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Welcome to Grow Money Business with Grant Bledsoe, the podcast dedicated to helping business owners grow their wealth and business on their own terms. Grant is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who helps business owners optimize and align their personal finances, business, and values. He’s also the founder of Three Oaks Capital Management, a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm. Throughout this podcast Grant will be interviewing entrepreneurs and business professionals to bring you valuable ideas to help you grow your business & wealth.
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Welcome to Grow Money Business with Grant Bledsoe, the podcast dedicated to helping business owners grow their wealth and business on their own terms. Grant is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who helps business owners optimize and align their personal finances, business, and values. He’s also the founder of Three Oaks Capital Management, a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm. Throughout this podcast Grant will be interviewing entrepreneurs and business professionals to bring you valuable ideas to help you grow your business & wealth.
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1 Ep #257 - Tariffs, Policy, Politics and Your Portfolio 1:01:23
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This episode of Grow Money Business covers tariffs, Trump’s recent economic policy, the market’s reaction, and how we should interpret all this as investors. We cover an article commenting on a recent wonky U.S. government bond auction and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments, and put the rapid pace of the news cycle in perspective. RESOURCES: US Treasury secretary: no risk of China weaponizing Treasuries despite bond market volatility reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/us-treasury-secretary-no-risk-china-weaponizing-treasuries-despite-bond-market-2025-04-15/…

1 Ep #256 - How Much Should We Really Be Saving for Our Kids’ College? 39:04
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While college savings accounts like 529s provide some nice tax benefits, there are strings attached (including the dreaded 10% penalty for non-education related withdrawals). In this episode of Grow Money Business we dive into how much parents should really be saving for their kids’ college education amid a changing landscape for education and student loans. We also cover an interesting month in the markets and an article reviewing recent performance of single stock ETFs. RESOURCES: Billions Flowed Into New Leveraged ETFs Last Year. Now They’re in Free Fall. wsj.com/finance/investing/billions-flowed-into-new-leveraged-etfs-last-year-now-theyre-in-free-fall-0c413245…

1 Ep #255 - I’m Concerned About What’s Happening in Washington. How Can I Protect My Portfolio? 50:53
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We’ve seen a massive amount of change in the federal government in the last month since Trump was inaugurated for his second term. The threat of tariffs and inflation, DOGE’s dismantling of legacy government programs, and discussion of annexing Canada and Greenland has many people concerned. This episode we cover the gamut from a financial perspective, including how investors should interpret what’s happening, whether we should be concerned about inflation in the near term, and how the markets have responded so far. RESOURCES Inflation. How worried should we be? stayathomemacro.substack.com/p/inflation-how-worried-should-we-be…

1 Ep #254 - I’d Like to Retire at 55. How Can I Access My Retirement Without Paying Penalties or Touching My Roth Accounts? 23:18
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It’s been an interesting few weeks in the markets since President Trump’s inauguration. A Chinese company produced an AI chatbot that performs as well as U.S. competitors at a fraction of the cost. Nvidia’s stock lost 17% the following day after the company published its work, confirming the threat to Nvidia’s business model. We cover an article highlighting what this all means, review the outperformance of non-U.S. equities, and answer a listener question about whether they can retire early without having to touch their Roth accounts in this episode of Grow Money Business. RESOURCES: Best Part of the DeepSeek Story substack.com/@herbgreenberg/p-155921309…

1 Ep #253 - The Market Seems Expensive Right Now. Should I Be Worried? 29:14
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Should you be concerned that the market’s just made several all time highs? This question comes up in various forms any time stock markets set new records. As tempting as it is to assume that what goes up must come down, the market doesn’t think that way. We cover this concept in detail in today’s episode, along with Vanguard’s recent 2025 market forecast and an update on how markets have done since the election. RESOURCES: Market perspectives advisors.vanguard.com/insights/article/series/market-perspectives…

1 Ep #252 - What Does Another Trump Administration Mean for the Economy, Inflation, and the Markets? 34:47
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A lot has happened in the markets over the last few weeks. In this episode we cover what’s new in the stock, bond, and crypto markets since the election, and to should expect from the Trump administration with regard to economic and tax policy. Resources: Small-cap stocks on verge of ending 3 years of futility with record run — if it holds marketwatch.com/story/small-cap-stocks-on-verge-of-ending-3-years-of-futility-with-record-run-if-it-holds-c829d75b?mod=hp_minor_pos27 What’s Flying Higher Than Bitcoin? The Software Company Buying Up Bitcoin wsj.com/finance/currencies/whats-flying-higher-than-bitcoin-the-software-company-buying-up-bitcoin-748fdbd2?mod=hp_lead_pos5…

1 Ep #251 - We’re Concerned About Federal Spending. Does That Mean We Should Avoid U.S. Stocks? 33:27
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This week on the show we field a listener question about whether their concern about government spending should be reflected in their investment portfolio. We also review an article about market efficiency / inefficiency, and provide an update on mortgage and long term bond rates. RESOURCES: Mob Rule humbledollar.com/2024/10/mob-rule/ Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail Hardcover by Ray Dalio amazon.com/Changing-World-Order-Nations-Succeed/dp/1982160276…

1 Ep #250 - Should I Roll My 401k Into an IRA? 50:38
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Most Americans have at least some of their retirement savings sitting in workplace retirement plans like 401ks, 403bs, SEP-IRAs and the like. And when you leave a job, due to a retirement transition or not, many people wonder what they should do with the savings they’ve accumulated in the plans. We’ve noticed that the more people tend to have in their retirement plans, the more reluctant they are to take action out of fear of making a mistake. In this episode of the podcast we’ll answer several questions about 401k rollovers: · Should I keep my savings in the 401k or roll the funds into an IRA? · Can I roll my 401k directly into a Roth IRA? · My savings is in the Federal TSP. I’ve heard the plan is really good. Should I roll the funds into an IRA when I retire or stick with the TSP? We’ll also review the logistics of 401k rollovers and how you can avoid major mistakes. Resources: https://www.morningstar.com/funds/are-low-volatility-etfs-dead…

1 Ep #249 - We Just Retired. Should We Downsize? 26:17
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Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving up your family's major meeting venue may not be the best choice. This week we respond to a listener question on whether downsizing might be right for them, and cover Nvidia's recent earnings call and an article about the prevalence of gift card scams. Highlights [05.30] Market Update – News on Nvidia earnings. [11.24] Article of the Week – This week’s article on gift card fraud. [15.40] Downsizing – Grant explains the reasons why people choose to downsize. [20.00] Not for everybody – Grant explains why downsizing doesn’t suit everybody. [23.36] Advice - What to consider before downsizing. Resources Why gift card fraud slips through the cracks of America’s banking regulation system https://theconversation.com/why-gift-cards-fall-into-a-gap-in-the-2-tier-banking-regulation-system-and-a-brief-history-of-why-that-gap-exists-236478 Dow Jones Futures Rise; Nvidia Pares Earnings Losses, Salesforce Jumps investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-futures-nvidia-earnings-guidance-salesforce-crowdstrike/ Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity By Peter Attia amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599…

1 Ep #248 - I’d Like to Give More to Charity. How Can I Reduce My Taxes by Doing So? 27:39
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Mailbag Question: “I’d like to give more money to a couple different charities this year, but my tax person said it wouldn’t help my taxes. Is there a way I can make a gift that reduces my taxes?” Intro: “There are a ton of different ways to give to charity, but not all of them will help you on your taxes. This week we cover a listener question about tax efficient charitable giving, and when it will or will not help you.” Resources: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): What They Are and How They Work nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/donor-advised-funds Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) fidelity.com/building-savings/learn-about-iras/required-minimum-distributions/qcds The New Etiquette of Negotiating With Your Real-Estate Agent wsj.com/personal-finance/the-new-etiquette-of-negotiating-with-your-real-estate-agent-1ff585c7…

1 Ep #247 - Should I File for Social Security Before It Runs Out? 33:02
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Mailbag Question: “Everything I hear about Social Security is bad, and it sounds like the program will run out of money in a few years. Is there a good reason I shouldn’t file for benefits now before the money runs out?” Intro: “Many retirees are concerned about the state of Social Security, and some of them even expect the program to crumble in the next few years. Does that mean you should get your money out now before it does? This week we respond to a listener question about by explaining what’s going on with Social Security, how long it’ll be before the Social Security trust runs out of money, and what will happen when it does. We also cover an article from Consumer Affairs about why car insurance premiums are rising so much, and review a very strong rebound in the markets” Resources The 2024 OASDI Trustees Report ssa.gov/OACT/TR/2024/ A Summary of the 2024 Annual Reports ssa.gov/OACT/TRSUM/index.html Auto insurance is outpacing inflation and getting worse consumeraffairs.com/news/auto-insurance-is-outpacing-inflation-and-getting-worse-081524.html…

1 Ep #246 - Using Tech Tools to Bypass IRS Hold Times with Tomas Nally 58:21
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It’s no secret that the IRS is underfunded right now. It takes most taxpayers months to receive refund checks, and most would rather go to the dentist than wait on hold to talk with the IRS. Our guest this week is Tom Nally, who’s recently launched Tax Now to help taxpayers and their professionals navigate this landscape. The platform syncs up with the IRS database and simply notifies you when there are updates to your account. It’s a sorely needed tool, and Tom walks us through what he’s built and how the launch has gone. We also cover an article about Trump’s interest in allowing the sitting president more control over monetary policy, and summarize a volatile week in the markets. Resources Trump’s Plans Stir Fears for Fed Independence, Inflation wsj.com/politics/elections/trumps-plans-stir-fears-for-fed-independence-inflation-689bc113 Connect with Tomas Nally LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tomasnally/ Website - taxnow.com/…

1 Ep #245 - Should We Move to Tennessee, Texas, or Florida to Reduce Costs in Retirement? 21:17
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Mailbag question: “My husband and I are assembling our retirement plan and planning to relocate once I quit working. We’re trying to decide between Tennessee, Florida and Texas, since they’re all states with lower tax and retirement lifestyle costs. Which do you think is best? The lists are all different.” Intro: Financial media love to create lists of the “best” and “lowest cost” states to retire in. This week we answer a question about the differences between Tennessee, Texas, and Florida as retirement destinations, and what you should consider when relocating in retirement. Resources The best states to retire in 2024 – Ranked moneywise.com/retirement/best-states-to-retire-in The Most Affordable U.S. States to Retire in 2024 fool.com/retirement/relocation/cheapest-states-to-retire/ A Strong Year for 401(k) Balances Masks the Truth About Long-Term Performance crr.bc.edu/a-strong-year-for-401k-balances-masks-the-truth-about-long-term-performance/…

1 Ep #244 - Do I Really Need a Living Trust? 32:09
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Mailbag Question: “I recently met with an attorney to get my estate plan done. They recommended that I create a living trust to hold some investments and my house. Is that legitimate? It sounds like an upsell better suited for very rich people.” Intro: This week on Grow Money Business we answer a listener questions about trusts and estate planning. Our faithful listener spoke with an attorney about estate planning recently, who recommended a living trust as part of his plan. We cover the pros and cons of living trusts and whether the recommendation is an upsell from the attorney. Links: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/a-stock-market-rotation-of-historic-proportions-is-taking-shape-da9b6546?mod=finance_feat2_stocks_pos2 https://www.weareatticus.com/learn/what-is-the-uniform-probate-code…

1 Ep #243 - I’d Like to Retire Early but I’m Concerned About the Penalties 34:38
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Early retirement is a popular goal for many, but actually making it happen can be challenging. One major obstacle is the early withdrawal penalty imposed to distributions from IRAs & 401ks before 59 ½ years of age. This week on the show we answer a listener question about how to navigate this landscape and a few possible workarounds. We also cover whether index investing has impacted the markets, and an article about how inflows to hot investment funds can falsely influence performance numbers Resources: GMO: Passive Investing’s Impact Has Been Overblown, But It’s Not Negligible institutionalinvestor.com/article/2dgy5jctx2rb7g3wv2juo/portfolio/gmo-passive-investings-impact-has-been-overblown-but-its-not-negligible Hot Funds and the Curse of ‘Self-Inflated Returns’ wsj.com/finance/investing/etf-self-inflated-returns-258e875e Strategies For Maximizing (Or Minimizing!) Rule 72(t) Early Distribution Payments Using IRS Notice 2022-6 kitces.com/blog/rule-72t-sepp-calculate-payments-rmd-avoid-penalty-tax-early-ira-withdrawals-notice-2022-6/…
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1 Ep #242 - Why Would I Ever Want to Invest in Other Countries? 26:30
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One question we get a lot is why we’d ever want to invest in countries other than the U.S. The U.S. stock market has done far better than other countries recently. It’s the biggest national market in the world. The U.S. has the strongest, most resilient economy. And the U.S. dollar is the world’s reserve currency. Why would we ever want to invest anywhere else? This week on the show we cover this question in detail, June’s inflation data, and an article on the impact that inflation has on bond markets. Links: https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/insights/global-diversification-still-requires-international-securities https://www.morningstar.com/portfolios/is-international-diversification-necessary https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mbs-morning-07112024…
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1 Ep #241 - Should I Invest in Bitcoin ETFs? 31:28
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Mailbag Questions: 1) “I’m a small business owner, and have a SEP-IRA that I’d contributed to annually until a few years ago. Then things got tight during COVID and I took a break from making contributions. Now business is turning around again. I’ve been watching the bitcoin ETFs and am wondering if this is a good investment once I start putting money into my plan again.”…
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1 Ep #240 - What Should I Do With the $850,000 Inheritance I Just Received?” 15:27
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This week we cover a listener question about how to handle an inheritance of $850,000. Jason recently dropped the question in our mailbag after receiving the inheritance unexpectedly. He and his wife are in a stable financial situation and aren’t sure what to do next. Grant shares his thoughts on what the couple should do. We also review an article in The Atlantic covering whether monetary policy actually works in practice, and the presidential debate after a relatively quiet week in the markets. Resources: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/06/interest-rates-inflation/678802/…
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1 Ep #239 - The Secret Sauce of Buying & Selling Businesses with Jeremy Harbour and US Stock Market Concentration 46:00
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Our guest on the show this week is Jeremy Harbour. Jeremy has been involved in the M&A market across the globe for decades. He’s the founder and CEO of the Unity Group, a boutique international mergers & acquisitions firm. He also runs the Harbour Club, a professional network focused on teaching M&A best practices to entrepreneurs. Jeremy shares with us the do’s and don’ts and buying and selling businesses after dozens of successes and failures he’s had over the years. We also cover an article by Global Financial Data that reviews concentration in the US stock market today compared other periods dating back to the late 1700s. Links: https://www.jeremyharbour.com/ https://www.unity-group.com/ https://harbourclubusa.com/ https://globalfinancialdata.com/200-years-of-market-concentration…
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1 Ep #238 - Should I Adjust My Withholdings This Year? 16:55
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We dedicated this week’s episode to another mailbag question from our listeners related to tax withholdings. Here in the U.S., most people set some money aside throughout the year from their income and/or estimated tax payments, to be put toward their income tax bill for the year. Then they cross their fingers when it comes time to file their return, hoping that they don’t owe any more than what they’ve set aside. In this week’s episode Grant covers the ins and outs of tax withholdings, and answers a listener’s question on whether they should adjust their withholdings for 2024.…
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1 Ep #237 - Michelle Seiler Tucker on Business Valuations & Interest Rates 59:11
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Michelle Seiler Tucker is back on the show this week to discuss how higher interest rates have impacted the market climate for business sales. Michelle is the best selling author of Exit Rich and has been in the M&A business for over 20 years (selling over 1,000 business over that time frame). She shares a few basics of what business owners can do now to set themselves up for future success, as well as how the buyer’s perspective has changed. We also cover some market news. Gamestop has been in the news recently after Keith Gill, aka “Roaring Kitty” posted screenshots of his holdings and announced a YouTube livestream last week. Gamestop proceeded to make a surprise earnings announcement, in addition to a secondary share offering after seeing it’s price jump over the last two weeks. Links: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/degen-stock-crypto-trading-market-trend-69d12a56…
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1 Ep #236 - The Trump Verdict, T+1 Trade Settlement, and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies 32:14
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This week was relatively slow in market news…..until the Trump verdict came out. Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts brought against him in the hush money trial, which throws more uncertainty into upcoming election cycle. The financial world changed on Tuesday as well, as the stock settlement cycle was shortened from T+2 to T+1. We cover what all this means for you, how the markets reacted to the Trump verdict, and whether the investment vehicle Trump used to take Truth Social public is something you should consider for your portfolio. Resources: https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/securities-services/regulatory-solutions/t-plus-1…
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1 Ep #235 - The Three Golden Rules of Investing 49:35
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We’ve covered a lot of technical investment concepts on the show over the last couple years. Since it’s sometimes helpful to take a step back and focus on the core foundational concepts, this week’s episode covers the three golden rules of investing we should all be trying to use. We also cover Nvidia’s stock split and the new world of financial scammers. Resources sherwood.news/tech/investigating-instagram-investing-scams/…
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1 Ep #234 - Is It Possible to Live Off Dividend Income Alone in Retirement? 39:47
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A few weeks ago I had someone ask whether it was possible to live off of dividend income alone in retirement. This gentleman had saved up a nice chunk of money and was currently invested 100% in stocks. He was eligible for Social Security benefits, and was intent on never selling any of his shares in retirement. Instead, he wanted to live off the dividends his portfolio produced to pay his expenses. He thought that between his Social Security benefits and dividend income he’d have plenty to pay his bills. I thought this was an interesting question, and dive into the details in today’s podcast episode.…
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1 Ep #233 - Why Am I Getting These Annoying Amended 1099s Every Year? What Can I Do About It? 41:18
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We’re trying a new format on the show! Starting this week each episode of Grow Money Business will include a few consistent sections. We’ll answer mailbag questions. We’ll interview guests. We’ll spend a couple minutes reviewing the markets. And we’ll review news articles you should be paying attention to. Enjoy! Resources: etf.com/sections/news/fidelity-adds-surcharge-etf-platform wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/inherited-retirement-account-ira-irs-c3c95273?mod=personal-finance_lead_story…
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1 Ep #232 - Don’t Let All Time Highs Scare You 31:48
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The general goal of investing is to buy low and sell high sometime in the future. So how should we handle it when the markets make new all time highs? Should we wait for the market to fall before investing new money? Should we invest it all now to catch upward momentum? The reality is that markets make new all time highs pretty frequently. Since our economy continues to grow, the size of the pie that drives corporate profits and stock returns simply tends to get bigger and bigger. And even if you invest at a new all time high today, you’re still likely positioned for positive long term returns. In today’s episode we dive into the details. We cover the history of returns over 1, 3, and 5 year periods after investing at an all time high, and how you might think about this in the context of your overall strategy. Resources: 3 Golden Rules On How To Invest At All-Time Highs seekingalpha.com/article/4453541-3-golden-rules-on-how-to-invest-at-all-time-highs…
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1 Ep#231 - Investment Wholesaling, Financial Planning, and the CFA Exams With Tony Matheson 1:05:19
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Tony Matheson joins us on the show this week. Tony worked as a wholesaler in the investment industry for 20 years before departing to launch a financial advisory firm, Slalom Wealth. Wholesaling is a sector of the industry we haven’t discussed much on the podcast to date, and Tony joins us to share the inside scoop. We cover how wholesalers work with and influence financial advisory offices, what his path to starting a financial advisory office has been like, and what it’s really like to study and sit for the CFA exams. Resources Connect with Tony: Website - slalomwealth.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tony-matheson/ cfainstitute.org/en/ XY Planning Network - xyplanningnetwork.com/…
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1 Ep #230 - The Top 4 Investing Themes I’m Tracking Right Now 33:16
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I’m asked pretty frequently what I think of the market, and what themes I’m paying attention to. While I don’t think there’s any one theme, event, or headline that should impact your investment allocation, there are certainly some themes I’m tracking more than others. In this episode I cover the top four I’m paying attention to right now: the “Magnificent 7” and the impact on market returns, commercial real estate, the Fed’s dot plot, and the Chinese economy. Resources Links: https://www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/how-to-read-fed-dot-plot-explained/ https://www.npr.org/2024/01/30/1227554424/evergrande-china-real-estate-economy-property-collapse https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/25/china-youth-unemployment-will-stay-elevated-in-2024-but-eiu-warns-economic-impact-will-linger.html https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2024/01/16/delinquency-rates-for-commercial-properties-increased-in-fourth-quarter-2023 https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/magnificent-7-stocks-explainer…
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1 Ep #229 - Modern Financial Literacy with Vince Shorb 47:33
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Vince Shorb joins us this week to discuss the state of financial literacy. Vince is the founder and CEO of the National Financial Educators Council, which provides financial literacy resources to educators and organizations nationwide. He shares why basic financial concepts are not being taught in public schools across America, as well as what parents need to teach their kids about money to set them up for long term success. Resources: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceshorb/…
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1 Ep #228 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 27:59
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When politicians draft tax reform bills I usually try not to pay attention until they become law, since so few actually do. This tax reform bill is a little different. The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is a bipartisan bill that got through the Ways & Means Committee with a vote of 40-3. And since some of the tax changes would be retroactive to 2023, I figured it warranted some coverage. You might want not want to file your tax return quite yet if any of these changes apply to you. Links: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/tax-relief-for-american-families-and-workers-act-of-2024 https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7024 https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/understanding-the-tax-relief-for-american-families-and-workers-act-of-2024/ https://taxfoundation.org/blog/bipartisan-tax-deal-2024-tax-relief-american-families-workers-act/…
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1 Ep #212 - 5 Year End Financial Moves to Consider 35:34
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Since 2023 is coming to an end, we’ve dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to discussing five year-end financial moves you should consider making. Join us as we talk about gifting both to charity and beneficiaries, cash distributions from businesses, Roth conversions, and harvesting tax losses and gains. [05.00] Charity – Grant starts off the conversation by discussing charitable gifts. [06.37] Donor-advised fund – Grant explains the details of a donor-advised fund. [12.00] Tax professional – Grant shares the importance of collaborating with your tax professional at the end of the year. [17.00] Roth conversions – Grant explains why it might be a good idea to convert your assets into a Roth IRA account. [26.04] The wash sale rule – Grant review the details of the wash sale rule. [29.18] Tax gains – Grant shares some important year-end information on tax gains. Resources How To Use the 0% Tax Rate on Capital Gains thebalancemoney.com/how-to-use-the-zero-percent-tax-rate-on-capital-gains-2388995 Donor-advised Funds irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/donor-advised-funds fidelity.com/learning-center/wealth-management-insights/gift-and-estate-tax-changes…
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1 Ep #211 - How to Buy Real Estate in Your IRA With Alex Perny 1:03:17
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This week’s guest on Grow Money Business is Alex Perny. Alex is a business development specialist at Advanta IRA, a leader in self-directed account administration. He is also the host of Advanta IRA’s podcast, The Alternative Investment Advantage. For more than ten years, he has provided assistance to a large number of clients in their investment endeavors, specifically in the areas of precious metals, real estate syndications, private stock offerings, promissory notes, and various other alternative assets. Having extensive expertise in the domain of self-directed investing, he has delivered presentations to thousands of investors nationwide, elucidating the utilization of retirement plans for investment purposes beyond the realm of the stock market. Join us as we dive into Alex’s career journey, Advanta IRA, alternative investments, prohibited transactions, and more. [06.01] Alex’s story – Alex starts the conversation by walking us through his career journey and his role at Advanta IRA as a business development specialist. [12.10] Advanta IRA – Alex explains the history of an IRA & 401(k) and what Advanta IRA does. [18.12] Alternative investment – Alex discusses the process of starting an alternative investment in Advanta IRA. [29.45] Financing IRA properties – Alex shares some recommendations for financing IRA properties. [35.00] Prohibited transactions – Alex and Grant discuss things that you are not allowed to buy and the transactions that are prohibited when it comes to an IRA. [46.08] Penalties – Alex shares the penalties for violating prohibited transaction rules. Resources How a Self-Directed 401(k) or IRA Works investopedia.com/retirement/doing-it-yourself-selfdirected-401k-and-ira/ THE POWER OF A SELF-DIRECTED IRA advantaira.com/ Connect with Alex LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/alex-perny-cisp-628b8a104/…
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1 Ep #210 - Here's What To Do If Your SSN is Compromised 36:20
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Are you concerned about getting your non-public information compromised? We dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to discussing what to do if your personal information is misplaced or compromised in some way. Join us as we dive into how people can take advantage of your personal information, both yours and banks' responsibilities to mitigate events like this from happening, the credit reporting agencies, how a credit freeze can be of help in a situation like this, how to improve your credit, and more. [05.31] Misplacing personal information – Grant starts the conversation by explaining what other people can do with your misplaced personal information. [10.31] Responsibility – Grant talks about what the banks do to stop fraud from happening and what you can do to help them. [12.24] Reporting agencies - TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian are the three credit reporting agencies in the USA. [18.00] Credit freeze – Grant explains how a credit freeze works, along with its advantages. [24.26] Equifax – We talk about the Equifax data breach in 2017, which exposed the personal information of more than 140 million US citizens. [32.27] Improve credit – Grant shares some steps you need to take to improve your credit. Resources Credit Freeze experian.com/freeze/center.html equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/ transunion.com/credit-freeze Identity thieves crack major Experian security flaw, access customer credit reports techradar.com/news/identity-thieves-crack-major-experian-security-flaw-access-customer-credit-reports annualcreditreport.com/index.action What Is a Credit Score? Definition, Factors, and Ways to Raise It investopedia.com/terms/c/credit_score.asp…
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1 Ep #209 - The Do's and Don'ts of Selling Your Company with Chris Younger 51:05
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This week’s guest on Grow Money Business is Chris Younger. Chris is the CEO and co-founder of Class VI Partners, an investment bank in Denver, Colorado, specializing in assisting business owners in reaching their full potential during what is arguably the most difficult period of their lives. He is a graduate of Miami University and Harvard Law School and is also the author of the book ‘Harvest: The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Company’. Chris joined us today to talk about the things to be aware of when you are planning on stepping out of your business, what the first steps are, growing value, mistakes you make, the impact of inflation and interest rates, and more. [05.00] Chris’s story – Chris starts the conversation by sharing his career progression. [12.14] General wisdom – Chris shares some general wisdom for business owners when it comes to selling their businesses. [19.20] Less dependent – Chris and Grant discuss the importance of your business being less dependent on you as a business owner. [25.26] Landscape – Chris shares some important considerations for hiring a business broker. [34.21] Private equity – Chris and Grant discuss how the current higher rate of inflation and interest impact private equity behavior. [39.16] Timing – Chris discusses timing in selling a business: personal timing, business timing, and market timing. [43.23] Stories – Chris stresses the importance of in-depth planning for getting out of your business. Resources NAVIGATE FROM SCALABLE TO SALEABLE classvipartners.com/ Harvest: The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Company amazon.com/Harvest-Definitive-Guide-Selling-Company/dp/1432712306 ITR Economics itreconomics.com/…
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1 Ep #208 - Mailbag! Cutting Through Jargon & Interpreting Financial Statements 42:09
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Do you struggle with interpreting financial disclosures and statements? If so, this week’s episode of Grow Money Business is for you. We dedicated this episode to discussing a specific mailbag question, which is a guide to understanding financial disclosures and statements. Throughout the conversation, we dive into the framework for financial disclosures, the purpose of annual reports, how to interpret those as an employee, investor, owner, potential buyer, and more. [06.05] Money and capital – Grant starts the conversation by explaining how the process of growing a company works. [11.12] 10-K & 10-Q – Grant walks us through what is contained in the 10-K and 10-Q reports. [16.27] Stories – Grant talks about the gamesmanship to influence the stock price that aligns with the personal interests of a company. [22.54] Vista Outdoor Inc. – We dive into the details of Vista Outdoor Reports Second Quarter FY24 Financial Results. [30.37] Valuing a business – Grant explains what to look out for in an income statement if you are interested in valuing a business. [33.37] Balance sheet –Grant discusses the many roles of a healthy balance sheet. Resources Vista Outdoor Reports Second Quarter FY24 Financial Results thefishingwire.com/vista-outdoor-reports-second-quarter-fy24-financial-results/?mc_cid=98e55f781d THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO READING & UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-read-financial-statements Beginners' Guide to Financial Statement sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsbegfinstmtguide…
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1 Ep #207 - The New Law Impacting 30 Million Small Businesses With Kenny Dettman 54:14
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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is federal legislation in the United States that seeks to enhance transparency related to business ownership. The legislation was passed in January 2021 and gave rise to a new reporting obligation called the beneficial ownership information report, which is expected to be delivered in 2024. On this week’s episode of Grow Money Business, Kenny Dettman returns to the show to talk about a wide range of details about the new legislation. Join us as we dive into what CTA is, who is eligible, who is exempt from it, reporting requirements, the penalties for not having the report, and more. [04.45] CTA – Kenny starts the conversation by defining the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). [10.31] The reason – Kenny explains the reason behind the CPA legislation and how it’s going to affect some types of businesses. [20.47] The impact – Kenny shares FinCEN’s estimates of businesses that will be affected by the new legislation. [28.22] Deadline – Grant and Kenny discuss deadlines for filling out the BOI report. [40.15] Creating awareness – Kenny shares some ways people can learn about new and changed legislation. [48.00] Who should talk to you – Kenny explains who employers that run businesses under a revenue of $5 million should talk to about the new legislation. Resources Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting fincen.gov/boi Corporate Transparency Act: What Companies Need to Know corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2021/02/18/corporate-transparency-act-what-companies-need-to-know/ Connect with The FileForms Team PHONE: +1 (888) 515-FILE (3453) EMAIL: charles@fileforms.com WEB: https://fileforms.com/…
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1 Ep #206 - Roth Accounts & Your Retirement Plan: New Options for Business Owners 33:32
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The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 is a piece of legislation that passed at the end of last year and created new Roth options for business-sponsored retirement plans. There will be a new set of Roth features available for organizations that offer 401K, SEP IRA, or a simple IRA for their employees. Join us as we dive into the changes that you should know about, what additional Roth options you're going to have available at your disposal in the future, when people can expect to have these new features available, and whether it makes sense for you to offer them to your employees or take advantage of them for yourself. [05.50] A catch-up contribution – Starting the conversation, Grant explains the catch-up contribution and the changes that might happen in 2025. [10.40] The difference – Grant talks about the difference between the Safe Harbor 401(k) plan and the Safe Harbor non-elective Contribution. [16.50] (SEP) IRA & Simple IRA – Grant explains how Simplified Employee Pension and SIMPLE IRA Plans work. [23.12] Roth treatments – We discuss how Roth treatments can be a helpful tool for your employees that wasn’t available before. [28.47] Opposites – Grant explains how Roth accounts are the exact opposite of deferred tax setups. Resources What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0 lordabbett.com/en-us/financial-advisor/insights/retirement-planning/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-secure-act-2-0.html SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 Title I – Expanding Coverage and Increasing Retirement Savings finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Secure%202.0_Section%20by%20Section%20Summary%2012-19-22%20FINAL.pdf Your Complete Guide to the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 adp.com/spark/articles/2023/04/your-complete-guide-to-the-secure-20-act-of-2022.aspx…
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1 Ep #205 - The Structure of Success With Patrick Esposito 46:37
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Patrick Esposito is an entrepreneur, business executive, attorney, advisor, and author. He currently serves as president of ACME General Corp., a leading public-sector innovation advisory business based in New York, Austin, and Morgantown. He recently launched Initiative Labs LLC to help small and medium-sized business leaders. Over the course of more than two decades, he has founded, led, and advised small and medium-sized enterprises in technology, consulting, retail, banking, real estate, and other sectors, in addition to U.S. government agencies. He joined us today to talk about his book ‘The Structure of Success: A Framework to Help Build Your Business Better’ where he discusses the eight levers of long-term business success that he identified working with many organizations. [03.32] Patrick’s story – Starting the conversation, Patrick shares an introduction about himself, his career journey, and the lead to writing his book ‘The Structure of Success.’ [09.37] The Structure of Success – Patrick dives deep into the framework of his book. [14.38] Disasters – All kinds of disasters can affect a business. We talk about the factors, including disaster management and prevention, in Patrick’s book. [21.42] The important things – You have to start doing the most important things for your goal rather than chasing the things that are less important to get to your goal. [29.17] The difference – Patrick explains how his book differs from other books about success in business. [37.00] Innovation – Patrick shares his idea about people repeatedly underestimating the importance of continuing innovation. [43.20] Productive worrying – When you are operating a business, worrying comes naturally. If you can direct your worry into productive worry, you can figure things out easily. Resources LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/patrick-esposito/ Website - patrickesposito.com/ initiativelabs.com/ acmegeneral.com/ Book by Patrick The Structure of Success: A Framework to Help Build Your Business Better amazon.com/Structure-Success-Framework-Business-Better/dp/1639090185…
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1 Ep #204 - What Does Inflation Mean for Your Retirement Plan? 39:34
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We dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to discussing inflation and how it might affect your retirement plan. Throughout the episode, we dive into technicalities in detail, research what the data tells us, incorporate this concept into your retirement planning, the 4% rule, Monte Carlo simulations, stocks and bonds in inflation, and more. Show Notes [05:44] 4% Rule – Grant starts the conversation by explaining the 4% rule for retirement and how it enables you to live comfortably. [14:55] Monte Carlo simulations - The Monte Carlo simulation is a mathematical method used to estimate the range of outcomes for a random process. This technique is used by computer systems to look at historical data and generate multiple possible outcomes from a single decision. [21:35] 3% rate of inflation – Grant explains how you can use a 3% interest-bearing account with the extra money from your pension and how it can be useful for future inflation. [31:45] Monte Carlo for retirement planning – Grant explains how useful Monte Carlo simulations can be for retirement planning. [35:24] Stocks and bonds – Grant describes how high inflation affects stocks and bonds. Resources How Sequence-Of-Inflation Risk Impacts Retirees Beyond Just Sequences Of Returns kitces.com/blog/sequence-of-inflation-risk-retirement-investment-monte-carlo-technology/ 4% rule about how much to spend each year of retirement no longer works, creator says usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2022/05/20/retirement-4-percent-spending-rule-no-longer-works/50251755/…
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1 Ep #203 - Everything You Need to Know About Medicare With Christian Worstell 57:41
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We are rapidly approaching the annual enrollment period for Medicare Advantage plans, and if you need to enroll, it’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of Medicare before doing so. This week on the show, we are joined by Christian Worstell. Christian is an author, writer, journalist, and health insurance specialist for helpadvisor.com, where he writes and publishes content about public health systems for anyone over 65. Throughout the conversation, we dive into Medicare enrollment, eligibility, enrollment windows, the differences between parts A, B, and D, and more. [04.51] Medicare – Grant and Christian start the conversation by defining Medicare and it’s two sectors. [12.39] Initial enrollment – Christian explains the initial enrollment process for Medicare and what happens if you fail to enroll during that period. [19,35] Social Security and Medicare – Grant and Christian talk about how social security affects the automatic enrollment in Medicare. [25.05] Advantage vs. supplemental – Christian describes the key differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplemental. [31.50] Medigap – Grant and Christian discuss what happens when you decide to disenroll or change your Medigap plan. [39.50] Original Medicare – Christian describes the geographical advantage you have if you choose an original Medicare plan. [45.11] Mistakes – Christian shares some top mistakes people make when enrolling in Medicare. [50.00] Status – Grant and Christian discuss the current status of Medicare. Resources helpadvisor.com/ medicaresupplement.com/ medicareadvantage.com/…
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1 Ep #202 - T-Bills, I-Bonds, and Government Debt, Oh My! 32:33
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business is all about US government debt. We dive into this from the perspectives of investors, the government, and the citizens of the US. Join us as we discuss using T-Bills as an alternative to cash in your bank account, the purpose of an emergency fund, TIPS and I-bonds, the US dollar as the reserve currency, and more. [05.38] Using Treasury bill – Grant starts the conversation by explaining how T-Bills work as an alternative to cash in your bank account. [09.56] Emergency fund – Grant shares why you shouldn’t take too much from an emergency fund and lock it up over a long period of time. [14.25] TIPS and I-Bonds – Grant explains why neither I-bonds nor Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities comprise a huge portion of all the US government debt. [21.22] US federal debt – We discuss the current condition of US federal debt and what will happen in the future if this behavior continues. [30.00] The reserve currency – US dollar is the reserve currency in the world. Grant shares what will happen if the status of the US dollar is threatened as the reserve currency. Resources treasurydirect.gov/ Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) treasurydirect.gov/marketable-securities/tips/ Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product fred.stlouisfed.org/series/gfdegdq188S Debt-to-GDP Ratio: How High Is Too High? It Depends stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2020/october/debt-gdp-ratio-how-high-too-high-it-depends…
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1 Ep #201 - Tax Strategy For Business Owners With Jeff Trapp 40:57
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This week on Grow Money Business our guest is Jeff Trapp, who is a tax strategist and the founder of Tax Planning Pros. Jeff has devoted his career to assisting business owners in reorienting their perspectives towards their taxes, their companies, their wealth, and the legacy they will leave behind. He has saved clients thousands of dollars through innovative tax tactics and preparation. Jeff joined us today to talk about top tax planning strategies for business owners, common mistakes, how to reduce your chances of getting audited, general tax savings tips, and more. [05.35] The importance of tax planning –Jeff starts the conversation by explaining the importance of tax planning. [13.24] Oil & gas investing – Jeff explains the benefits of oil and gas investing. [17.56] Common mistakes – Grant and Jeff discuss some of the most common mistakes people make. [21.01] Clean books – Grant and Jeff describe the importance of keeping clean books and records when it comes to calculating correct deductions. [32.41] Tax laws – Jeff shares his opinion on planning long-term perspectives with constantly changing tax laws [38.15] The future – Jeff describes his vision for helping business owners create additional cash flow and create a long-term wealth legacy for them and their families. Resources Connect with Jeff LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jeffntrapp/ Facebook - web.facebook.com/TaxPlanningPros/ Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-trapp-podcast/id1628629412 Website - thetaxplanningpros.com/…
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1 Ep #200 - How and When To Get Out of An Annuity Policy 41:41
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Annuity policies are relatively popular ways to guarantee income in retirement. But do you know how and when to get out of an annuity policy if you find it’s not the best option for you? We dedicated this week’s episode of the Grow Money Business podcast to discussing the situations where it makes sense to start an annuity, where it is a good thing to hang on to your current annuity, and when you should think about getting out of your annuity. [05.55] Forms of annuities – Starting the conversation, Grant explains some forms of annuities and how they work. [12.15] Expenses – Grant explains why variable annuity accounts are more expensive than mutual funds. [21.03] Control – We talk about the less control you have over your cash once you hand it over to the insurance company and what you have to keep in mind if you ever think of getting out of your annuity. [27.21] Surrender charges – Grant explains what you should look into when you are in the surrender period of your annuity. [32.54] Tax ramifications – Grant shares how tax ramifications are more complicated than surrendering the annuity policy. Resources Breaking Down Annuity Fees and Charges smartasset.com/retirement/annuity-fees Annuity Fees and Commissions annuity.org/annuities/fees-and-commissions/ Annuity Surrender Periods: Understand (and Avoid) Surrender Charges thebalancemoney.com/annuity-surrender-period-charges-and-tips-to-pay-less-315092…
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1 Ep #199 - Mailbag: Do Annuities Make Sense With Higher Rates? 34:37
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It’s Mailbag Day! We are back with one of our rare episodes where we answer questions from our listeners. Join us as we dive into selected three questions from our mailbag: whether annuities make more sense today because interest rates are a little higher, how to determine whether your financial plan is actually working for you and whether we should be concerned about the stock market with the news that Michael Berry has just placed a lot of money in short positions, betting against it. [03.22] Annuities – Starting the conversation, Grant defines both annuities and the most basic form of annuity, which is called a single premium immediate annuity. [08.52] Interest rates - Grant explains why he thinks that higher interest rates don’t make annuities more attractive than before. [15.18] Financial plans – Life evolves. You have to revisit the plans you previously made and make sure they are suitable for the current changes in your life. [20.16] The Confidence - To have a successful financial plan everybody in your house should feel confident about where you are heading and what you are doing. [23.37] The Big Short - Michael Lewis's best-selling book of the same name was adapted into a 2015 Oscar-winning film titled The Big Short, based on the collapse of the housing bubble in 2007 and 2008. [31.22] Shorting the Market – Grant shares his idea of Michael Burry shorting the market. Resources Understanding The Role Of Mortality Credits – Why Immediate Annuities Beat Bond Ladders For Retirement Income kitces.com/blog/understanding-the-role-of-mortality-credits-why-immediate-annuities-beat-bond-ladders-for-retirement-income/ What You Need To Know About Annuities And Interest Rates forbes.com/sites/bobcarlson/2023/01/19/what-you-need-to-know-about-annuities-and-interest-rates/?sh=6907d50c5061 Michael Burry, of ‘Big Short’ fame, just bet $1.6 billion on a stock market crash edition.cnn.com/2023/08/15/investing/michael-burry-stock-market-crash/index.html Michael Burry is Shorting the Market (Again) and Selling These 10 Stocks finance.yahoo.com/news/michael-burry-shorting-market-again-210648498.html…
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1 Ep #198 - Should You View Your House As An Investment? 25:09
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We dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to answering an age-old question: Should you view your house as an investment? Join us as we dive into the arguments for and against this consideration, as well as some specific circumstances in which you should or shouldn’t consider your house an investment. [03.22] Equity – Grant starts the conversation by explaining how you can build equity by considering your house as an investment. [08.20] Budget & Savings – We dive into why we shouldn’t confuse a housing budget with investment savings. [13.40] Is This Right for You? – Real estate investments are not for everyone. Grant shares some important considerations when deciding if this is right for you. [17.33] Foundation – Grant discusses what might be the best decision regarding house investments based on your background. [22.40] Affordability – Grant explains the current condition of the housing market. Resources Experts say you shouldn't consider your home an investment, but I disagree for 5 reasons businessinsider.com/personal-finance/reasons-consider-home-an-investment-2021-11 Is a primary home an investment or just a predictable place to live? themortgagereports.com/49267/is-a-primary-home-an-investment Topic No. 701, Sale of Your Home irs.gov/taxtopics/tc701…
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1 Ep #227 - The Economy Is Not As Bad As You Think With Eric Mason 56:04
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This week’s guest on the show is Eric Mason. Eric is a CFO, an economist, and a TEDx speaker. He is the current Chief Financial Officer for Quincy, Massachusetts. where he provides direct analysis of all economic and financial forecasting to the Chief Elected Official. He has an academic background in economics and has worked extensively in the field, with a focus on analytics and public policy. He teaches Principles of Microeconomics as an adjunct instructor at WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics. Eric joined us today to talk about the current state of the economy in the US. Join us as we dive into Eric’s take on the current economic state, where it’s headed, what he expects to happen in the economy over the next 12 to 24 months, his take on federal debt, and more. [07.00] National economy – Grant and Eric start off the conversation by discussing Eric’s career journey and his perspective on the present state of the national economy. [16.04] Economic forecasts – Grant and Eric talk about how people make irrational economic decisions based on forecasts. [21.50] Austrian School of Economics – Eric explains the Austrian School of Economics and how it is different from others. [28.05] Capitalism – Grant and Eric discuss capitalism and its beauty. [35.40] National debt – Eric shares his perspective on the US national debt and the US dollar as the dominant currency in the world. [42.25] Threat – Grant and Eric discuss the threat of high interest-rates due to the US national debt of $33 trillion. [49.36] FOMC – Eric explains his perspective on the ability of the Federal Open Market Committee to use balance sheet positions from the Federal Reserve to generate debt. Resources theinformaleconomist.com/…
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1 Ep #226 - How to Tell Whether An Annuity Is Right For Your Retirement 33:01
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Annuities have earned a bad reputation within the financial community over the years, but why is that? When might an annuity actually make sense in retirement? And how can you tell whether they’re a good fit for you? We’ve covered annuities a bit on the show over the years but haven’t described the fact pattern where an annuity might actually make some sense. In this episode we cover the fundamentals of retirement income planning, why mortality credits yield more income than bond interest, and when an annuity might be a good fit for your retirement. [07.00] Annuities – Grant starts off the conversation by explaining annuities and why they are popular around the country. [12.04] The 4% rule – Grant describes the popular retirement withdrawal method, “the 4% rule,” which implies retirees can securely withdraw 4% of their money in their first year. [17.20] Mortality credits – Grant reviews longevity and annuity policies. [23.30] Profitability – Grant explains how insurance companies design their products with their own profitability in mind. [30.07] Candidacy – Grant explains who might be a good fit for annuities according to their background. Resources How Mortality Credits Make Annuities Work safemoney.com/blog/annuity/how-mortality-credits-make-annuities-work/ Annuity Surrender Periods: Understand (and Avoid) Surrender Charges thebalancemoney.com/annuity-surrender-period-charges-and-tips-to-pay-less-315092…
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1 Ep #225 - ESOP Opportunities for Business Exits With Michael Koeppel 50:42
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This week our guest on the show is Michael Koeppel. Michael is the managing director and founder of Lakelet Advisory Group. In his roles as a board director, C-level leader, and business transformation strategist, he has helped companies in the manufacturing, technology, healthcare device, and financial industries achieve sustainable growth and turnarounds. Michael joins us to share his knowledge on the ins and outs of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), who may and may not be a good candidate for it, the costs, the benefits, and more. Resources ESOP lakeletag.com/business-valuations/esop Recent Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjdFhVD2O10 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lakelet-advisory-group-llc/mycompany/…
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1 Ep #224 - Mailbag! Should I Sell My Bond Funds That've Lost Money? 37:09
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Welcome to another mailbag episode. It’s not a surprise that the value of bond funds has gone down with the high interest rates in the past couple of years. But is it a good enough reason to dump your bond funds over it? In this mailbag questions episode, we discuss PIMCO Total Return Instl.., the risks of dumping your bond funds, debt payments, and more. [03.34] Total return fund – Starting the conversation, Grant talks about the PIMCO Total Return Instl. and its status in recent years. [07.21] Bond funds – Things to consider about bond funds. [14.00] Risks – Grant explains why it’s not a good idea to dump your bond funds just because they had a bad couple of years. [20.00] Paying off debts– Grant explains why it’s not a good idea to take out all your bond funds and pay off your debts. [30.40] Great Depression – Grant tells a story about one of his clients and explains why taking out money and paying off debts can work for some people. Resources SEC 30-Day Yield Definition, Formula, Calculation, Example investopedia.com/terms/s/secyield.asp morningstar.com/funds/xnas/pttrx/quote…
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1 Ep #223 - Everything You Need to Know About SBA Lending With "SBA Ray", Ray Drew 43:53
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business features Ray Drew. Ray is a top-producing SBA 7a Lender, podcast host, and SMB investor. He is currently working as the Managing SBA Business Development Officer at Fund-Ex Solutions Group. Throughout his career, Drew has focused on assisting small business owners with the complexities of small business administration loans. It is his responsibility to assist the entrepreneur in developing a tailored loan solution that addresses the specific requirements of the business. He joined us today to talk about the primary business loan program of SBA, change of ownership, non-bank lenders, the role of a business development officer, and more. [05.00] 7(a) loans - The primary business loan program offered by the SBA to small businesses in need of funding. [12.53] Past and present – Ray explains the big changes in SBA in 2023. [16.14] Change of ownership – Ray explains the partial change of ownership in SBA. [27.09] Business development – Grant and Ray discuss the role of a business development officer. [32.17] Nonbank lender – Grant and Ray discuss nonbank lenders, a loan provider who isn't a conventional bank. [36.13] Real-estate – Ray shares his thoughts on commercial real estate for small business owners. [39.53] Terms on loans – Ray explains what you can do to improve your terms on loans. Resources sbaray.com/ fundexsolutions.com/…
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1 Ep #222 - Stock Concentration and the Magnificent 7 29:05
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This week on Grow Money Business we are talking about stock concentration and the Magnificent Seven. Last year, there was a group of seven companies that produced a huge portion of the S&P 500’s approximately 20% annual return. Join us as we dive into why these seven companies out-performed, arguments for why they may or may not continue to out-perform, comparisons for this type of stock concentration to other periods historically, and more. [03.38] The magnificent seven – Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla are the seven companies recognized for their market dominance in 2023. [08.05] The P/E ratio – Grant dives into the P/E ratio, one of the most popular stock valuation indicators for investors and analysts. [12.48] NIFTY 50 - Nifty 50 is the 50 most popular large-cap stocks that traded at high valuations in the 1960s and 1970s. [17.00] Future – Grant explains what the next 10-15 years look like for the companies with an over 30 P/E ratio. [26.00] Artificial Intelligence – Grant shares his thoughts on why AI is overhyped and what the future will look like. Resources It’s the AI Revolution and you’re focused on PE ratios. downtownjoshbrown.com/p/ai-revolution-youre-focused-pe-ratios What Are the Magnificent 7 Stocks? kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/what-are-the-magnificent-7-stocks Nifty Fifty en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nifty_Fifty…
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1 Ep #221 - Profit First With Rocky Lalvani 46:16
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In this episode of Grow Money Business, we are joined by Rocky Lalvani. Rocky is a chief profitability advisor and currently works in his business consulting practice following the principles written in the book ‘Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine’ by Mike Michalowicz. Rocky has access to profit specialists worldwide, is certified in the Profit First method, and has firsthand experience boosting revenue for multiple companies. In this conversation, we talk about small business cash management, managing cash flow and profitability, understanding your business finances, common mistakes business owners make, and more. [05:00] Profit comes first – Rocky starts the conversation by sharing the birth story of Profit First. [12:00] Helping people – Rocky explains the process of helping people with Profit First. [20:00] Rocky’s story – Rocky shares how he got into the industry. [30:00] Mistakes – Grant and Rocky discuss some common mistakes business owners make. [37:18] Guidance – Grant and Rocky discuss the importance of professional guidance. Resources Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine By Mike Michalowicz amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X Connect with Rocky LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rocky-lalvani/ Website - profitcomesfirst.com/ richersoul.com/…
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1 Ep #220 - Mea Culpa 2023 & Predictions for 2024 44:38
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This week’s episode is all about predictions. At the end of the year 2022, Grant made some market predictions for the year 2023. In today’s episode, he is going to discuss what he got right and wrong from those predictions. Furthermore, he shares his market predictions for the year 2024. [05.35] Stock market – Starting the conversation, Grant explains how unpredictable the stock market is and why he hesitates to make predictions. [13.25] Inflation – Grant’s prediction about inflation by the end of the year 2023. [20.10] FTX – The collapse of FTX and how it affected the other major operators in the crypto space. [28.23] Interest rates – Grant’s prediction on US government bonds at the end of 2024. [34.26] Emerging markets – Grant predicts that the emerging markets are going to do better than the US and internationally developed markets in 2024. [42.00] Bitcoin – Grant’s prediction on Bitcoin for the year 2024 and the reasons behind them. Resources Mea Culpa 2022 & Predictions for 2023 threeoakswealth.com/mea-culpa-2022-predictions-for-2023/…
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1 Ep #219 - Asset Protection, Elder Law and Estate Planning With Asha Paulose 44:05
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Asha Paulose is an elder law and estate planning attorney in New York who operates a virtual law firm for clients living in Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. Her firm prepares trusts, wills, and other planning documents to help families through death or protect assets as individuals begin to age. She joined us today to talk about the common estate planning mistakes people make, why you should not add your kids' names to your bank account, why you shouldn't have your siblings inherit your assets that meant for your children, and more. [04.05] Asset protection – Asha starts the conversation by explaining the importance of asset protection. [11.33] Minor beneficiary – Grant and Asha discuss why a trust is a good idea if you have a minor beneficiary. [18.34] Funds – Asha explains why commingling funds is not a good idea. [26.27] Revocable living trust - A revocable trust is a trust that allows the grantor or creator to modify or revoke its terms according to their wishes. [35.28] Succession planning – Grant and Asha talk about the importance of succession planning when you start your own business. [40.11] Virtual firm – Asha discusses the benefits of having a virtual firm. Resources Connect with Asha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/asha-paulose-17a50565/ Website - ashapaulose.com/ Instagram - @PauloseLaw…
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1 Ep #218 - How to Rebalance Your Portfolio for 2024 28:37
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business is all about your investment portfolio. Going into 2024, this is an opportunity to rebalance your portfolio and think about whether your asset allocation is right for you. Join us as we dive into how to rebalance your portfolio, target bonds, exchange-traded funds vs. mutual funds, and more. [03.40] Rebalancing – Grant explains the importance of balancing your investment portfolio. [10.28] Personal priorities – Grant describes how to reassess personal priorities and the importance of having a professional to guide you through them. [15.00] Target bands – Grant explains target band rebalancing. [24.00] ETF – Grant explains the difference between exchange-traded funds and mutual funds. Resources What’s the Optimal Rebalancing Strategy? nasdaq.com/articles/white-paper%3A-whats-the-optimal-rebalancing-strategy-2021-08-02 See how tax-smart asset location can potentially help improve after-tax returns https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/investing-ideas/asset-location-lower-taxes…
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1 Ep #217 - The Tech Landscape With Professor Scott Christianson: Generative AI, CBDCs, and Cryptocurrency 1:00:50
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Scott Christianson is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri whose proficiency involves technology, information systems, project management, and education, enabling him to guide students in developing critical thinking skills about upcoming technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. He joined this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to update us with his knowledge of generative AI, cryptocurrencies, Central Bank digital currency, and more. [07.45] AI –Scott explains how AI can be inaccurate in specifying details and how we can use it as a tool in our arsenal. [12.50] Copyright issues – Grant and Scott talk about the large-scale copyright issues artists are facing because of AI. [22.09] Impact – We dive into how generative AI impacts professions such as content creation. [31.26] Bitcoin – Grant and Scott discuss the long-term potential of cryptocurrency. [43.00] CBDC – Scott shares his thoughts on Central Bank Digital Currency and its current standing. [50.38] Usage of CBDC – Scott shares some examples of countries that are both successfully and unsuccessfully using CBDC. [56.03] Wealth inequality – Grant and Scott discuss the rising wealth inequality in the USA. Resources frtech.substack.com/ linktr.ee/profc Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux amazon.com/Number-Go-Up-Cryptos-Staggering/dp/0593443810 Video Suggestions [12.46] That’s the big issue ………….. replace artists. [18.07] Google Bard ……………. Paper itself.…
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1 Ep #216 - Should You Add Precious Metals to Your Portfolio? 37:19
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On this week’s episode of Grow Money Business we revisit a mailbag question from a few months back: should you be investing in precious metals? Join us as we talk about whether we should include precious metals in our investment portfolios, the pros and cons of doing so, the different ways you can invest in precious metals, and more. [05:34] Investing in gold – Grant starts off the conversation by explaining the history of investing in gold. [14:12] Gold standard – Grant describes how the U.S. decided to abandon silver and move to the gold standard. [20:17] The Great Depression – Grant shares how the Great Depression impacted the gold standard. [26:00] Sensibility – Grant explains why it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest in precious metals as part of your portfolio. [32:00] Investing – Grant shares how you can invest in precious metals, should you choose to. Resources Gold standard en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_standard The Gold Standard Throughout U.S. History learn.apmex.com/learning-guide/history/the-gold-standard-throughout-u-s-history/…
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1 Ep #215 - Best Practices for Raising Capital With Karl Dakin 48:59
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Historically, business growth was heavily dependent on the ability to obtain a bank loan. Over the last few decades, there have been a lot of advancements in the ways that companies can raise capital for growth. On this week’s episode of Grow Money Business we are joined by Karl Dakin, who is a long-time expert in capital raising for small companies. Join us as we dive into the common errors entrepreneurs make when raising capital, deal structures, bank loans for capital raising, market competition & innovation, and more. [07.39] Raising money – Karl explains the process of raising money from investors. [12.34] Deal structures – Karl explains the deal structures he typically recommends for entrepreneurs. [23.08] Bank loans – Grant and Karl discuss why bank loans are not always the best option. [31.44] Accredited Investor – Karl explains why raising money from an accredited investor is the easiest thing you can do. [33.25] Mistakes – Karl shares some common mistakes entrepreneurs make when they raise capital. [38.41] Innovators – Karl explains how innovation is one of the primary ways to make the world a better place. [44.45] Market competition –Karl and Grant discuss how market competition brings the best products to the world. Resources dakincapital.com/ linkedin.com/in/karldakin/ Karl's Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7136372056836734976/ https://dakincapital.com/news…
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Index funds are popular investments and come highly recommended by many people. While they are generally a solid investment option, it is still important to have a prudent portfolio and process when making investment decisions for yourself. This week’s episode of Grow Money Business is all about how to select index funds. Join as we discuss decision-making when investing, what we should look for in index funds, mutual funds & ETFs, and more. [05.38] Decision making – Grant shares some tips for making the best investment decisions for your portfolio. [13.22] Active management – Grant describes how the active management process works. [20.09] What to look for – Grant explains what we should be looking for in an index fund. [22.30] Mutual fund vs. ETF – Grant describes the difference between a Mutual Fund and an Exchange-Traded Fund. [30.25] Asset location – Grant shares some important notes about asset location, which is the fourth step of the portfolio in choosing an index fund. Resources What Are Index Funds? investopedia.com/terms/i/indexfund.asp Bid–ask spread en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bid%E2%80%93ask_spread Asset Allocation vs. Security Selection: Their Relative Importance rpc.cfainstitute.org/en/research/cfa-digest/2013/05/asset-allocation-vs-security-selection-their-relative-importance-digest-summary…
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1 Ep #213 - Social Security Horror Stories With Larry Kotlikoff 1:26:42
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Social Security retirement benefits are crucial for millions of Americans, but the system and the formula for calculating benefits are complicated. After applying for Social Security payments, some individuals get a clawback letter stating that they owe the government money. On this week’s episode of Grow Money Business, Dr. Laurence Kotlikoff returns to the show to discuss his new book ‘Social Security Horror Stories,’ which reveals the dark side of social security. Throughout the episode we discuss social security as a whole, the steps you need to take once you receive a clawback letter, and more. [07.06] Social Security Horror Stories – Laurence starts off the conversation by explaining how he came to write the book ‘Social Security Horror Stories’ with Terry Savage. [13.00] Stories – Laurence walks us through some of the horrific stories of people who were victims of social security nightmares. [24.51] Appealing – Grant and Laurence talk about the social security appeal process and what you need to look out for. [36.47] Taking action – Laurence shares his idea on why people are not taking action against the injustice of the Social Security Administration. [48.34] Advice – Grant and Laurence talk about why you should be hesitant take advice from anyone who works in Social Security. [57.08] Writing – Laurence talks about his writing career with Forbes Business magazine. [01.10.53] Personal security account system – Laurence explains how a personal security account system works. [01.21.26] Global market portfolio – Laurence expresses his thoughts on why he thinks the world's financial system is going to yield a good return over a long period. Resources maximizemysocialsecurity.com/ maxifiplanner.com/ Social Security recipients struggle to pay back agency after unexpected overpayments youtube.com/watch?v=sIYsZw0PtlI Social Security Horror Stories: Protect Yourself from the System -- and Avoid Clawbacks by Laurence Kotlikoff amazon.com/Social-Security-Horror-Stories-Clawbacks/dp/B0CMN3H4N7 Connect with Laurence Kotlikoff LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/laurencekotlikoff/ Twitter - twitter.com/Kotlikoff Website - kotlikoff.net/…
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We dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to inflation. A few years ago, inflation was incredibly low, but for the past 15 months, it has made its presence known in a constantly positive way. Join us as we dive into the current inflation numbers, why we need to pay attention, what we can expect with the inflation, a possible recession in the future, and more. [04.28] Measuring inflation – Grant starts the conversation by explaining how the government measures inflation. [09.26] Interest rates – We talk about how increasing interest rates typically slows inflation. [14.08] Deflation – Grant shares why a little bit of inflation is good for the economy [20.02] The impacts –Grant dives into the impacts of higher interest rates. [27.01] Corporate real estate – Grant explains what might happen with large commercial real estate loans when the interest rates reset. [31.50] Possible recession – We dive into the possibility of a future recession because of the high interest rates. Resources Consumer Price Index bls.gov/cpi/ Rates Are Up. We’re Just Starting to Feel the Heat. wsj.com/personal-finance/interest-rates-investing-mortgage-banks-real-estate-debt-ca87c251?mod=economy_lead_pos1 Job Gains Eased in Summer Months; Unemployment Increased in August wsj.com/economy/jobs/jobs-report-august-today-unemployment-economy-de847415 The Generational Paradigm Shift Taking Over Markets wsj.com/finance/investing/the-generational-paradigm-shift-taking-over-markets-e1e7d4e6…
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1 Ep #196 - Don't Bet Your Retirement On a Monte Carlo Projection 29:23
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We dedicated this week’s episode of Grow Money Business to the Monte Carlo simulation. When multiple outcomes are possible due to the presence of random variables, a Monte Carlo simulation can be used as a model to forecast their probabilities. Join us as we dive into what Monte Carlo simulation is, where it comes from, the assumptions that are used in this kind of analysis, and how much trust we can put in these kinds of analyses when we are making decisions regarding retirement. [04.31] 4% withdrawal rule – Grant starts the conversation by explaining how the 4% withdrawal rule works. [08.46] eMoney Advisor – Grant dives into eMoney Advisor, a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money. [17.16] Success versus failure – Grant shares his thoughts on the “chances of success” versus “chances of failure” feature of the Monte Carlo simulation. [23.03] Form of analysis – Grant talks about the importance of not relying solely on Monte Carlo simulations, but also looking at things like cash flow implications and tax ramifications. [27.01] Different options – Grant explains how to sort out the best form of analysis according to your background. Resources Monte Carlo Simulation — A Practical Guide towardsdatascience.com/monte-carlo-simulation-a-practical-guide-85da45597f0e Opinion: Should you use a Monte Carlo simulation to determine if your retirement savings will last? marketwatch.com/story/should-you-use-a-monte-carlo-simulation-to-determine-if-your-retirement-savings-will-last-11611607222 The Problems With Monte Carlo: Why Simulations May Not Predict Your Success in Retirement bairdretirementmanagement.com/insight-articles/the-problems-with-monte-carlo-why-simulations-may-not-predict-your-success-in-retirement/ Video Suggestions [08.46] And the program that we use …………… returns might be.…
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1 Ep #195 - What is the Bond Market Trying to Tell Us? 34:02
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business is all about the bond market and how it changes with inflation, high-interest rates, and an inverted yield curve. Join us as we dive into the yield curve, a possible recession in the future, money market funds, the TED spread, and more. [06.12] The yield curve – Grant starts the conversation by defining the yield curve and the reasons we care about it. [12.23] Recession – Grant shares his thoughts on the possibility of a recession. [16.50] Money Market Funds – Grant describes difference between Money market mutual funds and other money market funds. [21.37] TED Spread – Grant discusses how to a good measure of US credit risk by looking at the difference between LIBOR and T-Bills. [28.15] Bonds – Grant shares the importance of having bonds in a negative economic environment. Resources US Treasuries Yield Curve ustreasuryyieldcurve.com/ TED Spread - Historical Chart macrotrends.net/1447/ted-spread-historical-chart Current US Inflation Rates: 2000-2023 usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/current-inflation-rates/…
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1 Ep #194 - Everything You Need to Know About Biden's SAVE Student Loan Repayment Program 32:46
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We dedicated this week’s episode to the ongoing news about the student loan system in the US. According to the US Department of Education, the president announced new actions to provide debt relief and support for student loan borrowers. Join us as we dive into the current situation regarding student loans, what the changes to the federal student loan system are going to be, income-driven payment plans, Federal Pell Grants, public service loan forgiveness, and more. [06.40] Income-driven payment plans – Starting the conversation, Grant explains income-driven payment plans and how it works. [11.42] Repayment plans - Income contingent repayment, Income-based repayment, pay as you earn, and revised pay as you earn are the four repayment plans for student loans. [12.37] Federal Pell Grants – We discuss what happened to Pell Grants, which were awarded only to undergraduate students who displayed exceptional financial need. [18.57] SAVE repayment plan – Grant explains how the SAVE repayment plan works and how it can be a tremendous help to people. [23.00] Public service loan forgiveness – We dive into how the public service loan forgiveness option works, which is based on employment in a public service job. [28.00] Recertifying income – Grant shares the importance of recertifying your income if you are in a student loan repayment plan and what happens if you fail. Resources FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Provide Debt Relief and Support for Student Loan Borrowers ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-provide-debt-relief-and-support-student-loan-borrowers Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Request studentaid.gov/idr/ How the New SAVE Plan Will Transform Loan Repayment and Protect Borrowers ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2021/idrfactsheetfinal.pdf…
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1 Ep #193 - What the US Debt Downgrade Means for Stock & Bond Markets 45:02
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It’s been in the news recently that the rating was downgraded from the highest possible level of AAA to the next level down, AA+, by one of the three major independent organizations that evaluate creditworthiness in the US. We dedicated this week’s episode of the Grow Money Business podcast to discussing what the US Debt Downgrade Means for Stock and Bond Markets. [03.13] The bond market – Starting the conversation, Grant explains why the bond market is way larger than the stock market. [10.24] US government debt – We talk about why it is safe to buy US government debt. [22.13] Has this happened before – We dive into the last time that the US government debt was downgraded. [29.00] Investment mandates – Grant shares his knowledge about the investment mandates regarding the US government debt. [38.49] The fault of the system - More debt means higher interest rates and a greater percentage of annual tax revenues going toward debt servicing. Resources Credit downgrade shocks Biden aides, as more debt fights loom washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/02/us-credit-rating-fitch-downgrade-debt/ U.S. debt downgrade sinks global markets — but economists are not concerned cnbc.com/2023/08/02/us-debt-downgrade-sinks-global-markets-but-economists-are-not-concerned.html America’s credit rating got downgraded again. Here’s what happened the last time edition.cnn.com/2023/08/02/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html…
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This week’s episode is all about Artificial Intelligence. Of all the new technologies that have been introduced to the world, AI seems to be the turning point for us. In this episode, we discuss what we think about AI, investing in AI, the possibility of AI technology getting out of hand, and more. [01:55] Open AI – Grant starts the conversation off by explaining open AI and the importance of open source. [05:32] Chat GPT – Grant shares his thoughts on ChatGPT and describes it’s capabilities. [09:22] Invest in AI – Grant shares some ways you can invest in AI. [16:30] The Right Investment– Grant talks about the importance of selecting the right investment if you are hoping to invest in AI. [22:18] Superior Approach – Grant shares his thoughts on investing in value and stepping away from growth. Video Suggestions [01.55] Open AI is a company ……………….. such a technology. [06.31] One of the issues …………………… controls that program.…
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1 Ep #191 - Reviewing Your Cash Savings Options: The SEC Is Changing Money Market Mutual Funds Again 34:15
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The SEC has just voted to make changes to the regulatory landscape that money market mutual funds must abide by. We dedicated this week’s episode to talking about cash savings options and money market mutual funds. Join us as we dive into money market mutual funds, stress testing, swing pricing, the current state of the money market, and more. [03.18] Money market mutual funds – Grant starts the conversation by defining money market mutual funds and how different they are from other mutual funds. [08.34] How they work – Grant walks us through how money market mutual funds work. [15.36] Stress testing - A bank stress test analyzes a bank's capital to see if it is capable of withstanding an economic or financial crisis. [23.16] The SEC – Grant explains why the US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to make more improvements to the money market fund landscape. [25.00] Swing pricing – Grant defines swing pricing, and shares why it’s relevant. [31.03] The cash – Grant talks about the difference between putting your money in a money market mutual fund and a local credit union savings account. Resources What Is an Advantage of Liquidity? sapling.com/12011796/advantage-liquidity U.S. Takes Third Shot at Shoring Up Money-Market Funds wsj.com/articles/u-s-overhauls-money-market-fund-rules-in-latest-attempt-to-prevent-bailouts-2f0f2925 US SEC removes 'swing pricing' from money market fund overhaul plan, Bloomberg reports reuters.com/markets/us/us-sec-removes-swing-pricing-money-market-fund-overhaul-plan-bloomberg-news-2023-07-12/…
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1 Ep #190 - Top 5 Insurance Coverages Business Owners Need to Consider 34:03
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Insurance is something that we consider unnecessary but that happens to be very useful in certain circumstances. Business owners take a lot of risks every day. Insurance is designed to transfer those risks to them in exchange for affordable monthly, quarterly, or annual premium insurance plans. Today on the show, Grant talks about the top five insurance coverages that business owners should at least consider. [03.20] A business decision – Starting the conversation, Grant shares why it does make sense to have insurance for your business. [08.10] Umbrella Personal Liability Policy - An additional liability coverage that exceeds the insured's residential, auto, or other liability coverage limits. [15.01] Business owners’ policy - A business owner's policy provides protection against all significant property and liability hazards in a single insurance policy. Grant explains what types of insurance come under this policy. [22.03] Disability insurance – Grant explains short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage. [28.26] Definition of disability – We talk about how the definition of disability changes according to your profession.…
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This week’s episode is all about Bitcoin ETFs. It has been in the news recently that the biggest investment management companies have submitted new filings to bring spot Bitcoin ETFs to market. In this episode, we dive into the current state of Bitcoin, why we should pay attention to the Bitcoin ETF filings, and whether it’s safe or not to invest in them. [03.04] What’s on the market – Starting the conversation, Grant shares the existing Bitcoin ETFs at the moment and the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF. [07.37] Closed-end fund – Grant shares the reason why GBTC closed-end funds are interesting. [16.26] Cryptocurrency Futures – Grant shares how futures contracts work and what happens when the contract expires. [21.08] The reliability – We talk about the reason why the US Securities and Exchange Commission hasn’t approved any of the filings for spot Bitcoin ETFs. [24.55] If it happens – Grant shares his ideas on the current Bitcoin ETF companies and how you can purchase Bitcoin if the Spot ETF comes out. Resources Probability for U.S. Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Fairly High: Bernstein coindesk.com/policy/2023/07/03/probability-for-us-approval-of-a-spot-bitcoin-etf-is-fairly-high-bernstein/ THE ARRIVAL OF BLACKROCK: BITCOIN’S FIRST SPOT ETF bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/the-arrival-of-blackrock-bitcoins-first-spot-etf…
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1 Ep #188 - Asset Protection Using LLCs with Lee Phillips 49:19
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business features Lee Phillips. Lee is a US Supreme Court counselor and Federal Tax Court attorney, specializing in asset protection using business structures like LLCs. He is the founder of LegaLees Corp., a company specializing in solving asset protection and tax problems for high-net-worth individuals. He has delivered over 3,000 event speeches across the United States, Canada, and the Pacific Rim as one of the country's most captivating and energetic presenters. More than a million people have benefited from his assistance in understanding the law and using it to increase income and safeguard assets. Join us as we dive into the genesis of LLCs in the United States, legal principles that originated in Europe in the 1400s, how they apply in today’s context, and what we should look into when protecting assets. [02:26] Lee’s journey – Lee shares his journey to becoming a Federal Tax Court Attorney. [12:37] Asset protection – Lee explains the reason behind having an asset protection plan. [19:24] The charging order – Grant and Lee dive into the story of the charging order. [33:30] LLC for real estate – Lee explains why we cannot manage the extreme number of LLCs in the real estate industry. [42:27] LegalZoom – Lee shares his opinion on utilizing LegalZoom. Resources legalees.com/grant legalees.com…
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1 Ep #187 - Teaching Our Kids to Use Credit Responsibly With Dionne Perry 44:50
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business features Dionne Perry. Dionne is an author, speaker, and board-certified Credit Consultant. Dionne has created Credit-Lit Ambassador programs to empower youth and train educators, counselors, community activists, financial advisors, and other adults on credit scoring processes. Join us as we dive into credit literacy, the FICO score, how to improve your credit score, how to handle credit disputes, and more. [06:03] Credit Literacy – Dionne starts the conversation by sharing the backstory of how credit literacy became her passion. [13:22] FICO score – Grant and Dionne discuss how a FICO Score evaluates a borrower's creditworthiness based on payment history, current indebtedness, types of credit used, credit history, and new credit accounts. [20:41] Improving Credit Score – Dionne shares some of the fastest and easiest ways to improve your credit score. [28:58] Credit Dispute – Dionne explains how the credit dispute process works. [36:14] The Importance – Grant and Dionne discuss the importance of your credit score and how it impacts everything in your life. Resources Good Credit - What It Is, How To Get It, and How to KEEP It! credit-lit.com Credit-Lit Credit 101 for Teens amazon.com/Credit-Lit-Credit-101-for-Teens/…
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1 Ep #186 - Financial Planning for the Child Free With Jay Zigmont 50:44
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business features Jay Zigmont. Jay is a wealth specialist, and the founder of Childfree Wealth, which is a financial planning firm specializing in working with people who are childfree and plan to continue being childfree in the future. Join us as we talk about Jay’s philosophy on working with childless individuals and the difference in the financial planning process when you don’t have kids. [06.40] Childfree – Jay starts the conversation by explaining the reason for choosing to work with people without children. [14.34] Advice-only approach – We talk about Jay’s reason for choosing an advice-only approach and why it’s a great fit for his work. [20.05] Assumptions – Grant and Jay discuss the assumptions and judgments people make when they meet a person who is childfree. [34.32] Shifting direction – Jay shares how they make their clients shift their direction from profit motive to social life motive. [40.00] Career choice – Jay shares why he chose to become an investment advisor to help people achieve their goals. [44.51] Advice – We go through Jay’s advice for people who want to get into the financial industry. Resources Childfree Wealth https://childfreewealth.com/ Childfree Wealth Podcast https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com Free copy of the book Portraits of Childfree Wealth https://childfreewealth.com/book Connect with Jay LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jayzigmont/…
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1 Ep #185 - Everything You Need to Know About the Employee Retention Tax Credit With Kenny Dettman 56:31
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This week’s episode of Grow Money Business features Kenneth Dettman. He is the CEO and Managing Director at EZ-ERC. He is a highly technical CPA with extensive "big consulting" tax advisory experience and was recently named an official member of the Forbes Business Council. He is known as a pioneer in the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) industry, having successfully sourced and underwritten one of the first ERC tax insurance policies in the country. He joined us today to talk about the ins and outs of the employee retention tax credit, who qualifies and who doesn't, how much the credit is, and what to look for if you're considering filing a claim yourself. [02.40] Kenneth’s story – Kenneth shares his career progression, after starting as an income tax advisor and then building EZ-ERC. [09.23] Paycheck Protection Program – Kenneth explains why you are not allowed to have both a PPP loan and the employee retention credit at the same time. [21.53] Partial suspension – Kenneth defines partial suspension. [29.40] The Right Way – Grant and Kenneth dive into the details of doing partial suspension the right way. [38.45] The Reasonable Cause Standard – Grant and Kenneth discuss the reasonable cause standard. [45.49] Handling Casework – Kenneth explains how they handle casework as practitioners when they don’t have guidance from the IRS. [49.02] Worker Opportunity Credit – Grant and Kenneth discuss an incentive for employers to hire disadvantaged classes of employees. Resources IRS opens 2023 Dirty Dozen with warning about Employee Retention Credit claims irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2023-dirty-dozen-with-warning-about-employee-retention-credit-claims-increased-scrutiny-follows-aggressive-promoters-making-offers-too-good-to-be-true IRS issues renewed warning on Employee Retention Credit claims irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-renewed-warning-on-employee-retention-credit-claims-false-claims-generate-compliance-risk-for-people-and-businesses-claiming-credit-improperly The country's leading expert in the Employee Retention Credit ez-erc.com/ Connect with Kenneth LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kenneth-dettman-cpa/ Email - info@ez-erc.com…
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1 Ep #184 - How & When to Take Cash Out of Your Business 34:43
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Today’s episode of the Grow Money Business podcast is all about cash. Join us as we talk about what to do with the cash in your business, how much cash you need to have in your business, the appropriate time to take cash out of your account, how you should pay yourself as the business owner, how you can take cash out in a tax-sensitive manner, and more. [02.21] A rainy day fund – Starting the conversation, Grant explains the importance of having an emergency fund. [09.42] Extra Cash – How to Use Extra Cash Effectively [15.31] Setting a target – We discuss how to set a target for an upcoming large expense. [20.40] Pass-through entity – Grant explains how a pass-through entity works. [27.12] C corporations – We talk about what to do with extra cash when you are the owner of a C corporation. Resources How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/how-to-pay-yourself-as-a-business-owner Salary vs. owner's draw: How to pay yourself as a business owner quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/salary-or-draw-how-to-pay-yourself-as-business-owner/ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837…
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1 Ep #183 - Tax Free Capital Gains & Qualified Small Business Stock 27:50
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Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, focusing on Qualified Small Business Companies (QSBs) and their Qualified Small Business Stock, holds the key to potential tax savings of up to $10 million in tax-free capital gains when structured correctly. While not every company qualifies, it's crucial to consider this provision when buying or selling a business, as it can be a game-changer! Today, let us unlock the immense potential it holds for prudent business owners seeking to navigate the complex realm of taxation and investment! [01:16] Maximizing Tax Benefits: Exploring the Potential of Section 1202 for Small Business Owners [03:56] Eligibility and Limitations: Understanding the Parameters of Section 1202 [08:05] Evolution of Exclusions: The Historical Development of Section 1202 [09:54] Direct Acquisition and Compensation: Requirements for Tax-Free Capital Gains [12:21] Unlocking Growth Potential: Harnessing Section 1202 for Angel Investors and Employee Incentives [14:32] Maximizing Tax-Free Gains: Limits and Strategies under Section 1202 [16:50] Navigating Taxable Income: Considerations and Strategies for Share-Based Compensation [19:13] Tax-Free Growth: Exploring Opportunities for Equity Investments and Future Exits Resources: Understanding the QSBS Tax Exemption: northerntrust.com/united-states/institute/articles/understanding-the-qsbs-tax-exemption A Lavish Tax Dodge for the Ultrawealthy is Easily Multiplied: nytimes.com/2021/12/28/business/tax-break-qualified-small-business-stock.html Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Definition and Tax Benefits: investopedia.com/terms/q/qsbs-qualified-small-business-stock.asp…
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