Cover Your Assets KC Podcast

Episode 160: Planning for Things You Can’t Predict

There’s a lot we can’t know, so how do you plan for it? From taxes to market crashes, David talks through what you can do to make sure you aren’t caught off-guard when the unexpected happens.
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:32 - Today’s podcast is from the road!
3:36 - If you knew the answers to the unpredictable it would be easier.
4:07 - When is the next market crash going to happen?
5:47 - What happens with a downturn and with a recession?
9:33 - What will healthcare costs look like in 20 years?
12:12 - What will taxes by like?
16:08 - How long are you going to live?
 
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Episode 159: What’s Behind the January Stock Market Swoon?

Feeling a bit whiplashed from the stock market volatility? David discusses what just happened with the stock market and what we can do as we look toward the future.
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:27 - This week’s Chiefs game was a shock.
1:30 - We’ve been seeing volatility in the stock market. 
3:53 - What happened?
8:32 - Are the markets in a correction?
11:52 - Do corrections matter?
15:29 - Where do we go from here?
 
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Episode 158: What It Takes To - Lose 100 Pounds or Achieve Your Financial Goals

Losing 100 pounds is a huge accomplishment, but it didn’t happen overnight! We talk about what it takes to achieve big goals, both with weight loss and with our financial plan.
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:55 - Co-host Walter lost 100 pounds in 2021!
3:13 - What was the plan?
6:54 - What was the inspiration point for David to get into financial planning?
10:20 - Having a plan makes you more likely to reach your goal.
15:20 - Success breeds more success.
17:41 - Recognize that you will have setbacks.
21:10 - Retirement may be a ways away and hard to visualize the end goal.
 
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Episode 157: Mailbag - Life Insurance, Budgets, and More

If your finances seem to be in order, how important is it to have a monthly budget? Is life insurance necessary if you have no kids? What assets should you list on your net worth statements? David answers these questions today!
 
What we discuss on this episode:
1:28 - Do I need life insurance if I’m young and don’t have kids?
7:24 - Do I have to have a budget?
13:10 - What assets can I list on my net worth statement? 
 
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Episode 156: 2022 Financial Resolutions, Part 2

What else can you do to get into good financial shape in the new year? We talk through three more financial resolutions you can make right now.
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:59 - Increase your retirement savings.
4:52 - Save as much as you can, as early as you can.
9:25 - Protect your family from catastrophic risks.
 
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Episode 155: 2022 Financial Resolutions, Part 1

How can you get your finances in better shape this year? David starts with three financial resolutions to make on this two-part series.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.coveryourassetskc.com/episode-155-2022-financial-resolutions-part-1
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:27 - What resolutions have David and Walter made?
4:55 - Find out your net worth.
13:08 - Pay off your credit card debt.
17:46 - Are other types of debt just as bad?
21:05 - Establish an emergency fund.

Episode 154: Best Of 2021 Listener Questions

What are some of the top questions David received this year? We revisit five questions from the mailbag before ringing in the new year.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.coveryourassetskc.com/episode-154-best-of-2021-listener-questions
 
What we discuss on this episode:
1:15 - Is it a good idea to put my son as a joint owner on our home?
5:20 - Should I sell my stock or pay more attention to the tax bill?
8:45 - What can you do about RMDs?
13:37 - Should I consider an early retirement package?
17:54 - Should I use a robo-advisor for my HSA investment?

Episode 153: One Easy Way to Simply Your Retirement

How can you simplify your retirement and why does it matter? David shares why you may want to consolidate your retirement savings and the three ways it benefits you.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: http://www.coveryourassetskc.com/episode-153-one-easy-way-to-simplify-your-retirement
 
What we discuss on this episode:
2:37 - Way less information to keep track of.
4:32 - You’ll have access to more options.
5:35 - RMDs can be a nightmare if they are still with former employers.
7:50 - David shares a client story of someone who needed to consolidate.

Episode 152: 7 Roth Conversion Misconceptions

How much do you really know about Roth conversions? David walks us through common misconceptions and shares why Roth conversions may be worth considering before the end of the year.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.coveryourassetskc.com/episode-152-7-roth-conversion-misconceptions
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:33 - Christmas is coming!
2:11 - How soon do you need to do a Roth conversion?
3:54 - Who can do a Roth conversion?
4:54 - What are the conversion limits?
6:00 - Can you convert a beneficiary IRA into a Roth?
7:58 - There is no penalty for doing a Roth conversion.
10:31 - When will you pay the taxes?
12:33 - Can you do a partial conversion?

Episode 151: 3 Ways to Reduce RMDs

Are required minimum distributions looming over you and your near future? David talks through three strategies to help you reduce your RMDs.
 
Read more and get additional financial resources here: http://www.coveryourassetskc.com/3-ways-to-reduce-rmds
 
What we discuss on this episode:
0:26 - What’s David’s favorite Thanksgiving pie?
3:18 - What are RMDs?
8:48 - How can you reduce the RMDs? What’s the first strategy? 
10:58 - What if you’re still working?
12:44 - When should you consider a Roth conversion?