Are you or someone you know considering living in a retirement community? What should you know ahead of time? What kind of costs might come with that?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/what-you-need-to-know-about-continuing-care-retirement-communities/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:37 - Spring has sprung! 1:57 - Senior living communities struggling financially. 5:14 - What if you don’t like it? 6:24 - How has COVID affected these communities? 8:18 - Are people usually satisfied living in these communities? 10:15 - What suggestions does Don have when considering a CCRC? 12:24 - What questions should you ask and assess? 18:50 - Cash Connection: Collecting Social Security as a widow? 22:51 - Getting to Know You: What did Don do with some raffle winnings?

Your Money & Your Life Podcast

What You Need to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities

If you thought the last COVID relief bill was big, have you heard about the infrastructure bill and the potential tax increases to pay for it? On our last show we talked about the most recent stimulus package and what it entailed. This episode of the podcast we discuss the new infrastructure bill being proposed.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/infrastructure-bill-and-future-taxes/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:33 - March Madness is coming to an end. 3:05 - What potential tax increases are we looking at? 6:48 - How reliable are these renewable sources of energy? 8:04 - What other items are included in this bill? 10:36 - Who is paying for this bill? 22:47 - Getting to Know You: What’s the luckiest thing that’s happened to Don recently? 

Infrastructure Bill and Future Taxes

We talk through what the stimulus package includes, what it means, and where we’re headed on today’s episode. Then, Don answers a question from the mailbag about refinancing.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/what-does-the-stimulus-package-mean-for-you/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:25 - What’s going on this week as we enter into spring? 3:04 - $1.9 trillion stimulus package was passed. 11:02 - Are we headed toward inflation? 13:32 - Mailbag: Is it too late to refinance? 15:31 - What did Don look at when he refinanced? 21:39 - Where would Don like to retire? 

What Does the Stimulus Package Mean For You?

What’s the best approach to the market? If you think you’re picking a “good stock” what does that really mean? And how can you make a good choice? On today’s podcast, Don shares the academic approach to the market as well as a number of comparisons of how this can look in everyday life.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/wall-street-approach-vs-academic-approach/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:43 - Winter weather presses on. 2:26 - What’s the latest college “resource”? 4:49 - Is buying “good stocks” still a speculation? 7:07 - What’s the academic approach to the market? 12:35 - How likely are you to beat the market? 16:32 - What does Don think about the economy? 18:34 - What is recency bias?  

Wall Street Approach vs Academic Approach

What just happened with GameStop? What can we learn from it, and how does it apply to your financial plan? We’ll get Don’s perspective on today’s show.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/gamestop-stock-situation/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:06 - Don’s theory when it comes to picking a team to cheer for in the Super Bowl.  2:40 - What other drama has occurred in February? 3:48 - What good news has happened so far this year? 6:49 - What’s been happening with GameStop? 9:01 - What’s a short sell? What was different this time? 13:31 - What’s long-term investing and what’s luck? 15:25 - Why does this situation remind Don of a TV show? 17:26 - Don’t get greedy! 18:16 - Did any of Don’s clients consider buying GameStop stock? 19:43 - How do you build wealth? 21:07 - What age did Don love being? 

GameStop Stock Situation

What does Don predict for the new year? How can we prepare our financial plan appropriately for what may come in the future? Let’s talk about some areas that need attention in 2021.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/what-should-you-be-thinking-about-for-2021/    What we discuss on this show:  0:50 - As predicted, 2021 hasn’t exactly been the brand-new start we all hoped for. 3:09 - What’s the latest in vaccine and COVID news? 10:17 - What is the economic side of what’s to come? 14:27 - What is the real estate market like right now?    18:17 - What should we be thinking about in 2021? 

What Should You Be Thinking About For 2021?

As you wrap your gifts and prepare for the ball drop, we wrap up 2020 by reviewing the highlights and lowlights that happened this year. Can you believe all that’s happened?   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/the-highlights-lowlights-wrapping-up-2020/   Download the strategies checklist PDF: https://doncashpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/7-Best-Strategies-for-Year-End-Planning-2020.pdf    What we discuss on this show:  0:39 - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with snow for Don. 3:28 - Let’s do a year-end wrap up of 2020. 5:37 - January was when we were talking about the impeachment of the president. 6:28 - March we started the shutdown. 6:50 - Early summer we had protests and riots. 8:07 - By fall we were watching the election. 10:40 - What lessons can we carry into 2021? 15:05 - What habits have we changed? 18:10 - What other surprises has 2020 brought?

The Highlights & Lowlights - Wrapping Up 2020

We’re closing in on the end of the year, which is a great time to catch up on a little rest and relaxation. Before you do that, there are some financial items you should review before the calendar turns to January. We’ll run through a list of five planning considerations on this show, and we’ll also get Don’s thoughts on the recent surge in the market.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/end-of-year-financial-checklist-market-update/    Download the strategies checklist PDF: https://doncashpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/7-Best-Strategies-for-Year-End-Planning-2020.pdf    What we discuss on this show:  1:14 – Holiday update 5:29 – Market up nearly 10% in November, surprising? 7:16 – How much is vaccine and treatment related? 8:25 – Value vs Growth companies 13:46 – Roth conversions 16:07 – IRA hardship distribution 17:07 – Qualified Charitable Distributions 18:49 – Estate Planning

End of Year Financial Checklist + Market Update

As we near the holiday season and end of the year, what’s been happening in our country? How does it impact what we do in our own financial planning? Anything we should do before the year is over? What does the election mean for planning for 2021, especially when we don’t have official results yet? Even without total clarity on our politicians, the economic results are coming back fairly strong, especially when it comes to consumer spending. We'll talk about that on today's episode.   Read the show notes here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/evaluating-the-end-of-the-year-2020/    What we discuss on this show:  1:14 - COVID is spiking sadly. 3:52 - The election results are not yet finalized. 5:22 - The stories about possible vaccines are promising. 7:16 - What does a divided Congress mean for taxes? 9:10 - What moves should we make before the end of the year? 10:29 - Any changes with Social Security? 12:46 - What specific financial planning moves should we consider? 16:19 - What are long-term capital gains and qualified dividends?

Evaluating the End of the Year 2020

Election Day is behind us but the results for this year’s vote are still unclear. As unusual as the 2020 election has been, there are some surprising parallels to previous years. Join us as we go through those and then discuss what we can be doing from a planning standpoint during all the uncertainty.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/how-this-election-compares-to-previous-years/    What we discuss on this show:  0:29 - Election Day has passed  2:30 - Will be a while before things get settled  3:50 - Similar to the great election controversy of 1876  7:17 - So how was that election resolved? 9:52 - What planning considerations do we need to have during all this? 12:59 - What do we do now? 16:17 - Gaining that peace of mind for your future

How This Election Compares to Previous Years

The federal government recently announced an increase to Social Security benefits for 2021 but it also came with an increase in Medicare premiums. On this episode, we’ll tell you what you need to know about these adjustments along with thoughts on additional changes that could come be coming down the road.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/planning-for-social-security-benefit-changes/    What we discuss on this show:  3:22 - Mixed signals from the market with the latest news. 4:37 - Canceled debates 6:55 - Cost of living & premium increase in Social Security benefits 9:08 - Is Social Security going broke? 11:04 - Stats on claiming benefits 12:11 - Ways they could make the program solvent 14:28 - Reducing the inflation benefit 16:47 - How does this impact someone in retirement now? 20:38 - Getting to Know Don: What’s a habit that drives you crazy that some people might have?

Planning for Social Security Benefit Changes

What are some of the economics surrounding an election year? How will our president impact our economy? Let’s talk about the 800 pound gorilla in the room as we head into the final quarter of 2020.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/lets-talk-electionomics/    What we discuss on this show:  1:39 - What does it take to go boating these days? 4:31 - What should investors and retirees be doing leading up to the election? 6:12 - What do the polls indicate? 11:17 - How do the markets react? 16:04 - Why do we see the economy working independently of the presidents?

Electionomics

Have you ever heard of the 10-5-3 rule? It’s one of the outdated financial planning axioms that just don’t make sense anymore. Today we’ll tell you why and explain interest rates, inflation, and factors that determine where we’re headed.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/obsolete-financial-planning-axioms/    What we discuss on this show:  0:33 – An update on what’s going on with Don. 3:45 – The 10-5-3 Rule 9:07 – An example of how inflation works. 11:59 – Items with the greatest inflation. 14:06 – Could 10-5-3 rule become more relevant? 15:16 – Cash Connection: Should I be investing different since we have this election approaching in a few months. 

Obsolete Financial Planning Axioms

As summer winds down, the economy is still facing numerous challenges but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the stock market and real estate these past few months. Let’s try to make some sense of what we’re seeing in both markets and find out what Don thinks about the rest of the year.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/stock-market-real-estate-update/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:48 – What’s going on since last show? 5:48 – What should we make out of these market gains? 10:19 – Tech driving the market 12:56 – How will the election factor into the market? 16:45 – How is the housing market staying so strong? 23:25 – Does Don have any clients thinking about cashing out and moving? 24:24 – Where is Don getting his news from these days? 

Stock Market & Real Estate Update

Are you prepared for a financial storm? We explain what to do and why a financial advisor is so important in helping you weather tough conditions when the forecast gets dark.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/preparing-for-financial-storms/    On today's show:  5:35 – We react and don't plan for financial storms 7:30 – Positives and negatives of diversification 9:07 – Hot stocks 10:02 – Tesla 13:54 – Mailbag: Should financial advisor help with social security, life insurance and legacy planning?

Preparing For Financial Storms

Financial and retirement planning guidance from Certified Financial Planner Donald Cash in Red Bank, NJ. Truly understanding what's happening inside your portfolio is so important to achieving retirement success. The planning process can be difficult if you tackle it alone, so make sure to listen to each episode to get great guidance and make the task much easier.