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How to Give to Charity Correctly

October 12, 2021 By Michael Clark

In this Zoom Webinar, Michael Clark suggests three different methods to use when giving to a charity that maximizes your money and reduces taxes.

Michael provides details on these methods and advises on how to use them correctly and why it benefits you. These methods are qualified charitable distribution, donor-advised funds, or gifting assets.

He will also touch on the various types of charities that come to mind when donating.

Retirement Income

October 12, 2021 By Michael Clark

In this Zoom Webinar, Michael Clark talks about the common mistakes people make when it comes to taking income in retirement.

Michael will discuss topics on investments, taxes, social security, and Medicare.

Ep 165: Are you mortgage ready?

July 10, 2019 By Michael Clark

In this series of the Let’s Talk Future Show we had on Troy Tiedemann and Don Almeida from Christensen Financial to discuss your money and how to handle it with regards to your home. We discussed topics such as foreclosure and bankruptcy, down payment assistance, what to do with your home in a divorce, buying a house from a family member, VA loans, and mortgage insurance.

Ep 163: The Future of Technology and Investing

May 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

Just arriving back in town from a Raymond James national conference in Las Vegas, Michael Clark and John McCann are eager to share with you their insights towards the future of investing and what it means for you as an investor.

Some people like to focus on how bleak the future seems to be for the financial market in the United States because all good this have to come to an end. Today on the Let’s Talk Future Show our focus is on how bright the future seems to be in terms of rising technology such as bio-tech, nano-tech, and healthcare as we are about to enter the record for the longest bull market run in United States history. Exciting times are ahead for investors and we hope that this show helps you understand how to better read the markets and where they are heading.

This show is all about the Future, specifically your future and your finances.

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