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With retirement just around the corner, you need a partner you can trust to help navigate the ins and outs of retirement planning. Whether you’re looking for a final push heading into your retirement, retirement asset management and consolidation, or assistance in transferring business assets to retirement assets, our team’s focus is on helping you realize your vision.
You can listen to the Kowal Investment Group - now Creative Planning, "Retirement Clinic" podcasts, with retirement and investment planning tips and news right here on Soundcloud. **This is a previously recorded show.**
You can listen to the Kowal Investment Group - now Creative Planning, "Retirement Clinic" podcasts, with retirement and investment planning tips and news right here on Soundcloud. **This is a previously recorded show.**
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Aaron Kowal discusses longevity risk and key components for longevity planning. Later Jeff joins to share 5 financial blind spots for grieving spouses and how you can prepare now. Then Aaron touches on required minimum distribution planning and avoiding tax torpedoes. And wraps up the show with benefits of phantom equity.
Chaunsy Weisensel discusses the importance of having a plan in place and shares a checklist for what you should do if your spouse passes away. Later Jeff joins the show to examine how retiring early is becoming more difficult. Then Chaunsy wraps up the show with tips for teaching your children about money.
Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a review of the Creative Planning process and what you can expect from your initial meeting. Then he dives into how much money parents need to raise children. Later, Jeff Kowal joins to discuss spending in retirement and building a plan around what you have saved. And Aaron wraps up the show with why you shouldn’t rely on AI to plan your retirement and changes to thrift savings plans.
Jeff Kowal discusses the dangers of one spouse handling all the finances and the importance of organization and consolidation. Later, Chaunsy joins to share insights on life expectancy and financial planning. Then Jeff touches on early retirement distribution penalties and exceptions and wraps up the show with navigating unexpected health and financial issues.
Aaron Kowal reviews the 2025 market summary, highlighting key components in the year and how estimates compared to outcomes. Then Aaron shares a New Year checklist for retirees. Later, Jeff Kowal joins the show to discuss the five times when you should not name your spouse as your beneficiary and touches retirement regrets. And Aaron wraps up the show with 2026 tax planning tips for small business owners.
Jeff Kowal discusses how living to age 100 is becoming more common and the importance of planning so you don’t outlive your money. Then Jeff touches on IRA rulings in 2025. Later, Aaron Spitzner joins the show to help answer the popular question, how to know when you are financially ready to retire? Jeff touches on cost of living and wraps up the show with estate planning must haves.
Jeff Kowal opens the show with thoughts on growing brands, social security, long-term care and new contribution limits for 2026. Later Chaunsy joins to discuss why you may want to start giving your money to your adult kids now. Then Jeff touches on why all your retirement savings shouldn’t be in a 401k and wraps up the show with his thoughts about giving money to your adult children.
Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel discuss the state of the markets as the year comes to a close. Then Aaron shares insights regarding year-end tax planning and tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. And Chaunsy wraps up the show with benefits of Health Savings Accounts.
Jeff Kowal discusses what can happen when one spouse makes all the financial decisions. Then he touches on life events that can derail your retirement plans. Later, Aaron Spitzner joins to share insights on transferring wealth and assets such as a home. And Jeff wraps up the show with trust reveals and money conversations.
Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner discuss tax items in the big beautiful bill act including senior deductions and social security. Then Aaron touches on Trump accounts and how you can utilize them for your child. Later Jeff shares mistakes people make when transferring their 401ks to IRAs. Then Aaron and Jeff wrap up the show with estate planning mistakes to avoid.
Jeff Kowal opens the show by answering common IRA questions clients are asking financial advisors. Later Chaunsy Weisensel joins to discuss the lack of progress workers are making with retirement savings. Then Jeff touches on considerations for aging in place and wraps up the show why you need to look at total planning, not just what you have in stocks.
Chaunsy Weisensel opens the show with a summary of markets in Q3 and the importance of time in the market. Later, he shares insights on behavioral finance and how you can change your mindset. And then Chaunsy closes the show with charitable donation changes in 2026.
Aaron Kowal discusses the SECURE Act 2.0 and what high earners need to know. Then touches on ways you can catch up on retirement savings. Later Jeff Kowal joins to share how ‘401k leakage’ can drain your retirement savings dry. And Aaron wraps up the show with why wealth preservation matters.
Aaron Kowal discusses key considerations for determining when you should take social security. Jeff Kowal joins the show to share reasons you may want to take social security early. Then Aaron touches on 10 tech tools that can help support your retirement lifestyle and wraps up the show with 401k contribution limits and catch-ups.
Aaron Spitzner opens the show with a discussion on interest rates and borrowing costs, then touches on tax strategies for non-qualified annuities. Later Jeff Kowal joins the show to discuss Roth IRAs and their growing popularity among young people. And Aaron Spitzner wraps up the show with catch-up contributions limits and changes.
Aaron Kowal opens the show with a discussion on the average retirement savings by age group and the saving challenges each generation faces. Then shares 6 tips to help preserve and grow the value of your investments. Later Jeff joins the show to discuss how much Americans say they need to comfortably retire and touches on a common regret many women investors have. And Aaron wraps up the show with benefits of utilizing dynasty 529 plans.
Aaron Spitzner and Chaunsy Weisensel open the show by touching on Kowal Investment Group’s move to Creative Planning, who Creative Planning is and the benefits to the clients. Aaron and Chaunsy then discuss why you shouldn’t take financial advice from social media and wrap up the show with home title theft, plus the things you should know before locking your home title.
Jeff Kowal discusses navigating market volatility and downturns in the market, shares insights on tax-loss harvesting, and touches on potential issues executors and beneficiaries face.
Jeff Kowal explains how getting older is better than it used to be and touches on retirement planning regrets. Chaunsy joins to discuss navigating healthcare insurance when you retire early and various planning options. Then Jeff wraps up the show with insights regarding the widow tax.
Jeff Kowal and Aaron Spitzner discuss utilizing 529 plans and UTMA accounts to save money for children and grandchildren. Then dive into senior scams and cyber fraud and examine how you can protect the people you care about. Jeff and Aaron wrap up the show with thoughts on how you can protect your child’s inheritance.
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