Your Retirement Elevated Podcast with Scott Dougan

Beware of the Three P’s: Panic, Politics and Performance Chasing

Today we’re talking about classic mistakes people make that can have long-term impacts on their retirement plan. Find out how to avoid the three P’s – panic, politics and performance chasing.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:39 – Emotional decisions
4:05 – Market drops
8:32 – Panic
12:35 – Politics
19:33 – Performance chasing

Questions Not Usually Addressed in Financial Plans

We often hear about frequently asked questions, but what are some questions that are not usually addressed in financial plans? We’ll explain what they are and why you need to know the answers.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:22 – Money falling through the cracks
2:56 – Tax returns
3:44 – Estate plans
6:00 – Lack of communication
10:36 – Making factual, logical decisions
14:00 – Questions you need to ask
14:36 – Tax-loss harvesting strategies
20:24 – Financial advisors can be your quarterback
23:50 – Virtual educational events

Estate Planning 101: Stealth Taxes

In part three of our estate planning series, we’re talking with attorneys Chris Gaughan and Casey Connealy about stealth taxes. They are sneaky taxes that we often don’t think about or know about but can really add up.
 
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Part 1 on Powers of Attorney: https://wp.me/paeENs-aB 
Part 2 on Wills and Trusts: https://wp.me/paeENs-aH 
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
2:19 – What are stealth taxes?
4:00 – Death taxes
7:57 – Individual retirement accounts
11:34 – Probate
14:09 – Delays and administrative fees

Estate Planning 101: Wills and Trusts

In part two of our estate planning series, we’re talking with attorneys Chris Gaughan and Casey Connealy about the difference between wills and trusts. Which one should you have, and what are the pros and cons?
 
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Check out part 1: https://wp.me/paeENs-aB 
 
What we discuss on this show: 
2:40 – What if you don’t have a will or trust?
5:34 – What is a will?
7:43 – What is a trust?
9:40 – Other reasons to use a trust
12:15 – Divorce protection
13:16 – Protecting children
14:12 – Money management concerns
14:59 – Children with special needs
15:56 – Should I have a will or trust?
19:33 – What do I do next?
21:16 – Contact Chris and Casey

Estate Planning 101: Powers of Attorney

In part one of our estate planning series, we’re talking with attorneys Chris Gaughan and Casey Connealy about powers of attorney. Do you need a power of attorney, how are they used and what are some common misconceptions?
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:33 – What is estate planning?
2:35 – Two types of powers of attorney
4:09 – If you don’t have power of attorney
6:13 – What if you do have power of attorney?
10:19 – Misconceptions about power of attorney
13:36 – Validity of power attorney
15:12 – Make sure you have copies
16:44 – Who should have a power of attorney?

How to Have a Healthy Retirement Plan

What is the health of your wealth? In other words, how healthy is your retirement plan? Today, we’re sharing what questions you should consider as you save for retirement.  
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
2:52 – A new administration
5:20 – You may need to work longer
6:52 – Spend less, save more
8:09 – Are you going to work longer or adjust your lifestyle?
8:55 – Invest with a long-term approach
11:35 – Hybrid retirement
14:53 – Insurance, healthcare and taxes

Cultivating a Life of Gratitude

The holidays are a natural time to show gratitude, but intentional gratitude all year long is just as important. On today’s episode, we’re talking all about gratefulness.
 
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What we discuss on this show: 
1:35 – Gratefulness
4:50 – Intentional gratitude
8:20 – Expressing gratitude
13:27 – Acts of kindness
19:06 – Reflecting

It Isn’t the Known Unknowns That Get You

We all deal with unknowns in our lives, but beware of the unknown unknowns. Those will get you, according to former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
 
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What we discuss on this show: 
2:16 – Known unknowns
4:37 – Unknown unknowns
9:09 – The election and pandemic
12:49 – Stay the course
15:55 – Being emotional about your savings

Love or Hate the Election, Leave Emotion Behind

No matter how you feel about the 2020 election, it’s best to leave emotion behind when dealing with your financial future. Scott Dougan explains how he handles retirement planning in election season. 
 
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What we discuss on this show: 
0:51 – Dealing with uncertainty
3:48 – Too much emphasis on one person
5:58 – Clients upset about election outcome
7:29 – What’s great about America
9:20 – Every change gives us opportunity
11:02 – How to define long-term
15:05 – Model good behavior

How Will the Election Affect Investments?

The election is upon us, and that brings up a lot of financial questions. We want to dedicate today’s show to answering some of those common queries.
 
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What we discuss on this show: 
1:18 – Confirmation bias
5:42 – What does the election really mean for investments?
6:34 – Are there Election Day implications for your investments?
10:09 – Should we be worried about delayed election results?
14:20 – Bogus info online
16:00 – The media
20:24 – Short-term versus long-term
22:58 – What if you’re taking money from investments?
24:58 – Final thoughts