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Aug. 20, 2018

#086: Should You Have Rental Property for Retirement Income?

Have you thought about using rental properties for retirement income? Is rental real estate a good choice for retirement income for you? John and Devin go through some of the benefits of rental property. For more information, visit the show …

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Aug. 13, 2018

#085: 3 Estate Planning Tips to Avoid Probate

People are always talking about probate, and the many ways to avoid probate. Probate is the legal process of figuring out who gets your stuff. One of the biggest misconceptions about probate is that your estate does not go through …

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Aug. 6, 2018

#084: The Backdoor Into the Beautiful Roth IRA

The big benefit of the Roth IRA is that you fund it with after-tax money and it grows tax free, and then when you take it out, it is also tax free, if you meet the qualifications. The big problem …

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July 30, 2018

#083: The Beautiful Roth IRA

By the end of 2016, there was $660 BILLION dollars in Roth IRAs. So, lots of people are getting this right. Where you can get some of it wrong 1.It lets you put the money in after tax, so you …

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July 23, 2018

#082: Is A Codicil A Good Way To Change Your Will?

Is there any value in doing your codicil in blood? A codicil is an amendment to a will. They can be used when there is a smaller change and it seems easier than doing a whole new will. Is there …

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July 16, 2018

#081: What Do All Those Advisor Designations Mean?

Many industries utilize a lot of different types of designations, and that's also true for financial advisors. What do they all mean, and should you care? Devin asked John, "How many designations do you think there are for financial advisors?" …

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July 9, 2018

#080: Are Granny Cams Legal?

Listener Becky asks if it is legal to place a surveillance camera in the room of your loved one, specifically in grandma's nursing home. Devin also answers the question "Does keeping a balance on my credit card help my credit …

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July 2, 2018

#079: Is It Ethical To Strategize To Use Government Benefits?

What are the the moral or ethical considerations of using strategies and loopholes to utilize government programs? Is this ethical? It cheating? Is it getting close to fraudulent? John and Devin go through some scenarios. For more information, visit...

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June 25, 2018

#078: The Ridiculous Inaccuracy of Stock Market Predictions [Encore …

While we move into our new recording studio, and with all the new listeners coming on board, we are replaying an episode from 6 months ago: The Tatoo Factor and Predictions that Didn't Happen Devin shared some examples of pretty …

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June 18, 2018

#077: 5 Smart Reasons to FIle Early for Social Security

Devin talks about good reasons to file for Social Security at age 62. Every situation is different, and some folks will benefit more if they file later, but there are many people for whom it makes sense to file early: …

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June 11, 2018

#076: What We Wish You Knew About REITs

Devin and John welcome Brandon Renfro to talk about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). A REIT is a packaged investment product, like a mutual fund, that is invested in real estate related assets. There are a couple of different types …

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June 4, 2018

#075: Is This Cheating the FAFSA? - College Tuition Hacks You Didn't …

What is an "independent student" on the FAFSA? Find out here....

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May 21, 2018

#073: The RIGHT way to use Medicaid to pay for Long Term Care

What is the right way to qualify for Medicaid for long-term care expenses? Listen in as John and Devin discuss Medicaid eligibility factors, non-countable assets, and what - if anything - needs to be done with assets now to possibly …

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May 14, 2018

#072: Should You Be Investing In Individual Stocks?

Warren Buffett made a bet, that came to be known as Buffett’s bet, that the S&P 500 would outperform any basket of hedge funds in the next 10 years. It started on the 1st day of January 2008, and was …

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May 7, 2018

#071: The Dangers of Chasing Dividends with Andrew Comstock

This idea of dividends sounds good, but chasing yield often ends badly. Dividends aren't guaranteed, but having the right balance for your situation can benefit you when it comes to dividend-paying stocks. Learn what a dividend is and what to …

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April 30, 2018

#070: Does Your Credit Score Matter In Retirement?

Is a credit score important while you’re in retirement? That depends on your situation. For some people, maintaining good credit can continue to be valuable. For others, who won’t be doing anything that requires credit, there’s no need consider...

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April 23, 2018

#069: Is A Target Date Fund Right For You?

Managing your retirement savings can require a lot of knowledge and decisions. Lots of folks don’t want to worry about which funds to be invested in, and what asset allocation is best for them. If that sounds like you, a …

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April 16, 2018

#068: Roger Whitney on Living Well Today While Planning For Tomorrow

Devin and John are joined by Roger Whitney, founder of the and author of the recently released book, . For more information, visit the show notes at

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April 9, 2018

#067: Traditional Insurance vs. Health Sharing Arrangements

Devin and John explore one popular alternatives to traditional health insurance: health care sharing arrangements. John has about 20 employees, and he provides health insurance to the employees (but not the families.) This is a high-deductible plan,...

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April 2, 2018

#066: Talking Trade Wars With David Stein

David Stein, host of the Money For The Rest of Us podcast, will explain the importance of trade, and how the trade, and trade wars, might impact you and your retirement. For more information, visit the show notes at

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March 30, 2018

Market Update March 2018

Devin brings on special guest Andrew Comstock to talk about what's going on in the market and what we can expect moving forward

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March 26, 2018

#065: How Facebook and the Aging Population Might Impact Your Retirem…

The Census Bureau has announced that by 2030, senior citizens (65 and older) will outnumber people aged 18 and under. What will this mean for health care costs and the security of pension plans? John and Devin also talk about …

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March 19, 2018

#064: Timing The Stock Market, and Protecting Social Security From Nu…

Each month or so, Devin and John devote an episode to answering listener questions. This week, they’ve picked two great questions submitted by listeners like you. Devin answered this question: “Is this a good time to invest?” John tackled the...

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