Episodes

  • 2 Gents 2 Cents: Is it worth it to have an advisor you pay 1%?
    Dec 19 2024

    Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we talk about an important concept for any investor: is it worth it to work with an advisor? Listen as we discuss the advantages of an AUM fee advisor who charges a percentage, as opposed to fixed fee financial planners.

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    36 mins
  • The Tax Plan: Important 401k concepts with investment and tax implications
    Dec 17 2024

    The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk everybody's 401k plans. What types of contributions can you make, how to maximize your employer's match, and how your investment choices will impact your long-term wealth.

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    18 mins
  • 2 Gents 2 Cents: What to keep in mind as the year comes to a close
    Dec 13 2024

    Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we break down good financial habits to exercise when years end. Check the yearly returns on your investments, ask your CPA some questions, and make sure your financial strategies are still in line with your goals.

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    19 mins
  • The Tax Plan: Roth vs Traditional retirement account contributions and why it's the single MOST important thing you'll ever understand about money
    Dec 11 2024

    The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk about (no clickbait) the single most important concept for the average investor to understand. Learn how you can easily, at almost any income level, retire a millionaire with TAX FREE income.

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    22 mins
  • Why I think financial planners are a SCAM, Why YOU need to be excited about the next few years, AND, Do you know what a penny stock is?!
    23 mins
  • 2 Gents 2 Cents: Let's celebrate the Holidays with the best ways to give
    Dec 4 2024

    Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we get in the spirit of the Holidays with a dive into the ways to give to others. From tax-sheltered contributions to invested charitable gifts, we break down how to better compound your generosity!

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    31 mins
  • The Tax Plan: Let's be thankful for family this week and talk about the child tax credit
    Nov 25 2024

    The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we focus on family and talk about the Child Tax Credit. Learn about what your income needs to be to earn the full amount of the credit, how to claim the credit, who qualifies, and how much this could help you at tax time. Plus, learn the basics of the Childcare Tax Credit and what to do to substantiate this credit at tax time. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    18 mins
  • Investment news, WAIT THE MARKET IS GOING TO CRASH, 34 Trillion in DEBT?!!?! "Relax Dawg" - James
    17 mins