Direct indexing is an index investing strategy that involves directly purchasing the components of a mutual fund or an ETF at the appropriate weights. You may be wondering why an investor would want to complete so many transactions for similar holdings to a one-and-done mutual fund purchase. But there are specific potential benefits to direct …
There is no shortage of charitable causes—and it’s impossible to give to every single one. It’s important to ask yourself some critical questions to help determine where you would like to allocate your funds: What is the cause? Who is the money going to? Why should I give my money away? In this episode, Peter …
How well do you understand the process of developing a trust or designating a trustee to your retirement accounts? In this episode, Peter Raskin speaks with Christopher Holtby, co-founder of Wealth Advisors Trust Company*. Christopher shares what a trust fund is, what a trustee is and the different types of trust fund accounts. He also …
A company’s environmental and social impact is becoming increasingly important to investors. In this episode, Jeff Wildermuth, a portfolio strategist at Aris investment, a division of AssetMark*, joins Peter Raskin. Jeff shares the wide world of ESG investing, revealing how individuals can invest based on personal values. He also discusses the increasing desire for sustainable …
You don’t want your assets going to the wrong place or person, right? That’s why reviewing your financial accounts annually is important. In this episode, Peter Raskin reviews stewardship checklist tasks that you should be reviewing annually. Peter teaches you how you can ensure your assets go to the places you want them to through …
The holidays are filled with love, joy and gratitude. But those feelings shouldn’t only exist during the holidays—it’s important to be grateful year-round. In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by his team at Raskin Planning Group, Katherine, Alex, Brian and Connor. Each share what they are grateful for, both in their professional and personal …
Storing money under your mattress may give you easy access to those funds, but it is also a far less secure saving strategy. Depositing your cash in the bank gives you access and security. In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of liquidity and cash within your financial plan. He reveals how your cash …
When creating your retirement plan, the income you set aside needs to last throughout your entire retirement. The most important step of your plan is protecting what you put aside. In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of protecting your income during retirement. He reveals the importance of considering longevity, inflation and sequence of …
Let’s face it—everyone loves a tax-deferred financial strategy, and the real estate business is no different. Enter: the 1031 tax exchange, which allows the owner of US real estate to defer the capital gains tax owed on the sale of the property. In this episode, Peter Raskin is joined by Paulo Aguilar, vice president at …
Do you have a plan in place for long-term care in case you reach a point in life where you can no longer care for yourself? In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses five reasons to include a long-term contingency plan in your overall retirement plan. Peter reveals the questions you should ask yourself and your …