Financial Milestones

Published: Aug. 23, 2024, 2 p.m.

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3MidbtW

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Navigating Financial Milestones: From Youth to Golden Years

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In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guests Blaine Carver and Sean Latimer discuss Blaine's article on financial milestones. The group humorously reflects on age-specific privileges and responsibilities that influence financial decisions. Covering milestones from childhood to retirement, they delve into the importance of starting investment accounts for minors, the benefits of different savings strategies, the significance of life and disability insurance, and tax planning. They also explore Roth conversions, estate planning, and the psychological impacts of money management, offering practical insights and a few personal anecdotes along the way.

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00:00 Welcome to the Thoughts on Money Podcast

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00:32 Discussing Financial Milestones

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02:28 Planning for Children's Future: UTMA vs. 529

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06:37 Creative Uses of 529 Plans

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10:55 Importance of Insurance in Early Adulthood

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13:53 Building Savings Habits

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18:38 Pre-Retirement Planning in Your 50s

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20:36 Understanding IRA Withdrawals and Penalties

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22:32 Navigating Social Security and Medicare

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26:11 Tax Planning Strategies in Your 60s

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30:02 Charitable Giving and Required Minimum Distributions

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33:39 Estate Planning and Financial Management in Your 70s

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40:50 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice

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