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What happens when your financial planning backfires or doesn’t account for the worst-case scenario? Harold Evensky is a Certified Financial Planner ® who has some evergreen advice for investors. Harold meets with many investors who share the trait of being overconfident in their financial decisions. He explains how a financial planner, like himself, can help them see the big picture. Today’s guest is Harold Evensky, a Certified Financial Planner ®. He explains how he helps clients prepare for the unplanned for circumstances. He uses a technique called “framing” to help investors look at the big picture and really understand what risk means. Often an investor’s overconfidence will cause them to ignore some very real possibilities. Be warned: certainty and safety are the not the same thing in financial planning! How to be prepared for a job loss Do you work in an unstable work environment? An unstable work environment could be a startup or high-tech company or someone who works on commissions. Doug has tips for

American citizens abroad need to pay taxes both to their host country as well as Uncle Sam. What is being done to minimize the tax burden on these Americans? American Citizens Abroad (ACA) is leading the fight for tax reform. Marylouise Serrato, executive director of American Citizens Abroad, explains their position on international American citizens’ tax rights. Americans living abroad are currently being taxed by both the U.S. and the foreign government where they live. Glen Frost, certified public accountant and tax law expert at Frost and Associates, also joins the conversation to promote the proposal Marylouise and the ACA are presenting to the U.S. Congress to reform the current system. Listen to the discussion of how and why U.S. tax international laws need reform, and what you can do to help the cause. American taxation on dual citizens has international repercussions, as the rest of the world is closely watching this issue. The 6 lessons you need to learn for financial success Doug lists some practic

Is Bitcoin a virtual currency or a “real” currency? Can a viable currency be independent of a government or bank? Why don’t you see people buying their morning coffee with bitcoin? Brian Patrick Eha, author of How Money Got Free: Bitcoin and the Fight for the Future of Finance, explores the development and phenomenon of digital currencies, including Bitcoin. Brian shares the history of Bitcoin and explains how it works. He also suggests who could benefit from this kind of currency and delves into why it could be more relevant in the future. Second marriage? Should you blend your finances? While second marriages are a great joy, they can bring a unique set of financial challenges to the new family. Doug presents a list of steps for couples who are entering or are currently in their second marriage. Download Managing Money in Second Marriages to strengthen your family’s finances. Free Download: Managing Money in Second Marriages. Follow Brian Patrick Eha on Twitter, and read his book How Money Got Free: Bitcoin

Believe it or not, your financial planner’s track record isn’t as important as their financial philosophy. This is because your financial planner’s main job is to help you gain a sense of control over your financial future, not pick the next hot stocks. There are no quick tricks –financial planning is a process that takes time, especially if you just received an inheritance. Marguerita Cheng, CFP® and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, describes what it takes to be a successful financial planner… and a good financial planning client. She stresses the importance of sharing information with your financial professionals, and why it’s necessary to fully understand your current situation before you create a plan.  She explores why people tend to shy away from financial planning and how she encourages clients to change their thinking to be more positive. Listen to learn the questions investors should ask a new advisor. Will tax loss harvesting give you extra money? Doug offers a free checklist for investors who want

Cross-border investing means you have money in more than one country. How easily can you access your money and what are the tax implications for investing in different countries? When an American citizen moves to Israel, or any other foreign country, there are many things they need to do keep their money accessible. What should international investors do to make sure their money is accessible even overseas? Tune in to find out! Doug shares the microphone with Monte Silver, a licensed tax lawyer in the United States and Israel. Monte helps expatriates who want to minimize tax problems that arise with cross-border investments. Monte breaks down the issues international investors need to consider, and shares common misunderstandings of U.S. tax law. He explains why real estate investments have the most tax issues attached to them. Advice for expats who keep their money in the United States Doug’s 20 years of experience in dealing with Americans living abroad who have U.S. brokerage accounts, motivated him to cre

Globalization connects the world and creates endless possibilities. But globalization is not a win-win scenario for everyone. How are your personal finances affected by a growing global economy? Professor Angus Deaton, Nobel Prize-winning economist and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, joins the show to talk about the effects of globalization on the economy. He explains why there is still a clear division between the “haves” and the “have-nots,” and how we can even out the playing field. Professor Deaton says our education system may be part of the problem, and that technology could correct economic inequalities. What you need to know about early retirement Early retirement takes more work to plan than retiring at the standard retirement age. If you are considering early retirement, learn the 8 Rules for Early Retirement Success. How you prepare for your retirement makes all the difference. Download the list of Early Retirement Rules here. Free Download: 8 Rules for Early Retirement Success. To lear

Contracts are an integral part of life. Many of our daily interactions include either a verbal or written contract. What contract is implied when you buy/sell investments? Oliver Hart, Nobel Prize winner and Economics Professor at Harvard University, explains “contract theory.” He defines what a contract is and how people enter into agreements. Listen to their discussion of bond contracts and other investment agreements that require a contract. Why do people frequently sign contracts that they may not fully understand? They also dive into the legal enforcement of contracts and the problems a contract can cause for both parties. Is your current bank or brokerage firm providing the services you need? Doug shares the story of a client who set up a U.S. investment account through his Israeli bank. He points out the folly of this decision (from an American tax point of view) and where the bank might have gone astray wrong with its financial planning models. To learn more about how to plan a bond ladder, watch this

Joining Doug today are the panelists from the Money Tree Investing Podcast: Joe Saul-Sehy, Miranda Marquit, and Linda P. Jones. The discussion among four top financial podcasts focuses on the real issues brought up in listener questions. Send your questions, or tell me your biggest financial problem!

Should the goal of investing be to beat the market or to meet your personal financial goals? Spencer Jakab, editor of The Wall Street Journal’s column Heard on the Street and author of Heads I Win, Tails I Win: Why Smart Investors Fail and How to Tilt the Odds in Your Favor, describes what happens when investors let media pundits (experts) and trends sway their financial habits. Frequently, individuals actively managing their own investments have lower returns than a completely passive strategy. Why is this? How can you tilt the odds of success in the market in your favor? Does following professional advice help? How about following media trends? Doug and Spencer talk about how to develop a mechanical investing strategy, and what steps you should take if you really want to beat the market. Take these steps if you want to retire early Doug shares a list of five tips he has for investors with their hearts set on retiring early. He shares the obvious things to do and maybe a couple of things you haven’t thought

Most adult children eventually face the problem of having to help aging parents with financial decisions. What is the easiest way to have that discussion when the time comes? Carolyn Rosenblatt and Dr. Mikol Davis of Aging Parents offer non-threatening ways to begin the conversation and how to respond if a parent doesn’t want to talk about the subject. Approaching an aging parent about their intellectual (and fiscal) demise is a delicate matter. Related, is the subject of elder financial abuse. Sadly, there are people who will take advantage of a deteriorating mental and physical state. Listen to learn some common preventive measures you can take to protect the elderly. They cover conversations a family should have and conversations that should be revisited later on down the road. If you need a little advice on how to speak to your aging parents about their finances, tune in now. 8 mistakes that high earners need to avoid Doug received a listener letter from Matthew who asks for advice on how to control his e

If you were born between 1982 and 2004 you can be considered a millennial investor. This is because millennials were born near, or came of age, during the 21st century. Millennial investors are the largest generation in American history, and the most tech orientated. How does their reliance on technology affect their finances? Unfortunately, millennial investors have a reputation for being disinterested in face to face meetings. So, how does a financial planner effectively communicate with them? Stephen Rischall, one of Investopedia’s most influential 10 financial advisors, reveals his findings after working with millennial investors. Contrary to popular belief, millennials don’t hide behind text messaging and social media regarding their money decisions. Stephen assures Doug that the investors he works with are very committed to maintaining a close relationship with their advisor. He shares observations about family financial planning and why he believes that the millennial generation’s relationship with tec

What does the perfect investment portfolio look like? Ken French, Professor of Finance at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, explains how to build a perfect investment portfolio. Since no one is the average investor, figure out how you are different from the average investor, and build your portfolio accordingly. Financial success isn’t built by choosing the right stock, but making investments with your goals in mind. Chasing the latest “hot stock” or basing your financial decisions on the financial news is not the ideal investment model. Instead, Professor French encourages investors to make sure their portfolios are designed to meet their financial goals in the most efficient way possible. Remember, efficiency doesn’t mean beating the market. Listen to learn why passive strategies might be best for you. You really want this to happen, but could it ruin you financially? Doug examines what living longer means for your financial plan. He recalls a conversation he had with Professor Robert Merton

To protect your portfolio’s assets and keep investment gains, it is more important to buy at the right price or sell at the right price? Grant Williams, co-founder of the Real Vision Group and author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm… discusses the steps that investors can take to protect their investment portfolio. There is no guaranteed answer, however, there are decisions and precautionary measures that can minimize the possibility of losing money. Grant encourages listeners to watch their stocks and other investments carefully so they can be more proactive in their portfolio growth. He also has some sound advice for baby boomers who want to bolster their portfolios. So, how do rich people get richer? Doug has observed wealthy people and their habits over the years. He compiled his findings into a downloadable document, available here. This list is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to know how the rich stay rich. If you would like to adapt other habits of the wealthy read, Tom Corley’s article 16 Ric

Your portfolio returns can be affected by not only owning the right investment, but by making sure it is in the right type of account. Bob French, the Director of Investment Analytics at McLean Asset Management, gives insights on how investors can optimize their portfolio returns. Different investments grow at different rates, Bob helps investors put the right investment in the right type of account. He also shares the smartest withdraw strategy for retirees needing income (hint: it has to do with hiring a professional money manager). The most important thing to know when moving your money from America to Israel Doug has a list of tips for American expats (olim) who want to move their U.S. dollars abroad. He explains why it may be difficult to move money, and tells listeners how to avoid the delays and frustrations many international investors face. To access the whole list, click here. To follow Bob French, visit his website retirementresearcher.com, or follow him on Twitter @Robert_French. To learn more abo

Retirement is all about cash flow. After all, it’s your income that will determine your lifestyle in retirement, not your net worth. Jason Parker, Retirement Income Certified Professional, explains what the term “cash flow” means and why it is important for retirees to have a source of income. Should your net worth should be your main focus in retirement planning or your cash flow? Jason stresses that retirees needs to know where their money will be coming from and how to smartly manage it for optimum success. 8 Rules for Successful Investing in the Stock Market Doug lists eight rules he follows for investing in the stock market. If you have plans to put some money in the current stock market, take a look at this list before you investing. To learn more about Jason Parker and his retirement planning advice check out his book, Sound Retirement Planning, or listen to his podcast Sound Retirement Radio. For a limited time, Jason is offering a special discount offer for Goldstein on Gelt listeners: if you visit t

Do you ever dream about retiring early? Billy and Akaisha Kadarli share their story of how they managed to retire early, at age 38. Billy, a Wall Street investor, realized he and his wife needed to pull back from work to help their marriage. Billy chronicles the steps he took towards early retirement and explains how he keeps his portfolio healthy. Learn about his market approach as well as his main sources of income. If you want to retire early, here are some good benchmarks to use. Ever wonder how the rich stay rich? The wealthy aren’t wealthy by accident. It’s one skill set to get wealthy and another skill set to stay wealthy. Doug collected tips from people who have made money and managed to keep their wealth. To see his compilation of “How You Can Make and Keep Money Like the Rich Do”, enter your email into the form below: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//forms.aweber.com/form/94/855132094

Is your self-worth dependent on your job, your title or your paycheck? If so, what will happen when you retire and all of those disappear? Nancy K. Schlossberg, author of Too Young to Be Old: Love, Learn, Work, and Play as You Age, focuses on the transition to retirement, by focusing on the importance of having a healthy psychological portfolio for retirement. Nancy discusses the mental preparation new retirees should do in order to find balance in their life. She also encourages open communication with life partners and family about your finances. Listen to learn how you can improve your financial conversations. Don’t ignore your financial statements! Are you overwhelmed when you open your financial statements and need help understanding the numbers? Doug offers a brief guide to understanding your financial statements. The biggest mistake an investor can make is not making an effort to understand what is going on. Even if you just look at the front page of your statement, learn what numbers are the most impo

Bob Hoye, chief financial strategist of Institutional Advisors, warns that the bond market bubble is in danger of bursting. He explains what happening in the bond market right now that is causing a bubble, as well as, how investors can avoid the inevitable bubble burst. Bob’s background in the mining industry and investing gives him a keen understanding of the commodities and their relationship with the market. Listen to learn what type of bonds retirees should buy in light of this situation. Should you invest internationally? Doug explores what is happening in the global markets. Many foreign countries are experiencing economic growth. Are these emerging markets great assets for investment portfolios? Doug explains what emerging market debt is, and gives tips on how to decide if emerging market’s risks are worth the potential benefits? Join Doug to hear more about this intriguing investment option. To learn more about Bob Hoye visit www.institutionaladvisors.com. To learn more about Roger Whitney and his 5-m

Need help understanding what bonds are or how you should choose to invest in bonds? Doug is joined by Zack the Puppet, a CFPP (Certified Financial Planner’s Puppet) to bring some levity to their discussion about bonds. Doug explains what bonds are and how they work. He also clarifies the best uses for a bond. He also has some advice on how to find the right balance of principal and income in your portfolio. If you want more insight into bonds then watch this video. It might help you make better bond selections. If you’re not already receiving updates on new episodes, sign up now, and as a special bonus, receive Doug’s free ebook The Retirement Planning Book.

Emotions are important part of being human, but leave them out of your financial decisions! Behavioral finance expert, and The New York Times best-selling author Dr. Daniel Crosby explains four issues that can derail your financial decisions. Instead of making decisions based on feelings and instinct, learn how to implement a more reliable system. Should you turn your behavior on its head and integrate the good, bad and ugly of emotional bias in your decision making? Do investors fail because the market is bad or because of their own errors? Consider benchmarking your financial successes, not to the market, but to the things in life that are meaningful to you. Learn how to develop a system that works for you and use it to automate your investment choices. Are you a value or growth investor? Doug compares value stocks to growth stocks. After explaining how each type of stock works, Doug suggests that a well-rounded portfolio include both value and growth investments. Listen to learn why, and to find out if you