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How To Protect Your Loved Ones: Estate Planning Essentials (Ep. 11)

How To Protect Your Loved Ones: Estate Planning Essentials (Ep. 11)

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How can you secure your family’s future beyond a simple will?

Terry Wheeler delves into advanced estate planning, unveiling essential strategies to assist your loved ones before and after you have passed away. He navigates the complexities of California law, highlights the critical distinctions between wills and trusts, and offers an in-depth guide to crafting a comprehensive estate plan that stands the test of time.

Terry touches on: 

  • Differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts
  • The importance of avoiding probate and understanding the probate process
  • Detailed strategies for protecting your estate from taxes
  • Unique protections like bloodline and remarriage protections
  • And more

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Terry Wheeler is an Investment Adviser Representative of WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc., a SEC-registered investment adviser located in Roseville, CA.

 The information presented is for educational purposes only. No listener should assume that any discussions or information presented serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. or from any other investment professional and is not intended as an offer of solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. is not a law firm or accounting firm, and no portion of this Podcast should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives and is not appropriate for every individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.

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Can I Depend on Social Security for My Retirement? (Ep. 8)

Can I Depend on Social Security for My Retirement? (Ep. 8)

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Social Security was introduced in 1935 as a safety net for those few precious years post-retirement when life expectancy hovered around 61-65 years.

In today’s era of extended lifespans, retirement stretches out into vast expanses of time, potentially spanning decades. Yet, amidst this horizon of possibility, the pressing questions that loom in many minds are: ‘Will my financial resources endure?’ and ‘Can I truly rely on Social Security to safeguard my future?'”

Join Terry Wheeler, CFP® and host of WE Money Talk, as he tackles Social Security concerns head-on. Explore its future stability, benefit-maximizing strategies, and practical tips for retirement planning. From its origins to navigating demographic shifts, Terry provides straightforward advice for optimizing your Social Security benefits.

Key highlights include: 

  • The evolution of Social Security and its impact on retirement planning
  • How demographic trends influence Social Security’s financial health
  • Techniques to optimize your benefits based on life expectancy and financial resources
  • The role of alternative income streams, including private pensions
  • And more

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Terry Wheeler is an Investment Adviser Representative of WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc., a SEC-registered investment adviser located in Roseville, CA.

 The information presented is for educational purposes only. No listener should assume that any discussions or information presented serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. or from any other investment professional and is not intended as an offer of solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. is not a law firm or accounting firm, and no portion of this Podcast should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives and is not appropriate for every individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.

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Income Is King – Bonds & Beyond with Matt Williams (Ep. 6)

Income Is King – Bonds & Beyond with Matt Williams (Ep. 6)

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Are bonds your only fixed-income option? 

In today’s episode of WE Money Talk, Terry Wheeler and his guest Matt Williams open the vault of fixed-income options going way beyond traditional bonds. From index crediting strategies to real estate lending and distressed debt opportunities, they discuss the importance of diversification and understanding risk tolerance in building a well-rounded fixed-income portfolio. 

Tune in for an insightful discussion that could reshape your investment approach!

Key takeaways include:

  • The importance of understanding fixed-income alternatives beyond bonds
  • The benefits of incorporating index crediting strategies into investment portfolios
  • How real estate lending be considered a potential fixed-income approach
  • The significance of diversification in creating a balanced fixed-income portfolio
  • And more

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About Matt Williams: 

Matt Williams is a second-generation real estate broker and grew up in the real estate business. He has been involved in all aspects of real estate from buying, selling, and remodeling houses and condos all over California, as well as being a landlord. He specializes in underwriting and determining the value of different real estate asset classes. With over two decades of experience, his extensive knowledge of real estate, and construction, and his ability to research properties and locations have proven to be a valuable addition to WE Institutional. 

Terry Wheeler is an Investment Adviser Representative of WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc., a SEC-registered investment adviser located in Roseville, CA.

 The information presented is for educational purposes only. No listener should assume that any discussions or information presented serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. or from any other investment professional and is not intended as an offer of solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. is not a law firm or accounting firm, and no portion of this Podcast should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives and is not appropriate for every individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.

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Inflation: The Silent Tax (Ep.5)

Inflation: The Silent Tax (Ep.5)

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Inflation has the same effect as taxes, and the US government knows this. They play a game with inflation to effectively tax people, and they do it in a way that relates to the national deficit.

Join host Terry Wheeler, CFP®, and Gabe Rodriguez, Investment Advisor at WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc., as they delve into the impact of inflation on consumer purchasing power, the government’s influence on rising costs and currency value, and draw parallels between inflation and higher taxes.

Learn how you can combat the silent tax of inflation as Terry and Gabe explore:

  • Strategies for your investments including indexing and cryptocurrency 
  • The adoption of Bitcoin as a common currency in other countries
  • Bond alternatives such as an inflation-adjusted treasury  
  • Examples of inflation hedges like real estate, indexed bonds, and certain stocks
  • Reasons why inflation occurs and predictions for future retirees
  • And more

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About Gabriel Rodriguez: 

Gabriel Rodriguez is a registered investment advisor representative. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from San Diego State University. Gabriel has become an integral part of the customer service relations team, focusing on day-to-day operations and back-end support for investors.

 

Terry Wheeler is an Investment Adviser Representative of WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc., a SEC-registered investment adviser located in Roseville, CA.

 The information presented is for educational purposes only. No listener should assume that any discussions or information presented serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. or from any other investment professional and is not intended as an offer of solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. WE Alliance Wealth Advisors, Inc. is not a law firm or accounting firm, and no portion of this Podcast should be interpreted as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives and is not appropriate for every individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.