web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:45:33 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Financial Advisor” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/financial%20advisor Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O af episodic An Uncommon 'Cents' approach to investing Uncommon Cents Investing More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O no More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Uncommon Cents Investing sheena@uncommoncentsinvesting.com Episode 49: Roth IRA Conversions: The Wisconsin Tax Law That Changes Everything - 11/29/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/49 23a92d7a-63f1-42c9-ac9c-8ff96d42dabf Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>John Berkley discusses a strong market week before focusing on the major complexity added by a new Wisconsin state tax law. The law exempts up to $24,000 in retirement distributions per person (age 67 or older) from state tax. This significantly alters the decision to convert to a Roth IRA, as paying conversion taxes now means forfeiting the future state tax exemption on distributions. The discussion also covered year-end tax loss selling and complex estate planning issues, highlighting how the growing intricacy of tax and investment laws necessitates the help of a financial advisor. </p> Roth IRA conversion, Wisconsin tax law, state tax exemption, retirement distributions, age 67, $24,000 exclusion, tax planning, financial advisor, Uncommon Sense Investing, 401k contribution, pre-tax vs Roth, tax loss selling, capital gains, Schedule D, estate planning, stepped-up basis, gifting assets, beneficiaries, market review, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, 10-year bond, required minimum distributions, RMDs, continuity of income John Berkley discusses a strong market week before focusing on the major complexity added by a new Wisconsin state tax law. The law exempts up to $24,000 in retirement distributions per person (age 67 or older) from state tax. This significantly alters the decision to convert to a Roth IRA, as paying conversion taxes now means forfeiting the future state tax exemption on distributions. The discussion also covered year-end tax loss selling and complex estate planning issues, highlighting how the growing intricacy of tax and investment laws necessitates the help of a financial advisor.

]]> John Berkley discusses a strong market week before focusing on the major complexity added by a new Wisconsin state tax law. The law exempts up to $24,000 in retirement distributions per person (age 67 or older) from state tax. This significantly alters the decision to convert to a Roth IRA, as paying conversion taxes now means forfeiting the future state tax exemption on distributions. The discussion also covered year-end tax loss selling and complex estate planning issues, highlighting how the growing intricacy of tax and investment laws necessitates the help of a financial advisor.

]]> Episode 37: Beyond Predictions: Uncommon Cents Investing on Market Trends, Risk, and Unique Strategies - 09/06/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/37 36a9f96a-dae4-4f8a-bdc7-6071d55b8f6a Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>More for Your Money is a weekly podcast from Uncommon Cents Investing, hosted by John Berkley. Each episode offers clear, practical advice on investing, retirement planning, and smart money decisions to help you build financial confidence. </p> individual common stocks, fee-based advisory, expense ratio, Roth IRA conversions, retirement planning, fiduciary, value investing, growth stocks, market forecasting, margin investing, tax control, wealth accumulation, investment strategy, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), financial advisor, long-term investing, risk discussion, non-retirement accounts, in-house research, client relationships, market trends, economic slowing, interest rates, Paul Harvey, Jesse Livermore, Edwin Leferv, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Dr. Mark Mobius, Billy Graham, financial independence More for Your Money is a weekly podcast from Uncommon Cents Investing, hosted by John Berkley. Each episode offers clear, practical advice on investing, retirement planning, and smart money decisions to help you build financial confidence.

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]]> Episode 30: Navigating Value, Small Caps, and Market Mechanics - 07/19/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/30 7860161f-277f-422f-9afd-da8b50d7f974 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>This episode features John, Greg, and Todd discussing market dynamics, comparing growth versus value stocks and high P/E ratios. They examine small company stocks as a bargain, noting their historical outperformance post-bear markets and how Sarbanes-Oxley impacted IPOs. The team also clarifies market mechanics like bid/ask prices and limit orders, emphasizing their agile, value-based approach to investing. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.</p> Market Dynamics, Growth Stocks, Value Stocks, Value Investing, Small Company Stocks, Small Caps, Stock Market Bargain, Market Mechanics, Bid and Ask Price, Limit Orders, Market Orders, Market Makers, IPO, Initial Public Offering, Sarbanes-Oxley, Federal Reserve, Yield Curve, Unemployment Rate, CPI, PCE, Market Volatility, Portfolio Management, Taxable Accounts, Retirement Accounts, Asset Allocation, Financial Advisor, Wall Street Journal Article, Peter Lynch, Thinly Traded Issues, Price-Earnings Multiple, P/E Ratio, Diversification, Company Management, Investment Research This episode features John, Greg, and Todd discussing market dynamics, comparing growth versus value stocks and high P/E ratios. They examine small company stocks as a bargain, noting their historical outperformance post-bear markets and how Sarbanes-Oxley impacted IPOs. The team also clarifies market mechanics like bid/ask prices and limit orders, emphasizing their agile, value-based approach to investing.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

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Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> Episode 29: Generational Insights and Practical Financial Wisdom - 07/12/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/29 80d82e7d-3eab-4d9a-9316-37179de4aeab Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>This episode of "More for Your Money" features John Berkley and Krista Berkley, who share generational insights and practical financial wisdom. They discuss market trends, the impact of their previous show on global poverty, and their passion for educating young people on financial fundamentals like compounding capital and avoiding debt. The hosts also explain their unique family business model and address listener questions on rebalancing appreciated assets, mortgage payoff strategies vs. investing, and the risks of Bitcoin, emphasizing diversification. Special Guest: Krista Berkley.</p> Financial wisdom, generational insights, investment strategies, market trends, financial education, young investors, compounding capital, debt avoidance, family business model, rebalancing appreciated assets, mortgage payoff strategies, investing vs. debt, Bitcoin risks, portfolio diversification, Roth IRA, 401k, financial advisor, investment advisory services, tax implications, capital gains, risk tolerance, wealth management, financial planning This episode of "More for Your Money" features John Berkley and Krista Berkley, who share generational insights and practical financial wisdom. They discuss market trends, the impact of their previous show on global poverty, and their passion for educating young people on financial fundamentals like compounding capital and avoiding debt. The hosts also explain their unique family business model and address listener questions on rebalancing appreciated assets, mortgage payoff strategies vs. investing, and the risks of Bitcoin, emphasizing diversification.

Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

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Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

]]> Episode 21: A Walk Down History - Taxes, Investments, and the Changing Landscape - 05/17/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/21 3382c111-f31b-4e02-9ee3-b973f75c7471 Sat, 17 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices. </p> Investing History, Tax History, Federal Taxation, Government Spending History, Investment Landscape, Investment Opportunities, Investment Products, IRA History, 401k History, Roth IRA, Indexing History, Index Funds, Financial Advisor, Investment Advice, Stock Market History, Deficit Spending, US National Debt, Sarbanes-Oxley, Investment Fees, Asset Charges John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices.

]]> John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices.

]]> Episode 19: Uncommon Cents Investing - More for Your Money - 05/03/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/19 154d60a3-e301-4337-95fb-2c5e4580d071 Sat, 03 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>This episode details the comprehensive services offered by Uncommon Cents Investing. Services go beyond just investment management to cover proactive financial planning, assistance with life events like retirement, aging parents' finances, and spouse's death, plus help with Social Security, RMDs, QCDs, and tax planning. They highlight their local, relationship-based approach and availability as more valuable than 1-800 numbers. </p> Uncommon Cents Investing, Financial Advisor Janesville WI, Local Financial Advisor, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Comprehensive Financial Services, Retirement Planning, Beyond Investment Management, Value of a Financial Advisor, Relationship Based Financial Advisor, Proactive Financial Advice, Aging Parents Finances, Social Security Timing, Long Term Care Contracts, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), IRA Contributions, Inherited IRA Rules, Tax Planning Conversation, Finances After Spouse Death, Medicare Decisions, Financial Advisor vs 1-800, In-house Investment Research, Fiduciary Financial Advisor This episode details the comprehensive services offered by Uncommon Cents Investing. Services go beyond just investment management to cover proactive financial planning, assistance with life events like retirement, aging parents' finances, and spouse's death, plus help with Social Security, RMDs, QCDs, and tax planning. They highlight their local, relationship-based approach and availability as more valuable than 1-800 numbers.

]]> This episode details the comprehensive services offered by Uncommon Cents Investing. Services go beyond just investment management to cover proactive financial planning, assistance with life events like retirement, aging parents' finances, and spouse's death, plus help with Social Security, RMDs, QCDs, and tax planning. They highlight their local, relationship-based approach and availability as more valuable than 1-800 numbers.

]]> Episode 3: Tipping, Taxes & Timely Advice: 2025 Planning and Everyday Financial Wisdom - 1/11/25 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/3 3a8b623a-9a1c-46dc-a07c-5dfc7cdedc68 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing John Berkley returns to the More for Your Money studio this week with a full house—welcoming co-host Carson back from a short sick break, and special guest Sheena Hanson (his daughter and Principal at Uncommon Cents Investing). The trio covers everything from market updates and tipping trends to detailed 2025 tax planning changes. John revisits his now-famous "15 Financial Life Lessons" list, Sheena gives insight into how Uncommon Cents conducts thoughtful, personal annual reviews with clients, and the team walks through the latest tax brackets, deduction limits, and planning considerations for the year ahead. John, Sheena, and Carson break down 2025 tax updates, reflect on life and financial lessons, and explain why trust and communication matter when working with a financial advis 52:54 no <p>In this episode of More for Your Money, John is joined by Sheena Hanson and Carson in the studio to kick off the new year with timely insights and a little family fun. They review the latest tax planning changes for 2025, from IRA contributions and capital gains rules to required minimum distributions and estate tax thresholds. Sheena explains how Uncommon Cents handles annual reviews and why financial communication doesn’t have to be complicated.</p> <p>Plus, John revisits his 15 financial life lessons—covering everything from saving early to mastering your emotions—and Sheena weighs in on why opinions can have value (despite what Plato might say).</p> <p>Whether you're sorting out your taxes or just want smart, down-to-earth financial conversation, this episode brings clarity and a little humor along the way. </p> 2025 tax updates, capital gains taxes, RMD rules, Roth IRA phase-out, retirement account strategies, investment accounts for kids, simple IRA vs 401(k), financial literacy, trusted financial advice, annual account reviews, saving for retirement, financial independence, money management tips, value investing, Wisconsin financial advisor In this episode of More for Your Money, John is joined by Sheena Hanson and Carson in the studio to kick off the new year with timely insights and a little family fun. They review the latest tax planning changes for 2025, from IRA contributions and capital gains rules to required minimum distributions and estate tax thresholds. Sheena explains how Uncommon Cents handles annual reviews and why financial communication doesn’t have to be complicated.

Plus, John revisits his 15 financial life lessons—covering everything from saving early to mastering your emotions—and Sheena weighs in on why opinions can have value (despite what Plato might say).

Whether you're sorting out your taxes or just want smart, down-to-earth financial conversation, this episode brings clarity and a little humor along the way.

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Plus, John revisits his 15 financial life lessons—covering everything from saving early to mastering your emotions—and Sheena weighs in on why opinions can have value (despite what Plato might say).

Whether you're sorting out your taxes or just want smart, down-to-earth financial conversation, this episode brings clarity and a little humor along the way.

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