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With Don out, Tom Cock and advisor Roxy Butner tackle the increasingly hot question: should you trust a human or a machine with your money? They dig into two recent studies—one showing AI beating most fund managers, and another suggesting no long-term winner at all. Listener questions range from DIY ETF portfolios and Roth IRA conversion pitfalls to a wildly complex $2.5M retirement scenario involving crypto, precious metals, and a self-directed IRA full of land. Tom and Roxy break it all down with practical advice and a few well-placed jabs at donut holes, Darth Vader, and inheritance headaches. 0:04 More machine than man? Tom opens with AI vs. human money management 1:14 Stanford AI outperforms 93% of human fund managers—sort of 2:35 Another study says: no clear winner between AI and humans 3:12 Why persistent outperformance doesn't exist—and that's OK 3:39 Roxy joins: paddleboards, decorating, and financial clarity 4:16 Listener question: DIY ETF portfolio for granddaughter (too complex) 5:54 Portfolio breakdown: too much large cap, bonds in a Roth? 7:44 Listener question: Switching from Vanguard Star Fund to ETFs 9:32 Roth IRA tips: stock-heavy, not for bonds or cash 10:25 Listener question: Deductible IRA mistake—now what? 11:54 Backdoor Roth IRA rules, income limits, and pro-rata traps 13:19 Recharacterization forms and Social Security timing advice 14:44 Listener question: ETF dividends—should I reinvest or not? 15:14 ETF tax basics: capital gains vs. dividends 16:42 Listener question: $2.5M+ retirement plan review from Woodstock, GA 17:14 Income breakdown: Air Force pension, SS, rental income, part-time job 18:43 Self-directed IRA full of land, CDs, and cash 19:59 Precious metals and crypto: too much risk, not enough balance 20:35 Bonds or not? Depends on goals, not age 21:55 Planning questions: What's the money for? 23:25 RMDs and taxes from a self-directed IRA 24:27 Fair market value complications and IRS penalties 25:46 Inheriting land in an IRA: yes, it's a pain 27:28 Wrap-up: Why human advice still matters—even if AI's getting smarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is and has been a "buzz-word" in travel for a while now. On today's episode we break down exactly what wage recharacterization is and more importantly.. what it isn't. In order to be protected from an agencies poor policy or rule, you should understand what is meant by this phrase. This is going to become one of our highest watched and listened to episodes as we truly break at all down for you. Give this one a listen/watch... you won't regret it! #wagerecharacterization #markholloway #travelinsiders #travelnurseinsiders #alliedtravel #travelallied #travelagency #travelnurse #travelingnurse #travelnursing
Recharacterization of excess Roth IRA contributions, converting post-tax contributions to Roth 401(k), and the pro-rata rule. Plus, target date fund ladders? Also, investing 529 plan money, section 199A dividends from real estate investment trusts (REITs), and how Matt Stafford should save for retirement with his new $34M LA Rams contract (just in case you’re expecting a football player’s salary anytime soon.) Access the transcript and financial resources, ask your money questions: https://bit.ly/YMYW-319
On this edition of the Wealth Guardians Radio show, Doug answers a listener's question about re-characterization of a Roth IRA and how you may be able to save yourself from a headache. The Wealth Guardians Radio show is hosted by Doug Ray and broadcasts live each Saturday morning at 9:30 on Greensboro, NC’s 94.5 WPTI FM. Listen live or online at 945wpti.iheart.com/
Trump tax cuts are slated to sunset in 2025, but the House has passed the GOP bill to make them permanent. Life insurance settlements, or “Death Bonds,” are being offered as a “solution” to senior bankruptcies. Four different Roth conversion options to avoid a tax bracket jump, with a caveat. And answers to your questions: Will the IRS take FICA taxes out of those conversions? What’s the deal with required minimum distributions, qualified charitable distributions, and Roth IRA rollovers? Plus, Joe and Big Al go off on self-directed IRAs. Transcript and show notes at http://bit.ly/YMYW-190
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This week on "Money Talks," Bil Lako, CFP®, Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, discuss a provision in the tax law that eliminates recharacterization of IRA conversions. Jarrett explains how this can affect the financial planning strategy.
We discuss how wage recharacterization impacts travel nursing pay and why it's important to differentiate between contracted hours, overtime and extra-time.
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We learn why an individual who has converted a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA may want to undo that transaction (called a recharacterization). We also learn about the rules and deadlines for recharacterization as well the rules for reconverting that same IRA account into a Roth IRA a second time.
Timing is everything. Bob Keebler talks about the rules allowing Recharacterization and how much time you have to do it. This Podcast is sponsored by Leimberg Information Services, Inc. at http://www.leimbergservices.com Please visit our software, books, and PowerPoint Presentations site at http://www.leimberg.com
Timing is everything. Bob Keebler talks about the rules allowing Recharacterization and how much time you have to do it. This Podcast is sponsored by Leimberg Information Services, Inc. at http://www.leimbergservices.com Please visit our software, books, and PowerPoint Presentations site at http://www.leimberg.com
Timing is everything. Bob Keebler talks about the rules allowing Recharacterization and how much time you have to do it. This Podcast is sponsored by Leimberg Information Services, Inc. at http://www.leimbergservices.com Please visit our software, books, and PowerPoint Presentations site at http://www.leimberg.com