SML Planning Minute
SML Planning Minute podcasts provide timely and thought-provoking financial ideas and concepts for individuals, families and business owners. Be sure to listen in! Simply click on a topic below to access a podcast. You can also subscribe to one of the many service providers to listen on the go.
Are You Ready for the New York LLC Transparency Act Starting January 1, 2026?
Episode 361 – The effective date of the New York Limited Liability Company Transparency Act, January 1, 2026, is nearly upon us. If your business was created in, or authorized to do business in, New York, you may be affected. If so, are you prepared to comply with its mandates and regulations? Continue Reading Are You Ready for the New York LLC Transparency Act Starting January 1, 2026?
The Latest on the Scamming Front
Episode 360 – It seems like online scammers usually have the upper hand. The bad guys come up with a new scheme, and eventually the good guys figure it out and make changes. But then bad guys come up with more new schemes. Here are some of the latest tricks of the scamming trade. Continue Reading The Latest on the Scamming Front
Nine Mistakes Wealthy People Make
Episode 359 – A few weeks ago we took an in-depth look at some of the things wealthy people understand that the rest of us tend to miss. Today, we’ll take a look at the opposite: some financial mistakes that even wealthy people tend to make, and how we can help avoid them. Continue Reading Nine Mistakes Wealthy People Make
Should I Use My Savings to Delay Collecting Social Security?
Episode 358 – Deciding when to collect Social Security is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Make a mistake there and you’ll pay for it—every month for the rest of your life. But what if you want to retire early? That doesn’t mean you also need to collect early. A “bridge” strategy can be an important tool to get you through those years between giving up your job and collecting Social Security. It could make you much better off in the long run. Continue Reading Should I Use My Savings to Delay Collecting Social Security?
What Wealthy People Know That the Rest of Us Don’t
Episode 357 – Do the ultra-wealthy belong to some secret club that no one else knows about? Of course not. But it’s safe to say that they do some things differently. And the rest of us could learn a few lessons from what they’ve figured out. Continue Reading What Wealthy People Know That the Rest of Us Don’t
Is a 529 Plan Really Your Best Option?
Episode 356 – 529 plans are certainly popular these days, and with good reason: high contribution limits and potentially tax-free growth. But they’re not for everyone. Here are four other potential alternatives for funding a college education. Continue Reading Is a 529 Plan Really Your Best Option?
Minimizing Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Business
Episode 355 – Business owners selling a business are often worried about capital gains tax. There are several strategies that may help to minimize or avoid capital gains. Continue Reading Minimizing Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of a Business
10 Mistakes People Make When Buying Life Insurance
Episode 354 – Finding the right life insurance policy can be complicated, and it’s easy to get confused. Here are ten common mistakes we see people making when they purchase life insurance. Continue Reading 10 Mistakes People Make When Buying Life Insurance
Even with Medicare, the Cost of Health Care Can Be Shocking
Episode 353 – People might think that health care is cheaper once you’re covered by Medicare. Maybe, but the cost of health care in retirement is higher than many people think. A recent study by Fidelity gives us some real numbers. Continue Reading Even with Medicare, the Cost of Health Care Can Be Shocking
Can You Save Too Much for Retirement? – Revisited
Episode 352 – Is it possible to save too much for retirement? Some have argued that the answer is yes, but with caveats.
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Mistakes People Make When Things Are Going Well
Episode 351 – People make financial mistakes all the time, in good times and bad. What are some of the things that people get wrong when things are going well? In a recent article from ThinkAdvisor, author Bryce Sanders outlined what he believes are some of the errors people tend to make when things are looking rosy. Continue Reading Mistakes People Make When Things Are Going Well
Avoiding a Conservatorship
Episode 350 – Conservatorships have been in the news quite a bit over the last few years. What exactly is it, and how do you avoid having to deal with one? Continue Reading Avoiding a Conservatorship
The Role of Optimism in Retirement Planning
Episode 349 – Being an optimist has been shown to increase your overall well-being. But in a recent article in Think Advisor, author Michael Finke suggests that optimism can also help with your retirement planning efforts. Continue Reading The Role of Optimism in Retirement Planning
Teaching Your Kids What You Wish You Had Learned With Hannah Kesler
Episode 348 – Are there things you wished you had learned about money when you were a kid? In today’s episode, special guest Hannah Kesler talks about some of her ideas on how to raise children to become financially savvy adults. Continue Reading Teaching Your Kids What You Wish You Had Learned With Hannah Kesler
Are You an Independent Contractor?
Episode 347 – The U.S. Department of Labor’s constantly changing rules on classifying workers as either independent contractors or employees is creating confusion among employers. What’s the current status? Continue Reading Are You an Independent Contractor?
Does It Make Sense to Reject an Inheritance?
Episode 346 – Does it ever make sense to reject an inheritance? On some occasions, a “qualified disclaimer” can give you a chance to do the right thing, or to avoid a major headache. Continue Reading Does It Make Sense to Reject an Inheritance?
Six Big Mistakes People Make with Their Wills Revisited
Episode 345 – Just having a will is not enough. You need to get the details right. Here are 6 big mistakes we see people making when they structure their wills. Continue Reading Six Big Mistakes People Make with Their Wills Revisited
One Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means to You
Episode 344 – The One Big Beautiful Bill, or OBBB, is now law. The OBBB extended many provisions created in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA. We’ll review and summarize some of the key aspects of the OBBB as it pertains to extended TCJA provisions impacting individuals, families and businesses.ration or LLC? What type is best for you? Continue Reading One Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means to You
What Happens When You Get Audited?
Episode 343 – No one enjoys receiving a letter from the IRS, especially when they open it and realize that their return is being reviewed. The odds are longer than most people realize, but what should you do if this happens to you? Continue Reading What Happens When You Get Audited?
Thinking of Collecting Social Security Early? Not So Fast.
Episode 342 – Thinking of collecting your Social Security at age 62? Watch out for the “Excess Earnings Test.” It’s a bit more complicated than you may realize. Continue Reading Thinking of Collecting Social Security Early? Not So Fast.
