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Episode 29 – Tax Planning: Not Just a Year-End Event — With Kenneth Lam, CPA

November 15, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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With the end of the year fast approaching, you might be starting to think about your tax situation. But as you will soon find out, it’s best to do tax planning year-round.

In this episode, Marc Bautis welcomes guest Kenneth Lam, the CPA, CEO, and founder of CPA Tax & Financial Planning, to discuss ways you can improve your tax situation by planning throughout the year and not just at the end.

In this episode, you will learn:

The difference between tax deductions and tax credits
Reasons to use capital gains towards opportunity zones
About new deductions available to all business owners
About the W-4 withholding allowance
And more!

Tune in to learn how tax planning year-round can benefit you or your business.

Resources: Bautis Financial: (862) 205-5000 | CPA Tax & Financial Planning, LLC: (732) 520-2668 | Email Ken Lam

Episode 28 – Why Medicare Parts A and B Aren’t Enough — With Victoria Finlay

October 30, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part A, Part B, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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A lot of people with Medicare wrongly believe that having only Parts A and B will be sufficient. With open enrollment period in full swing, now is the time to make adjustments to get complete coverage.

In this episode, Marc Bautis welcomes returning guest Victoria Finlay to uncover why Parts A and B don’t cut it on their own. Brimming with pointers on Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage, this is a must-listen for expert guidance on which options to choose based on the cost and the coverage you’re looking for.

In this episode, you will learn:

The different parts of Medicare and the coverages you can receive
What to keep in mind about late enrollment penalties
How to pick out the best coverage plan for you
Questions to ask potential policy providers to ensure you will be properly covered
And more!

Tune in to learn which Medicare coverage options are available to you. Remember, open enrollment period ends on December 7!

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Episode 27 – Can a Reverse Mortgage Fit in Your Financial Plan? — With David Faccone

October 1, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Are you falling short on your financial goals for your retirement? If you own your own home, do you know the value of the equity you have in it?

In this episode, Marc Bautis brings on a longtime friend to discuss reverse mortgages and how they may be of benefit to your financial plan. David Faccone is a mortgage lender from Finance of America with vast knowledge and experience with these types of mortgages.

In this episode, you will learn:

What exactly is a reverse mortgage
Who is eligible to apply for a reverse mortgage
The pros and cons to having a reverse mortgage
And more!

Tune in to find out what options you have when using your home to aid you in retirement.

Resources: Bautis Financial | Finance of America | David Faccone

Episode 24 – 10 Things CPAs Should Know About IRAs: Part 1

August 21, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Are you a CPA who has questions about individual retirement plans (IRAs)? Or maybe you just want to know more about IRAs to make sure you’re doing right for your own future.

In part one of his new mini-series, Marc Bautis throws light on 10 things CPAs should know about IRAs. This informative and energetic episode is all about helping you plan for a financially free retirement.

In this episode, you will learn:

What the current contribution rates are for IRAs
Which factors determine your eligibility to contribute
How to use an NUA strategy to save on taxes
Whether it makes sense to convert to a Roth
And more!

Tune in to learn about IRAs and consider if you’re using it to its greatest potential.

Resources: Bautis Financial

Episode 21 – How to Use ESG Investments in Your Portfolio

July 10, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Do you want your investments to align with your personal values? If so, you may be interested in socially responsible investing!

In this episode of Agent of Wealth Podcast, Marc Bautis explains socially responsible investing and how to use environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in your portfolio.

In this episode, you will learn:

The major drivers of ESG investing
How to use your investments to influence change
Which large companies are participating in socially responsible investing
How ESG investments can help your company grow and gain popularity
And more!

Tune in now to learn about socially responsible investing and how to use ESG investments in your portfolio!

Resources: Bautis Financial

Episode 20 – Adding Real Estate to Your Investment Strategy

June 26, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Should you be investing in real estate?

In today’s episode, Marc Bautis breaks down what investing in real estate involves and the benefits of adding it to your investment strategy.

In this episode, you will learn:

The main reasons to consider incorporating real estate into your portfolio
The different types of real estate options available to invest in
The value of factoring in the cost of a property manager
Which information to look for when conducting your research
The ideal number of properties to invest in
How you can scale up the number of properties you have as you gain experience in the real estate market
The difference between actively and passively investing in real estate
And more!

Tune in now to learn how you can start incorporating real estate into your portfolio!

Resources: Bautis Financial

Episode 18 – Meet Victoria Finlay of Bautis Financial

May 29, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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In this episode of Agent of Wealth Podcast, you will meet Victoria Finlay, a financial advisor at Bautis Financial. Victoria studied financial planning at Virginia Tech University and has been working at Bautis Financial for about a year.

In this episode, you will learn:

What the first year of work at a financial advising office looks like
How Victoria has transitioned from student to advisor
Victoria’s recommendations for saving for university for multiple children in your family
How Victoria has worked with clients at Bautis Financial to help them reach their financial goals
What goes into getting the CFP® designation
And more!

Tune in to this episode of the Agent of Wealth Podcast to get to know Bautis Financial’s Victoria Finlay!

Resources: Bautis Financial

Episode 17 – Budgeting to Make Your Money Work for You — With Judy Lawrence

May 15, 2019Finance, Investing, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Have you prepared a budget that you stick to regularly? Wondering why you should?

In this episode of Agent of Wealth Podcast, Marc Bautis is joined by Judy Lawrence, a personal finance counselor, speaker on money management, and author of two financial bestsellers. Marc and Judy discuss the importance of budgeting and how to make your budget work for you.

In this episode, you will learn:

How a budget can make you feel liberated, rather than held back
Why it’s now easier than ever to create — and stick to — a budget
How to budget if you have a variable income
Why you should create a template for your monthly budget, but leave room for variable expenses
And more!

Tune in and embrace budgeting with Marc Bautis and guest Judy Lawrence!

Resources: Bautis Financial | moneytracker.com | The Budget Kit: The Common Cents Money Management Workbook | Judy@moneytracker.com

Episode 14 – How to Get That Student Loan Paid Off — With Guest Jan Miller of Miller Student Loan Consultants

April 3, 2019Finance, Investing, Uncategorized, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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You planned and saved for the cost of college, and then you spent more than you ever could have imagined. Let’s face it: Student loans are daunting, and you may need help to navigate the next financial steps.

In this episode of Agent of Wealth Podcast, Marc Bautis sits down with student loan expert Jan Miller of Miller Student Loan Consultants to explain how you can pay off student debt as efficiently and pain-free as possible.

In this episode, you will learn:

How Jan analyzes potential clients’ financial standings to determine their next steps
What the four pillars of student loan repayment are and the difference between each one
How working for a non-profit organization may save you money on loan repayment
How to tell if your debt-repayment plan is going to be the best plan for you
And more!

Listen in and learn about the benefits of creating a customized plan for your student loan repayment!

Resources: Bautis Financial | Miller Student Loan Consultants

Episode 12 – Cutting College Costs — With Guest John Williams

March 6, 2019Finance, Investing, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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You’ve spent your life saving for your child’s education, and now the time has come for those savings to be used.

In this episode of the Agent of Wealth Podcast, Marc Bautis sits down with college planning expert John Williams to discuss how you can get the most out of your college savings.

In this episode, you will learn:

The importance of applying for financial aid, even if you think you’re ineligible
Which financial-aid applications you should fill out based on your situation
Why attending a college that’s not on the water may actually save you money
Whether you can exclude assets from your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculation
Why you should remain realistic and upfront when planning for college
And more!

Tune in and learn easy tips for cutting college costs!

Resources: Bautis Financial | College Board Financial Aid Calculator

Episode 11 – Workshop Series Part 2: Planning for College—With John Williams

February 20, 2019Finance, Investing, Wealth ManagementAgent of Wealth, Bautis Financial, college planning, Ecomony, Financial Planning, Marc Bautis, planning for college, saving, social securityagentofwealth

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Even the least financially savvy people know that saving for college is a lengthy but important process.

If you’re not sure where to begin, let Marc Bautis and his colleague John Williams be your guides. In part two of the workshop series, Marc and John Williams cover the ins and outs of planning and saving for college.

In this episode, you will learn:

When you should start saving for your own (or your kids’) college education
Why 529 plans have become almost synonymous with college planning, and the benefits and downfalls of these particular plans
Why the biggest part of the Bautis Financial planning process is understanding the clients’ goals and needs
How investing in real estate may help you save for schooling
Why it’s important to be flexible with planning for college
And more!

Tune in now as Marc and John get you set up to plan for college!

Resources: Bautis Financial | Financial Workshops Part 1: Maximizing Your Social Security