More for Your Money

Episode 16: Volatility and Vision: Understanding Market Moves and the Path to Financial, Time, and Purpose Freedom - 04/12/2025

April 12th, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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Episode 14: Navigating Market Volatility and the Looming Debt Challenge - 03/29/2025

March 29th, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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Episode 13: Investment Accounts for Children and Grandchildren - 03/22/2025

March 22nd, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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Episode 10: How UCI Manages Money (Buy List) with UCI Investment Committee (Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley) - 3/1/25

March 1st, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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John Berkley is joined by Uncommon Cents Investing’s Investment Committee—Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley—for a detailed conversation about how UCI manages money. They walk through the firm’s disciplined approach to building and maintaining a buy list, how portfolios are tailored to each client, and why UCI avoids cookie-cutter models. From sector analysis to tax-aware strategies, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the real work that goes into managing investments with care and intention.

Episode 9: Questions to Ask Financial Advisors - 2/22/25

February 22nd, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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John Berkley is joined by his daughter and fellow financial professional Krista Berkley for a conversational and insightful episode focused on empowering listeners with the right questions to ask when meeting a financial advisor. Whether you’re just getting started or considering switching firms, Krista and John share their perspectives on investment philosophy, risk tolerance, how accounts are managed, and why fit and communication matter more than flashy sales pitches. This episode is all about giving you more confidence when choosing who to trust with your money.

Episode 3: Tipping, Taxes & Timely Advice: 2025 Planning and Everyday Financial Wisdom - 1/11/25

January 11th, 2025  |  52 mins 54 secs

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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 co-leader 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

Episode 2: Navigating Trusts, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Considerations with Atty Robb Leach - 11/02/24

November 11th, 2024  |  53 mins 4 secs

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Episode 1: Navigating Your Medicare Choices: A Discussion on Supplements and Advantage Plans - 09/28/24

September 28th, 2024  |  53 mins 4 secs

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Join John Berkley and Sheena Hanson of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money.