The one constant in financial planning is change, especially when it comes to tax laws. The government is always adjusting tax laws and they’ve recently made some changes to the rules around retirement accounts. For people that have been saving for retirement, it’s important know how these changes will affect you and your family.

In this episode of the Money Wisdom podcast, Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® tackle the intricate subject of inherited IRAs and the ever-evolving tax laws that accompany them. As tax regulations change, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared to handle the financial implications that arise when inheriting retirement accounts.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The changes made to the stretch IRA that will force you to pay taxes on that money much sooner.
• Why does Uncle Sam require a minimum distribution on inherited IRAs?
• How this changes the legacy planning portion of our conversation with clients?

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Nearly everyone we talk to wants to know when is the ideal time to take Social Security, and that’s a natural question because they’ve been paying into it for a very long time. Clients not only want to start getting that money out but want to do it in the most efficient way so they can maximize their benefit.

Making the decision about when to start taking Social Security benefits is one of the most crucial financial choices you’ll face as you approach retirement. In this episode of the Money Wisdom podcast, Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® take you through the process for making this decision and how we approach it with our clients.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

The key ages for Social Security.

The viability of the system and the benefits.

One of the biggest questions we get asked is about break-even points.

Why taking them sooner might allow you to enjoy the money and continue to grow your assets for your heirs.

The other factors that play into your decision.

To aid in this decision-making process, Johnson Brunetti offers a helpful booklet on Social Security decisions. You can get your hands on this resource by texting the word "social" to 800-757-0436. This booklet can provide you with the information you need to make an educated choice about when to start taking your benefits.

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Most of the content we focus on for the podcast is stuff that can benefit people anytime they listen, but this week we want to focus more on the present and the pressing financial topics that everyone is thinking about. To help you better understand what is worth paying attention over the next four to six months, Nicholas Colantuono, CFP® joined the Money Wisdom podcast to discuss current economic trends.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The stock market continues to be volatile but will things change as we get to the election and past it.
• The conversations we’re having with clients about interest rates and what to expect.
• The world we live in has gotten more and more expensive and it has led to personal debt soaring.
• What is happening in the job market?

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