Tax-efficient investing, smart pension decisions, direct indexing strategies, and costly financial mistakes.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss how strategic investing, guided by historical lessons, can help you master your financial decisions. Then, they take calls from listeners seeking advice on optimizing savings and investment plans. Scott and Pat share their expertise on managing large sums of money, such as deciding between annuitizing or taking a lump sum from pension plans. Plus, they discuss the potential pitfalls of certain financial products, like fixed index annuities, while highlighting strategies like direct indexing for more tax-efficient investing. Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at [email protected]. Download and rate our podcast here.