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Episode 60: It's Different This Time

In this episode we discuss recent market volatility and investor behavior. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

Protecting Against “Sequence-of-Return Risk”

If you know me, you will know that one of my all-time favorite mantras is that investing is all about...
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Episode 59: Inherited IRAs

In this episode we discuss the rules for inherited IRAs. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

5 Strategies to Stay the Course in a Volatile Market

After a stellar 2021, which saw the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rise by almost 27%, and markets seem to shrug...

Retirement Practice Run

Congratulations, you can retire!  These are the four magic words everyone wants to hear at some point in their lives,...
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Episode 58: 22 & 2

In this episode we discuss the similarities between artist management and financial management. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.
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Episode 57: The Three Little Pigs

In this episode we discuss how investor behavior impacts investor results. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

Key Tax Numbers for 2022

With 2021 almost in the books, it’s time to take a look at the coming year, and specifically, the key...
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Episode 56: Completing The FAFSA

In this episode we discuss completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about student aid at...
  1. Episode 114: Why People Avoid Financial Planning 7:02
  2. Episode 113: Trump Accounts 8:54
  3. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  4. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  5. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing