web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:45:17 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Required Minimum Distributions” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/required%20minimum%20distributions 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.

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]]> 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.

]]> 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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