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Navigating the transition from a longtime home into a new place and the next stage of life is one of the biggest challenges older folks and their families face. Join Jeff and his guest, Andrew Bartlett, owner of the real estate firm Bartlett & Associates, to discuss ways to ease the transition. In addition to traditional real estate services, Andrew's team can provide organizing, downsizing, cleaning, painting, moving, and other assistance to prepare the home for sale and make the move. The team further differentiates itself by offering Next Step Home Solutions, programs designed to provide fast, flexible financial help for those who need access to funds before their home sells.    Contact Andrew Bartlett at (717) 203-5528 or visit these websites: Next Step Home Solutions - https://nextstep.care/ Bartlett & Associates - https://www.lancorealestate.com/   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. (03:19) Andrew entered real estate because he wanted to provide services that were better than what he experienced as a first-time home buyer.   (07:02) Bartlett & Associates offers two financial programs—a cash program and a bridge loan program—for when a customer needs funds right away. (09:43) Often, conventional lender options are available only when people are moving from one house to another, not from one house to a retirement community or care home.   (13:32) Jeff added Life Care Planning services at Bellomo & Associates because so many people expressed a need for help with home safety assessments, community services, the long-term care system, etc. (15:35) Professionals with a reliable and knowledgeable referral network can greatly benefit their customers. (17:41) Andrew's company is a sponsor of Bellomo's Multi-Professional Boot Camps. By participating, Andrew came to realize the benefit of smart estate planning to protect one's home and assets. (24:31) Andrew's nonprofit—HCB Foundation—assists families with an urgent need for help paying rent, buying groceries, etc.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/      

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Kap opens up a gift that was sent to him from a listener. What was in the box? The Dodgers have lost 5 straight now after losing to the Diamondbacks. Is it time to hit the panic button? RADIO TINDER. We had a group chat last year with Beto in it. There was an argument between Kap & Beto. What was said? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Is it time to have the conversation that the Lakers moved on from Alex Caruso too early? Seeing what he has done with the Thunder is it a fair argument to have? The Dodgers got swept by the Angels 3 games to 0 over the weekend. RADIO TINDER. The NFL was proposed an idea to change their new playoff format. What is the new playoff format? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The San Francisco 49ers gave QB Brock Purdy a 5 year $265 million dollar deal with $181 million in guarantees. Was this a good deal for the 49ers? GUEST our Dodgers insider Blake Harris joins the show after the Dodgers are coming off of a 19-2 win against the Athletics. RADIO TINDER. The Denver Nuggets forced a game 7 against the OKC Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Kap now has strike 3 with Mike Trudell. The Olympics in LA plan on using air taxi's to navigate LA traffic. The Dodgers are having issues with their bullpen with a lot of key injuries. Why is this always the case with the Dodgers? RADIO TINDER. GUEST Dr. Klappers gives us another weekly Klapper Vision on Dodgers Pitcher Roki Sosaki & Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Beto Duran comes in to studio to hang out with the crew. GUEST Evan Cohen co host of Unsportsmanlike joins the show. RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When people think about estate planning, a will is often the first thing that comes to mind. But relying solely on a will might leave significant gaps in your financial plan, potentially putting your loved ones and your hard-earned assets at risk. Join Jeff as he breaks down the critical features of a will and why a will alone might not be enough to protect your assets and your family's future.    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. (03:20) While a will directs the distribution of assets in your name alone, it does not control assets with joint owners or designated beneficiaries, like insurance policies or jointly held bank accounts.  (07:46) Most financial institutions won't allow a testamentary trust (a trust established within a will) to be named as a beneficiary. This limits your ability to protect those assets after your death.  (09:26) Assets passed outright through a will can be exposed to risks like Medicaid repayment, creditor claims, financial mismanagement, and future spouses via death or divorce.   (11:11) Probate can be costly, with legal fees often ranging from 4-6% of the estate. While you can handle probate without a lawyer, the executor still bears significant personal liability to ensure everything is handled correctly.  (18:12) Relying on beneficiary designations to avoid probate can leave assets unprotected, potentially exposing them to creditors, lawsuits, and financial missteps.  (21:45) Unlike a will, a properly structured trust can help you avoid probate, reduce fees, and provide ongoing asset protection for your heirs.  (24:12) The absence of a will triggers the intestate succession process. State law will determine who receives the estate, or what is left of it. Most often, this is the closest living relative.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/      

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum left late in the 4th quarter with a torn Achilles. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and other deceased players from Major League Baseball's permanently ineligible list. Can Giannis possibly be traded to the Western Conference. RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Michael Jordan is set to join the NBA on NBC team as a special contributor. We pod up the NBA Draft Lottery & see who gets the #1 overall pick. It looks like the Dallas Mavericks have acquired the #1 pick. Kap, Lindsey, & Morales believe that their is a conspiracy theory to this. RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming dairy products given recent cuts to FDA Dr. Don - not risky

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. It is an F it Friday with Kap & Trudell. Sedano had to leave early for the Denver & OKC game. The Pacers & Cavaliers are getting ready to play during our show. Producer Lindsey thinks the Cavs are going to come back from 0-2. RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. All Rite Aid locations are getting ready to close down due to bankruptcy. What is going to happen to the Thrifty's ice cream? LeBron went on his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash and broke down what with wrong the Lakers during the Timberwolves. He also mentioned what he will be doing during the off-season. RADIO TINDER. GUEST Dr. Klapper joins the show to give us a weekly Klapper Vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Beto Duran comes in studio to join the show. There has been speculation the Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded from the Milwaukee Bucks. There is rumors that Giannis reported that he would want to play in a Major Market. Could he be in LA? RADIO TINDER. For the 1st time in NBA history all 4 road teams won Game 1 in the 2nd round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At Bellomo & Associates, our commitment to education extends beyond our clients. We learned long ago that professionals locally and across Pennsylvania can also benefit from practical education in estate planning and elder law.   Our free professional boot camps differentiate us from most other law firms. As Jeff describes the essential topics we cover—from basic concepts to advanced strategies—you'll see how the health care and financial planning professionals who attend can better support their clients.  Participants earn continuing education credits (CEUs) while learning and, afterward, enjoy a fun networking reception that's great for strengthening community partnerships.   MULTI-PROFESSIONAL BOOT CAMP 17 Sep 2025 | York, PA | Learn free of charge | Earn 6 CEUs Enroll at https://bellomoassociates.com/boot-camp/    ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAW WORKSHOPS  Learn more at https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. (05:09) Nearly 80 social workers enrolled in our first boot camp because of the need to better understand the legal issues their clients were facing.  (06:49) The success and popularity of the boot camps made it clear that a multi-professional boot camp was needed. Nurses, nurse practitioners, administrators, CPAs, CFPs, insurance agents, and others can earn six (6) CEUs. (09:00) Participants learn the basics of estate planning and more advanced concepts such as taxation, asset protection, probate v. non-probate, beneficiaries, and much more. Afterward, attendees enjoy a fun networking event, which can be especially worthwhile given the range of professions in attendance.  (10:36) Our take-home binder is a valuable guide that attendees keep among their most frequently used professional resources. (15:25) We are grateful for our sponsors who enable us to provide our boot camp free of charge. Sponsorship opportunities are available.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/    

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Could we potentially see Kap in a Waymo? The NBA announced the Executive of the Year and the winner was Sam Presti general Manager of the OKC Thunder. Rob Pelinka finished 6th in the voting. RADIO TINDER. What is going on with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez his head to the IL. Who is going to be the next man up for the Dodgers? Did the Dodgers do a great job adding to the roster for reasons like this? injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The second round of the NBA playoffs are here. The Cavs lost to the Indiana Pacers in the 1st game of the 2nd round. Are the Pacers a legit threat? Should the Rockets try to get Kevin Durant in the off-season? RADIO TINDER. The Timberwolves are set to face off tomorrow against the Golden State Warriors. Is Anthony Edwards ready to the throne in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The LA Kings lost the 1st round playoff series to the Edmonton Oilers for the 4th straight season. Could we see Giannis  Antetokounmpo in a Spurs uniform next season? Are the Bucks going to move on from Giannis? Insider & Outsider for the NBA, Lindsey throws out questions to the guys. RADIO TINDER. GUEST Blake Harris joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. In last nights game JJ Redick made a rotational decision by playing Maxi Kleber in some crunch time minutes. Kap doesn't under why JJ and the coaching staff decided to make the decision. RADIO TINDER. GUEST Dr. Klapper joins the show! Gives us a weekly Klapper Vision on LeBron's groin injury, Luka Doncic back injury in last nights game, & Damian Lillard torn Achilles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The big C.Y Clinton Yates comes in studio! GUEST Dave McMenamin joins the show. With Lakers having a must win game tonight McMenamin gives us a breakdown in tonight's game. RADIO TINDER. It is our Reel Fathers rights 5pm hour enjoy 30 min commercial free. Do the Lakers have a real chance in winning this series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. GUEST former NBA player & NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins joins the show. He gives his thoughts on the Lakers & how the rest of this series is going to pan out. The NFL Draft grades are out. Which team had the highest grade? Who had a great draft? RADIO TINDER. Could we see Marty Mcsorley come in studio to confront Morales & Kap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Browns Selected Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders with their 5th pick. Was this is a good move by the Browns? Was it wrong for JJ Redick to not make any substitutions in the 2nd half? RADIO TINDER. To separate from the Lakers for a little bit, we breakdown a couple picks from the 2025 NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Clippers beat down the Nuggets last night in Game 3. Beto Duran joins the show! With the NFL Draft 2nd round picks going on we go live to each pick being announced. Who did Producer Lindsey's Cleveland Browns select? RADIO TINDER. We get ready to have the Rams 2nd rd pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. GUEST LAFD fire captain Erik Scott joins the show! Kap tells us a story about what happened last night to him on his date night. RADIO TINDER. GUEST Tara Kelley Head Caterer for restaurant Ospi joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders has been getting a lot of criticism during the pre-draft activities. One NFL assistant coach had a lot things to say about the QB. What was said? RADIO TINDER. Bergman comes in for a segment to talk about the Dodgers. Should we be worried about the Dodgers? Bergman feels like there is no need to worry about the pitching for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selling a home usually means something big is happening—maybe it's a fresh start, a major transition, or closing one chapter to begin another. But for most people, selling a home can be overwhelming. That's where Kasey King comes in. She's the founder of Bodacious Properties, LLC, and she's built a business around helping people navigate all aspects of a real estate sale with ease, no matter their stage of life. Jeff talks with Kasey about her work, her influences, and how she and her team add value by handling the fine details and the hard work needed during a big transition.  To learn more about all the services provided by Bodacious Properties, visit https://paestatesolutions.com/ or call Kasey at (717) 345-3444.    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. (03:00) Books by Robert Kiyosaki and T. Harv Eker inspired Kasey to learn the real estate business.  (05:44) Rather than “putting lipstick on a pig,” the goal of Bodacious Properties is to add value and make the home a safe living space. (11:04) Kasey started in real estate doing standard “retail” work, helping buyers and sellers. An early client made her realize that many people need help with all aspects of selling a home. (15:44) While most real estate agents will tell people how to stage a home for sale, Bodacious Properties does the work of preparing and staging in cooperation with the seller.   (17:29) Most of Kasey's work comes via referrals, outreach, and her website.  (18:15) With industry knowledge and connections in local governments, Kasey's team is especially helpful when time is tight, or a property becomes available under less than desirable circumstances. (22:41) Kasey and Jeff recommend books by Wallace D. Wattles, Zig Ziglar, and Alex Hormozi. Ziglar's philosophy is that you can get everything you want out of life by helping other people get what they want. Hormozi says you should provide so much value that people would be crazy to say no.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/      

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Mike Trudell gives the crew his 3 keys to tonight's game for Lakers vs Timberwolves game 2. GUEST Dr Klapper gives us a weekly Klapper Vision on Bucks Guard Damian Lillard who was dealing with blood clots in his calf. RADIO TINDER. GUEST TNT Basketball play by play analyst Kevin Harlan joins the show! It is our Reel Fathers Rights 5pm hour, enjoy 30 min commercial free. The Clippers had another game that went down the wire with the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Is Game 2 a must win game for the Lakers against the Timberwolves? Kap breaks down some analytics that was discussed when Brian Windhorst came on. If the Lakers were to be down 0-2 going in to Minnesota will it be bad? GUEST American television play-by-play sportscaster for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video AL Michaels joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension, with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager, sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership is now signed long-term with Pelinka and coach JJ Redick. RADIO TINDER. Kappy has a bone to pick with Clipper Darrell. What is the beef between them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Producer Lindsey lists of the Venues for the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA. Which event are you most interested in? The Lakers are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves this Saturday at 5pm in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. What is the big difference between the NBA playoffs and Regular Season? RADIO TINDER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Should Nico Iamaleava leave Tennessee? Is UCLA a better fit for him? Should he stay in the SEC? GUEST JT The Brick joins the show! RADIO TINDER. GUEST Sam Batesh comes on to talk to Morales & Kap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to estate planning, there are a lot of half-truths, outdated advice, and persistent myths that can leave your family vulnerable. Join Jeff as he clarifies common misconceptions about wills, probate, powers of attorney, and trusts. Estate planning is far from a one-size-fits-all exercise. Multiple tools are available, and to be most effective, they should be strategically customized to each family's needs.    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW   (00:00) Episode introduction. (03:02) Myth #1 – A last will and testament is good enough. Truth – A will outlines what will happen to our assets that are in our name alone. This leaves a lot of issues unresolved.  (04:42) Myth #2 – Avoid probate using joint ownership and beneficiaries. Truth – When money is distributed outright to the joint owner(s) at the time of death, it creates a situation where (1) the money can be spent before creditors and tax collectors get their share, and (2) assets become susceptible to unintended claimants.  (10:44) Myth #3 – Revocable trusts should not be used. Truth – They ensure flexibility during life, give the grantor complete control, offer options for disability planning, and provide after-death asset protection.  (19:45) Myth #4 – A revocable living trust is all you need. Truth – In some instances, an irrevocable pure grantor trust is a better option. It can offer more robust tax handling, leaves the grantor in control, and provides a step up in basis for the beneficiary.   (22:52) Myth #5 – Trusts are one-size-fits-all. Truth – There are many tools available to estate planners; it's important to mix and match to develop a custom plan that is appropriate for each family.  (24:25) Myth #6 – A power of attorney (PoA) is good forever and any PoA is good enough. Truth – Most banks want these documents updated at least every two years. Also, to protect assets, a spouse or child must be specifically authorized in the PoA.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/      

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Sedano weighs in on tonight's game between the Warriors & Grizzlies. Could we get a potential Lakers vs Warriors matchup in the Western Conference playoffs? RADIO TINDER. What is going on with the Dodgers? Is the Panic button there yet for the Dodgers yet? Do they need to make lineup changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. What is going on with the Dodgers? After getting swept by the Chicago Cubs over the weekend should their be a panic button with the Dodgers? The Angels have been a great start to the season as well. Will it be a disappointment if the Dodgers do not win the world series? RADIO TINDER. GUEST Jackie Plaza Head of Marketing & Sales for Sea World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Maytal Agasi, known on trail as Carrot Top. In this episode, we learn how a road trip in a mid-size SUV with her two brothers sparked Carrot Top's entry into the world of thru-hiking. She shares how she benefitted massively from both solo and group thru-hikes.  We chat about her time on the JMT, Colorado Trail, and PCT, and we take a deeper dive into her most recent trek on the Camino de Costa Rica, covering standout cultural elements, landscape highlights, the incredibly muggy weather, rich wildlife (including venomous snakes and sloths), managing language barriers, unique logistical challenges, and more. A quick note: I made a big time dumb guy mistake. About 30 minutes into the interview, I realized our audio recorder wasn't rolling. The first 36 minutes of the interview have lower audio quality than usual. That portion still offers important context about Maytal's journey into the outdoors, but if it's too distracting, the audio quality improves at the 36-minute mark of the interview. Trigger warning: This interview includes discussion of suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend skipping ahead to the point where the audio improves—again 36 minutes into the interview. We wrap the show with another clue about our super secret special guest for the upcoming live podcast in Austin, what ridiculous outfit we'd hike in forever, the Triple Crown of Colorado stereotypes, and a disturbing story of an international hiker who was detained, deported, and banned from the U.S. on her way to hike the Arizona Trail. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Vaer Watches: Check out Vaer Watches at vaerwatches.com. AG1: Get your free $79 gift at drinkag1.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Maytal “Carrottop” Agasi Maytal's Instagram Camino de Costa Rica Time stamps & Questions 00:06:10 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:10:00 - Audio note 00:12:10 - Introducing Maytal 00:15:30 - How did you get your trail name? 00:16:05 - What does a garden educator do? 00:17:24 - What is the best plant? 00:19:40 - How did you get into hiking? 00:21:23 - Why don't you fight with your siblings? 00:24:00 - Discussion about Maytal's roadtrip 00:25:23 - Are your parents hippie-adjacent? 00:27:08 - What's your favorite on-trail meal to make? 00:30:50 - Do you taste the meals before dehydrating them? 00:32:44 - How did you decide to hike the JMT? 00:34:10 - What happened to your dad? 00:38:30 - How do you process things as well as enjoy the trail while hiking? 00:40:50 - Was it intimidating to hike mostly solo on your first hike? 00:46:17 - Are there any fats that are safe to dehydrate? 00:46:55 - Did you know right away you wanted to do more hikes? 00:49:45 - Have you butt heads with anyone on trail? 00:52:00 - How did you get your gear dialed in for the JMT? 00:55:00 - Discussion about stool sample tests 00:57:45 - Were you happy to hike the CT with a friend or did you ever want space? 01:00:50 - What did you like about Salida? 01:03:03 - When did you decide to hike the PCT? 01:05:30 - Tell us about almost falling off a mountain 01:10:35 - What was it like to go through the Sierra twice? 01:12:45 - How did you learn about the Camino de Costa Rica? 01:15:57 - Are guides required? 01:16:50 - How long is the trail and what is the mileage like each day? 01:20:30 - Do you pay the host families? 01:23:40 - How did you communicate that you were vegetarian? 01:24:50 - Did you have cell service? 01:26:00 - Do you know how many people have hiked this trail? 01:28:30 - What was the weather like? 01:30:25 - What were the landscape highlights of the trail? 01:38:00 - Discussion about wildlife 01:41:05 - Were there other opportunities to eat in town? 01:42:12 - What are the biggest cultural differences? 01:45:55 - What would you like to relay to the listeners of Backpacker Radio? 01:47:38 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? 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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Beto Duran comes in studio to reveal the Masters pool. GUEST Dave McMenamin joins the show. Coming back to LA from Dallas he sets the scene on what went down with the Lakers & Mavericks game. RADIO TINDER. Mike Trudell & Momo give a quick breakdown on who the Lakers could potentially face in the 1st round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. LeBron James is the first Athlete to receive a barbie that will be released this weekend. Anthony Davis had his 1st game against the Lakers last night. Kap believes that AD's performance was pitiful last night. Are we being to harsh on AD? Did the Lakers really win this trade? RADIO TINDER. GUEST Dr. Klapper joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things seem to be happening fast, and many people are worried about potential changes to tax laws and funding for programs on which they rely. Over time, Jeff has learned that talk of change does not always result in change. Because speculation can drive anxiety and poor decisions, often the best approach is to wait. If laws and programs do change, then meet with your professional advisor(s) and make decisions based on the most current and accurate information.   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. (03:48) We anticipate changes in 2026 to the federal estate tax limit for people who have at least $13.99 million as a single person or $27.98 million as a married couple. Be prepared to speak with your tax attorney in the last quarter of 2025. (05:45) If you have less than $13.99 million or $27.98 million, hold off on making changes for tax purposes until we know more. (07:40) Tax planning with an irrevocable trust means giving up control. Understand your options.  (12:00) Jeff is skeptical that they will make cuts to Medicaid.  (16:18) Schedule an appointment with your attorney if changes are made to same sex marriage laws. (17:50) There is no harm in filing for The Corporate Transparency Act. If you wait, keep track of the filing deadline.  (19:21) If you have a grantor trust and have been filing separate trust tax returns, ask your tax professional if you should continue to do that. Pennsylvania now follows the federal rules.  (21:26) Changes to The Secure Act are possible. Wait to make adjustments until we know whether changes occur. (23:28) One smart way to prepare for an unknown future is to make sure that everyone over the age of 18 has a financial power of attorney, a health care power of attorney with a living will, and a last will and testament.   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website https://bellomoassociates.com/ to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops: https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/      

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Live from Hollywood Park Casino, Kap reads off the special food menu for tonight at HPC. D'Marco Farr joins the crew as well from HPC. RADIO TINDER. A lot of fun & frivolity happening Hollywood Park Casino. The crew has a lot of giveaways for tonight live remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Who is more famous globally... Shohei Ohtani or LeBron James? The guys debate who is more famous. We play sound from ESPN Analyst Jay Williams who respective criticism for Lakers Guard Luka Doncic. RADIO TINDER. Looking at the Western conference knowing it is a tight race, we look at every teams remaining schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. GUEST Dave Mcmeniman joins the show. Breaking down the Lakers playoff situation. Who would be the best matchup for the Lakers? Should they want to face the Grizzlies in the 1st round? Could JJ Redick win NBA Coach of the year? Could Austin Reaves win Most Improved player? RADIO TINDER. GUEST Dr. Klapper joins the show to give us a Klapper vision on Dodgers First baseman Freddie Freeman. It is our reel fathers rights 5pm hour. Enjoy 30 min commercial free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Dodgers have a special giveaway for tonights game. It is Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night. How many people were waiting in line for it? There is also a highly anticipated game between LAFC & Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is in town! How many Dodgers fans do you believe are on the Top 100 MLB players of the 2025 season. RADIO TINDER. The Lakers are taking on the Golden State Warriors tomorrow night at home. How important is this game tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff is joined by Garrett and Angel from Country Meadows Retirement Communities for an important conversation about senior living—how providing a personalized approach to care and a comfortable home environment can make all the difference, and how it all starts with a passion for serving seniors. Their discussion offers a valuable perspective on what to look for and how to spot it when assessing retirement communities.   Visit https://www.countrymeadows.com/ or call (717) 741-5118 and ask for Garrett or Angel to learn more or schedule a tour.    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW   (00:00) Episode introduction. (04:10) Country Meadows is home to seniors, a place where they receive help with everyday tasks and activities. (05:04) Angel started with the organization 18 years ago as their memory care nurse. Garrett started as a 16-year-old working in the dining room while still in high school. He fell in love with the residents, and it prompted him to pursue senior care as his career.   (08:06) Family members don't always have the knowledge or capacity to provide care for a senior at home.  (10:24) There are tremendous health benefits to the social aspects and opportunities in community living.  (12:32) Country Meadows offers multiple levels of care—supported independent living, 24-hour personal care, secured memory care, a restorative care neighborhood, and more. (15:06) The organization is proud of its team of nurses, which is accountable to the Director of Nursing. Every level of care also has a Program Manager who helps to coordinate custom care based on individual needs. (16:57) Country Meadows is family owned and operated. The organization prides itself on the dedication and longevity of its team members.   (22:04) When looking for a senior community, you can learn a lot by observing the care team. Do they appear to be well trained and happy? Do they interact well with each other and the residents?   ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/    

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets last night in a tight one. Sedano & Kap breakdown their performance. Do the Lakers need to strive for home court advantage? What did last nights win say about this Lakers team? RADIO TINDER. The Rams could possibly be playing in another country after reports have been put out that they could be playing in Abu Dhabi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lefko highlights the most concerning thing he’s seen from the Mariners through their first five games and what the M’s can do to create an offensive turnaround. They talk about the Tush Push rule vote getting tabled by NFL owners, Torpedo Bats, and more in Headline Rewrites. They talk about the top headlines coming out of the NFL League Meetings including an adjustment to the uniform policy, Hard Knocks, and much more. And they finish off the hour by telling you What You Need To Know.

After the Mariners 2-2 split with the A’s on Opening Weekend, Bump and Lefko break down the series. They talk about the concerns they had coming into the season that they saw materialize on the field, along with some positives and what they might mean for the team moving forward. Bump talks about where Aaron Rodgers will end up, Geno Smith’s contract situation, and more in Four Down Territory. They take a look at the Seahawks roster at the end of free agency and try to guess where the front office will fill in the gaps through the draft. And they finish off the show by telling you What You Need To Know.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Kap goes on a tangent on his show Reacher. Beto and Funch also have been in on Reacher and discuss the show. Do you guys know who Mr Beast is? We talk about the famous Youtubers upcoming project coming up. RADIO TINDER. Back to the Lakers and Bulls game from last night. How can the Lakers improve for the rest of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Giants have signed QB Russell Wilson to a 1-year $21 million dollar deal $10.5 million guaranteed. GUEST the great Chris Ward a loyal listener of 710 joins the show. USC Superstar Guard Juju Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. The crew reacts to it. Bronny James had a career high 39 points the other night. Has Bronny improved over the course of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Sedano proposes an idea for our show. Could we being seeing a difference on our show with the time slots? Could we be having longer segments & pushing the commercial breaks back? We take calls as well. RADIO TINDER. NFL NEWS. Aaron Rodgers had a visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers and things went well. Will he end up being a Steeler? QB Jameis Winston signed with the New York Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Lakers are currently sitting at the 3rd seed for the Western conference. Do the Lakers need to make sure they get to the 2nd & 3rd seed, and gain home court adavantage? RADIO TINDER. GUEST DR. Klapper joins the show to give us our weekly Klapper vision. Duke forward Cooper Flagg hurt his ankle in the conference tournament. Dr. Klapper gives us a Klapper vision on his ankle and how significant it is. Freddie Freeman has a rib injury. Klapper breaks down how significant it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, host Tim Boyum and his guests discuss a recent study on the state of North Carolina elections.  Low faith and trust in elections is widespread, but North Carolina's elections are more successful than many other states, according to a study from cross-partisan organization North Carolina Fair Safe and Secure Elections. "One big takeaway we have is that early voting is working really well in North Carolina by any metric," Dr. Chris Cooper, from Western Carolina University, said.  Cooper and Dr. Michael Bitzer, from Catawba College, are members of the group that conducted and released the study. They join Tim to break down everything from the initial registration process, to rallies and challenges following the election.