Markets closed on Friday, but still a busy week. Dave and Derek will cover our week-in-review. Also, learn more about the 0% tax bracket for investment income. How does Spousal Social Security work? We've got the answer. How about Target Date Funds? We've got the answer. If you're in Generation X, we've got something for you on today's show.
Farewell, Q1. What's next? We'll talk about it during our week-in-review. It's a slippery slope supporting adult children as it can impact YOUR retirement planning---we've got some tips. We'll go to the mailbag in Ask Annex, cover 401k jargon, our insurance assessment process, and the most efficient way to leave money to minors.
What did the quarter-point hike from the Fed mean for markets? Dave and Derek cover that during the Week-in-Review. Cashing out a 401k when leaving a job isn't a great idea, Tom Park will provide more detail why. Caring for aging parents is a challenge, we'll offer some guidance. Ask Annex tackles audit red flags and Robert Chastain talks about the blinders we sometimes put on when it comes to investment and retirement planning.
In the aftermath of the Fed breaking 'something', it was quite a week. What's the fallout and what might lie ahead? Dave and Derek cover it during our Week-in-Review. Today's show also tackles 'retirement killers', Ask Annex, how we provide guidance for widows, and our education series, What's That.
Another big jobs month might seal the deal on the next rate hike. We'll cover that including market reaction during the Week-in-Review. Learn more about the Annex Retirement Plan Services department with Tom Parks--he's got a great educational piece on 401k basics. Robert Chastain, branch director at Annex Southwest Florida, covers why it's so important for couples to work together on investment and retirement planning. What are options for financial planning in a changing tax world? Deanne Phil...
Earnings continue to arrive and Dave and Derek dig into several key retailers. While we don't sell annuities, many clients arrive with them in their portfolios. We pore through them during our Annuity Analysis. Learn more about that process on this week's show. Robert Chastain covers various ways Baby Boomers knock their plans off tracking with errant spending. k Annex opens the mailbag---and we’ll run through a list of Millionaire Myths, most of which are incorrect.
More earnings and data. What did the Fed meeting notes tell us? Dave and Derek recap the week. Learn more about one couple's journey toward retirement on a Hear the Difference segment. Ask Annex opens the mailbag---and we learn more about Financial Incompatibility and its sinister cousin, Financial Infidelity.
CPI, PPI, and a bunch of other data. What's it mean for the Fed? Dave and Derek will recap the week. Great segments on today's show including how to save and invest if you don't have 401k access. Robert Chastain covers the 4 types of retirees--and Deanne Phillips will talk about grandparents can bless grandchildren.
Dave Spano and Derek Felske review another week of earnings along with key economic data. How does Annex provide service to our 401k plan clients? We'll cover that. Robert Chastain guides listeners on how to properly apply for Social Security. Ask Annex takes on a perplexing tax issue and we discuss key things to be aware of for veterans with disability ratings. If you're considering selling a business, we'll discuss what you'll need to know.
The labor market throws a curve ball. The Fed delivers what we expected. Earnings have been a mixed bag. Dave and Derek review the markets. How do you stay sharp in retirement? Our Axiom readers shared their opinions. And how do you make a kid rich on $1 a day?
Earnings season continues--and so do layoffs. What did the latest GDP and PCE reports tell us? If you're switching jobs, it's time to take action. We've got some suggestions. Robert Chastain shares what wealthy people have in common when it comes to saving and investing. And, if you are putting off retirement, what are the silver linings?
What are we seeing with quarterly earnings? Dave and Derek review the markets. Market volatility creates tension---we talk about how that creates even larger problems if we react with emotion. What are things your advisor SHOULD be doing for you? Robert Chastain tackles that.
A fresh CPI number arrived. What does it tell us? What are the advantages to forming an LLC? What are common questions from our clients? Does TikTok have any valid financial advice worth listening to? Robert Chastain, branch director and wealth manager, discusses the upsides and downsides of working a little in retirement. We'll also cover financial and retirement planning for Generation X.
Thursday's ADP jobs report showed gains and markets dropped. Friday's Labor Department report was 'cooler'--and the markets responded. Dave and Derek decode the employment puzzle. Divorce is up for those over 55---what's going on with 'Grey Divorces'? We interview a Generation Z employee about planning for her generation---and Mark Beck covers the 4 stages of retirement.
With 2022 in the rearview mirror, Dave and Derek recap the year and look ahead at what is shaping up to be a challenging year. Keith Butler reviews mistakes we make in financial and retirement planning each decade of our lives--and how to prevent them. What is Secure 2.0 and how might it affect your retirement planning? Robert Chastain digs in. Ask Annex tackles another TikTok financial planning question. If you're planning on 'aging in place' in your family home, what should you consider?...
As Dave and Derek enjoy Christmas with friends and family, we feature segments demonstrating the breadth of what Annex Wealth Management does on behalf of our clients.
Rough way to end the week in the wake of new CPI numbers and the Fed decision. Is the 4% rule a handy back-of-the-envelope calculation or too simple to be of use? We'll review. We'll head to the mailbag for Ask Annex. What are the mistakes made by millionaires? There are more than a few and we'll go through them. We'll also check in with Robert Chastain, branch director at Annex Wealth Management's Naples branch.
Hot inflation data hot, oil making moves, and the market reaction. Dave Spano and Derek Felske with the Week-in-Review dig in with more detail. Deanne Phillips covers the Psychology of Spending in Retirement. We'll check in with Robert Chastain, branch director and wealth manager at Annex Wealth Management in Naples---he's got some tips if you're 10 years from retirement. We're often asked, "how much insurance do I need"? Our Financial Planning team shares some insight. Employees are seeking mor...
Friday’s jobs report caused quite a stir on Friday. That, and comments from Jerome Powell made for an interesting week. Dave Spano and Jason Cooper offer analysis and comment on the Annex Wealth Management Week-in-Review. How do emotional biases affect our attitude toward investment and retirement planning? Deanne Phillips investigates. Are Target Date Funds right for you? The head of our Retirement Plan Services team offers his insight. Robert Chastain covers the silver lining of putting off re...
Dave Spano and Derek Felske review Thanksgiving Week markets during the Money Talk week in review. When constructing an estate plan, are you allowing for pet care in your absence? For some people, this is an important consideration—and so are passion assets. We’ll discuss both on this week’s show. Learn more about the best way to leave money to minors. What are the 7 Money Lies We Tell ourselves? You might be surprised.
Nothing like a little ‘Fedspeak’ to rattle the midweek markets. How’d things turn out? Dave Spano and Derek Felske will review. On this week’s show, we want you to ‘Hear the Difference’---so we’ll share a client story. We weren’t Tom’s first choice---but when his initial choice wasn’t cutting it, he made the move. Annex Wealth Management works with companies to build solid benefit programs---but what types of businesses do we work with? Find out with Tom Parks. When it comes to successful retire...
A ‘cooler’ CPI reading on Thursday painted the screen green. Are we out of the woods? Dave Spano and Jason Cooper review the current landscape. The 2022 Tax Reference Guide is out—learn more about this valuable tool. Ask Annex hits the mailbag---including a question about financial advice from TikTok. Robert Chastain, branch director Annex Wealth Management in Naples works through a quick are-you-ready-for-retirement checklist. If your investment world includes Stock Options, NUA, high level tax...
What impact did Wednesday’s Fed decision have on the week? Dave Spano and Derek Felske cover it during our week-in-review. Do couples without children have different financial and retirement planning tactics? Yes, and Deanne Phillips will cover that. Ask Annex tackles Roth conversions vs. Roth contributions---and Jill Martin, our Estate Planning Attorney will cover what you should consider from a planning standpoint if you remarry. Plus, we check in with Robert Chastain, branch director of Annex...
Was this week’s GDP a head-fake, or a legitimate sign of improving conditions? Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss as part of our week-in-review that covers a big week of earnings reports. If you’re interested in working with Annex, we’ll meet you where you’re at; Mark Beck discusses varying approaches whether you’re 40---or already retired. HEAR the Difference this week with a story from some Annex clients. Robert Chastain covers 5 questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about professional...
Dave Spano and Derek Felske review the week as major averages were mostly higher. What are Millionaire Myths—and why are MOST totally wrong? Beware of Fortune Hunters and Gold Diggers when situations change, we have some tips. Ask Annex covers a couple questions about adjustable-rate mortgages—along with stocks with high P/E’s, and the best way to dollar-cost-average. We check in with Robert Chastain, branch director of Annex in Southwest Florida. And…with 60% of Millennials considering cashing ...
The arrival of another hot CPI – and a rollercoaster Bear Market rally on Thursday. Dave Spano and Derek Felske break it down in the Week-in-Review. What’s the Value of an Advisor? We feel it’s high—and dig in deeper. Ask Annex looks at a 32-year-old with $250,000---and friends who are telling him to stop saving and investing. Robert Chastain gives us a Hurricane Ian aftermath report---and discusses the slippery slope of supporting adult children. That—and more—on this week’s show....
Mark Beck and Derek Felske digest Friday’s jobs report and the impact on the market. Robert Chastain shares personal observations of the damage and reaction to Hurricane Ian. Our financial planning team shares 5 year-end tax planning tips. Ask Annex covers realistic expectations of portfolio returns, rollovers in down markets, and the best time of the year to retire. With a mid-term election around the corner, we preview next Wednesday’s Election Year Investment Myth webinar.
Our radio partner, 92.5 Fox News, was knocked off the air by Hurricane Ian. We present an early, web-only version of our show today as extreme volatility rocks the markets. Dave Spano and Derek Felske break it down during the week-in-review. Several of our clients have recently experienced a ‘surrender squeeze’. What is it and how could it have been avoided? Ask Annex digs in with questions about mega backdoor Roths, rebalancing in a down market, a super-defensive stock portfolio, buying the dip...
The Fed rate raise rocks the market. Mark Beck and Jason Cooper review the results. What impact will the raise have on lump sum pensions? We'll cover that, along with a list of common questions from clients, how our financial planning team reviews client insurance coverage, and for executives with complex company stock holdings—we'll cover NUA.
A hotter-than-expected CPI reading rocked markets this week---Dave Spano and Derek Felske dissect the data. Inflation isn’t going away; our team is staging an inflation-oriented webinar next week and shares some of the details. What challenges does Generation X encounter with retirement planning? We’ll take a look. Explore why you might consider taking an RMD earlier than year-end. Robert Chastain, branch director and wealth manager at Annex Naples checks in. Plus, Ask Annex heads to the mailbag...
