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Is preparedness for Retirement Planning and a Zombie Apocalypse similar? In today’s episode, Rey Descalso discusses the steps to attaining financial peace of mind throughout life’s ups and downs. In this episode, you’ll learn: What disasters can teach us What your “sleep at night” number is What type of investments can get you through the hard times Why the Stability Planning Pillars are an essential part of this process Tune in now! Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email| Stability Planning Pillars| Blog: Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness

The tale of a farmer and his sons – which son are you? In today’s episode, Rey Descalso tells the tale of a farmer and his sons.  How different each son is.  How could this possibly relate to investing? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Farmer Bill’s sons were the secret to his success How this parable relates to asset allocation What choices need to be made in order to leave a legacy What Stability Planning can do for your portfolio Tune in now! Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email | Blog Post: Farmer Bill

So was the Coronavirus a Black Swan? In today’s episode, Rey Descalso reviews his January 28th blog, “Is the Coronavirus a Black Swan?”. In this episode, you’ll learn: If there is a correlation between potential pandemics and the markets. Whether you should make changes to your portfolio. Whether you should make changes to your financial plan. How this pandemic affected the markets. Tune in now. Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

Today’s podcast is a simple fable about volatility. Our characters are two twins and a younger sister. When the two twins are offered two choices on how to invest their inheritance, they choose to go a different direction. Some key takeaways to think about: How much of our investing strategy is based upon our personality and risk tolerance? Is it better go for the sure thing or take more risk in hopes of greater reward? What role does diversification play when picking a strategy? We hope you enjoy this little fable and see how it applies to your situation and retirement plan. Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email    

Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. So, what can we learn from 2019 to bring into the New Year? In this podcast, we look at market performance and new retirement legislation. You’ll learn: Why a fantastic year in 2019 could lead to over optimism in 2020. How famous investors like Warren Buffet performed in 2019. How new retirement legislation was passed and what impacts it could have in 2020. History doesn’t always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. If that’s the case, listen now to learn how to make 2020 even better for your retirement plan. Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

What the government gives it also takes away. With your traditional IRA, you get a tax deduction now, but what gets taken from you? That’s right, ordinary income tax when you go to withdraw from your traditional IRA in retirement. Given that, in today’s episode, Rey Descalso discusses the Roth IRA and you will learn: An easy way to explain how Traditional and Roth IRAs are taxed Whether now is a good time to pay taxes if you don’t have to A way to diversify your tax situation in retirement How you can ransom some of your money out of the clutches of your Traditional IRA. With the current tax code set to sunset in 2026, now is the time to understand and strategize your IRA plan. Tune in now to learn how to take advantage of these changes. Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

The constant barrage of the 24-hour news cycle can really overload the long-term investor. In this episode, Rey Descalso discusses with Jared Coffin some guidelines on how to handle the information tsunami. You will learn: Who the real “product” is of the news. How the news makes its money. How breaking news is almost always worthless. How time passing actually improves our analysis of past events. If fear and greed are your enemy than your media choices and how you react to the news could greatly impact your financial planning success. Tune in now to learn how to become a savvy listener! Article mentioned in this Podcast:  What Past Market Declines Can Teach Us  Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

The financial industry is buzzing with the few developments in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  Learn about ETFs and why they may be an important part of your investment portfolio. In this episode, Rey Descalso talks about what ETFs are and how they compare to mutual funds.  You’ll learn a few of the reasons why they are so popular including: Tax efficiencies Lower internal fees A move towards indexing versus active stock-picking. And so much more Tune in now to find out how ETFs may make sense in your portfolio. Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

Do you know a widowed woman who is trying to navigate her finances? Managing finances, paired with grieving, is a profoundly difficult undertaking. This situation becomes even harder when the woman has been uninvolved with her family’s finances until now.  In this episode, Rey Descalso talks about the Transition Journal he created to help a growing section of his client-base — widows in transition. This journal takes the newly widowed through the process of what they need to know about their finances, the continual events they need to remember, but mainly, it helps widowed women realize what is truly important to them. In this episode, you’ll learn: Examples of checklists and timelines found in the Transition Journal What the first question is and why Rey included it in the journal A story about a widowed client who had a powerful experience with the Transition Journal Why it’s important for new widows to connect with their financial planner About the importance of putting pen to paper  How to get your copy of the Transition Journal And so much more Tune in now to find out how this journal could help you or the newly widowed women in your life.  Resources:    Privada Wealth Management | Email

Can you imagine there being a downside to suddenly coming into a lot of money? In this episode, Rey Descalso talks about the many potential downsides — or pitfalls — to a windfall, whether it’s from an inheritance, new client, or lottery win. No doubt, your life will change. But as you’ll soon find out, how your life changes is completely up to you. In this episode, you’ll learn: That there can be disadvantages to gaining wealth quickly Why it’s important to take time to absorb what has just happened and how it can change your life Who actually needs to know about your new fortune Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with the right people Tune in now to find out why it’s not the size of the windfall that matters, it’s how you handle it! Resources:    Privada Wealth Management  

Are your habits helping you shape your ideal retirement? In this episode, Rey Descalso recommends four habits for new and soon-to-be retirees to master. This energetic conversation is dedicated to helping you create the retirement life you’ve been dreaming of.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What accountability means in this context The benefits of having … Continue reading Episode 20 – The Four Habits of Highly Effective Retirees →

How do 401(k)s work? Are Roth features available with 401(k)s?  If you have these types of questions, tune in because Rey Descalso is bringing you all the answers. Long an enthusiast for helping people make sense of their planning, Rey shares tips on how to maximize your 401(k) and avoid three major pitfalls. In this … Continue reading Episode 19 – 401(k) Pro-Tips and Pitfalls →

Are you tricking yourself out of a happy retirement? How can you tell? It’s time to uncover the ultimate retirement scams, so you can dodge them!  In today’s episode, Rey Descalso continues on from part one to discuss more of the flawed thinking patterns that derail people’s retirement plans.  In this episode, you will learn: … Continue reading Episode 18 – Don’t Scam Yourself in Retirement: Part 2 →

You could be super savvy by avoiding all of the phone and emails scams in the world. But are you still falling for the ultimate retirement scam? In today’s episode, Rey Descalso discusses the flawed thinking patterns that derail people’s retirement plans. Not stopping there, Rey explains how you can know if you’ve fallen into … Continue reading Episode 17 – Don’t Scam Yourself in Retirement: Part 1 →

What comes to mind when you hear the words “power spending”? Do you imagine shopping sprees and splurging on the latest gear? If so, you might be in for a surprise! In today’s episode, Rey Descalso breaks down exactly what power spending means and the different ways you can benefit from this practice.  In this … Continue reading Episode 16 – Start Power Spending →

The SECURE Act of 2019, a bill passed on May 23, 2019, by the United States House of Representatives, proposes significant changes that will surely affect current and future retirees. In this episode, Rey Descalso examines The SECURE Act’s proposed changes and gives you his verdict for each one — will the change be good, … Continue reading Episode 15 – The SECURE Act of 2019: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly →

Many people look forward to their retirement, only to be disappointed with the actual experience. But as you’ll learn today, finding balance in retirement can boost your feelings of satisfaction. In this episode, Rey Descalso draws on his experiences with serving retirees to explain what causes dissatisfaction and how you can prepare for an enjoyable … Continue reading Episode 14 – Finding Balance In Retirement →

What exactly are the risks involved in financial planning? In this episode, Rey Descalso uncovers the risks that exist between you and your financial goals. They include areas such as retirement, estate planning, and investment management. He also shares how Privada Wealth Management helps each client navigate these risks. In this episode, you’ll learn: The … Continue reading Episode 13 – The Game of Risk →

In today’s episode, Rey Descalso introduces you to another member of the Privada Wealth Management team, Jared Coffin. Listen in as they discuss Jared’s latest blog post, “Quotes: Free Advice Worth Listening to.” Jared offers his interpretation of financial quotes by influential figures like John Maynard Keynes and Peter Lynch and explains why they matter … Continue reading Episode 12 – Free Financial Advice Worth Listening to — With Guest Jared Coffin →

In today’s episode, Rey Descalso speaks with guest, Geoff Hoatson, about elder law and all that it entails. Geoff Hoatson is an elder law attorney and the founder and CEO of the Family First Firm in Central Florida. They have served hundreds of Central Florida families with their legal needs through all stages of life. … Continue reading Episode 11- Understanding Elder Law  — With Guest Geoff Hoatson →