In this episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and guests discuss recent market turbulence driven by Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices, as well as sector updates on UK house builders like Persimmon and consumer brands such as Domino's. They explore disciplined investing strategies for volatile periods, emphasizing the importance of staying the course and continuing contributions. The conversation then shifts to the end‑of‑tax‑year ISA season, highlighting the upcoming dividend tax rise and featuring Dan Coatsworth’s insights on where ISA millionaires are allocating their funds. Finally, a practical ISA Q&A and a preview of the new Shares Magazine round out the show.

In this episode, hosts MedFaber, Wes Gray, and tax analyst Brent Sullivan dissect the growing "tax alpha" landscape, focusing on how investors can manage and mitigate tax drag, especially with concentrated stock positions. They explore a menu of strategies—from exchange...

In this episode Clark Howard discusses two major topics: the financial pitfalls that lead many retirees to return to work, and the privacy risks associated with independent medical testing services. He highlights how inadequate retirement planning, gaps in health coverage...
In this episode, Chris Stein and Jake discuss how to incorporate a defined benefit pension into retirement planning, using a listener’s scenario of a law‑enforcement employee with a non‑covered pension and a spouse’s Roth 401(k) contributions. They explain that the...

In this episode, Serena Tang explains how a surge in oil prices could undermine the traditional negative correlation between stocks and bonds that investors rely on for diversification. She outlines how the pandemic-era co‑sell‑off of equities and bonds was driven...

In this episode Ryan Morrissey outlines seven common tax filing mistakes, from missing the April deadline and failing to report all income to overlooking new 2025 tax breaks and itemization opportunities. He stresses the importance of accurate personal details, double‑checking...

In this episode the hosts use Warren Buffett’s retirement and Berkshire Hathaway’s historic performance as a lens to examine why even top‑tier investments can underperform for years. They focus on the Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD), showing its long‑term outperformance...

In this Family Office Roundtable, Ron and Wendy discuss the massive $124 trillion wealth transfer from baby boomers to the next generation and how family offices are adapting. They focus on AI’s disruptive role, highlighting platforms like Opto that can filter...

In this episode Ryan Morrissey explains the newly introduced "Trump accounts" (530A accounts) designed to help children build wealth, detailing eligibility, contribution limits, and the $1,000 government seed fund for births between 2025‑2028. He walks through the still‑unclear aspects such...
In this Money Life episode, River Wealth Advisors’ CEO and CIO Ed O’Gorman warns investors that the market’s current concentration of a few mega‑caps inflates perceived risk for passive S&P 500 investors and urges a calm, strategic assessment of portfolio adjustments....

In this episode, Clark Howard tackles two hot topics: when and how to buy or sell gold and silver as a hedge, and why simple, non‑brand‑name appliances often offer better value than pricey name‑brand models. He explains that precious metals...

Roger Whitney concludes his four-part series on pre‑Medicare health care by introducing the OODA Loop—observe, orient, decide, act—as a practical decision framework. He walks listeners through building a five‑year cash‑flow plan, estimating MAGI, and assessing ACA subsidy eligibility alongside COBRA...

In this episode Ryan Morrissey explores the pros and cons of gifting money or assets to adult children while the parents are still alive. He emphasizes assessing one’s own financial health, long‑term care needs, and the purpose of the gift—whether...

In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, host David Bonson examines the current U.S. economic landscape, focusing on the paradox of disinflation that may arrive in 2026 but could be economically painful. He breaks down recent data—including a weaker-than-expected GDP...

In this episode Ryan Morrissey breaks down the essentials of Medicare for listeners approaching age 65, covering Parts A, B, C, and D, associated costs, and the critical timing of enrollment to avoid penalties. He explains the differences between original...

In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, host David Bonson examines the promise and pitfalls of AI-driven productivity, contrasting the hype with hard data on actual output gains. He outlines nine vulnerabilities in the AI investment narrative, emphasizing that most...
In this episode, hosts Jim Saulnier and Chris Stein field listener questions about cash balance pension plans, focusing on their suitability for self‑employed owners and businesses with fluctuating but potentially large future income, such as farmers. Guest expert Steve explains...