Ep 55: Decision Overlap

This episode is inspired by a couple of clients who recently met with Brian and came armed with lots of questions about their retirement plans. Social Security, Long Term Care, Pensions, Annuities and other topics were all on the table. Brian will tell us why it's important to recognize that you have to evaluate these kinds of financial questions all together, not individually, because there's so much overlap with each decision. We'll also use this episode as a springboard into an upcoming series on the top retirement mistakes (and how to avoid them).

Ep 54: What's In A Name?

Jamal Mahmood of MSFS joins the show again to discuss with Brian the journey, pros, and cons of moving from a big-box firm to an independent advisory practice. They'll compare and contrast how products are treated, who values name brands and what is revealed when it's removed from the equation, and explore what the actual framework of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional looks like. If you've ever wanted to understand some of the differences in working with a big-name national firm vs. an independent financial advisor, this episode is for you.

Ep 53: The "Where" of Retirement

Retirement is often the first opportunity to live wherever you want. Although that sounds amazing, for many people it can be overwhelming to have almost limitless options on the table. Brian will walk us through the 4 P's of his retirement planning process to show how following them can help you answer key questions about where you want to retire and so much more.

Ep 52: Politically Incorrect Guide To Investing

There's a new spin on letting your values and beliefs dictate, or at least exclude, certain investments in your portfolio. In the past, it was relatively simple to exclude stocks and investments that profit from the sale of alcohol or tobacco. But that effort has picked up steam and morphed into something more complex in recent years. Today, ESG Investing where environmental, sustainability, and governance issues impact investment choices. And sometimes what includes or excludes an investment from someone's portfolio isn't an issue with the product or the service it provides, but more nuanced things like the makeup of its board of directors or whether the company meets certain diversity, equity, or inclusion standards. Brian takes a look at these developments with a warning to those who prioritize other factors over the fundamentals of an investment.

Ep 51: Destination Inflation

There is a new top concern in the financial world, at least temporarily. You've probably seen it mentioned numerous times on the national evening news, top headlines in newspapers, online, and maybe even Facebook posts about it from your friends. We're talking about inflation. Known as the "silent killer" of financial success, but often infrequently discussed and insufficiently planned for, inflation is something that we all need to understand better. Especially in times like these, we'll rely on Brian to sort through the noise and clutter to really assess inflation's current and future impact on our finances.

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Ep 50: The Big 50

We're celebrating the 50th episode of Make The Dough Rise by giving away fabulous cash and prizes on today's show. Listen to find out how you can win. And using 50 as our inspiration, we'll highlight some of our best episodes from the past two years that are particularly worth a listen for those of you in your early-to-mid fifties. We'll talk a little about investing rules of thumb for accumulators, annuities, long term care, taxes, early retirement and much more.

Ep 49: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 16

Brian's daughter, Hannah, makes her podcasting debut on this episode. Hannah takes a break from studying for AP exams to fill us in on how to decipher the lingo of teenagers these days, a youthful perspective on money and investing, and talks about how receptive she's been to the money lessons Brian has taught her over the years. Some good laughs on this episode as we try (and fail) to sound cool in front of a teen, but learn some valuable lessons on how to pass on some great financial knowledge to the next generation.

Ep 48: Reopening The Fun Fund

The last year has been tough with handling a worldwide pandemic and changing our everyday routines. However, many people now have their vaccines and are wanting to get out and spend the extra money they have stashed away over the course of this pandemic. We thought this would be the perfect time to revisit an old episode idea of funding the fun fund.

Ep 47: Inflation & Debt - How Today's Climate Impacts The Financial Market

Trillion is the new billion. And that could be a scary thing for all of us if we don't know how to navigate the ever-changing financial markets we're facing in 2021 and beyond. On this episode, Brian is joined by Jamal Mahmood and Mike Minter of Main Street Financial Solutions (see episode 45 for the prior roundtable discussion on Modern Monetary Theory) to discuss debt, inflationary forces, and how various asset classes are being impacted

Ep 46: Take A (Tax) Hike

The multitude of ways the government can tax you is on the rise. Or, at least Brian has uncovered some additional "hidden" ways taxes can eat away at your income. On this episode we take a look back to show #6 from September of 2019 when we first discussed this topic. Brian gives us an update on some of the tax hikes we talked about then and adds several more items to the list that we need to keep an eye on. Could there really be a proposal to tax gains in your portfolio before you even sell the assets? You bet. Listen for details on that and much more.

Ep 45: Printing Money - Debating The Modern Monetary Theory

With the $1.9 trillion stimulus package and our national debt rising with no end in sight, many people are asking what this means for our long term fiscal health. Some people are worried about future budget crises, program cuts, and inflation. But others point out that our bigger problems are deflation and unemployment, and that a little inflation would actually be good. There’s a relatively new school of economic thinking called Modern Monetary Theory that looks at our government spending in a very different way than most people are used to. Who is right about these fiscal challenges? We'll debate all these topics and more with special guests Jamal Mahmood and Mike Minter of Main Street Financial Solutions.

Ep 44: Keep The Cash Flowin'

Brian reacts to the $2 trillion stimulus bill and evaluates whether it strengthens or weakens us as a country. He'll put the impacts of the bill in perspective for those of us planning for retirement and address some of the ongoing threats to our financial futures.

Ep 43: Special Edition - "It's A Trap!"

Certified Financial Planner™ Kerrie Debbs joins the show again to discuss the 401(k) trap that many Americans are falling into as they prepare for retirement. "The 401(k) Trap" also happens to be the name of an excellent eBook that Brian Doe and Kerrie co-created to help retirees avoid the missteps others make in their savings and retirement accounts. Brian and Kerrie discuss how higher taxes in the future could rob you of your retirement dreams, what will happen if an unexpected expense forces you into a higher tax bracket, and explore the benefits of maximizing your after-tax income in retirement. Learn all about “The 401(k) Trap” on this episode and also by downloading the eBook.

Ep 42: Investing For The Future

The world is constantly changing. On this episode, we'll take a look at how advancements in technology are changing our way of life and analyze what kinds of opportunities might arise because of the changing landscape. We'll explore telemedicine, remote learning, 5G, computing power, transportation and more.

Ep 41: Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

You probably heard all about GameStop stock and buzzwords like short squeeze, Reddit’s Wall Street Bets, and hedge funds in the last week of January. But to understand the full story, we need to take a step back and look into what short selling is and how a hedge fund operates. Brian will define these concepts for us and explain what happened with the GameStop frenzy that has everybody talking.

Ep 40: Math vs. Human Behavior

When we are making financial decisions, we want to make sure that the logic and math of the plan check out. However, this is difficult to do when we get our emotions involved. Today Brain talks to us about behavioral finance and why a mix of both delayed and instant gratification can be beneficial in your plan with some practical examples.

Ep 39: Hindsight Is 2020

Has the pandemic turned you into a hunk, a drunk or a chunk? As many commit to New Year's Resolutions about getting in shape physically, we hope you'll resolve to get financially fit in 2021. Brian walks us through some things you can do to organize and consolidate your financial affairs. Plus, meet Linda Montgomery, the Client Services Specialist at Livingworth Wealth Advisors with more than 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industries. She'll share her knowledge and personal stories about durable powers of attorney, fraud protection, and more.

Ep 38: Bitcoin Again?

Bitcoin was all the rage before the wild ride called 2020 happened to all of us. The digital currency made headlines in 2017 and 2018 when a single coin's value skyrocketed to almost $20,000. It then tumbled and went on a turbulent roller coaster ride through the charts. With it near all-time highs again, interest has been renewed in the controversial product. Is Bitcoin a good investment? Is it right for me? How can I get in on it? These are the kinds of questions we're getting with more frequency these days. What does the average saver and investor need to know about Bitcoin? We'll try to tackle some of those questions and clear a bit of the air, without getting caught in the technical fiddle-faddle, on today's show.

Ep 37: Government Cheese with Brett Danko

Do you remember the Government Cheese fiasco? Government's attempt at controlling the prices of dairy forced such a tremendous amount of cheese to be produced that it led to the creation of caves full of cheese is a shining example of how the road to ruin is paid with good intentions. On this episode, special guest Brett Danko joins Brian to talk about other examples of how government influence has impacted the markets and the economy and how we can apply the lessons learned to our own financial lives.

Ep 36: In Defense Of Doing Nothing

Sometimes it's OK to do nothing. No, we're not talking about sitting on the couch and doing nothing. Instead, we're talking about when things are going crazy in the market or there's a lot going on in your financial life that's causing you stress, sometimes it's OK to step back and do nothing. Often it gets you in less trouble than trying to react. We'll talk about this idea with Brian as we analyze investor reactions throughout 2020 and as we look ahead to next year.

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