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Dollars&Sense Nelson Financial Planning — 406 episodes · page 1 of 5

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Forced Into Retirement? Roth Catch-Up Rules, Investment “Safety” & Record Balances

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Changes to Trump Accounts, AI Stocks & Market Highs: 6 Moves Retirees Should Consider

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Health, Fraud & Politics: Three Planning Conversations Investors Can’t Ignore

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What do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Bonds? Plus, what to do if your bank account is hacked

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Will AI Destroy Humanity? A Calm Look at the Latest Panic

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Marriage Money Mistakes, Trump Accounts & Investor Mind Games

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Interest Rates, Market Timing & Smart Giving: 3 Financial Planning Moves to Watch

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Don’t Panic, Plan Ahead: National Debt, Retirement Spending & Your Financial Death Box

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TikTok Financial Advice, Medicare Costs & Caregiving Tips

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Market Optimism, Investor Caution & Better Money Decisions

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Before You Retire: Annuity Fine Print, Marriage Money Talks & Tax Traps

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90-Day Student Loan Deadline! Plus, what the changing market leaders means for your portfolio.

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Financial Literacy, FRS Changes & the Bilt Card: Smart Money Decisions for Renters and Parents

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Trump Accounts, Tax Breaks & Market Risk: What Families and Investors Need to Know

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Summer Money Reset: Credit Card Debt, Cyber Scams & Financial Loose Ends

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Will Social Security Be Enough? Retirement Planning Beyond the Safety Net

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Market Index Shifts, Vacation Budgeting, and Potential Tax Refund for Covid-era Penalties

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Adult Children, Family Finance Tension, and Your Retirement Living

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Discipline Over Drama: How Smart Investors Tune Out Hype

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Markets at Record Highs, Too Much Cash, and the Real Retirement Readiness Test

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Smart Financial Moves for New Parents and the Common Costly Misunderstood Tax Rules

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7 Ways Retirees Accidentally Hurt Their Investments

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The IRS Dirty Dozen & the Digital Shift: What Every Taxpayer Needs to Know

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10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

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Graduation Season: Launching Financial Success for Grads & Parents

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Your Will Doesn’t Decide Who Gets Your Money + Give More to Charity & Pay Less in Taxes

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Tax Season Reality Check + Market Whiplash: What Your Refund (and Rate) Really Means

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Tax-Smart Moves, Powerful HSAs, and the New Retirement

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Tax Mistakes, IRS Tips, Sports Gambling & Market Insights

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How Interest Rates Impact Tax Bill, Geopolitics and Investing, and Smart Portfolio Strategies

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Market March Madness: Private Credit Squeeze & The Truth About Tax-Free Retirement

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Often Missed Tax Credits & Five Scams to Dodge This Filing Season

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Bombs, Benefits, and Brackets: Navigating Investments, Trump Accounts, and IRMAA Surprises

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Don’t Get Scammed: Smart Tips on Financial Security & Retirement Community Readiness

35

Money & Mindset: Why We Do What We Do With Our Dollars

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Market Myths & Money Moves! Plus, the questions you should ask your advisor

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The Marathon of Investing—Strategies for Every Age: Stories of What Investors Wish They Knew

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Is Your Financial Plan Ready for 2026? Market Shifts, Money Myths & America’s Biggest Wealth Transfer

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Is Your Car Loan Hurting Your Future? Plus, The Hidden Emotional Crisis in Retirement

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What’s New in 2026? Child Tax Credit, Itemized Deduction Caps, and Roth 401(k) Rule Changes Explained!

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Venezuela’s Political Shakeup & Top 10 Tax Changes: Impact of Global Events and New Laws

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2026 Market Predictions & Financial Resolutions: Will Diversification Win This Year?

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Financial Lessons Learned in 2025: Headlines That Shaped Your Money Decisions

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Holiday Spending Smarts & The Gift of Financial Planning: Should You Try "No Spend January"?

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Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act & IRA Rule Changes

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Overpaying for Medicare? Plus, Impactful Philanthropy Strategies

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Is Your Estate Plan Complete? Plus, 7 Habits of the Stealthy Wealthy

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Are You Maximizing Your 401k? And What Can You Do To Protect Yourself From AI Scams?

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Latest Tax Deductions and Vital Estate Planning Tips to Prevent Beneficiary Mistakes

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Rent or Buy? The pros and cons of homeownership. Plus, Is AI hype the next tech bubble?

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Leveraged ETFs & The Rent vs. Buy Dilemma: Unlocking New Wealth Strategies

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AI’s Investment Impact, RMD Strategies, and Ladybird Deeds

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Economic Headlines, Wealth Transfer, & Couples with Staggered Retirement Dates

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Estate Planning Essentials & Navigating Property Transfers: Key Insights for Securing Your Financial Legacy

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401k Changes, Alternative Investment Options, Tax Shifts, & Retirement Account Consolidation

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Today’s Market Insights, Paper Stock Certificates, & Retirement Prep

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Medicare Myths Debunked plus Navigating Divorce's Financial Impacts

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Strategies for strong money habits and psychological insights for your financial future

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Mastering Financial Risks & Estate Executor: Build Confidence for Whatever the Future Brings

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Your roadmap to retiring early and mastering Required Minimum Distributions

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Unlocking Tax Deductions to your Advantage

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College Costs & Investment Fears: Smart Moves for Your Future

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No Tax on Tips & Economic Trends: How new tax laws and shifting markets could reshape your wallet.

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Private Equity Traps & Alzheimer’s Action Plans: Money Moves You Need To Hear

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New Tax Breaks, Tariffs, and Investment Insights: Dollars & Sense Unpacks the Big Beautiful Bill

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Q2 Market Surprises, New Tax Law Details & The 10 Biggest Retirement Pitfalls

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Startup Tips, Retirement Spending, and Parenting Young Grads with Their Finances

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Property Investments, Social Security Shake-Ups & the Future of Retirement Benefits

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Social Security Shifts & Sneaky Spending Habits

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Are Model Portfolios Serving You? Plus, Exciting Changes for 529 College Savings Plans!

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Overlooked Retirement Challenges & Housing Market Buyer-Seller Gap

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The Tough Topics: Talking Money with Kids & Tackling the Survivor’s Penalty

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Path to Becoming a Millionaire & Smart Portfolio Rebalancing Tips

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Hot Financial Topics: Student Loan Collections & Upcoming Tax Changes

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Investment Types to Avoid & Updating Your Estate Plan

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Tax Trouble Spots and Charitable Giving Strategies

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Understanding the Math in Financial Decisions & Wealth Transfer Tips

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Pet Estate Planning Tips, Market Insights, and Retirement Secrets!

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Market Boom & Social Security Changes for Public Employees

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Common Investor Mistakes To Avoid During These Unpredictable Times & Expert Tips

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Impact of "Mag 7" stocks and Joel Got a 1099-K – Now What?

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Tariffs & Social Security: Navigating Trade and Future Benefits

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Protecting Yourself from Tax Identity Theft and Navigating Investment Taxes

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Preserving Your Investments No Matter The Market Headlines and Financial Red Flags

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Mastering Retirement Taxes & Avoiding AI Scams

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The Hidden Complexities of Annuities & Funding Life’s Big Events

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Unique Retirement Challenges for Men & How Your Home Saves on Taxes

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Early Tax Season Trends & Retirement Myths

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Steering Clear of Financial Potholes

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Top 10 Tax Changes of 2025 - What you need to know to save money and avoid penalties

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Navigating Market Volatility and Retirement Business Success

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Mastering Your Finances: Budgeting, Legal Insights, and Protecting Your Assets

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New Year Financial Resolutions and 2025 Investment Themes

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2024 Year-End Financial Review and 2025 Market Predictions

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Unlocking Financial Happiness

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Holiday Financial Gifting Tips & Investor Performance in a Post Covid World

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Holiday Scams and Estate Planning Tips

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Filing Beneficial Ownership Interest Reports and Everything You Need to Know About Roth Conversions

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What The Election Results Mean For Your Money

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Special Election Edition