The S&P 500 Index, What You Need to Take Away

Money on Tap provides an in-depth look at the best way to manage your finances as you get closer and closer to retirement. Hosted by Ben Brayshaw and Seth Krussman This podcast is chock full of information regarding managing money, being smart with finances, and a beginner’s guide to stocks. This hour-long podcast is an easy listen and a great way to learn more about how to be smart with your finances. On this episode of Money on Tap, Ben and Seth take a deep dive into the stock market world. S&P 500, Tesla, and indexes are just a few of the buzz words you will hear mentioned today. Although this subject can be daunting, the co-hosts of Money on Tap break each facet down into understandable terms. Furthermore, a lot of investors are not exactly sure where their money is actually going when they choose to invest in stocks. Learning about stock indexes and how they play into investing is a key part of this episode of Money on Tap. This ensures that both the beginner and advanced stock market follower can glean helpful tips from Money on Tap while not being too overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. Ben Brayshaw and Seth Krussman are partners of Brayshaw Financial Group. Having questions about taxes and financial planning is normal, and the Brayshaw Financial Group is here to help! Reach out to Ben and Seth at 855-226-8551, or [email protected] it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.