Tag: Wealth Management
How to Preserve Your Investments During Election Years (EP 14)

How to Preserve Your Investments During Election Years (EP 14)

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Is your portfolio election-proof? Learn how to keep your investments resilient.

Join us for this fascinating episode of ‘Money Metaphors’ where host Jason Coddington from Coddington Wealth Advisors explores the significant impact of presidential elections on financial markets. Discover why fears of market downturns during election years are unfounded and the importance of sticking to your investment strategy, regardless of political shifts. We explore historical data and strategic insights that prove the resilience of the markets and the lasting benefits of consistent, long-term investment planning

Key Highlights:

  • Presidential Elections and Market Performance: See how markets generally achieve positive returns during election years, regardless of the ruling party 
  • Influence of Congressional Majorities: Learn about the varying effects Congressional majorities have on the markets, yet note the consistently positive long-term trend 
  • Long-term Investment Benefits: Discover how a continuous investment in the S&P 500 can significantly increase your financial stability over time
  • Impact of Political Decisions: Explore how presidential and congressional decisions affect key economic indicators but do not deter overall market growth 
  • Strategic Investment During Volatile Times: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a diversified, long-term investment strategy amid electoral volatility
  • Debunking Election-Related Market Myths: Address and dispel common misconceptions about the negative impacts of elections on the market 

Interested in how to optimize your investment strategy during election years? Tune in to ‘Money Metaphors’ for these insights and more.

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Navigating Retirement Planning with Ease and Confidence (EP 13)

Navigating Retirement Planning with Ease and Confidence (EP 13)

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Are you letting fear and complexity dictate your retirement planning?

Join us for this episode of ‘Money Metaphors’ with your host Jason Coddington. He explains financial planning in today’s VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) environment, focusing on retirement planning for families and small business owners. Discover simple, effective strategies for long-term financial success.

Key Highlights:

  • Embrace Simplicity: A ‘Keep It Super Simple’ approach for your 401(k)
  • Combat FOMO: Understanding investment basics to avoid trend-chasing
  • Automate Savings: Learn to save 10% of your income with employer 401(k) matches
  • Build a Financial Safety Net: Creating a cash reserve to protect your long-term savings
  • Disciplined Investing: Making informed choices aligned with your goals
  • Manage High-Risk Investments: Strategies for allocating funds to investments like Bitcoin
  • Emergency Fund Blueprint: Steps to build a reserve for unforeseen expenses
  • Behavioral Finance Insights: Techniques to automate saving and prevent impulsive spending
  • And more!

Interested in crafting a simple yet effective financial plan? Tune in to ‘Money Metaphors’ for these insights and more. 

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Social Security: What You Need To Know (Ep. 12)

Social Security: What You Need To Know (Ep. 12)

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Are you missing out on crucial Social Security benefits without even knowing it?

Join Jason Coddington in this insightful episode of ‘Money Metaphors’ as he untangles Social Security’s complexities. Covering topics from sustainability challenges to the effects of early benefits for small business owners, this episode provides essential insights for savvy retirement planning.

Key Highlights:

  • Understanding Social Security’s Future: Uncover the funding model’s challenges and the critical need for policy shifts
  • Role in Retirement: See how Social Security should complement, not solely constitute, your retirement plan
  • Benefits Timing: Learn the impacts of taking benefits early at 62 versus waiting for full retirement age
  • Importance of Account Monitoring: Stay vigilant with regular checks on your Social Security account to prevent fraud

Special Focus for Small Business Owners:

  • Income Thresholds: Grasp how business income over $22,000 affects your early benefits
  • Navigating Benefit Taxation: Understand how your income influences the taxation of your benefits
  • Maximizing Spousal Benefits: Discover strategies to leverage spousal benefits for maximum retirement advantage

Engaging Case Studies:

  • Hank and Holly: Join them as they navigate the timing of Social Security benefits
  • John and Julie: Examine the repercussions of opting for early Social Security benefits

Curious about how Social Security will shape your retirement? Tune in to ‘Money Metaphors’ for these insights and more. Don’t forget to visit our resources for a deeper dive into smart retirement planning.

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How To Do Life Insurance Your Way (Ep. 11)

How To Do Life Insurance Your Way (Ep. 11)

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What if there’s a better way to approach life insurance than what you’ve been told?

Dive head first into the world of life insurance with Jason Coddington in this compelling ‘Money Metaphors’ episode. Jason shares his personal journey with life insurance following his father’s passing, providing a unique and heartfelt insight into this crucial tool for family financial stability and peace of mind. 

Key Highlights:

  • Calculating Life Insurance Coverage: Learn how to tailor your life insurance coverage using needs-based and income-based calculations to meet your financial situation 
  • The Importance of Early Coverage: Discover the significant cost benefits of securing life insurance in your 30s and the concept of ‘insuring your insurability’ against unforeseen health issues
  • Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance: Dive into the differences and advantages of term and permanent life insurance, understanding which option best aligns with your life stage and financial goals
  • The Human Life Value Approach: Understand this unique method for calculating life insurance, focusing on the lifetime earnings potential and its practical implications
  • Combining Policies: Learn effective strategies for blending term and permanent life insurance to achieve both immediate coverage needs and long-term financial security
  • The Benefits of Term Life Conversion: Explore the invaluable option of converting term life into permanent insurance, especially beneficial if health concerns arise later in life
  • Customizing Life Insurance: Jason highlights the importance of customizing life insurance plans to fit individual financial circumstances, career trajectory, and family commitments

Join us in this episode to inspire your financial future with the right life insurance strategy. Act now to safeguard your family’s tomorrow.

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*Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

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The Unwritten Rules Of The Financial Road (Ep. 10)

The Unwritten Rules Of The Financial Road (Ep. 10)

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While many believe that financial success is solely determined by following conventional rules, Jason Coddington is here to challenge these beliefs.

Jason takes you on a journey through the unwritten rules of financial freedom. Using relatable metaphors and real-life examples, he effortlessly connects societal norms to essential financial principles, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply.

Key Highlights:

  • Rule of 72: Understand how to estimate investment doubling times with this simple, yet powerful, formula
  • Unwritten Financial Rules: Explore key rules such as spending less than you earn, paying yourself first, and managing spending with Parkinson’s Corollary
  • Saving Discipline: Learn the importance of saving 10% of your income and building an emergency fund
  • The “Piggy Bank Factor” and Withdrawal Strategies: Discover disciplined saving and retirement withdrawal strategies, including the ‘10% rule’ for savings and ‘4% rule’ for retirement withdrawals
  • Engaging Analogies: Absorb these financial strategies through relatable analogies
  • And much more!

Tune in to transform these insights into your personal finance strategy.

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How To Provide Charitable Gifts Through QCDs (Ep. 9)

How To Provide Charitable Gifts Through QCDs (Ep. 9)

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Want to make a meaningful charitable impact in your retirement years?

Join Jason Coddington of Coddington Wealth Advisors in the latest Money Metaphors episode as he demystifies Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). This tool is a big breakthrough for savvy families and business owners aiming to blend philanthropy with tax efficiency. Learn how QCDs can be seamlessly incorporated into your retirement and estate plans, maximizing your charitable impact.

Key Highlights:

  • QCD Fundamentals: Dive into what QCDs are and how they’re tied to the Required Minimum Distribution rules for those over 73
  • Tax Reduction Tactics: Discover how QCDs can significantly reduce your taxable income, particularly beneficial for the philanthropically minded
  • Direct Transfer Essentials: Learn the critical process of moving funds directly from your IRA to charities to capitalize on tax benefits
  • Generous Provisions: Uncover the ability to donate up to $100,000 in one-time charity distributions for substantial tax savings
  • Recent Tax Law Effects: Gain insight into how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes QCDs even more advantageous due to the rise in standard deduction
  • Eligibility & Steps: Understand who qualifies for QCDs and the simple steps involved in executing them with the help of a financial advisor.

Explore these topics and uncover more valuable financial insights in this compelling episode.

 

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Navigating the Maze of Individual Retirement Accounts (Ep. 8)

Navigating the Maze of Individual Retirement Accounts (Ep. 8)

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Confused about choosing between Traditional and Roth IRAs? 

Dive into clarity with our latest Money Metaphors episode, where Jason Coddington of Coddington Wealth Advisors navigates the world of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This episode delivers targeted insights for families and small business owners, breaking down the complexities of Traditional and Roth IRAs. Discover essential strategies, tax benefits, and planning tips to make informed decisions about your retirement savings.

Key Highlights:

  • Introduction to IRAs: Journey through the history of IRAs, highlighting their pivotal role in retirement planning since the 1970s
  • Traditional IRA Insights: Diving into Traditional IRAs, tax savings, tax-deferred growth, and the implications of withdrawals, along with critical age-related rules
  • Roth IRA Explained: Transitioning to Roth IRAs, discover the benefits of post-tax contributions and tax-free withdrawals, as well as their role in younger investors’ portfolios and estate planning
  • Tax Minimization Strategies: Explore how to reduce taxes in retirement, focusing on those over 73, through methods like Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • Innovative Financial Moves: Uncover how converting funds from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA can revolutionize your financial planning
  • And much more!

 

Resources:

  • Downloadable Flow Charts: To assist with understanding IRAs and their implications.
  • IRS Publication 580: Detailed guidelines on IRA contributions and distributions.

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Ira and Roth disclosures:

Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax.

The Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Withdrawals from the account may be tax free, as long as they are considered qualified. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Future tax laws can change at any time and may impact the benefits of Roth IRAs. Their tax treatment may change.

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Outlook 2024 (Ep. 5)

Outlook 2024 (Ep. 5)

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Are you prepared to navigate the twists and turns of 2024’s financial landscape? 

Join financial professional Jason Coddington in this week’s ‘Money Metaphors’ episode, where you’ll discover an in-depth analysis of the upcoming year’s economic and stock market outlook. Using relatable stories and analogies, Jason untangles complex financial concepts, offering valuable insights and strategies that cover the changes and challenges that a new year of geopolitical uncertainty will bring.

Key Topics:

  • Economic Outlook for 2024: Exploring the potential of a mild recession and its wider financial impact
  • Investment Strategies: Focusing on goal-based asset management, retirement, and estate planning
  • Stock Market Trends: Diving into large-cap stocks like Apple and Microsoft and their expected performance amid geopolitical events
  • Bond Market Insights: Understanding the influence of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy on bonds
  • Practical Financial Planning: Comparing financial planning to a pilot’s flight plan
  • Portfolio Management: Strategies for rebalancing and diversifying investment portfolios
  • Election Year Considerations: Analyzing how political outcomes might affect the market and tax policies
  • And much more!

 

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From Cultivating Fields To Cultivating Wealth (Ep. 1)

From Cultivating Fields To Cultivating Wealth (Ep. 1)

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Ever wondered how someone transitions from agriculture to finance?

Grab your headphones, take a stroll, and join us for the first episode of Money Metaphors: Exploring Financial Concepts Through Stories and Analogies. In this inaugural episode, Jason Coddington, President of Coddington Wealth Advisors, shares his unexpected transition from agricultural aspirations to navigating his way to a flourishing career in finance.

In this episode, get ready to uncover:

  • How an agricultural background primed Jason for the world of finance
  • What Jason’s secret recipe is to simplifying the maze of financial concepts
  • Why a renaissance in community values might be just around the corner
  • How one can tailor their investment strategies based on personal goals 
  • What happens when you mix the cultures of Ritz Carlton, REI, and In-N-Out Burger
  • And more!

 

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