Our 2 Cents – Episode #038 Tax Free Income & Curious Investor Behavior Everyone loves the idea of tax-free income… what could be better? However, it seems that most people still don’t have a clear picture of whether they should contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth. More importantly, why do people who say they want tax-free income, avoid taking action to achieve it? We look to investigate these curiosities and discuss the best strategies to get your money […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #037 Financial Terms You Should Know During the Pandemic The Coronavirus pandemic has likely led you to hearing a lot more financial buzzwords and it’s possible you aren’t familiar with some of the terms getting thrown around. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular ones and see what we can learn from them. Here’s what was covered in this episode: What to Call What Happened: Bear Market, Downturn, Bubble, Meltdown? Recession vs. […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #036 Coronavirus Update and What You Should Be Doing Now It’s been quite the ride in the stock market. Gabriel and Steve are back to discuss the market during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you should be doing today with your investments. Here’s what was covered in this episode: What’s happened in the stock market recently? Will volatility continue? Have we reached the bottom of the bear-market? What is SGL recommending to clients? Should you […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #035 The Coronavirus, The Market, & Tips for Finding the Right Advisor There is no doubt that we live in a world with an economy that relies on supply chains, people working, airports open, and tourism to continue. When the economy is disrupted and the Stock Market follows suit, it leaves investors with a sense and feeling of uncertainty. After we discuss the fears and woes of the coronavirus, we answer Max and Scott’s questions […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #034 Affordability Crisis in America and the National Debt Wages are no longer keeping up with the high cost of living. With the costs of home, healthcare, and childcare expenses, how can you stay ahead of the curve while maintaining your standard of living? The national debt certainly plays a large part in your cost of living so we can’t underestimate how interest on debt, is a silent killer. Here’s what was covered in this […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #033 February “Deep Dive” – Your Budget is the Key to Your Financial Success Do you like to make money? Because if you do, it all starts with a budget. On today’s episode we’re back with another “Deep Dive” into the world of budgeting and how it can protect you from losing more than you think. Don’t worry, you’ll enjoy this one, even if you don’t enjoy budgeting! Here’s what was covered in this episode: […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #032 Market Forecasting Myths & Mysteries and Revisiting with Tax Deductions Everyone is curious or concerned about how well the stock market will perform this year. But can you really believe everything you hear? After we discuss the market forecasting myths and mysteries, we revisit the list of tax deductions that have disappeared in preparation for the upcoming tax season! Here’s what was covered in this episode: Forget Stock Market Forecasts. They’re Less Than Worthless […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #031 The SECURE Act Updates and What it Means for Your 401ks, IRAs and RMDs The New Year and new updates to your retirement plan! Today we discuss how the SECURE Act is changing the way you can contribute to your retirement accounts and the new start date to take your RMDs. After that, we converse about all of the tax dollars that the state of Illinois received after the first day of Marijuana being […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #030 Reviewing Your Retirement Income Plan In honor of our 30th episode today, we take a “deep dive” into reviewing what a retirement income plan really is and how to build one. After our “deep dive,” we come up to the surface to see what new technology Elon Musk and Ford have in store for us. Here’s what was covered in this episode: Special Podcast Deep-Dive Reviewing Your Retirement Income Plan What is a retirement […]