Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

This week’s topics: a call about the best to manage taxes on IRAs when converting to a Roth IRA, a call about setting up for success in life and investing from a college student, as well as a question about using an immediate annuity vs. other investing options for someone in their 80s.  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: a discussion about the dangers of using life insurance as an investment, a call about non traded REITs vs traded REITs, followed by a question about risk tolerances and risky trades. Also, a discussion about emerging market funds as investments, and Puerto Rico’s default troubles. Lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about converting an IRA to a Roth IRA. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: A call about qualified longevity annuity contracts, followed by a question on universal life insurance. Also, a call about rolling a 401K over to an annuity and, lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about filing and suspending Social Security. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: A call and discussion about taxes on inherited assets, followed by a call asking the question: Should you pay off your mortgage before you retirement? Later, an informative segment on how to take a loan from an IRA, and, lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about the dangers of leveraged municipal bond funds. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: how to discuss finances and debt with a potential partner, a call about Social Security, and how spousal benefits are affected by age, followed by a call about investing in a long-term care life insurance policy. Later, we discuss why 401(K) loans are dangerous. Finally, we talk about how you can research the background of a broker or financial advisor.   Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: An in-depth call about salary structure, different IRA types, and tax planning for those of you who are self-employed. A lively call about Social Security benefits, followed by a discussion about the various options for saving for retirement. Finally, we speak to a caller about which investments and accounts to liquidate first once you retire.  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.  Ask a question at www.moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: Happy Independence Day! On this week’s 4th of July special broadcast, achieve your financial independence as Scott and Pat utilize interesting historical economic milestones and 4th of July trivia to illuminate facts about debt, retirement, and much more! Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s show: Potential returns from IRAs and variable annuities, along with the differences between the two. Other topics include retirement options for state workers, Social Security, and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Lastly, a discussion about converting a rental property to a primary residence to avoid capital gains, and where to put RMD funds if you don’t need them for retirement.  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: Happy Father’s Day! Investing in mutual funds versus CDs, versus leaving it in the bank. Also, specific “share” classes of mutual funds and why it matters for your investments. Plus, investment advice for young people just starting out, ways to manage retirement funds while paying for a child’s college education, and investment advice for anyone who is about to undertake paying off medical school..  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question at moneymatters.com, via Twitter (#MoneyMattersShow), or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topics: Next steps after you have maxed out a Roth IRA and a 403b; taxes on annuities; how much can a young person put into a 401k?  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question at moneymatters.com, via Twitter, #MoneyMattersSho w, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Welcome new KGO listeners! This week’s topics: Making wise, long term investment decisions; dissolving a trust; how to save up for a child’s college education; the difference between commissioned- based advisors vs. fee-based advisors; if one doesn’t want to be invested in the market, where should they put their money?  Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Welcome new KGO listeners! This week’s topics: the benefits of investing and saving starting at a young age; figuring out if one has enough funds to last through retirement; paying for (or alternatives to) a child’s expensive education when no money has been saved for it; putting money in a 457 vs. a Roth IRA in your 20s. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.    Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  are firms bad; building a portfolio; how to present the stock market; index funds; actively managed funds, and PIMCO; stock market bubble; total market index. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  building a high yielding portfolio; fixed income; high prices and the stock market; investment concerns; 10-YR Treasury relevancy. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  housing recovery; living trusts and estate planning; prenuptial agreements and inheritance; protecting your retirement after divorce; real estate and interest rates; retirement allocation. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  Broker and Advisor differences; financial planning advice; income distribution planning; paying off someone else’s mortgage; prenuptial agreements and retirement; SIMPLE IRAs; Small Business Profit Sharing. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  collecting on ex-spouse Social Security; family limited partnerships; removing names from mortgage loans; saving for children. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

This week’s topic includes:  gifting to family members; 457 conversions to a ROTH; keep or sell your rental properties; umbrella properties; what saved the economy in 2009. Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics. Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.