Your Life Your Wealth

Your Life Your Wealth

Exclusive interviews from the nation's most renowned experts on topics ranging from personal finance to global markets and politics. Expert insights for enhancing Your Life and Your Wealth brought to you by Cordasco Financial Network.

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May 7, 2025 21 mins

For some families, retirement planning has taken a backseat to things such as the cost of raising children, putting them through college, paying for weddings, and the like. But, if you haven’t yet started saving for your retired years, it may not be too late. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ...

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In today’s tight labor market, many folks find themselves dealing with a job change. It could be a voluntary move or an unexpected occurrence. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director...

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The roles of wealth manager and investment manager may be quite different. Do you know the distinction? Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss these t...

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Preparing for retirement if you plan to work into your 70’s or 80’s may be quite different than if you plan to enter retirement in your early 60’s. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Dir...

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Consider investing with discipline and consistency, and not with your emotions. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss several ways to avoid making e...

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Attaining millionaire status may be less illusive now than in years past. Some who aspire to that level of wealth believe there may be secrets to reaching that financial position. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’...

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Retiring can be a difficult transition, but good financial and psychological planning may help. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors, welcome Fritz Gilbert, author of “Key...

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Financial strife can cause dissatisfaction in relationships. Significantly differing views on money management and spending may lead to arguments and might even result in the ending of a relationship. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM ...

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Home ownership is part of the American dream. The increased cost of owning a home has made home ownership a bigger challenge for many. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Merce...

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February 27, 2025 17 mins

Unfortunately, having to reduce the number of a company’s employees has become all too commonplace. Frequently cutting the payroll may be considered a quick boost for a company’s bottom line. Some long-standing employees may be offered “a package” or a “buyout.” Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCI...

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Selecting a professional to handle your financial affairs can be a critically important decision. There are many options for you to carefully investigate before committing to an individual or firm. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM pro...

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There are issues of concern that prevent some aging Americans from retiring. However, delaying retirement too long may create unforeseen problems. Today, John Walker, RegionalVice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss what may be preventing...

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There is a growing trend of personal finance courses being offered on college campuses. Members of Generation Z are flocking to them. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer...

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Many business owners of the baby-boom generation will be selling their companies and moving into retirement over the next twenty years. A large transfer of wealth will result. Help from a professional may be necessary. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by Curt Cyliax, Managing Director and Peter Hissey, Vice Preside...

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January 23, 2025 19 mins

According to a recent Charles Schwab survey, two-thirds of baby-boomers believe they are in a better position to reach their financial goals than previous generations. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, discusses details of the survey and the reasons why many baby boomers have attained such confidence.

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January 16, 2025 24 mins

Can having more money equate to greater satisfaction or contentment? Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss the complicated relationship between mone...

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If you depend largely on your investment portfolio to fund your retirement, withdrawing from those accounts during a down market, particularly in the earlier years of your retirement, can affect how long your savings will likely last. John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Read more

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2025 has arrived. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, discusses 5 important areas of financial planning and personal finance you may want to contemplate as you ponder resolutions for the new year.

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December 19, 2024 22 mins

Talking about money and finances may sometimes be discouraged when the family is together at the holiday table. But, should such talk really be taboo? Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. ...

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Many of us are charitable year-round. At holiday time, making charitable donations often takes on additional significance as we count our blessings and strive to help those in need. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, discusses ways to make impactful charitable donations and help reduce your annual tax burden.

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