In this episode of the podcast "New Focus on Wealth," host Chad Burton, a certified financial planner, discusses various topics related to personal finance, wealth management, and the economy. The episode begins with a disclaimer that the views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the radio station or its sponsors, and should not be taken as legal, tax, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with an appropriate advisor before making any financial decisions. Chad...
Nov 17, 2023•55 min•Ep. 1294
In this episode of the podcast, certified financial planner Chad Burton provides insights and analysis on various financial topics. The episode begins with a discussion on the current state of the market, focusing on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indexes. Burton explains the composition of these indexes and highlights the dominance of tech stocks in their performance. He also emphasizes the importance of diversification in building portfolios and cautions against solely relying on large-cap growth ...
Nov 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 1293
In this episode, Chad & Rob dive into the seven tests for retirement readiness, providing valuable insights and advice to help you make sense of your money matters. With over 28 years of experience in finance and investing, Chad draws from his expertise to guide you through the intricacies of retirement planning. But before delving into the tests, Chad emphasizes the importance of seeking unbiased advice from a certified financial planner practitioner, rather than relying on financial adviso...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Chad & Rob dive into the complex world of retirement income and strategies. From taxes and healthcare costs to investment withdrawal and Social Security, Chad breaks down the different phases of retirement and the financial considerations that come with each stage. He also discusses the importance of having a solid retirement plan, especially for those aged 55 and older with significant investable assets. Chad also highlights an upcoming event, the "Seven Tests of Retirement...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
In this episode of the podcast, certified financial planner Chad Burton joins host Rob Black to discuss the various aspects of retirement planning and wealth management. The episode focuses on the importance of retirement readiness and happiness, emphasizing the need to plan for a fulfilling and financially secure future. Chad highlights the significance of factors such as taxes, income, long-term care, safe money, investing, life goals, and health and wellness in retirement planning. He also de...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this podcast episode, Chad & Rob cover the topic of gifting to family and charity for year-end tax planning. Chad emphasizes the importance of doing a long-term cashflow projection and considering the potential taxes that need to be paid when drawing from retirement accounts. Burton explains that individuals can gift to as many people as they want, but exceeding $17,000 to a single person requires filing a gift tax return. He also discusses the estate tax exemption and how gifting can hel...
Oct 10, 2023•35 min
In this episode of New Focus on Wealth, host Chad Burton discusses the current stock market correction and its implications for investors. He explains that a correction occurs when the market is down 10% from a recent peak and highlights that most indexes have been negative since January 2022. Chad also mentions the impact of rising interest rates on tech stocks and the subsequent rally in the AI sector. Despite the QQQ ETF representing the NASDAQ being up 33.87% for the year, it is still down f...
Oct 05, 2023•37 min
In this episode of "Joining Me Now" Chad & Rob discuss the complexities of the bond market and the differences between short-term and long-term bonds. Chad explains that bonds are essentially IOUs where investors lend money to the government or corporations in exchange for a rate of return. To gauge the performance of the bond market, Burton suggests looking at the total return of different ETFs. Timestamps: [00:02:14] Bond market performance. [00:04:00] Reinvestment risk and bond portfolio....
Oct 03, 2023•35 min
In this episode of New Focus on Wealth, host Chad Burton provides a market update and discusses the recent pullback in stocks and bonds. He shares the current numbers for the S&P 500 and highlights the comparison between the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ. Chad also mentions an upcoming event on retirement readiness and encourages listeners to sign up. Timestamps: [00:01:23] Market update and performance. [00:04:23] Stock market performance analysis. [00:09:21] Small cap stocks and recovery. [00...
Sep 28, 2023•38 min
In this episode of "New Focus on Wealth," host Chad Burton provides a market update, discussing the resilient economy despite inverted yield curves and higher interest rates. He also touches on the topic of inflation, with the CPI coming in slightly higher than expected. The episode concludes with a discussion on the rise in energy prices, particularly oil prices reaching a new year-to-date high. Timestamp: [00:01:05] Inflation and interest rates. [00:06:56] REITs and their performance. [00:08:2...
Sep 14, 2023•38 min
In this episode, host Chad Burton provides a market update and discusses estate planning. He explains the importance of having a will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive, and addresses the cost associated with these documents. Additionally, he shares that the S&P 500 has seen a rally with a total return of 18.36% for the year. Timestamps: [00:01:36] Market cap weighted index. [00:05:21] Weaker dollar and international positions. [00:08:22] Inverted yield curve. [00:11:22] Rot...
Sep 06, 2023•37 min
In this episode, Chad & Rob discuss various finance and investment topics, including retirement and wealth preservation. Chad highlights the importance of being prepared for retirement and the potential consequences of not doing so. Chad also explains the significance of the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation and how it plays a vital role in managing portfolios. Timestamps: [00:01:31] The CFP designation. [00:05:23] Retirement planning complexities. [00:08:02] Social Security and ...
Aug 28, 2023•34 min
In this podcast, Chad & Rob discuss the importance of budgeting in retirement. They highlight the risk of overspending in the early years of retirement, especially when faced with a market correction. Burton suggests using a baseline approach, such as living off 70-80% of current income, or looking at net income after taxes to determine retirement spending. He also mentions the need to account for healthcare costs, as retirees are responsible for their own healthcare until they reach 65 and ...
Aug 22, 2023•38 min
In this podcast, Chad & Rob, discuss the current earning season and its impact on the market. They note that while reports have been better than expected, there is still an overall earnings decline of the S&P 500. However, the S&P 500 has seen a 14.95% return, indicating a slight pullback from previous levels. The discussion also touches on the importance of comparing the S&P 500 to the Nasdaq. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the financial landscape. [00:02:20] Tech stocks...
Aug 21, 2023•39 min
In this episode, Chad Burton and Rob Black discuss the retirement readiness test and their upcoming event. They also address what to do when a retirement plan fails, emphasizing the importance of seeking unbiased and fiduciary-based advice. Listeners are encouraged to attend the event for more in-depth knowledge on personal finance and wealth management. Timestamps: [00:02:28] Saving more for retirement. [00:04:21] After-tax contributions to Roth 401k. [00:07:12] Roth 401k changes. [00:13:06] Cu...
Aug 17, 2023•38 min
In this episode, Chad Burton discusses the importance of focusing on health in retirement. He emphasizes that while financial planning is crucial, it is equally important to prioritize one's physical and mental well-being. Burton shares personal experiences and observations from working with older clients, highlighting the impact that poor health can have on the enjoyment of retirement. He encourages listeners to invest in their health by exercising regularly, eating well, and taking proactive m...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min
In this episode, Rob Black and certified financial planner Chad Burton discusses the seven tests of retirement readiness. Chad breaks down each test and provides valuable insights and strategies for achieving a secure and fulfilling retirement. From the linear cash flow test to the tax test, Chad covers important considerations such as expenses, risk tolerance, tax planning, and more. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be financially prepared for retirement and learn ...
Aug 14, 2023•39 min
In this episode, Chad Burton discusses the recent downgrade of the US government's credit rating by Fitch. He highlights the fiscal and political instability as the reasons for the downgrade. Despite the government's ability to borrow, the interest rates are increasing. Chad emphasizes the need for new leaders and term limits to address the country's growing debt, which currently stands at around 120 percent of GDP. Timestamps: [00:01:40] We need new leaders. [00:04:05] Strongest recovery of any...
Aug 03, 2023•40 min
In this episode of "New Focus on Wealth," host Chad Burton discusses a range of topics, including UFO hearings, a potential mini-stroke by Mitch McConnell, and the discovery of a new room temperature superconductor. He also highlights the busy week of earnings reports for the second quarter. Stay tuned for the release of FactSet's earnings insight report on Friday. Timestamps: [00:00:54] UFO hearings. [00:04:12] Investing and retirement strategies. [00:08:09] Abusing the 1031 exchange. [00:12:26...
Jul 28, 2023•39 min
In this episode of "New Focus on Wealth," host Chad Burton discusses the current state of the housing market and the impact of low mortgage rates. He highlights the benefits of holding onto properties with low-rate mortgages, as they can generate cash flow and make real estate investing easier. Chad also shares insights on the rental market in the Bay Area, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the potential income from rental properties against the costs involved. Tune in to gain a better un...
Jul 21, 2023•39 min
In this episode of "New Focus on Wealth," host Chad Burton discusses the latest news on inflation and its potential impact on the Federal Reserve's actions. He shares that inflation rose at the slowest pace since March 2021, raising questions about the Fed's future decisions. Burton provides a weekly market update, highlighting that the S&P 500 has gained 16.58% so far this year. He also discusses bond market trends and the performance of the US aggregate bond index. Finally, Burton touches ...
Jul 13, 2023•38 min
In this podcast, Chad Burton & Rob Black discuss the recent market activity and the performance of the NASDAQ. Despite the potential for recession, the market has seen a rebound, particularly in the tech sector. Burton emphasizes the importance of asset allocation and rebalancing in a diversified portfolio. He also discusses the attractiveness of tech stocks and the impact of artificial intelligence on investing. Furthermore, Burton highlights the similarities between the NASDAQ and the S&am...
Jun 30, 2023•36 min
In this episode of the podcast "New Focus on Wealth," hosted by certified financial planner Chad Burton, the focus is on the stock market. Burton points out that the NASDAQ is up 33% for the year due to the market cap weighted tech-heavy index. However, if you look at the return from January 1st, 2022, to today, the NASDAQ is down 10%. He advises listeners to avoid FOMO and be cautious when making financial decisions. Burton shares that massive corrections are usually buying opportunities but ca...
Jun 26, 2023•39 min
Miss the latest radio episode of New Focus on Wealth? No problem, listen now to catch up on the latest insight from Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton. In this episode, Chad analyzes the growing similarities between the makeup of the NASDAQ and S&P 500, noting the recent performance of both. Next, Chad describes the benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and how to utilize them properly to take care of you in the golden years of retirement. Finally, listen to Chad talk about alterin...
Jun 09, 2023•38 min
Tune in for the latest from Joining Me Now featuring an extended episode that dives into tax strategies and how to approach a complex retirement plan with your CFP. Hosts Rob Black and Chad Burton talk about the first steps taken with new clients, such as identifying personal expenses, what you’re planning to do for fun, and finding your purpose in retirement. Chad explains how he takes this information to model various retirement scenarios, making it easier than ever to prepare for a successful...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of Joining Me Now, Rob and Chad talk about taxes, financial planning, wealth preservation, and more. Listen as Rob and Chad discuss the importance of working with a fiduciary and avoiding salesmen that don’t have your best interest in mind. Rob and Chad identify and break down the various steps to planning and executing a successful financial plan for you and your loved ones. Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com . Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financia...
May 24, 2023•36 min
The latest episode of joining me now with hosts Rob Black and Chad Burton features a discussion on withdrawal strategies in retirement. Next, Rob and Chad discuss what yesterday’s 60/40 portfolio has evolved to in the modern age of retirement planning. Don’t miss the latest from Rob and Chad. Listen now! Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com . Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.ChadBurton.com...
May 17, 2023•30 min
The latest episode of Joining Me Now covers the various tests that can help determine the likelihood of your finances successfully supporting your retirement. Rob and Chad take a question from a listener about inherited IRAs and identifying the best time to take the tax hit. Finally, Rob and Chad discuss why enabling your children with finances can be detrimental for everyone involved. Listen now! Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com . Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Fi...
May 15, 2023•37 min
This episode of Joining Me Now with Hosts Rob Black & Chad Burton discusses the importance of conservative retirement planning, an analysis of the bond market, and evergreen topics on the wealth management cycle. Catch the latest from this dynamic duo and listen now. Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com . Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.ChadBurton.com...
May 03, 2023•37 min
Listen to the latest episode of Joining Me Now to hear the latest from Rob and Guest Host Chad Burton as they discuss the housing market, stock market conditions, and the opportunity to rebalance your portfolio. Listen now! Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com . Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.ChadBurton.com
Apr 25, 2023•37 min
