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Invest Savvy: Advice You Need to Know

Join our hosts, Financial Consultants Krystian Cieplucha and Tom Davia, as they walk us through the fundamentals of investing, helping us to make informed and better decisions with our money, and discussing what we need to do to prepare for the road ahead._______________________________________________ Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Alliant Credit Union (ACU) and Alliant Retirement and Investment Services (ARIS) are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using ARIS, and may also be employees of ACU. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, ACU or ARIS. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are: Not Insured by NCUA or Any Other Government Agency | Not Credit Union Guaranteed | Not Credit Union Deposits or Obligations | May Lose Value

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Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
25
Years Active
2022 - 2024
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Charitable Giving Throughout the Year

Charitable Giving Throughout the Year

We're back with another episode of Invest Savvy!  We're presented with opportunities throughout the year to give to charity, but how do we make it a part of our routine?  How do we maximize our donat…

00:16:41  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Interest Rate Forecast

Interest Rate Forecast

The news is filled with Fed meetings, inflation, and changes to the interest rate policy. For insights on these topics and more, our host Krystian talks with our partner Lawrence Gillum of LPL Financ…

00:25:50  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
Get Financially Ready for 2024

Get Financially Ready for 2024

The year's end brings deadlines and choices to be made for a fresh new year. Take a few minutes in your busy holidays to listen to our next episode, and get your financial plan straight for 2024. 

Th…

00:18:19  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Prepare for Medicare's Open Enrollment

Prepare for Medicare's Open Enrollment

Are you ready for Medicare's Open Enrollment? Financial Consultants Jim Benages and Brandon Wann join Krystian to answer your questions about Original Medicare, the Medicare Advantage Plan, drug cove…

00:28:32  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
Ways to Manage Risk in Investing

Ways to Manage Risk in Investing

You COULD put your money in your mattress, but here in our 20th episode, Krystian discusses tools like asset allocation and diversification that could help balance out your investment risk.  

Thanks …

00:19:30  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Life Insurance: Beyond the Clever Commercials

Life Insurance: Beyond the Clever Commercials

Krystian breaks down the basics of life insurance, and how it can help with the unexpected in your family's financial security. 

Thanks for listening! You can follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and You …

00:16:36  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead?

Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead?

Tom and Krystian join forces to discuss the asset allocation approach known as the 60/40 portfolio. In the wake of a rocky 2022, is this still a viable investment strategy? 

Thanks for listening! You…

00:20:52  |   Tue 25 Jul 2023
Income and Dividend Strategies

Income and Dividend Strategies

Krystian discusses income and dividend strategies with guest speaker Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning. A frequent contributor to CNBC, Yahoo Finance and Fox Business, Kevin is the Founder and…

00:16:41  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Long-Term Care: Uncross Your Fingers and Take Control of Your Plan

Long-Term Care: Uncross Your Fingers and Take Control of Your Plan

Does your plan for healthcare in retirement involve crossed fingers and a lot of hope?  That's most people's default plan: I hope we won't get sick, and if we do, that we'll have the money to pay for…

00:24:43  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Minimizing Taxes: A Chat with An Expert on Tax-Managed Investing

Minimizing Taxes: A Chat with An Expert on Tax-Managed Investing

Krystian chats with Rob Kuharic of Russell Investments, discussing the ways you can manage your investments, grow your assets without triggering a large tax bill, and keep more money in your pocket. 

00:20:11  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Taxes and Your Retirement: Navigating the New Laws and Legislation

Taxes and Your Retirement: Navigating the New Laws and Legislation

Guest speaker Karen Hoffman of Prudential Financial joins Tom this month! Together they'll attempt to simplify and break down the legislation known as the Secure Act 2.0, passed at the tail end of 20…

00:21:40  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Annuities: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Annuities: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Good? Bad? Or just Misunderstood? The Invest Savvy team dives into the tricky topic of annuities. 

Thanks for listening! You can follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and You Tube for new episodes, and edu…

00:21:27  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
Social Security: The Million Dollar Question

Social Security: The Million Dollar Question

Will Social Security be there when I retire? Is there a magic age to start benefits?  And…can it make me a millionaire?  We discuss all these common questions, and more, on our next episode. 

Thanks …

00:22:27  |   Tue 20 Dec 2022
Year End: Family & Life Changes Checklist

Year End: Family & Life Changes Checklist

It’s time to create your Personal Year End List: what happened this year to you and your family? Were there births, deaths, retirements, milestone birthdays, or health changes? Krystian and Tom take …

00:24:14  |   Tue 06 Dec 2022
Year End: Tax & Financial Planning Checklist

Year End: Tax & Financial Planning Checklist

December 31st is coming soon!  Now's a good time to reflect on the past year, while looking forward to 2023. Let’s take a look at deadlines for taxes, retirement or insurance plan adjustments, and in…

00:18:21  |   Tue 22 Nov 2022
Let's talk Medicare with an Expert

Let's talk Medicare with an Expert

This month Tom talks to "Medicare Nerd", Joanne Giardini-Russell, who talks clients through the Medicare process, helping them enroll in an insurance plan they will actually understand. Join us as sh…

00:18:30  |   Tue 25 Oct 2022
Estate Planning: Taxes, Kids, and DIY

Estate Planning: Taxes, Kids, and DIY

In our continued look at estate planning, we’ll discuss how taxes can affect your plan, tell some horror stories and pitfalls, and see if it makes sense to do all this planning on your own v. working…

00:18:49  |   Tue 27 Sep 2022
Estate Planning: Avoiding a Dickensian Nightmare

Estate Planning: Avoiding a Dickensian Nightmare

Creating an estate plan is a key component of every financial plan, no matter your tax bracket. Our next episode goes into wills, trusts, and probate, with the occasional detour into the novels of Ch…

00:18:03  |   Tue 23 Aug 2022
Retirement Planning for Women

Retirement Planning for Women

Women have unique challenges to consider when planning for retirement.  Join Krystian and special guest, Financial Consultant Kim Kennedy, as they discuss their roles in helping women investors find …

00:17:29  |   Tue 26 Jul 2022
Retirement and Taxes: Let’s talk about Roth IRA Conversions

Retirement and Taxes: Let’s talk about Roth IRA Conversions

Taxes are inevitable, so let’s talk about the retirement strategy known as the Roth IRA Conversion. We’ll break down the basic rules and strategies to get the most out of your retirement savings.  

Th…

00:20:34  |   Tue 28 Jun 2022
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