BIF Bites

The Boston Institute of Finance

The BIF Bites podcast covers topics that are important to anyone that wants to better understand the financial services industry.

  • 37 minutes 45 seconds
    The Tax Day Episode

    On this episode, dive into One Big Beautiful Bill updates with Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany. Learn about the $40,000 SALT deduction, new charitable and medical rules, and avoiding failure-to-file penalties. This is absolutely essential listening for both tax planning and CFP® Exam prep.


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    23 April 2026, 2:22 pm
  • 23 minutes 52 seconds
    The EGG Episode (Video)

    Welcome to our first video episode of BIF Bites! This week, Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany are celebrating Easterby talking about the EGG rule. Specifically, they’re explaining ISOs and NQSOs, their tax benefits, the EGG rule, and how stock options help businesses attract, retain, and reward employees.


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    3 April 2026, 5:46 pm
  • 34 minutes 10 seconds
    The Real Worth of a Pot of Gold

    In this St. Patrick's Day-themed episode, Jerry and Kaylee discuss the real-world worth of a Leprechaun's pot of gold and how economic policy in Japan has skyrocketed its value!

    23 March 2026, 12:51 pm
  • 38 minutes 11 seconds
    Part 2: Questionpalooza March 2026

    Get ready for another round of Questionpalooza with Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany! In this episode, we're tackling your toughest questions on tax, retirement, and estate planning to get you prepped for the CFP® Exam. Tune in as we break down complex topics, including the new One Big Beautiful Bill updates.


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    6 March 2026, 5:48 pm
  • 38 minutes 17 seconds
    Questionpalooza: March 2026

    Jerry, Kaylee, and Tiffany are back with everyone's favorite CFP game show! Test your knowledge of financial aid, stock valuation, and more as the BIF Crew breaks down a new batch of questions with practical insights to help you ace the CFP Exam.


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    20 February 2026, 2:28 pm
  • 44 minutes 25 seconds
    The Superbowl Episode

    Jerry and Kaylee welcome the newest member of the BIF Crew, Tiffany, to the podcast. The trio take on a Superbowl trifecta with three different sports-adjacent CFP® topics, including the time value of money, behavioral finance, and the self-employment tax!

    6 February 2026, 7:28 pm
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    Business Inventory Accounting & Valuation

    Jerry and Kaylee are diving into the essential business accounting methods and inventory valuation strategies. They're breaking down cash, accrual, and hybrid accounting methods plus FIFO, LIFO, and so much more, so you'll have a better understanding of how the choices business owners make can impact their profits and taxes.

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    23 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 58 seconds
    Financial Advice Vs. Financial Planning

    Jerry and Kaylee sit down to talk about financial advice vs financial planning—how they're different and how to determine which is which. They're also going over some practice questions and case studies from CFP Board to help you test your knowledge.

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    9 January 2026, 6:13 pm
  • 45 minutes 48 seconds
    The Halfway Point

    Kaylee is now at the halfway point of her CFP® journey! She's sitting down with Jerry to talk about how it's going so far with her CFP® Education coursework, including her favorite courses and most difficult topics in the curriculum.


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    12 December 2025, 5:19 pm
  • 22 minutes 58 seconds
    Penny for Your Thoughts

    The U.S. Treasury is officially ending production of the penny, and our sweet, sweet Mr. Lincoln coin is sailing off into the sunset. In this episode, hosts Jerry and Kaylee discuss the economic and cultural ripple effects of this decision. What does this mean for cash transactions, the 99-cent store, and the future of physical currency in an increasingly digital world?

    Join us as we break down the cents and sensibility of a world without the one-cent coin. You won't want to miss our two cents on the topic.

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    28 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 4 seconds
    CRAT CRUT GRAT GRUT SOUP

    Understanding estate trust options can feel like wading through alphabet soup—what do all the letters mean and how do you keep them straight?

    Don't worry! Jerry Mee, CFP® is ladling out his knowledge, including the easiest way to remember each estate trust acronym, what these trusts do, and how to keep them straight for exam day.

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    13 November 2025, 2:31 pm
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