Your Money, Your Wealth
Joe Anderson, CFP® & Alan Clopine, CPA of Pure Financial Advisors
Making fun of finance. A US News & World Report "Top 9 Personal Finance Podcast" (2025) and "Top 12 Retirement Podcast" (2023). One of the "10 Best Personal Finance YouTube Channels" (CardRates, 2023). "Best Retirement Podcast With Humor" (FIPhysician, 2020-2024). Learn strategies that can help you retire successfully. Financial advisor Joe Anderson, CFP® and certified public accountant Big Al Clopine, CPA answer your money questions and spitball on your 401k, IRA, Roth conversions and backdoor Roth IRA, how to pay less taxes, asset allocation, stocks and bonds, real estate, and other investments, Social Security benefits, capital gains tax, 1031 exchange, early retirement, expenses and withdrawals, and more money and wealth management strategies. YMYW is retirement planning, investing, and tax reduction made fun, presented by Pure Financial Advisors - a fee-only financial planning firm. Pure Financial adheres to the fiduciary standard of care, in which we are required by law to act in the best interest of our clients at all times. Access free financial resources and episode transcripts, Ask Joe & Big Al On Air to get your Retirement Plan Spitball Analysis: http://YourMoneyYourWealth.com
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Aug 13, 2019 • 46min
Tax Postcard, Stretch IRAs & Life Insurance for Education - 234
ENTER TO WIN A $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD! US residents, fill out our podcast survey by August 18: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019ymyw The revamped 2019 tax "postcard," how the SECURE Act could be a tax problem for those with IRA trusts, and is indexed universal life insurance a good investment for education costs? Should you roll your 401(k) to an IRA? How much can you convert from 401(k) to Roth after age 70 and a half? Will you go to jail for filing your taxes before receiving form 5498? Transcript, free financial resources, and show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-234
Aug 6, 2019 • 48min
Using Alternative Investments to Boost Portfolio Returns? - 233
Private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and angel investing: Joe breaks down what these alternative investments are and whether they belong in your portfolio. Plus, the fellas talk about risk parity investing, net unrealized appreciation, what to do with a large settlement and the break-even point for Social Security benefits. Transcript, free financial resources & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-233
Jul 30, 2019 • 46min
Time to Dial Down Risk and Do a Roth Conversion? - 232
Jonathan Clements (founder, HumbleDollar.com, former Wall Street Journal personal finance writer) on portfolio rebalancing, reducing risk and doing a Roth conversion. Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: when is the best time to get into the market? When is the best time to retire? Can you start a Roth IRA for your Dad? And should you roll your 401(k) into a traditional or Roth IRA? Finally, some YMYW compliments and complaints. Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-232
Jul 23, 2019 • 54min
Appreciate How Good the Economy is Now - 231
According to Dr. Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics, the US economy and real estate market are currently extremely healthy, so we should appreciate it and focus now on fixing the retirement crisis we're facing in 10-15 years. Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: Why is owning a home considered "profitable"? Is it a good idea to own real estate in a self-directed IRA? And should you buy a fixed index annuity? Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-231
Jul 16, 2019 • 46min
The Effect of the Media on Financial Markets - 230
Does the media impact financial markets and the economy? Oliver Renick (TD Ameritrade Network) has ideas on how we can best make use of what the media tells us about the financial world. Plus, where should bonds be allocated to lessen the tax burden? Should you contribute to a Roth 401(k) or traditional 401(k)? And a call from a listener with a strong opinion on the FIRE movement (financial independence/retire early). Transcript & show notes: https://link.chtbl.com/ymyw-230
Jul 9, 2019 • 44min
Strategies for Social Security, Gifting, and Estimated Taxes - 229
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA answer your questions on Social Security disability, the file and suspend strategy, IRA contributions and Roth conversions, estimated tax, estate tax, gift tax, Social Security tax, the qualified business income deduction, selling appreciated stock, and whatever else they can jam in. Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-229
Jul 2, 2019 • 47min
Liz Ann Sonders: Investing in the Face of Recession - 228
"If we're heading to a recession, we're already in it." Liz Ann Sonders (Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab & Co.) shares her mid-year market insights and provides strategies for removing the emotion from investing, regardless of market conditions. Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: how do you diversify a portfolio for the best returns and tax efficiency? And when does it make sense to do a traditional 401(k) instead of a Roth 401(k)? Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-228
Jun 25, 2019 • 40min
This Retiree Helps Golfers Reach the Big Time - 227
Rick Durso tells us what his retirement hustle is like as a caddy for the Symetra golf tour, helping golfers make it to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions about Roth conversions, solo 401(k) plans for the self-employed, and they get taken to task for something they said in last week's episode on Medicare. Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-227
Jun 18, 2019 • 34min
Medicare Beginner's Guide: What You Need to Know Now - 226
Danielle Kunkle Roberts of BoomerBenefits.com on Medicare basics, parts A to D, signing up, common mistakes, Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, recent improvements to Medicare, and the future: will Medicare For All or Medicare At 50 become reality? Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: are health insurance premiums deductible? And when do you pay taxes to the IRS when you plan your charitable donations over multiple years? Transcript and show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-226
Jun 11, 2019 • 33min
Real Estate Investing: Should You Buy Raw Land? - 225
The Land Geek Mark Podolsky shares his method for turning unwanted dirt and "rock farms" (aka raw land) into cash. Plus, can you aggregate rental properties into an LLC to take advantage of the qualified business income deduction? And can you avoid state taxation on your required minimum distributions (RMDs) if you move to a state that doesn't tax retirement accounts? Transcript & show notes: http://bit.ly/YMYW-225
