May 29, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement
Wishful thinking feels comforting, but in retirement planning, it can quietly sabotage your future. In this second installment, Jude breaks down five more dangerous assumptions people make when planning for their golden years. From relying too much on Social Security...
May 16, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement
A little hope is good for the soul, but when it comes to retirement planning, wishful thinking can lead to serious financial mistakes. Today, we’re walking through 5 common examples of wishful thinking that can quietly damage your retirement and how you can build a...
Apr 24, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Taxes
When the headlines scream and markets tumble, your instinct might be to do something. But what should you actually do when the market drops? In this episode, Jude walks through 4 key things to consider when your portfolio takes a hit. Drawing from client conversations...
Apr 3, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Taxes
Annuities are often misunderstood- some see them as a financial nightmare, while others consider them a key part of a well-rounded portfolio. So, what exactly are they? And can they offer any tax advantages? Jude is here to break it all down- how annuities work, their...
Mar 20, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Taxes
Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and early investor in Facebook, reportedly grew his Roth IRA to a jaw-dropping $5 billion- completely tax-free. But how did he do it? And more importantly, can everyday investors use similar strategies to maximize their own retirement...
Feb 27, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Taxes
If you’ve spent years successfully managing your own investments, do you really need a financial advisor? That’s the question one of our listeners sent in after years of handling his portfolio solo. So, is working with an advisor just an extra expense, or could it...
