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Today, I take a deep dive into the Biden tax plan.  Should he win the Presidency and implement his plan with the help of a like-minded Congress, there are essential tax planning moves you need to consider in order to mitigate a potentially costly impact. I detail the likely changes, the pre-year end planning moves you need to consider, and illustrate ways you can keep more of what you earn by being proactive.

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Change is constant and many things we anticipate with fear often end up nowhere nearly as bad as we imagined. It’s true in many aspects of our lives ranging from home and family, to work, and even what happens in the world around us. As we head toward the all-important first Tuesday in November, we’re receiving many “what if” questions here at CFN. I’m joined today by CPA Jim Tate, of the CFN Team to discuss how several of the “wha...

The President’s diagnosis has created political fall-out and concern about the election. Our attention now turns toward our fragile COVID economy and our volatile stock markets.  For a wide ranging discussion on the impact of the President’s diagnosis, both economically and politically, Steve is joined by Peter Morici. He’s an expert on economic policy and international economics, and professor emeritus of International Business at...

Steve discusses the new work environment many of us are experiencing as a result of the pandemic. He also shares strategies for dealing with the economic shift taking place, accelerating plans for businesses and careers, and how COVID may impact retirement.  Then, Steve shares an important announcement regarding Cordasco Financial Network and how the pandemic has impacted the pace of change at the firm. Steve explains how his 5-yea...

Dennis Jablonoski, financial planner on the Cordasco Team, sits in for Steve and is joined by fellow CFN Investment Team member Joe Cortese of DiMeo Schneider and Associates.  They discuss the markets as we head into the final quarter of this very volatile year.  With the tech sector continuing to whipsaw, the future of the pandemic still unknown and a looming Presidential election, Joe provides valuable perspectives for investors.

Getting to retirement takes years of thoughtful planning, but what happens once you reach retirement? So many of us have focused so carefully during the planning stage that we’ve either forgotten about, or spent little time thinking about, the many years we’ll actually spend in retirement. Dennis Jablonoski financial planner on the Cordasco Financial Network team hosts today’s podcast.  He’s joined by fellow CFN Team member Tim Jos...

Many listeners have asked about the financial implications of making the State of Florida their primary residence. I’ve recently discovered a very helpful book on the subject, and today I speak with E. Michael Kilbourn, co-author of The Florida Domicile Handbook.  Michael is a leading national authority on the complexities of domiciling in Florida. We discuss the many advantages of establishing a Florida domicile including savings ...

Interest rates are at historic lows.  Today, we discuss managing the bond portion of a diversified portfolio in the current low interest rate environment, that may not have reached bottom yet.  Joining us is Joe Cortese, Senior Consultant at DiMeo Schneider & Associates and member of the Cordasco Financial Network Investment Team. We also analyze indicators to help us better understand the direction interest rates could be movi...

Listener questions about the current coin shortage lead us to today’s guest, Philip Diehl 35th Director of the United States Mint, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Treasury Secretary and current President of U.S. Money Reserve.  He helps us understand the reasons for the current shortage and offers insights into how U.S. coin demand and production are managed. In the second half of the podcast, we discuss why owning precious metal...

COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on business operations. The restaurant industry continues to be particularly hard hit as requirements for social distancing and outright bans on indoor dining have taken a toll.  Joining me today is Pete Ciarrocchi, owner of the legendary Chickie’s & Pete’s. We discuss ways the pandemic has impacted his company and the restaurant business in general. Pete shares his key strategies for suc...

On today’s podcast, Steve covers Main Street Lending, a new federal program created to help businesses recover from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He speaks with Bob Simpson, CPA with the accounting firm of Brinker Simpson. They discuss details of the Main Street program and note the differences between this and previous government efforts to help small and midsize businesses through the current economic str...

The real estate market is a bright spot in the current pandemic economy. In response to several listener questions, I talk with Tommy LePera of the LaPera Team at Berkshire Hathaway - Fox Roach Realtors in Brigantine, NJ, about the strength of the current real estate market along the New Jersey coast.  We look at a very real paradigm shift in how buyers and sellers view today’s market, and why some part-time vacation homes in resor...

Today we focus on taxes and enforcement with my friend and frequent guest, Ian Comisky, attorney and partner at Fox Rothschild.  Ian has more than 35 years of experience representing corporations and individuals in civil and criminal tax litigation.  We discuss and clarify the just-released U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving President Trump’s efforts to keep his personal and business tax returns away from congressional and other ...

This week we’re addressing a listener’s question about one of the many recently publicized doom and gloom predictions concerning the equity market’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. One often quoted pundit says he sees a “1930’s-like market decline.” To help us sort through the dire predictions we so often hear, is Joe Cortese.  Joe is a principal and senior consultant at DiMeo Schneider and Associates, and a member of our invest...

Many have been asking about how the outcome of November’s presidential and congressional elections will impact the future of our economy and the markets, and how recent government stimulus dollars will impact future tax policy. To get some answers, I’m joined by Chris Edwards, economist and director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute. We discuss how the upcoming election results will impact our financial future.

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Steve Cordasco is joined today by CFN’s John Walker to discuss findings released by Vanguard that make a solid case for the added value of working with a financial advisor when compared to do-it-yourself investing. We discuss the three primary quantifiable benefits you can realize by engaging the services of a professional. These key planning strategies can make a significant difference in the growth of your portfolio.

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