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Smart Money Questions

Smart Money Questions

Written by: Matt Hausman
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Weekly investing and financial planning wisdom seeking to provide answers to your financial questions with your host, Matt Hausman.Copyright Matt Hausman Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
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  • Life Insurance at Every Age: Conversion Options, Cash Value & Care Costs
    Apr 1 2026

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    Life insurance isn’t just about a death benefit anymore, and many people don’t realize how much it’s evolved. Matt discusses real client scenarios that highlight how life insurance can still play a powerful role at different stages of life.

    If you already have a policy or are questioning its value today, it’s worth taking a closer look. The rules, features, and strategies surrounding life insurance have changed in ways that can impact both protection and flexibility.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    🛡️ Life Insurance Scenarios: Different strategies for younger vs. older clients

    💡 Policy Flexibility: Conversion options can preserve coverage without underwriting

    🏥 Accelerated Benefits: Access funds early for healthcare or terminal illness needs

    📉 Market Discipline: Staying invested matters more than reacting to headlines

    📄 Beneficiary Check: Outdated or missing designations can create major issues

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    14 mins
  • Roth vs. Pre‑Tax 401(k) in Your 50s & 60s: How to Maximize Retirement Income
    Feb 19 2026

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    In this episode, Matt tackles one of the biggest tax decisions that retirees face: Roth or pre-tax? It’s not just about today’s tax bill. It’s about future flexibility, income planning, and how your choices ripple through the rest of your financial life. Using real-world scenarios and practical strategies, Matt walks through when each approach might make sense, and when it might not.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    📅 Scheduling Matters – Timing your moves

    💰 Roth vs. Pre-Tax – Taxes now or later

    📊 Case Studies – Real-world tax strategies

    📉 Market Fear – Planning beyond volatility

    📞 Next Steps – Getting personalized guidance

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    21 mins
  • Smart Investment Moves Heading Into 2026
    Jan 29 2026

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    A new year brings no shortage of market opinions and plenty of noise. Matt shares a grounded perspective on how to think about investing as 2026 takes shape, with an emphasis on preparation over prediction. This episode covers several long-term planning decisions that often get overlooked by pre-retirees and retirees. Tired of reacting to headlines? Tune in for a more thoughtful approach in 2026.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    📊 2026 Investment Strategy: What to prioritize heading into the year

    📈 Market Trends & Expectations: Why diversification still matters

    🧾 Tax Planning Lens: Deductions and timing that affect outcomes

    💼 Retirement Contributions: Making the most of workplace plans

    🏛️ Estate & Legacy Planning: Preparing assets for efficient transfer

    Want to contact us?

    Website - https://smartmoneyquestions.com/

    Email - info@smartmoneyquestions.com

    Set up a time to talk – http://SpeakWithMatt.com

    Want to work with us? Find out how we can help: https://smartmoneyquestions.com/work-with-matt/

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    19 mins
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