Maxed Out My 401(K)- Where Should I Invest Additional Money?

Join us for a great mailbag episode today! This is your chance to gain valuable insights from the financial questions of our listeners. In today’s show, Chris asks where to invest additional money for retirement since he is already maxing out his 401(k). Tony asks if he needs a will, trust, or both to evenly split two rental properties between his sons after he passes. Tune in to see how Barbara and Phil answer these questions and more. […]

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Best Of Mailbag Questions

We have a special edition of the show for you today! We thought it would be helpful to pull some of our favorite mailbag questions from the past and compile them into one episode. Tune in as we talk about life insurance, divorce, retirement, passing assets along to your kids, and much more. Stay tuned to see what you can learn! […]

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