Scott and James discuss when it makes sense to start redirecting retirement savings to other account types. Listener Question 1. Currently, I'm 47 and I have been maxing out my retirement accounts. I believe that I am in good position for when I retire with the amount I have and the amount it will grow in next 15 years. My question is if it is foolish to now build up a non retirement account instead of continuing to pour money into the retirement account. I realize I'd be giving up tax benefits, but right now I have very little flexibility for the next 13 years. 95% of my net value is either in retirement accounts or my house. I do have an emergency fund for 6 months in cash. I'm thinking since my retirement funds are in good shape that I should start building some assets/brokerage account outside of retirement in case I want to retire early or work part time or want/need money for any reason before I'm 59. What's your thoughts on if there is a point that you should stop worrying about retirement accounts and their tax benefits and building for the years before retiring? Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 2:35 - Introduction 4:15 - Optimize Your Balance Sheet 5:05 - Individual Stock Example 6:20 - Liquidity 8:26 - Rule of 55 10:06 - Tax Planning 14:23 - Flexibility Benefits of a Bridge Account 15:44 - Roth Conversions 17:23 - Supplemental Accounts 18:24 - Please keep sharing! 19:00 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

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122 - When Should I Start Redirecting Retirement Savings to Other Account Types?

Scott and James discuss the important milestones you should be aware of. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 2:00 - Introduction 4:29 - Dependent Care 5:50 - Tax Credits 6:58 - Investing v. Gambling 8:02 - UGMA / UTMA 10:25 - Kiddie Tax 12:47 - Catch-up Contributions 15:40 - Social Security Benefits 17:55 - Qualified Charitable Distributions 19:00 - Charitable Giving Strategy 20:27 - RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) 21:51 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

121 - Overview of Important Mliestones To Be Aware Of

Scott and James discuss how to make sure you aren't leaving free money on the table during open enrollment. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:57 - Health Insurance Considerations 6:15 - HSA v. FSA 7:25 - Life Insurance 10:06 - Disability Insurance 11:48 - 401(k) Considerations 14:53 - RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) 16:35 - Tax Strategy 17:15 - Deferred Compensation 18:25 - Estate Planning 22:02- Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

120 - How To Make Sure You Aren't Leaving Free Money on the Table During Open Enrollment

Scott and James discuss what you should do when you have large unrealized gains in a concentrated stock holding. Listener Question 1. My wife and I have been blessed with good fortune through our ESPP and RSU programs across 4 different employers. Having always been a buy-and-hold investor, these companies now have significant unrealized capital gains and represent almost 50% of portfolio value and a strong dividend cash flow that could provide income during a job loss. We live in CA and are in top tax brackets and would like to effectively diversify without loosing over 50% to taxes. 2. I currently have around 4,500 shares of AAPL. This makes up about 54% of my total stocks. I have 2,200 shares in my investment (non-retirement) account which makes up 100% of this total. I want to reallocate some of the AAPL, but it will have serious tax implications especially with my investment account. What do you recommend? Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 3:27 - First Listener Question  5:05 - Individual Stock Example 6:58 - Investing v. Gambling 9:05- Taxes 9:43 - Cost Basis 12:15 - Stock Option Tax Planning 14:22 - Peace of Mind & Tax Strategy 17:55 - Lowest Cost Basis v. Highest Cost Basis 19:00 - Charitable Giving Strategy 21:55 - Second Listener Question 23:00 - Retirement Account Tax Benefits  24:53 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

119 - What Should I Do When I Have Large Unrealized Gains in a Concentrated Stock Holding?

Scott and James discuss how you can take advantage of tax loss and tax gain harvesting. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Scott's eldest son scores a goal & James surfs! 2:42 - When Should I Start Saving / Investing? 4:10 - Tax Loss Harvesting 6:13 - Taking Advantage of Losses 6:26 - What is a Wash Sale? 8:41 - Capital Gains v. Ordinary Income 10:16 - Does Your Financial Advisor Ask For Your Tax Return? 13:00 - Tax Gain Harvesting 15:55 - Tax Gain Harvesting & Roth Conversions 17:23 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

118 - How to Take Advantage of Tax Loss and Tax Gain Harvesting

Scott and James discuss if you should pursue a dividend and sector investment strategy. Listener Question 1. Can we talk about dividends and dividend stocks? Is it a wise strategy to invest in those stocks that pay out dividends to shareholders? 2. I have been looking at investing in ETFs and I have seen number of ETFs under the label of Sector and Specialty ETFs (that is how Vanguard labels them). Could we talk more about these? I would be interested in investing in some of these- but I am not sure if it is wise? Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:16 - Dividend Stocks 4:35 - Dividend Example 6:15 - Total Return of an Investment 8:49- Downturns & Dividends 11:48 - Is It Bad If Companies Don't Pay Dividends? 15:11 - Reinvesting Dividends 18:37 - U.S. Stock Categories 20:54 - Driving Your Returns Over Time 22:36 - Strategies to Fund College 23:18 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

117 - Should I Pursue a Dividend and Sector Investment Strategy?

Scott and James discuss what the key things are to focus on when you're just getting started. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:42 - When Should I Start Saving / Investing? 4:30 - Why All Debt Isn't Equal 8:37 - Paying Yourself First 10:16 - Taking Advantage of Free Money (Employer Match) 12:18 - Loan Forgiveness 14:04 - Life Insurance 16:02 - How Much Do I Have To Invest To Reach $1,000,000? 17:23 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

116 - What Are the Key Things to Focus on When Just Getting Started?

Scott and James discuss multiple listener questions regarding tracking 401k contributions, ESPP savings, and investing after getting a late start. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:49 - Listener Question 2:57 - Tax Implications of Retirement Accounts 4:05 - Rollovers: 401(k)s to IRAs (and Roth!) 7:40 - ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) 10:47 - Risk & Return Correlations 12:41 - When Does It Make Sense to Diversify? 15:37- What Can You Control? 17:54 - Maximizing Social Security 20:36 - When Saving Is More Important Than Compounding 23:07 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

115 - Mailbag Episode - Tracking 401k Contributions, ESPP Savings, and Investing After a Late Start

Scott and James discuss how to upsize homes before selling your current home. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 3:28 - Finding Your Dream Home 4:43 - What Information Does A Bank Want? 9:14 - What Funds Should I Use For A Down Payment? 10:30 - Understanding Margin Calls 11:48 - What is a Mortgage Recast? 13:05 - Should I Do A Cash-Out Refi? 16:00 - Balancing Retirement Goals 19:00 - UTMA v. UGMA 22:36 - Strategies to Fund College 23:50 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

114 - How to Upsize Homes Before Selling Your Current Home

Scott and James discuss how to balance retirement income and legacy goals. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:51 - Rebalancing 6:05 - Legacy Planning 8:41 - Balancing Cash Preserves 12:19 - Asset Class Variations 18:48 - Estate Planning Opportunities 22:23 - Utilizing Leverage of Time 26:07 - Estate Tax & Gift Tax Penalties 18:54 - Diversification Benefits 30:12 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

113 - How to Balance Retirement Income and Legacy Goals

Scott and James discuss how to incorporate real estate as part of your retirement plan. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 3:22 - Costs of Real Estate 5:42 - Quantifying Your Real Estate Asset 8:30 - How To Determine If You Should Incorporate Real Estate 10:50 - What Are My Expenses With Real Estate? 13:14 - Alternative Real Estate Ownership Options 16:00 - What Are Your Goals Behind Owning Real Estate? 17:39 - Taxation of Real Estate 18:54 - Diversification Benefits 20:04 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

112 - How Do I Incorporate Real Estate As Part of My Retirement Plan?

Scott and James discuss the best way to invest your portfolio throughout retirement. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:45 - Target-Date Funds 4:37 - Bucket Strategy v. Total Return 8:21 - What is a Sustainable Withdrawal Rate? 11:54 - Retirement Funds Aren't All Created Equal 14:36 - What Portfolio Mix Is Right For Me? 16:25 - Benefits of Owning Multiple Funds 17:51 - Aligning Your Life With Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

111 - What's the Best Way to Invest My Portfolio In Retirement?

Scott and James discuss how to view your entire financial picture and how you can align it with your financial goals. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 2:30 - Understanding Your Net Worth 6:45 - Stock Market Volatility 9:07 - What Metrics Should I Focus On? 11:18 - Should I Decrease My Net Worth Intentionally? 13:40 - Utilizing Debt 14:09 - Inputs v. Outputs 16:15 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

110 - How Much Should Your Net Worth Increase Each Year?

Scott and James discuss how to prioritize conflicting financial strategies. Planning Points Discussed Retirement Planning Utilizing Time Efficiently Capital Appreciation Purchasing Power Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.) Timestamps: 1:30 - Introduction 3:02 - Asset Location v. Asset Allocation 5:38 - International Investments 8:21 - Taxation of Retirement Accounts 11:04 - Retirement Account Penalties 14:36 - Focusing On Your Goals 17:31 - Municipal Bond Taxation 20:06 - Importance of Your Time Horizon 21:24 - Aligning Your Financial Goals   LET'S CONNECT! James Facebook LinkedIn Website Scott Facebook Twitter Website ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review on iTunes. Have a money question you want us to answer? Submit one here

109 - How to Prioritize Different Financial Strategies

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