The Wise Money Show™

Dec 07 2024 482 ep. 42 mins 128

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Listen to Certified Financial Planners Kevin Korhorn, Josh Gregory and Mike Bernard as they help you in your pursuit of financial freedom. Not your typical, boring financial podcast, Wise Money is a jargon-free zone telling real-life financial principles in real-life situations. Wise Money covers current financial issues regarding the six areas of financial planning (Retirement Planning, Investment Planning, Tax Planning, Protection Planning, Estate Planning and Present Financial Position) and answer listener questions. Join us for a weekly discussion about financial topics that impact you: saving for retirement, planning for college, good financial habits for small business, what you need to know about Medicare, and much more. Copyright 2016 Wise Money Radio. All rights reserved. Securities offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Advisory services offered through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated.

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Top Strategies to Lower RMD

Dec 07 2024 42 mins

Are you looking to reduce your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) and keep more of your hard-earned money? Once you turn age 73, soon to be 75, you are required to begin withdrawing at least a minimum amount from your pre-tax retirement accounts. If you're not already drawing from them, this requirement can cause significantly more taxes than you'd wish to pay. In this episode of

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

Nov 30 2024 42 mins

Retirement is often the most significant financial goal for many, and it usually requires the longest time to reach. One crucial factor in retiring with confidence is knowing how much money you need to save. So, how much should you have set aside for a secure retirement? In this episode of Wise Money, we're joined by guest Ryan Ledden, CFP®, to guide you through the process of det

Tax Planning Strategies Before Year-End

Nov 23 2024 42 mins

Tax planning is the proactive, creative work done before the end of the year and, in some instances before you file your taxes to improve your tax return. We are walking you through some of the most beneficial tax planning strategies that you should consider implementing in your financial situation before the end of the year during this episode of The Wise Money Show. Season 10, Ep

5 Steps to Gain Control of Your Finances

Nov 16 2024 42 mins

There are 6 areas to everyone's financial life, and the best way to make progress in your finances is to make wise strategies that bring synergy to these 6 areas in pursuit of your financial goals. In this episode of the Wise Money Show, we break down 5 steps you can take within these 6 areas to help you regain control of your finances and get back on the right path. Season 10, Epi

Future-Proofing Your Finances: Planning for What's Next in the Economy

Nov 09 2024 42 mins

Starting next year, there will be a new administration in the White House, which leaves a lot up in the air when it comes to the economy and fiscal policy. What adjustments should you be making to your financial plan to future-proof your finances? We're covering taxes, the markets, and the economy and helping you protect your finances on this episode of Wise Money. Season 10, Episo

5 Times Not to Do a Roth Conversion

Nov 01 2024 42 mins

Doing a Roth conversion can be an incredibly powerful financial strategy, allowing you to pay tax on some retirement funds now to have them grow tax-free for your future. However, that does not mean it always makes sense to do. From a tax planning perspective, we are sharing examples of times when you should not do a Roth conversion on this episode of Wise Money. Season 10, Episode

Big Changes Coming to Medicare in 2025

Oct 26 2024 42 mins

There are big changes coming to Medicare in 2025 thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. We are joined by Medicare and Health Insurance Expert Ben Bulgrien as he explains how these changes will impact your coverage options, costs, and out-of-pocket expenses for enrollees. We're helping you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage on this episode of Wise Money. Season 1

Tax Planning Opportunities From the SECURE Act 2.0

Oct 19 2024 42 mins

We are diving into the SECURE Act 2.0, which was enacted nearly two years ago, and exploring the tax planning opportunities it presents. While many changes are still on the horizon, there are strategies you can implement now to enhance your tax situation. We are breaking down the key changes from the SECURE Act 2.0 and how you can optimize your tax planning in this episode of the W

401k Strategies for Early, Middle, and Late in Your Career

Oct 12 2024 42 mins

What is your strategy for investing in your 401(k)? For most of us, your 401(k) is your most powerful wealth-building tool, so having a proper strategy for using it can truly make or break your retirement plan. In this episode, we share 401(k) strategies that are best in the early stages of your career, the middle of your career, and the late stages of your career. Season 10, Episo

Pre and Post-Retirement Tax Strategies

Oct 05 2024 42 mins

Are you prepared for the tax implications of retirement? Tax planning is one of the six areas of your financial life, and it's taking center stage today as we share our favorite pre-retirement and post-retirement tax strategies. In this episode of Wise Money, we dive deep into essential tax strategies that can shape your financial future both before and after you retire. Season 10,