Financial Education

Knowing how to navigate capital gains tax rules can literally save you thousands of dollars immediately and tens of thousands, if not millions, over your lifetime!

Tariffs can affect our wallets, jobs, and the economy in a big way. Tim tells us what to know about tariffs and what's next for consumers.

Tim reveals how to leverage the 0% capital gains tax bracket, explains the difference between ordinary income and capital gains tax rates, and shares the strategy of "tax gain harvesting."

Don't let your inheritance get hit with a massive tax bill! Tim breaks down the key tax differences of tax-deferred, taxable, and Roth account types and how each is impacted when inherited.

Discover the powerful strategies of tax loss harvesting and asset placement to optimize your investment portfolio and reduce your tax burden.

Tim discusses stock market volatility and advises clients to remember the purpose of their investment portfolio - to create a reliable income stream in retirement.

Tim covers 5 problems with dividend investing and what he believes to be a superior long-term investment strategy.

Tim walks through a case study of a couple's retirement plan emphasizing tax planning, guardrails, and a war chest while stressing the importance of considering healthcare costs.

Tim stresses the importance of separating a financial advisor's custodian from their own firm to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure investor protection.

Tim breaks down what a financial custodian is and its role in holding client assets. He discusses why his firm chose to partner with Altruist Financial as its primary custodian.

Tim clarifies RMD rules and highlights the IRS's recent decision to waive penalties for failing to take RMDs from inherited IRAs under the 10-year payout rule for the 4th consecutive year.

In this video, Tim discusses Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as well as inherited IRAs, beneficiaries of different account types, and some estate planning items to consider.

Tim outlines the tax implications of pre-tax, Roth, and taxable accounts, and he discusses managing taxes and locations of investments for optimal tax efficiency in retirement.

Tim discusses options for 401(k) accounts considering fees, investment options, and account consolidation. He outlines rules for withdrawing from retirement accounts before age 59.5, like the rule of 55.

Tim breaks down whether a $1 million nest egg is enough to retire on at age 65 in 2024. He discusses Social Security, Medicare, and strategies for withdrawing retirement income.

Tim breaks down the "behavior gap" and why avoiding marketing timing and opting to stick to a well-thought-out financial plan is crucial for retirement success.

Five crucial mistakes that often slip under the radar for retirees can cost them large sums of money, often reaching into the hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, over the course of their retirement.

Tim unveils a real-life case study of a couple worth $2.4 million. They were sitting on a "tax bomb" set to explode to over $1.7 million in taxes! Tim's strategy of Roth conversions and withdrawal planning could save them $2.2 million!

Tim discusses Dave Ramsey's controversial recommendation that retirees invest 100% in equities and withdraw 8% annually.

Tim breaks down the 20 most common investment mistakes as outlined by the CFA Institute. This emphasizes the importance of planning ahead, minimizing emotional decisions, considering risk tolerance, and the importance of partnering with a financial professional.