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Roth IRA Conversions – What to Consider

We’ve been getting a number of questions about Roth IRA conversions lately, and although we have covered this issue in...
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Episode 27: Farewell, Richard

In this episode we remember Dr. Richard Topel

Join Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management at Bike MS: Waves to Wine 2019

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease which causes damage to the insulating covers of nerve cells in the...
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Episode 26: Collaborative Divorce-What Is It?

In this episode we talk about the collaborative divorce process

Beneficiary Bungle

Designating beneficiaries for your retirement accounts and life insurance policies is one of the most critical decisions you can make...
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Episode 25: Pension Power

In this episode we discuss the power of the employer provided pension plan

Say Goodbye to the Restricted Application for Spousal Benefits

2019 marks the last year people can take advantage of a Social Security rule that will soon be phased out....

Charitable Giving Basics

We have been getting more and more questions regarding charitable giving strategies reently, so I thought it might be helpful...
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Episode 24: College V Retirement

In this episode we discuss the choice between saving for college or saving for retirement.
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  2. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  3. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  4. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing
  5. Episode 109: The Market Crash Is Coming - Someday