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- Today14 min
Ep 453. Advisor Talk: Protecting Your Retirement Beyond Investments (Part 3)
Today, we are bringing out one of David’s “Advisor Talk” conversations from the Retire Smart media vault. David Brooks joins with Charles Dzama, founder of CD Financial out of Southern California. In the final installment of this special three-part conversation, they explore often-overlooked retirement topics including long-term care planning, risk management, and why retirees need more flexibility than many employer-sponsored retirement plans provide. They also discuss common mistakes federal employees make during the retirement process and how comprehensive planning can help protect both retirees and their families for years to come.
- Yesterday10 min
Ep 452. Advisor Talk: What Every Federal Employee Should Know (Part 2)
Today, we are bringing out one of David’s “Advisor Talk” conversations from the Retire Smart media vault. David Brooks joins with Charles Dzama, founder of CD Financial out of Southern California. As this special three-part conversation continues, they dive deeper into the unique retirement planning challenges facing federal employees, from maximizing pension and survivor benefits to reducing future tax burdens and Medicare surcharges. They also explain why successful retirement planning is about much more than investments, covering income strategies, healthcare decisions, and building a comprehensive retirement plan.
- 2 days ago10 min
Ep 451. Advisor Talk: The Tax Mistakes Most Retirees Never See (Part 1)
Today, we are bringing out one of David’s “Advisor Talk” conversations from the Retire Smart media vault. David Brooks joins with Charles Dzama, founder of CD Financial out of Southern California. In this first installment of a special three-part conversation, they discuss how proactive tax planning can become one of the greatest value-adds a financial advisor provides. They cover charitable giving strategies, required minimum distributions, why many retirees unknowingly pay more in taxes than necessary, and how fiduciary advisors can help clients keep more of what they've worked so hard to save.
- 6 days ago13 min
Ep 450. Buffett Cuts off Donation to Gates Foundation
Should investors jump into one of the year's biggest IPOs? David Brooks explains why patience may be the better strategy with SpaceX, discusses Warren Buffett's changing philanthropic plans, and explores why government housing policies continue to fuel affordability challenges. Plus, the conversation wraps up with a broader discussion about capitalism, economic incentives, and why financial literacy matters more than ever.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Ep 449. Safeguarding the Retirement Nest Egg While Helping Our Children
As a 65-year-old who will probably retire in 5 years, what is the rule about Medicare I should know? With 3 children all in their 30s who need help from time to time, how can we help them while also protecting our retirement nest egg? And I inherited an annuity from my mom who passed away earlier this year, but the agent she bought it from is no longer in business; what should I do with this account? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q&A episode.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Ep 448. Five Most Common Pitfalls in Retirement Planning
What are the biggest retirement planning mistakes financial advisors see over and over again? David Brooks is joined by Financial Advisor Alex Murray to break down the five most common pitfalls—from tax planning and withdrawal strategies to healthcare costs, portfolio management, and the often-overlooked challenge of finding purpose in retirement.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Ep 447. Lindstrom's Independent Bid for Governor
David Brooks discusses Nebraska's governor's race following Brett Lindstrom's independent bid, examines the latest developments in Iran and their impact on oil prices, and breaks down encouraging inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve's next moves. Learn what these headlines could mean for markets, interest rates, and the economy moving forward.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Ep 446. The Cost of Divorce in the Retirement Years
David Brooks discusses the growing trend of "gray divorce" and the significant financial challenges divorce can create during retirement. He also shares his thoughts on proposed retirement system changes, why Omaha and Lincoln continue to rank among America's least-stressed cities, and the importance of building a retirement plan that prepares you for both life's opportunities and unexpected changes.
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