Hanson Mcclain's Money Matters

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat start the show by helping a father decide whether he should self-fund his daughter’s college costs. Then, they help a caller figure out how to value the amount of a financial gift he won’t give for another five years. Plus, Scott and Pat make a house call to a California woman to see whether she took their advice. Finally, they hear from a caller who had an estate planning conundrum.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why deadly fires in Maui should compel you to review your insurance policies. A house flipper from Iowa wants to know where to invest $250,000 in proceeds from the sale of three homes. A great saver from New Jersey asks where to best direct funds from a required minimum distribution (RMD). Finally, Scott and Pat discuss the challenges of financial planning for those in the airline industry.      Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why receiving a financial windfall can make you more of who you already are. A 58-year-old single caller asks for help with a pension buyout decision. A Missouri man wants to know whether he can afford to self-insure his long-term care. Plus, Allworth advisor Steve Hruby joins the show, to discuss the danger of investment products.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss what might be the single most important rule to abide by if you want financial independence. A father asks for guidance on the best strategy to use to pay for his child’s college education. A Pennsylvania caller needs Pat’s help resolving a marital financial dispute. Finally, A California woman wants to know which long-term care policy is the best for her.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the ramifications of the federal government’s $1 trillion budget deficit. A California woman wants help convincing her husband to sell his dream home. A Kentucky caller asks whether he should convert some of his 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Finally, Scott, Pat, and Allworth advisor Brian Murphy explore the dangerous impact that biases have on investors.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat help a Colorado caller understand why she should avoid making extra payments on her home. Then, a father from California asks what will happen to his 529 plan now that his daughter thinks college isn’t the answer. Plus, Allworth partner advisor Chris Giordano joins Scott and Pat to explain how he dealt with a couple who had half of their net worth tied up in Apple stock.     Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain the factors that should dictate how much stock you own. A newly married couple asks whether opening a particular kind of IRA will help them pay less in taxes. A private investigator wants to know whether his old job will keep him from receiving maximum Social Security benefits. Finally, Scott explains why it’s critical to have a well-thought-out inheritance plan.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the gratification that comes with creating a long-term plan for retirement. A caller from Chicago asks whether he should buy an annuity to supplement his income. Plus, a Texas man needs help managing his stock options. Then, Scott and Pat talk about an income tax impacting some investors. Finally, Allworth advisor Brian James joins the show to explain why owning individual stocks could lead you into the danger zone.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why it’s not a good idea to buy and sell when recession talk ramps up. A retiree from Ohio asks for guidance on a proper withdrawal strategy. Then, Scott and Pat delve into the world of wealth taxes. Finally, a California caller wants to know why his 401(k) contributions would cause the government to reject his tax returns.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss mortgages from long ago that are suddenly haunting homeowners. A 49-year-old Arizona man asks whether he has too much money with one bank. Should a new retiree earning $8,300 a month from a pension consider an indexed annuity? Finally, Scott and Pat help a California caller prepare for future Medicare costs.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why chasing short-term gains can lead to long-term problems. A Tennessee father asks whether buying his son a first home is a smart idea. A 31-year-old caller from Washington, D.C. wants to know where he should invest $500,000 in proceeds from the sale of his house. Finally, a Texas man who is about to retire asks for advice on where he should park the money sitting in his company’s 401(k).   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the impact that higher borrowing costs have on local governments. Then, an 83-year-old asks how he can gain access to $2 million tied up in his company’s money purchase plan.  A California man wants to know whether his mother-in-law should sell a home. Finally, you’ll hear Scott and Pat’s unexpected answer to a question about a Roth conversion.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss why companies choose to take on controversial issues. Then, a man looking to retire next year asks what a safe investment strategy would be. A caller from Hawaii wants to know whether her portfolio can weather a recession. Plus, Scott and Pat explain when investing in cash is the wrong choice. Finally, they tackle questions about long-term care insurance and Roth conversions.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss market reaction to debt ceiling talks.  Then, a 59-year-old wants to know whether she should invest money in real estate instead of putting it into her retirement account. You’ll hear Scott and Pat help a California woman with a question about prepaying taxes. Finally, a retiree from Iowa wonders whether he is being too aggressive with his portfolio.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss a fad investment that is falling apart right before our eyes. Then they help a man who wants to know whether his child should wait for a Supreme Court decision before paying off student loans. A North Carolina caller asks whether he should sell some of his dividend stocks. Plus, Scott and Pat help you identify a wealth manager who has a conflict of interest.    Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott, Pat, and Allworth Financial’s Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout examine whether the Federal Reserve will press pause on interest rate hikes. Then, Scott and Pat help a caller navigate between multiple Roth IRA accounts. You’ll hear them explain why one man should take Social Security benefits immediately. Finally, they weigh in on the debt ceiling stalemate happening in Washington, D.C.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why having a roadmap for your dollars is crucial. A 62-year-old asks whether $9,000 in monthly income will be enough to fund his lifestyle once he stops working full-time. You’ll hear guidance for a Montana woman who wants to know where she should pull money from to help her son-in-law. Then, Scott and Pat take a deep dive into tax planning for 2024 and beyond. Finally, they help a caller with a question about a lump-sum pension payout.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why having all the money in the world may not lessen your worry about it. A Pennsylvania teacher who just retired wants to know where she should invest inherited money. An Arizona caller asks whether she can claim her late ex-husband’s Social Security. Finally, a woman who called in the day after retiring finds out when she should do Roth conversions.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat discuss the ramifications of the federal government’s $1 trillion budget deficit. A California woman wants help convincing her husband to sell his dream home. A Kentucky caller asks whether he should convert some of his 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Finally, Scott, Pat, and Allworth advisor Brian Murphy explore the dangerous impact that biases have on investors.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's CEOs Scott Hanson and Pat McClain live on-air! Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat begin the show by discussing the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the social media age, before moving on to a conversation about the purpose of diversification. They then take a call from a disciplined saver who is drastically overinvested in REITs, followed by a Colorado caller who wants to know if he should pay off one of his mortgages.