Make It Last – Ep 53 – How To Select a Great Executor or Power of Attorney, How To Plan for Care if You’re Single, and The Real Cost of a Non-Best-Interest Financial Advisor
Three topics for this show: How to select a great executor or power of attorney agent. Then Victor talks about how to plan for getting older if you’re single, with or without kids. Finally, Victor discusses the real cost of not working with a “best-interests” financial advisor. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted […]
Make It Last – Ep 52 – Is Now The Perfect Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion?
Tax rates are at their lowest in three decades, and the law is set to revert back to the old numbers in a few years. So, does that mean that it’s the perfect time to consider a Roth IRA conversion? Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning […]
Make It Last – Ep 51 – 10 Ways Your Retirement Income Is Taxed
When you’re in retirement, one of the biggest bites out of your spending money is income tax. What you are invested in, and where that investment is, can make a huge difference in whether your money will last as long as you need it. In this episode, we cover 10 ways your retirement income is […]
Make It Last – Ep 50 – 1 Year Anniversary & Behind The Scenes With Victor
Episode 50 is a milestone because it’s also the 1-year anniversary of the show. In this episode, Victor goes behind the scenes to share some of his origin story. It’s like Spiderman’s story, except without the super powers. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and elder […]
Make It Last – Ep 49 – Court Tosses Consumer Financial Advice Protection & Should You Move Out of NJ for Retirement
A Fifth Circuit court has ruled that the DOL “Fiduciary” rule is illegal, and it may go away as soon as May 7th. What does that mean for you? Also, New Jersey was often mention as one of the worst places to retire. Is that still true? Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted […]
Make It Last – Ep 48 – Why Is Estate Planning Important & How To Select An Asset Manager
In this episode, Victor explores some basics like: Why is estate planning important anyways? In the second half of the episode, Victor discusses how to select an asset manager, and why it’s important to select one aligned with your investment beliefs. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate […]
Make It Last – Ep 47 – Shattering the Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
This week, Victor addresses some of the risk and expenses of investment platforms like Wealthfront and Fidelity target date funds. Also, two special guests join the show to discuss some of the innovative ways they are helping seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases. Jennifer Garcia and Mary DelValle from Brookdale-Hamilton join us for […]
Make It Last – Ep 46 – Three Ways To Run Out of Money in Retirement (and How To Avoid Them)
As you enter retirement, one of the biggest concerns is: will you have enough? Well, there are a few things that can happen that would threaten your ability to “make it last” through retirement. In this show, we’ll discuss three of them, and how to avoid the risk. Make It Last with Victor Medina is […]
Make It Last – Ep 45 – The Secret To Selecting a Really Great Estate Planning Attorney
You may only do it once or twice across your lifetime. So, what’s the secret to selecting a really great estate planning attorney? You need to focus on four areas that Victor covers in this episode of Make It Last. Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning […]
Make It Last – Ep 44 – Is Your Financial Advisor Worth The Cost?
Whether you handle your own financial advice, or you think you aren’t paying for financial advice (hint: you are), or you’re working with an advisor…the question remains: Is Your Financial Advisor Worth The Cost? Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and elder law attorney and Certified […]