Tag: Financial Planning

Live Your Very Best Encore — With Susan Williams (Ep. 46)

Live Your Very Best Encore — With Susan Williams (Ep. 46)

What will keep you feeling zestful, connected, and fulfilled during retirement?

Today, Larry Heller, CFP®, CPA, is joined by guest Susan Williams to discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement. Susan is the founder of Booming Encore, a digital-media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help baby boomers live their very best encore. As an enthusiast for bringing the latest resources to baby boomers, Susan discusses the latest trends in the lifestyles of our aging population and why living purposefully is imperative to our health. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Which baby-boomer topics are trending on Booming Encore
  • What research is revealing about the health outcomes of retirees who lack purpose
  • Inspirational stories of baby boomers who are turning society’s perception of aging upside down
  • About the growing popularity of generational travel
  • Susan’s key advice for future retirees
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn about this robust resource for baby boomers and get inspired to plan for the non-financial aspects of retirement! 

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Booming Encore

What You Must Know About Changing Your State Residence — With Karen J. Tenenbaum (Ep. 45)

What You Must Know About Changing Your State Residence — With Karen J. Tenenbaum (Ep. 45)

Would you ever make a big move to a tax-free state like Florida? 

Now more than ever, people are leaving New York State for tax-free states only to discover that their residency, for tax purposes, hasn’t changed.

Tax rules around residency can be complex and ambiguous, but today’s guest brings clarity to the subject. CPA and tax attorney Karen J. Tenenbaum is the founder and managing partner of Tenenbaum Law, P.C., which focuses its practice on the resolution of IRS and New York State tax controversies. In this episode, Karen fills Larry Heller in on how the residency rules work in New York State, what to expect if you get audited, and options for resolving a tax matter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Which lifestyle factors will increase your likelihood of being audited
  • How your residency is determined
  • Why New York’s tax rules affect high-net-worth individuals the most 
  • How New York State calculates the days for the 183-day requirement
  • How to protect and defend yourself at an audit
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how your residency is determined and actions to take if you get audited.

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Tenenbaum law, P.C.: (631) 465- 5000 | e-book: Surviving a New York State Residency Audit| ktenenbaum@LItaxattorney 

15 Ways to Make More Money in Your 401(K) Plan — With Paul Merriman (Ep. 44)

15 Ways to Make More Money in Your 401(K) Plan — With Paul Merriman (Ep. 44)

It’s time to find out how you can make more money in your 401(k) plan!

In today’s episode, Larry Heller is joined by Paul Merriman, the founder of Merriman Wealth Management. Paul is a nationally recognized expert on mutual funds, indexed investing, buy and hold investment strategies, and asset allocation. Given Paul’s expertise and dedication to educating investors, Larry is excited to have Paul here to share 15 ways to make more money in your 401(k) plan.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why Paul suggests putting money into your 401(k) as early as possible, even if it means asking your parents for a loan
  • The case for using a Roth, regardless of your current tax rate
  • Why Paul recommends that every young person should have asset classes in their portfolio
  • Why equities, not fixed income, are the great defender against inflation
  • The power of the target date fund
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn 15 ways you could start making more money in your 401(k) plan today!

Resources:  Heller Wealth Management | Paul Merriman

The Social Security Conundrum – Part 1 (Ep. 9)

The Social Security Conundrum – Part 1 (Ep. 9)

In this podcast, Larry shares insight on the Social Security benefits to help clear up the misunderstandings people commonly have.  This four-part series will help you understand the ins and outs of Social Security, including eligibility, when to collect, and what to collect.

Learn more about Social Security in this podcast with Larry Heller, as he discusses the first part of the four-part series:

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How Much Can I Spend In Retirement? – 4 Questions (Ep. 8)

How Much Can I Spend In Retirement? – 4 Questions (Ep. 8)

In this podcast, Larry Heller shares the biggest question people ask when nearing retirement: “How much money can I spend?” Most people don’t even know the amount they spend currently, and in order to determine what they can spend in retirement, they need to know their current expenses.

Here are 4 questions that need to be answered to determine what you can spend in retirement:

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The 7 Biggest Concerns Clients Have When Preparing for Retirement (Ep. 7)

The 7 Biggest Concerns Clients Have When Preparing for Retirement (Ep. 7)

Larry shares more about the concerns clients have when preparing for retirement. Over the years, financial professionals have met with hundreds of clients, and for the most part, they have similar concerns. In fact, there are seven concerns that stand out from the rest, as they are the main points people looking to retire are most worried about.

Learn more about the seven biggest concerns clients have when preparing for retirement in this podcast:

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Fourth Pillar of the Complete Financial House – Progress (Ep. 6)

Fourth Pillar of the Complete Financial House – Progress (Ep. 6)

Larry shares more on the Fourth Pillar of the Complete Financial House – Progress. A financial planner will help you set a strategy and game plan towards your goal, although sometimes it’s hard to stay on track with plans we’ve put in place. Having a planner who is fully dedicated to the plan is recommended. We also want to keep looking at the plan regularly and have short-term goals we can meet outside of the long-term plan. This way, we can see our progress and be sure that we are going in the right direction.

Learn more about the Fourth Pillar of the Complete Financial House in this podcast:

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4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Pillar 3: Tactics (Ep. 5)

4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Pillar 3: Tactics (Ep. 5)

When it comes to retirement, you must put several strategies in place that are quite different compared to when you were working. Here we have planning tactics that can be a benefit to everyone preparing to build a complete financial house.

All of these tactics are intertwined. One of the best things you can do to implement these strategies is to work with an expert such as a wealth advisor to really specialize and focus on this. Some experts focus on only one of these tactics, but it’s best to find someone who can implement all of them. Since they are intertwined, working with someone who has experience and education in these areas can make things much more efficient.

Learn more about the third pillar in this podcast:

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4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Strategy (Ep. 4)

4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Strategy (Ep. 4)

Larry Heller of Heller Wealth Management introduces the Second Pillar – Strategy of your Complete Financial House. This pillar involves creating a plan and different strategies to accomplish your financial goals! Learn more about the second pillar, “Strategy,” in this podcast:

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4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Mindset (Ep. 3)

4 Pillars of Your Complete Financial House – Mindset (Ep. 3)

“Mindset” is the first of the Four Pillars of Your Complete Financial House. It is a very important pillar, as it is the foundation of your complete financial house. Mindset can be broken down into three categories: Vision, Purpose, and Discipline. Without identifying your vision & purpose, and practicing discipline, it is difficult to truly understand how financial goals will be met. Learn more about pillar #1, Mindset, in this podcast:

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