Most people don’t actually have a financial plan, they have a scattered collection of accounts, insurance policies, and investments they’ve picked up over time. In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we break down what financial planning actually looks like behind the scenes, and why so many people are missing it entirely.

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Owning property with others, whether it’s a spouse, sibling, friend, or business partner, can seem like a smart financial move. It can reduce costs, create investment opportunities, and simplify certain aspects of ownership. But without proper planning, it can also lead to serious financial and legal complications.

In this episode of the A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Estate Planning Attorney Arun Gupta break down the most common pitfalls of joint ownership and how to avoid them.

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There is a moment many families are not prepared for: when the roles begin to shift. One day, your parents are helping you make big financial decisions, and the next, you are wondering whether they need help managing their own money. It is emotional, uncomfortable, and deeply personal, but it is also one of the most important conversations a family can have. In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, we unpack one of the hardest financial questions families face: when should you take over your parents’ finances?

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