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Aaron Kowal discusses tax bracket management and why many retirees are paying too much in taxes. Later Jeff Kowal joins the show to share thoughts on why you may want to wait to take social security at age 70. Then Aaron wraps up the show by examining the importance of asset protection planning.

Jeff Kowal discusses why you should start retirement planning in your 20s and the benefits of compound interest. Then Jeff answers how you could handle a timeshare you’ve inherited but don’t want. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share 5 reasons why you should roll over your retirement funds to an IRA. Then Jeff touches on life insurance and wraps up the show with how you can fix your out-of-date trust.

Jeff Kowal examines the ‘silver tsunami’ and what it could mean for millions of jobs, employees and the small business landscape. Later Aaron Spitzner joins the show to discuss Roth conversions and what factors you should consider. Then Jeff wraps up with thoughts on adult kids getting their inheritance sooner and how parents are doing it.

Aaron Kowal discusses what artificial intelligence can and cannot do when it comes to financial planning. Later Jeff Kowal joins to share the best and worst housing markets for retirees and why cities in the mid-west are dominating the housing market. Then Aaron wraps up the show with romance scams and what to watch out for.

Jeff Kowal opens the show with a discussion on the 10 things you need to know about social security. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share the top places to retire for your health and what factors to consider. Then Jeff touches on how rare it is to retire with a million dollars and wraps up the show with thoughts on the great wealth transfer.

Aaron Kowal discusses longevity risk and key components for longevity planning. Later Jeff joins to share 5 financial blind spots for grieving spouses and how you can prepare now. Then Aaron touches on required minimum distribution planning and avoiding tax torpedoes. And wraps up the show with benefits of phantom equity.

Chaunsy Weisensel discusses the importance of having a plan in place and shares a checklist for what you should do if your spouse passes away. Later Jeff joins the show to examine how retiring early is becoming more difficult. Then Chaunsy wraps up the show with tips for teaching your children about money.

Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a review of the Creative Planning process and what you can expect from your initial meeting. Then he dives into how much money parents need to raise children. Later, Jeff Kowal joins to discuss spending in retirement and building a plan around what you have saved. And Aaron wraps up the show with why you shouldn’t rely on AI to plan your retirement and changes to thrift savings plans.

Jeff Kowal discusses the dangers of one spouse handling all the finances and the importance of organization and consolidation. Later, Chaunsy joins to share insights on life expectancy and financial planning. Then Jeff touches on early retirement distribution penalties and exceptions and wraps up the show with navigating unexpected health and financial issues.

Aaron Kowal reviews the 2025 market summary, highlighting key components in the year and how estimates compared to outcomes. Then Aaron shares a New Year checklist for retirees. Later, Jeff Kowal joins the show to discuss the five times when you should not name your spouse as your beneficiary and touches retirement regrets. And Aaron wraps up the show with 2026 tax planning tips for small business owners.

Jeff Kowal discusses how living to age 100 is becoming more common and the importance of planning so you don’t outlive your money. Then Jeff touches on IRA rulings in 2025. Later, Aaron Spitzner joins the show to help answer the popular question, how to know when you are financially ready to retire? Jeff touches on cost of living and wraps up the show with estate planning must haves.

Jeff Kowal opens the show with thoughts on growing brands, social security, long-term care and new contribution limits for 2026. Later Chaunsy joins to discuss why you may want to start giving your money to your adult kids now. Then Jeff touches on why all your retirement savings shouldn’t be in a 401k and wraps up the show with his thoughts about giving money to your adult children.

Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel discuss the state of the markets as the year comes to a close. Then Aaron shares insights regarding year-end tax planning and tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. And Chaunsy wraps up the show with benefits of Health Savings Accounts.

Jeff Kowal discusses what can happen when one spouse makes all the financial decisions. Then he touches on life events that can derail your retirement plans. Later, Aaron Spitzner joins to share insights on transferring wealth and assets such as a home. And Jeff wraps up the show with trust reveals and money conversations.

Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner discuss tax items in the big beautiful bill act including senior deductions and social security. Then Aaron touches on Trump accounts and how you can utilize them for your child. Later Jeff shares mistakes people make when transferring their 401ks to IRAs. Then Aaron and Jeff wrap up the show with estate planning mistakes to avoid.

Jeff Kowal opens the show by answering common IRA questions clients are asking financial advisors. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to discuss the lack of progress workers are making with retirement savings. Then Jeff touches on considerations for aging in place and wraps up the show why you need to look at total planning, not just what you have in stocks.

Chaunsy Weisensel opens the show with a summary of markets in Q3 and the importance of time in the market. Later, he shares insights on behavioral finance and how you can change your mindset. And then Chaunsy closes the show with charitable donation changes in 2026.

Aaron Kowal discusses the SECURE Act 2.0 and what high earners need to know. Then touches on ways you can catch up on retirement savings. Later Jeff Kowal joins to share how ‘401k leakage’ can drain your retirement savings dry. And Aaron wraps up the show with why wealth preservation matters.

Aaron Kowal discusses key considerations for determining when you should take social security. Jeff Kowal joins the show to share reasons you may want to take social security early. Then Aaron touches on 10 tech tools that can help support your retirement lifestyle and wraps up the show with 401k contribution limits and catch-ups.

Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a discussion on interest rates and borrowing costs, then touches on tax strategies for non-qualified annuities. Later Jeff Kowal joins the show to discuss Roth IRAs and their growing popularity among young people. And Aaron Spitzner wraps up the show with catch-up contributions limits and changes.

Aaron Kowal opens the show with a discussion on the average retirement savings by age group and the saving challenges each generation faces. Then shares 6 tips to help preserve and grow the value of your investments. Later Jeff joins the show to discuss how much Americans say they need to comfortably retire and touches on a common regret many women investors have. And Aaron wraps up the show with benefits of utilizing dynasty 529 plans.

Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel open the show by touching on Kowal Investment Group’s move to Creative Planning, who Creative Planning is and the benefits to the clients. Aaron and Chaunsy then discuss why you shouldn’t take financial advice from social media and wrap up the show with home title theft, plus the things you should know before locking your home title.

Jeff Kowal discusses navigating market volatility and downturns in the market, shares insights on tax-loss harvesting, and touches on potential issues executors and beneficiaries face.

Jeff Kowal explains how getting older is better than it used to be and touches on retirement planning regrets. Chaunsy joins to discuss navigating healthcare insurance when you retire early and various planning options. Then Jeff wraps up the show with insights regarding the widow tax.

Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner discuss utilizing 529 plans and UTMA accounts to save money for children and grandchildren. Then dive into senior scams and cyber fraud and examine how you can protect the people you care about. Jeff and Aaron wrap up the show with thoughts on how you can protect your child’s inheritance.

Aaron Kowal shares how you can stress test your financial plan for major life events to help protect yourself and your family. Jeff joins to discuss what you need to know about retirement income and the IRS. Aaron touches on maximizing business liquidity and then wraps up the show with the power of gifting during your lifetime.

Jeff Kowal opens the show with a reminder about retirement account portability then discusses waning and waxing sibling bonds and how to safeguard them. Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share insights and tips for those who wish to retire early. Then Jeff touches on scam losses and taxes and wraps up the show with thoughts on estate planning priorities for people without children.

Aaron Kowal discusses the important documents every retiree should have and how each can help you and your estate. Jeff Kowal joins to discuss longevity among women and the great wealth transfer, and touches utilizing your 401k as an emergency fund. Then Aaron wraps up the show with insights on how you can protect your portfolio from heirs who aren’t ready.

Jeff Kowal discusses how sudden wealth can lead to financial mistakes and what you can do to manage it. Then touches on Americans using their 401k as an emergency fund, required minimum distributions, and social security. And wraps up the show with the dispute over Jimmy Buffett’s estate.

Aaron Kowal discusses how you can lower taxes in retirement without lowering your lifestyle, examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act influences succession planning, and wraps things up with how you can transfer wealth without turning your kids into brats.

Aaron Kowal discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, touches on many of the provisions within the bill, and explains why it is so important to work with a team of professionals to help you navigate through the latest laws.

Chaunsy Weisensel examines the importance of financial organization and shares a ten-step checklist to help make sure you are on track with your financial goals. Jeff Kowal joins to discuss America’s biggest companies cutting their workforces and what to do if you are forced to retire early. Then Chaunsy wraps things up with direct indexing and how it can be utilized.

Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner share new reporting updates for 2025 qualified charitable distributions, discuss how much Americans are saving for retirement and determining how much they may need in retirement. Then Jeff and Aaron wrap things up by touching on five common financial mistakes people make when getting divorced.

Aaron Kowal discusses why you should model your retirement plan more like a family office than a 401k to achieve a more comprehensive approach and touches on inherited IRA rules. Jeff joins to share insights regarding taxes on retirement income. Aaron wraps things up with purpose-based asset segmentation.

Aaron Kowal discusses the behavioral investing mistakes made by many investors and shares tax strategies to consider in succession planning. Later, Jeff joins to discuss IRAs and how they are different and shares a tax fraud scheme from the headlines. Then Aaron wraps things up by examining how tax-loss harvesting can be used in tax planning.

Aaron Kowal discusses what investors should and should not do in the face of increasing prices, shares estate planning updates related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Jeff Kowal examines common mistakes made amid a divorce, and Aaron touches on charitable giving strategies for Retirees.

Aaron Kowal discusses why chasing returns can hurt your portfolio, later Jeff Kowal shares thoughts on retirees moving to lower tax states and other expenses they need to consider, and Aaron wraps things up with retirement income optimizations.

Aaron Spitzner and Tom Krueger discuss the new landscape for retirement, share insights on Roth IRAs, Roth Conversions, and taxes, and examine tax benefits or lack thereof when relocating.

Chaunsy Weisensel and John White share myths about retirement savings, spending, and more, examine market volatility and history of the markets, and discuss how you can help your children understand money and finances.

Jeff Kowal and guest Karyl Richson discuss how social security was first issued and the confusion around the deceased, examine social security overpayments and the annual earnings limit, and share a story around unintentional fraud and lessons to be learned.

Joe Still and Tom Krueger discuss things to do in volatile markets and things to avoid, share the top 10 ways to enjoy your retirement, and highlight the top active adult communities in 2025.

Aaron Kowal shares common overlooked tax deductions, touches on the benefits of succession planning, discusses the dirty dozen tax scams to avoid, and wraps up with Direct Indexing.

Aaron Spitzner examines risk for those with Dementia and the potential impacts on their financial health, Jeff Kowal joins to share the best things about retirement, Aaron touches on gift tax reminders, and wraps up the show with frequently asked questions on Umbrella Insurance.

Joe Still and John White share withdrawal strategies and your retirement plan, discuss estate plan basics, and examine the key components of an estate plan.

Jeff Kowal and Chaunsy Weisensel examine the additional services and resources offered through Creative Planning and the events that push people to meet with a financial advisor, Jeff discusses some common IRA questions, and shares things you can do now to make your estate simpler for your heirs.

Jeff Kowal discusses the scarcity mindset, working to change your mindset and behaviors in retirement, Chaunsy Weisensel joins to share updates for 2025 catch-up contributions and other options to consider, Jeff touches on tech support scams, and examines estate planning nightmares.

Jeff Kowal examines retirement milestones and rules to keep in mind, Aaron Spitzner joins the show to discuss 4 changes to retirement accounts in 2025, and Jeff shares insights for the ultra-high net worth and the affluent.

Chaunsy Weisensel and Tom Krueger discuss the move to Creative Planning and the services available, share retirement advice for couples, and examine mistakes every investor makes and how to avoid them.

Jeff Kowal discusses 2025 changes to contribution limits and more, shares insights for Millennials saving for retirement, and gives thoughts on retirees’ fears about outliving their money and spending rates.

Jeff Kowal and guest Mark Shiller, attorney with Certus Legal Group, discuss people’s varying relationships with money, how money can change you, and examine common estate planning mistakes people make.