https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prout-112124_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadSocial Security! Just when you thought you could do without it, here comes the check in the mail! (Just kidding, of course.)  Last year at this time, we had Bob Simpson, Manager of our local Social Security office, on the show to speak about Social Security and the COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) that was announced. On today’s […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prout-103124_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadThe financial world is complex, and it is not uncommon to feel “in over your head” when trying to tread through the vast, turbulent waters of IRS regulations, tax planning and financial portfolios. So much to learn. So much to know. So many questions. Join us on today’s show as Dennis highlights some of […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Prout-102424_Release_Disclaimer.mp3Podcast: DownloadAccording to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services, as of April 2024, approximately 67 million people are enrolled in Medicare, an increase of  2 million people since 2023. Deciding on healthcare is a significant part in planning for your retirement. There are many factors to consider when educating oneself in the complex field of […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Prout-101024_Jon_Sluis_W_Disclaimer.mp3Podcast: DownloadRoth! Roth! Roth! Can you hear the steady chant from the financial advisors and tax experts around the world? Ed Slott, a Roth enthusiast, believes we have entered a rothification era. On today’s show, we’re about to blow your mind by playing the devil’s advocate. Dare we question the Roth? Is there ever a time […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PROUT-10-03-24_Release_No_Gold.mp3Podcast: DownloadDid the Fed cut interest rates too much? What kind of impact might we anticipate? Sometimes to look forward it behooves us to look back. Today, we will discuss an article, from the Wall Street Journal, that takes us back to the 1980s. What can history teach us? Viewing previous market reactions and economic reactions […]