Mastering Your Money with The Living Balance Sheet® creator Bob Ball – Part 1 (Ep. 40)

Mastering Your Money with The Living Balance Sheet® creator Bob Ball – Part 1 (Ep. 40)

Is conventional thinking behind money decisions holding you back? In this compelling episode of the Maximizing Outcomes® Podcast, host Jim McGovern is joined by Bob Ball, the innovator behind the Living Balance Sheet®. Together, they shed light on how traditional thinking has fallen short, led people astray, and explore the system that has paved an …

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Inside the Investor’s Brain: Biases That Cost You (Ep. 39)

Inside the Investor’s Brain: Biases That Cost You (Ep. 39)

Ever wondered how your mind affects your investments? Is your brain wired to work against you as you make financial decisions? Join Jim McGovern of McGovern Wealth Group in the latest episode of ‘Maximizing Outcomes,’ as he teams up with Phil McGinnis, Chief Investment Strategist at Avantis Investors. Together, they navigate the intricate intersection of …

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The Art of College Planning (Pt. 2) (Ep. 38)

The Art of College Planning (Pt. 2) (Ep. 38)

Ever wondered how the FAFSA form could unlock hidden college funding? Chart the unknown territories of college funding where host Jim McGovern unlocks the mysteries of the FAFSA form and beyond. Tailored for families on the journey of college financial planning, Jim reveals expert tactics for leveraging the FAFSA and unveils a treasure trove of …

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Philanthropy Unboxed: Smarter Ways to Make a Lasting Difference with Kate McKenzie, CAP® (Ep. 36)

Philanthropy Unboxed: Smarter Ways to Make a Lasting Difference with Kate McKenzie, CAP® (Ep. 36)

How can you make a lasting impact on the causes you care about most? Find out how to create a philanthropic plan that can span generations while also helping to pass on your values to your kids and grandkids.  Join host Jim McGovern as he sits down with Kate McKenzie, the Senior Director of Development …

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What are Qualified Opportunity Zones? with Ray DeSantis of Redbrick LMD (Ep. 34)

What are Qualified Opportunity Zones? with Ray DeSantis of Redbrick LMD (Ep. 34)

Are you facing a significant capital gain but looking for ways to potentially reduce the tax burden? Tune into this episode to learn about a bipartisan initiative that aims to stimulate economic growth in distressed communities and provide tax incentives to investors that meet certain requirements. In this intriguing episode, host Jim McGovern invites Ray …

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High Earners, Low Coverage: Solving the Income Protection Gap with Tasha Jo Hill (Ep. 33)

High Earners, Low Coverage: Solving the Income Protection Gap with Tasha Jo Hill (Ep. 33)

Higher earning individuals are often left underinsured and shocked by the limitations of group disability policies. How confident are you that your income is optimally protected in the event of a disability? In this episode, Jim McGovern welcomes Tasha Jo Hill, a seasoned expert in disability income planning and the Director of Income Protection Strategies …

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The State of the Economy and the Financial Markets with Mike Trudel, CFA, JD (Ep. 32)

The State of the Economy and the Financial Markets with Mike Trudel, CFA, JD (Ep. 32)

Ready to untangle the web between the Federal Reserve, Big Tech, and your investments? In this episode, Jim McGovern from McGovern Wealth Group sits down with Michael Trudel, CFA, JD, Managing Director and Global Strategist at BlackRock, to explore the complexities of today’s markets – from the U.S. economy’s surprising resilience to the tech sector’s …

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Hedging Risk in a Concentrated Stock Portfolio with Eric Metz, CFA of SpiderRock Advisors (Ep. 31)

Hedging Risk in a Concentrated Stock Portfolio with Eric Metz, CFA of SpiderRock Advisors (Ep. 31)

Are you an investor with a large amount of money in just a few stocks? Are you concerned about how to protect against a decline in the stock, but also reluctant to diversify due to significant tax consequences? Are you curious about ways to continue to hold the stock while at the same time have …

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