Episodes

Important benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are changing. Devin and John talk about: Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Clearly Defined Assets Test Adding A Look-back Period For more information, visit the show notes at

Part 3 in the Big Picture Retirement series on Drawdown Strategies: Brandon Renfro talks about "setting a floor." For more information, visit the show notes at

Part 2 in our series. In this episode we answer the question "How are you going to take your money out so that it lasts?" Then, once you have a plan for which accounts you should access in which order, how are you going to figure out the amount of...

When you stop working, you've put aside some money into different types of accounts, and maybe you have a pension, or some rental property, or other investments. How do you start converting those assets into an income stream that will last for the...

There are a few areas within Social Security that you could mess up without even meaning to do things wrong. One of my most trusted mentors has often told me, "Big doors swing on little hinges." I've found that to be applicable to many things in life...

Did you know you could buy a horse as an investment in your IRA? What about real estate and other assets? Kirk Chisholm, of Innovative Advisory Group, joins us to explain how self-directed IRAs work. They a tricky thing, so you need to understand the...

What’s the big deal about cryptocurrencies? And is it too late to get in now? Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins joins us to talk about what cryptocurrencies are and what we should be looking out for in the future of Bitcoin. One of the benefits...

Continuing on from last episode's discussion about buying rental property for retirement income, Devin and John talk about the mechanisms for evaluating a rental property. ...and John will entertain you with taxes. For more information, visit the show...

Have you thought about using rental properties for retirement income? Is rental real estate a good choice for retirement income for you? John and Devin go through some of the benefits of rental property. For more information, visit the show notes at

People are always talking about probate, and the many ways to avoid probate. Probate is the legal process of figuring out who gets your stuff. One of the biggest misconceptions about probate is that your estate does not go through probate if you have...

The big benefit of the Roth IRA is that you fund it with after-tax money and it grows tax free, and then when you take it out, it is also tax free, if you meet the qualifications. The big problem with a Roth IRA is that there are income limits to be...

By the end of 2016, there was $660 BILLION dollars in Roth IRAs. So, lots of people are getting this right. Where you can get some of it wrong 1.It lets you put the money in after tax, so you don’t get to deduct the money from your income in the tax...

Is there any value in doing your codicil in blood? A codicil is an amendment to a will. They can be used when there is a smaller change and it seems easier than doing a whole new will. Is there a time and place for a codicil? Yes, if no one is going...

Many industries utilize a lot of different types of designations, and that's also true for financial advisors. What do they all mean, and should you care? Devin asked John, "How many designations do you think there are for financial advisors?" John...

Listener Becky asks if it is legal to place a surveillance camera in the room of your loved one, specifically in grandma's nursing home. Devin also answers the question "Does keeping a balance on my credit card help my credit score?" For more...

What are the the moral or ethical considerations of using strategies and loopholes to utilize government programs? Is this ethical? It cheating? Is it getting close to fraudulent? John and Devin go through some scenarios. For more information, visit...

While we move into our new recording studio, and with all the new listeners coming on board, we are replaying an episode from 6 months ago: The Tatoo Factor and Predictions that Didn't Happen Devin shared some examples of pretty dire predictions by...

Devin talks about good reasons to file for Social Security at age 62. Every situation is different, and some folks will benefit more if they file later, but there are many people for whom it makes sense to file early: You need the income You Are...

Devin and John welcome Brandon Renfro to talk about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). A REIT is a packaged investment product, like a mutual fund, that is invested in real estate related assets. There are a couple of different types of REITS that...

What is an "independent student" on the FAFSA? Find out here....

Crisis Planing

What is the right way to qualify for Medicaid for long-term care expenses? Listen in as John and Devin discuss Medicaid eligibility factors, non-countable assets, and what - if anything - needs to be done with assets now to possibly protect these...

Warren Buffett made a bet, that came to be known as Buffett’s bet, that the S&P 500 would outperform any basket of hedge funds in the next 10 years. It started on the 1st day of January 2008, and was supposed to conclude at the end of 2017. If...

This idea of dividends sounds good, but chasing yield often ends badly. Dividends aren't guaranteed, but having the right balance for your situation can benefit you when it comes to dividend-paying stocks. Learn what a dividend is and what to look out...