Roth vs. Pre-Tax: The Ultimate Showdown | Balance Your Wealth

https://youtu.be/71A1H9j7VM0 Understanding how to use a Roth IRA can transform your long term retirement plan. In this episode, the panel breaks down the differences between Roth and pre tax investing, why tax diversification matters, and how your choices today can shape your financial flexibility years from now. If you want to build tax free growth,

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Financial Clarity Before the Close: Smart Year-End Moves for 2025

In this month’s webinar, Bob Gavlak and Nora Lamendola walk through the key financial moves to consider before December 31st so you can reduce surprises, optimize taxes, and head into 2026 with confidence. The team covers tax-loss harvesting, contributions, RMDs, capital gains/dividends, charitable giving, Roth conversions, and more—keeping everything high-level and easy to understand. The

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Choosing Wisely: Medicare Open Enrollment Basics | Balance Wealth Webinar Series

https://youtu.be/0WeSn-QYWS0 This month the Balance team teams up with Simple Medicare to unpack the Medicare “basics” that trip up most people turning 65—and plenty who keep working past it. Guest speaker Kevin Shay, retired CPA and independent insurance broker, joins Bob Gavlak, Shaun Carney, and Ryan Mannen to explain how Parts A, B, C (Advantage),

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Debunking Myths: What Wealthy Investors Really Do | Balance Your Wealth

https://youtu.be/uZGuOsEZJ1E Are you looking for investment tips and insight that only the wealthy get access to? Well this week, Ryan and our panel of experts Bob Gavlak, Nic Gookin, and Tyler Purcell, are giving you unique insights into the investment strategies and mindsets that distinguish wealthy investors from the average. They discuss the role of

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Did Your Kids Recently Graduate From College? | Balance Your Wealth

https://youtu.be/5ocFpRFW_gg This month, the Balance Wealth team takes on one of the most common retirement questions: Is $1 million really enough? They break down why that old benchmark might not hold up anymore and walk through smarter ways to calculate what you actually need based on lifestyle, taxes, and healthcare costs. From income replacement to

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Maximizing Real Estate Wealth: Strategies Using 1031 Exchanges & Other Options | Balance Wealth Webinar Series

https://youtu.be/5ocFpRFW_gg This month the Balance Team breaks down the essentials of 1031 exchanges—a powerful tool for deferring taxes on investment real estate. The team covers the rules, deadlines, and requirements for a successful exchange, the role of a qualified intermediary, and the long-term benefits for investors. The conversation also explores Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) as

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Fed Makes First Rate Cut in Nine Months | Balance Your Wealth

https://youtu.be/KpSl7Qv1flc In this episode, we discuss the recent quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, its implications for the market, personal finance, and investment strategies. They explore how these changes affect clients, the potential for future rate cuts, and the overall economic outlook. The conversation also touches on contrarian views regarding interest rates and the

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