web01.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:48:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Uncommon Sense Investing” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/uncommon%20sense%20investing 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 16: Volatility and Vision: Understanding Market Moves and the Path to Financial, Time, and Purpose Freedom - 04/12/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/16 7b0de759-d21e-4851-aaf5-285b3d83c7c1 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -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. 52:54 no <p>The episode includes discussion around an article about a "ski bum" who learned the importance of financial freedom before pursuing time freedom and purpose, aligning with George Kinder's three freedoms of life. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasized the importance of having a long-term investment strategy and focusing on what individuals can control during market volatility </p> Market Review, Stock Market, S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, Market Correction, Bear Market, Interest Rates, Bond Market, Conflicting Signals, Market Volatility, Oversold Market, PE Multiple, Financial Freedom, Time Freedom, Freedom of Purpose, Three Freedoms, Investment Strategy, Retirement, Life Insurance, George Kinder, Financial Life Planning, WCLO, Tim Bremel Show, Podcast, Quarterly Statements, Ticker Tape, Emotions in Investing, Long-Term Investing, Risk Assessment, Volatility as Opportunity, Building Portfolios, Strategy vs. Prediction, Client Communication, Financial Advisor, RMDs, Roth IRA, Debt Situation, Income, Assets, Insurance Policy Review, Non-Forfeiture Provisions, Tax Consequence, Financial Planning, Standard of Living, Control vs. No Control, Diversification The episode includes discussion around an article about a "ski bum" who learned the importance of financial freedom before pursuing time freedom and purpose, aligning with George Kinder's three freedoms of life. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasized the importance of having a long-term investment strategy and focusing on what individuals can control during market volatility

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]]> Episode 5: Roth IRA Conversions: The Why, the Why Not, and the Rest of the Story - 01/25/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/5 48dfbf16-0791-47b0-83d6-67b1c365dc15 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:15:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing This week on More for Your Money, John Berkley and Kit Carson dive deep into a topic that generates more questions than answers: Roth IRA conversions. Should you convert? When does it make sense—and when does it not? With John's decades of experience and Carson's sharp curiosity, the duo takes listeners through a thoughtful, nuanced look at one of the most misunderstood moves in retirement planning. Using the classic Paul Harvey style—“the rest of the story”—John highlights the lesser-known risks and hidden pitfalls of converting, like the impact of future tax law changes, state residency, IRMAA brackets, medical expense deductions, charitable giving strategies, and even market timing. And yes, he also shares smart, strategic situations where a Roth conversion does make good sense. 52:54 no <p>If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I do a Roth IRA conversion?”—this episode is for you.</p> <p>John and Carson explore:</p> <p>Why “taxes are going up in 2026” might not be a strong enough reason<br> What most people forget about state income taxes and relocation in retirement<br> The danger of converting at market highs<br> How medical expenses and charitable giving can make traditional IRAs more tax-efficient<br> When Roth conversions do make sense—like during market downturns or low-income years<br> Why a Roth might be smart for people with large estates or trusts<br> The importance of having cash on the side to pay the tax bill<br> You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how Roth conversions fit into the big picture of retirement and tax planning—and why Uncommon Cents Investing takes an individualized, reason-first approach for every client.</p> <p>🧠 Notable Quotes<br> “We’re not against Roth conversions. We just want to do them for the right reason.” – John Berkley<br> “If you have a tax problem, you probably have a good problem—it means you have money.” – John Berkley<br> “Almost nothing turns out as expected in investing. So making decisions based on certainty about the future? That’s risky.” – quoting Harry Browne </p> Roth IRA, Roth conversion, retirement planning, tax strategies, market timing, medical deductions, IRMAA, Qualified Charitable Distributions, estate planning, savers credit, Roth vs traditional IRA, uncommon sense investing, John Berkley, Janesville WI, personal finance If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I do a Roth IRA conversion?”—this episode is for you.

John and Carson explore:

Why “taxes are going up in 2026” might not be a strong enough reason
What most people forget about state income taxes and relocation in retirement
The danger of converting at market highs
How medical expenses and charitable giving can make traditional IRAs more tax-efficient
When Roth conversions do make sense—like during market downturns or low-income years
Why a Roth might be smart for people with large estates or trusts
The importance of having cash on the side to pay the tax bill
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how Roth conversions fit into the big picture of retirement and tax planning—and why Uncommon Cents Investing takes an individualized, reason-first approach for every client.

🧠 Notable Quotes
“We’re not against Roth conversions. We just want to do them for the right reason.” – John Berkley
“If you have a tax problem, you probably have a good problem—it means you have money.” – John Berkley
“Almost nothing turns out as expected in investing. So making decisions based on certainty about the future? That’s risky.” – quoting Harry Browne

]]> If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I do a Roth IRA conversion?”—this episode is for you.

John and Carson explore:

Why “taxes are going up in 2026” might not be a strong enough reason
What most people forget about state income taxes and relocation in retirement
The danger of converting at market highs
How medical expenses and charitable giving can make traditional IRAs more tax-efficient
When Roth conversions do make sense—like during market downturns or low-income years
Why a Roth might be smart for people with large estates or trusts
The importance of having cash on the side to pay the tax bill
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how Roth conversions fit into the big picture of retirement and tax planning—and why Uncommon Cents Investing takes an individualized, reason-first approach for every client.

🧠 Notable Quotes
“We’re not against Roth conversions. We just want to do them for the right reason.” – John Berkley
“If you have a tax problem, you probably have a good problem—it means you have money.” – John Berkley
“Almost nothing turns out as expected in investing. So making decisions based on certainty about the future? That’s risky.” – quoting Harry Browne

]]> Episode 4: The Debt, Inflation, and Your Future: How to Stay Grounded in a Shaky Economy - 1/18/25 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/4 e7867813-a48e-413d-bfcb-d44b61f36d24 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing In this week’s More for Your Money, John Berkley and Kit Carson tackle a topic that’s often in the headlines—but rarely explained in a way that makes sense: national debt and inflation. With warmth, wisdom, and a little Wisconsin winter humor, John breaks down what 36+ trillion dollars of federal debt actually means for us as investors, taxpayers, and future retirees. They walk through the history of U.S. debt levels—from post-WWII to today—and how inflation, interest rates, and government spending have played a role in shaping the economy. What does this mean for your money? How should individuals prepare in a world of structural inflation, slow-moving tax reform, and the possibility of higher interest rates? John gets practical with a key takeaway: We can’t fix the national debt ourselves, but we can make smart decisions to protect our own finances. 52:54 no <p>What does $36.2 trillion in federal debt mean for the average American? More than you might think.</p> <p>In this timely episode, John Berkley shares:</p> <p>How inflation has evolved since the gold standard days<br> Why today’s 123% debt-to-GDP ratio is historically alarming<br> The concept of “monetizing the debt” and its impact on your purchasing power<br> What past inflationary periods (like WWII and the 1970s) can teach us<br> The risk of structural inflation—and how it may quietly erode savings over time<br> Why interest rates might go higher than Wall Street thinks<br> What you can do: living within your means, saving smart, and investing intentionally<br> This is Economics 101—with a healthy dose of real-world application.</p> <p>🔑 Key Quotes<br> “If the government spends more, you spend less. And if you don’t feel it through taxes, you’ll feel it through inflation.” – John Berkley<br> “We’ve monetized debt before—and it came with pain. The question is: can we do it again without major consequences?”<br> “We can’t fix the debt, but we can make better decisions—living within our means, saving, investing, and staying informed.” </p> National debt, inflation, Federal Reserve, debt-to-GDP, monetizing debt, inflation history, economic policy, investing in inflation, market performance, U.S. deficits, financial literacy, personal finance, uncommon sense investing, Janesville WI, John Berkley, Kit Carson What does $36.2 trillion in federal debt mean for the average American? More than you might think.

In this timely episode, John Berkley shares:

How inflation has evolved since the gold standard days
Why today’s 123% debt-to-GDP ratio is historically alarming
The concept of “monetizing the debt” and its impact on your purchasing power
What past inflationary periods (like WWII and the 1970s) can teach us
The risk of structural inflation—and how it may quietly erode savings over time
Why interest rates might go higher than Wall Street thinks
What you can do: living within your means, saving smart, and investing intentionally
This is Economics 101—with a healthy dose of real-world application.

🔑 Key Quotes
“If the government spends more, you spend less. And if you don’t feel it through taxes, you’ll feel it through inflation.” – John Berkley
“We’ve monetized debt before—and it came with pain. The question is: can we do it again without major consequences?”
“We can’t fix the debt, but we can make better decisions—living within our means, saving, investing, and staying informed.”

]]> What does $36.2 trillion in federal debt mean for the average American? More than you might think.

In this timely episode, John Berkley shares:

How inflation has evolved since the gold standard days
Why today’s 123% debt-to-GDP ratio is historically alarming
The concept of “monetizing the debt” and its impact on your purchasing power
What past inflationary periods (like WWII and the 1970s) can teach us
The risk of structural inflation—and how it may quietly erode savings over time
Why interest rates might go higher than Wall Street thinks
What you can do: living within your means, saving smart, and investing intentionally
This is Economics 101—with a healthy dose of real-world application.

🔑 Key Quotes
“If the government spends more, you spend less. And if you don’t feel it through taxes, you’ll feel it through inflation.” – John Berkley
“We’ve monetized debt before—and it came with pain. The question is: can we do it again without major consequences?”
“We can’t fix the debt, but we can make better decisions—living within our means, saving, investing, and staying informed.”

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