Join The Sandman for this Protect Your Assets market segment, where he explores key economic developments, focusing on recent trends in inflation, job reports, and stock market performance. A highlight of this market segment is the exploration of GLP-1 drugs, initially for diabetes, now impacting weight loss and their surprising effects on large cap pharma stocks and the food industry. The Sandman provides insights into how investors can navigate this trend.

In this episode of the Protect Your Assets podcast, David Hollander discusses the complexities of required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s. The episode covers crucial topics such as deferring RMDs, and effective aggregation methods for different accounts. David also explores the ABCs of RMDs, offering practical advice on how to calculate and efficiently withdraw these mandatory distributions. Listeners will gain insights into converting eligible tax-deferred retirement accounts to Roth IRAs, leveraging qualified charitable distributions, and the implications of RMDs on overall financial planning. The show highlights real-world examples and case studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of how RMDs affect retirement planning.

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In this Protect Your Assets market segment, host David Hollander offers a comprehensive analysis of the financial markets as we approach 2024. Highlighting the remarkable performance of the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and international indices, David delves into what made November 2023 a month to remember, with some indices reaching their best returns in decades. The episode also explores the impressive rise in bonds, a noteworthy trend in the financial landscape. David presents the bull and bear cases for the 2024 market, examining potential economic scenarios, inflation trends, and Federal Reserve policies. He also discusses the possibility of a continued bullish market versus a potential downturn, offering realistic targets and expectations.

In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander shares crucial tax insights as 2024 approaches. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to minimize their tax burden before the year concludes. David, with over 30 years’ experience in tax planning, estate law, and wealth management, provides actionable advice on a range of topics, including adjusting tax withholdings, maximizing 401(k) contributions, leveraging Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and understanding capital gains tax exemptions. The podcast also delves into specific tax-saving strategies such as net unrealized appreciation (NUA) and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), helping listeners navigate complex financial terrain with greater ease. Whether you’re concerned about retirement planning, stock options, or reducing your tax liability, this episode offers valuable tips and strategies to make your money work smarter, not harder.

This past week, we saw positive trends in major stock indices; but is inflation cooling down? Learn more Learn more in this Protect Your Assets market segment.