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Small changes, made over time, can produce significant results. Much like a high performance engine, or an entire orchestra, when even a small part is not doing what it is supposed to do, everything suffers. And the same is true of your finances. This show is dedicated to the small things that make…

Christopher Anselmo


    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Financial and Legal Periodic Review Plus the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025


    In this episode we tackle the importance and strategies for periodic reviews of your legal documents and your financial plan. We also talk about the apple cider vinegar craze.

    minimizing the impact of debt; why are the NBA playoffs so long?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025


    Tony and Zach (and Tony) talk about the impact debt can have on you, and how to minimize it. They also tackle 2 big questions... "Why are the NBA playoffs so long?" and "Is Zach's basketball career over?" It's more about your finances and debt, but these questions are raised.

    Taxes and Volatility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


    This episode examines the intricate relationship between tax strategies and market volatility, highlighting how one can influence the other. We discuss how market swings can create both challenges and opportunities for tax planning, from capital gains and losses to tax-loss harvesting techniques. Learn how to navigate volatile markets with tax efficiency in mind to potentially minimize your tax burden and protect your investment returns.

    Fact vs. Fiction: One-Stop-Shop Financial Planning vs. Piecemeal Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025


    In this episode, we tackle the myths and truths surrounding retirement planning, focusing on the choice between a one-stop-shop financial planner and piecing together multiple specialists. Many retirees wonder whether consolidating all their financial needs under one advisor is truly the best approach, or if a more fragmented strategy is better suited to their needs. We'll explore the pros and cons of each model, clarify common misconceptions, and discuss how a holistic approach to retirement planning can provide more comprehensive, cohesive solutions. Whether you're considering different advisory structures for your clients or refining your own financial strategy, this episode will help you navigate the complexities of planning for a secure retirement.

    Fact vs. Fiction: One-Stop-Shop Financial Planning vs. Piecemeal Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025


    In this episode, we tackle the myths and truths surrounding retirement planning, focusing on the choice between a one-stop-shop financial planner and piecing together multiple specialists. Many retirees wonder whether consolidating all their financial needs under one advisor is truly the best approach, or if a more fragmented strategy is better suited to their needs. We'll explore the pros and cons of each model, clarify common misconceptions, and discuss how a holistic approach to retirement planning can provide more comprehensive, cohesive solutions. Whether you're considering different advisory structures for your clients or refining your own financial strategy, this episode will help you navigate the complexities of planning for a secure retirement.

    Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the common pitfalls people make when crafting their estate plans, highlighting costly errors that can jeopardize your family's future. We'll explore the importance of regularly updating your documents, understanding tax implications, and properly designating beneficiaries to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Learn practical strategies to safeguard your legacy and avoid unnecessary legal battles for your loved ones.

    Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the common pitfalls people make when crafting their estate plans, highlighting costly errors that can jeopardize your family's future. We'll explore the importance of regularly updating your documents, understanding tax implications, and properly designating beneficiaries to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Learn practical strategies to safeguard your legacy and avoid unnecessary legal battles for your loved ones.

    Things Change, Plans Should Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025


    In this episode, we explore why rigid estate and financial plans can crumble under life's inevitable curveballs. We'll discuss how to build flexibility into your planning, adapting to changes in family dynamics, market fluctuations, and evolving personal goals. Learn actionable strategies to ensure your legacy and financial security stay on track, no matter what surprises life throws your way.

    Things Change, Plans Should Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025


    In this episode, we explore why rigid estate and financial plans can crumble under life's inevitable curveballs. We'll discuss how to build flexibility into your planning, adapting to changes in family dynamics, market fluctuations, and evolving personal goals. Learn actionable strategies to ensure your legacy and financial security stay on track, no matter what surprises life throws your way.

    Life Planning 101 - From Taxes to Retirement and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025


    In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of comprehensive life planning, starting with optimizing your tax strategy and building a solid retirement foundation. We'll explore how to navigate complex financial decisions, from insurance to estate planning, ensuring your future is secure. Finally, we'll discuss the importance of aligning your financial goals with your personal values, creating a roadmap for a fulfilling life beyond retirement.

    Life Planning 101 - From Taxes to Retirement and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025


    In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of comprehensive life planning, starting with optimizing your tax strategy and building a solid retirement foundation. We'll explore how to navigate complex financial decisions, from insurance to estate planning, ensuring your future is secure. Finally, we'll discuss the importance of aligning your financial goals with your personal values, creating a roadmap for a fulfilling life beyond retirement.

    Estate Planning for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify estate planning, covering essential steps to secure your assets and legacy. We'll explore key documents like wills and trusts, and discuss how to navigate complex tax implications for your beneficiaries. Finally, we'll offer practical advice on starting the conversation with loved ones and ensuring your financial future is protected.

    Estate Planning for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify estate planning, covering essential steps to secure your assets and legacy. We'll explore key documents like wills and trusts, and discuss how to navigate complex tax implications for your beneficiaries. Finally, we'll offer practical advice on starting the conversation with loved ones and ensuring your financial future is protected.

    Why You Need a Power of Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


    This week, we discuss why everyone, regardless of age or wealth, needs a Power of Attorney. We'll cover the different types of POAs, what they authorize, and how to set one up. Protect yourself and your loved ones by understanding this essential legal document.

    Why You Need a Power of Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


    This week, we discuss why everyone, regardless of age or wealth, needs a Power of Attorney. We'll cover the different types of POAs, what they authorize, and how to set one up. Protect yourself and your loved ones by understanding this essential legal document.

    Issues with Aging Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025


    Navigating the financial complexities of caring for aging parents can be overwhelming. This week, Zach Padden talks about common financial challenges, from managing healthcare costs to understanding long-term care options. We'll also explore strategies for having open and honest conversations about money with your family.

    Issues with Aging Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025


    Navigating the financial complexities of caring for aging parents can be overwhelming. This week, Zach Padden talks about common financial challenges, from managing healthcare costs to understanding long-term care options. We'll also explore strategies for having open and honest conversations about money with your family.

    How We Help Clients Under Age 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025


    Navigating the financial world before 50 can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we're diving into tailored strategies for younger clients, covering everything from early-career investing to planning for a growing family. Join us as we break down actionable steps to build a solid financial foundation for your future.

    How We Help Clients Under Age 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025


    Navigating the financial world before 50 can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we're diving into tailored strategies for younger clients, covering everything from early-career investing to planning for a growing family. Join us as we break down actionable steps to build a solid financial foundation for your future.

    Tax Prep Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025


    The "Tax Prep Checklist" episode dives deep into the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful tax filing season. We'll cover gathering all necessary documents, understanding common deductions and credits, and identifying potential tax planning opportunities to minimize your tax burden. This episode will empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate tax season with confidence and maximize your refund.

    Tax Prep Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025


    The "Tax Prep Checklist" episode dives deep into the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful tax filing season. We'll cover gathering all necessary documents, understanding common deductions and credits, and identifying potential tax planning opportunities to minimize your tax burden. This episode will empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate tax season with confidence and maximize your refund.

    Financial Resolutions for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025


    In this episode we explore actionable steps to achieve your financial goals in the new year. We'll discuss strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing, including tips for reducing debt, maximizing retirement contributions, and building an emergency fund. Join us as we provide practical advice and motivation to help you make 2025 your most financially successful year yet.

    Financial Resolutions for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025


    In this episode we explore actionable steps to achieve your financial goals in the new year. We'll discuss strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing, including tips for reducing debt, maximizing retirement contributions, and building an emergency fund. Join us as we provide practical advice and motivation to help you make 2025 your most financially successful year yet.

    Financial Lessons from Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024


    In this very special and fun episode, we talk about our favorite Christmas movies along with financial and life lessons.

    Financial Lessons from Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024


    In this very special and fun episode, we talk about our favorite Christmas movies along with financial and life lessons.

    Financial Life Stages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    This episode dives into the different financial stages of life, from early adulthood to retirement. We'll discuss key financial milestones, budgeting strategies, investment tips, and retirement planning. Whether you're just starting out or nearing retirement, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you achieve your financial goals.

    Financial Life Stages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    This episode dives into the different financial stages of life, from early adulthood to retirement. We'll discuss key financial milestones, budgeting strategies, investment tips, and retirement planning. Whether you're just starting out or nearing retirement, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you achieve your financial goals.

    Tips for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024


    Kickstart your financial journey in the new year with expert advice. This episode delves into practical strategies to help you save more, invest wisely, and achieve your long-term financial goals. From basics to advanced investment techniques, we've got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and take control of your financial future.

    Tips for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024


    Kickstart your financial journey in the new year with expert advice. This episode delves into practical strategies to help you save more, invest wisely, and achieve your long-term financial goals. From basics to advanced investment techniques, we've got you covered. Tune in to gain valuable insights and take control of your financial future.

    What is Your Financial Risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024


    In this episode, we delve into the concept of financial risk, exploring its different types and how they can impact your financial health. We'll discuss strategies to assess your risk tolerance and develop a personalized risk management plan. By understanding your financial risk, you can make informed decisions to help protect your future.

    What is Your Financial Risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024


    In this episode, we delve into the concept of financial risk, exploring its different types and how they can impact your financial health. We'll discuss strategies to assess your risk tolerance and develop a personalized risk management plan. By understanding your financial risk, you can make informed decisions to help protect your future.

    End of Year Financial & Legal Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024


    As the year draws to a close, it's crucial to take stock of your financial and legal affairs. In this episode, we'll guide you through essential tasks like reviewing your investments, tax planning strategies, and estate planning considerations. We'll also discuss important legal documents to revisit and potential legal implications of year-end decisions.

    End of Year Financial & Legal Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024


    As the year draws to a close, it's crucial to take stock of your financial and legal affairs. In this episode, we'll guide you through essential tasks like reviewing your investments, tax planning strategies, and estate planning considerations. We'll also discuss important legal documents to revisit and potential legal implications of year-end decisions.

    Different Financial Indexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024


    In this episode, we break down the different financial indexes and explain what they mean for your investment portfolio. From the S&P 500 to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and beyond, we cover how these benchmarks reflect market performance and economic trends. Tune in to learn how to interpret these indexes and use them to inform your financial strategies.

    Different Financial Indexes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024


    In this episode, we break down the different financial indexes and explain what they mean for your investment portfolio. From the S&P 500 to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and beyond, we cover how these benchmarks reflect market performance and economic trends. Tune in to learn how to interpret these indexes and use them to inform your financial strategies.

    Third Quarter Financial Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024


    In this episode, we look at market trends, and economic indicators to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the financial landscape. Join us as we discuss the factors driving market volatility and explore would could be in store for the coming months.

    Savings Fundamentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024


    In this episode we talk about the basics of saving money. Discover effective strategies to build an emergency fund, tackle debt, and reach your long-term financial goals. Join us as we explore essential tips and tricks for saving wisely.

    Savings Fundamentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024


    In this episode we talk about the basics of saving money. Discover effective strategies to build an emergency fund, tackle debt, and reach your long-term financial goals. Join us as we explore essential tips and tricks for saving wisely.

    Combating Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    In this episode we talk about the complexities of inflation and explore practical strategies to combat its effects on your finances. Join us as we discuss the root causes of inflation, analyze its impact on various asset classes, and provide actionable tips to safeguard your wealth during inflationary times.

    Combating Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    In this episode we talk about the complexities of inflation and explore practical strategies to combat its effects on your finances. Join us as we discuss the root causes of inflation, analyze its impact on various asset classes, and provide actionable tips to safeguard your wealth during inflationary times.

    How Much Should You Keep in the Bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024


    In this episode, we discuss how much cash you should ideally keep in your bank accounts. We'll cover the pros and cons of different savings vs. investing options and help you determine the right balance for your financial situation. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your money!

    How Much Should You Keep in the Bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024


    In this episode, we discuss how much cash you should ideally keep in your bank accounts. We'll cover the pros and cons of different savings vs. investing options and help you determine the right balance for your financial situation. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your money!

    Big Retirement Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


    In this episode we dive deep into the most common financial errors that can derail your retirement dreams. Join us as we discuss everything from neglecting to save early to overestimating returns and underestimating expenses. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and secure a comfortable retirement.

    Big Retirement Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


    In this episode we dive deep into the most common financial errors that can derail your retirement dreams. Join us as we discuss everything from neglecting to save early to overestimating returns and underestimating expenses. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and secure a comfortable retirement.

    What's Going on with Interest Rates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024


    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of interest rates. We'll discuss the factors influencing current rate hikes and explore potential implications for your personal finances. What will the Fed do next? Tune in to learn how to navigate this economic landscape and make informed decisions about your savings and investments.

    What's Going on with Interest Rates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024


    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of interest rates. We'll discuss the factors influencing current rate hikes and explore potential implications for your personal finances. What will the Fed do next? Tune in to learn how to navigate this economic landscape and make informed decisions about your savings and investments.

    How to Protect Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024


    In this episode we discuss the importance of keeping track of all of your financial and estate planning information and keeping it safe. We talk about ways to do this, including the use of the Generational Vault.

    How to Protect Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024


    In this episode we discuss the importance of keeping track of all of your financial and estate planning information and keeping it safe. We talk about ways to do this, including the use of the Generational Vault.

    Market Update, Political Emotions and Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024


    The market has been on an upward run, and political tensions are high. We break down the latest market trends and discuss how political climate may or may not impact your investments. Learn how to navigate these turbulent times and make informed financial decisions.

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