With the holidays hitting next week, it's time for some last-minute shopping! Marc & Marion have an important message in this week's episode - it's OK to spend some money! Listen along as they discuss one of the biggest traps people fall into when financial planning - not spending ANY of their money. There's a time to save and a time to spend, and in this episode they break down why December is normally a good time to open up your wallet. 

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During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 671010

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As we roll into December, Marc and Christian have end of year planning on their mind in today’s episode of Dollars & Sense. Listen along as the two discuss the impact of capital gains distributions for 2024 taxes, plus a discussion into the generational divide when it comes to savings.  

Christian provides insight into his discussions with Freedman’s younger clients and how they approach retirement savings versus those who are closer to actual retirement.  

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During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 668967

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With Thanksgiving now in the rearview mirror, Marc & Marion are onto the rest of the holiday season and discussing the big topic of spending. With so many people paying for convenience these days, it becomes vital to recognize what you are willing to spend money on and what you won’t spend money on. 

Listen along as Marc & Marion work through the equilibrium of saving and spending with their clients in order to create the financial present and future that they desire. 

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During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 665420 

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How often does your financial advisor communicate with you? 

In today’s special episode of Dollars & Sense on-site at Putnam Pantry, Marc and Marion discuss what they call the “72 points of communication” at Freedman Financial. Since 2009, the firm has committed to communicating frequently with clients through a weekly newsletter, webinars, events and much more. 

Listen along to hear the philosophy behind this and why client communication is a core pillar of the Freedman Financial business.  

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During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 661591 

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What is the difference between working with Freedman Financial versus one of the national investment management companies? 

In today’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Marion go over the holistic view that Freedman Financial takes with each one of its clients. Instead of just focusing on investment management for a specific fee, they look at every aspect of their client’s financial plan, helping craft unique portfolios and relationships for each person and family they serve. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 660499

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What is it that you need to understand as you begin to think about planning your retirement? 

In this week’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc returns and is joined by Marion as they walk through the modern day retirement equation, which is defined by: what you can control, what you can’t control and what is somewhat in your control. Listen along as they break down all three of these and how they could impact your own financial journey. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 656656

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“It takes a lifetime to build wealth, and you can lose it all in a second.” 

What threats could take your financial planning from success to a fear over where the next paycheck is going to come from? In this week’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marion and Christian discuss the gigantic topic of insurance. What are your insurance needs and what insurance do you currently have?  

Listen along as they go deep into auto, home and many more insurance types and situations. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 652415

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Can you believe we are already near the end of 2024? With two months left in the year, it’s right about now that people start thinking about year-end charitable contributions. 

In this week’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marion and Christian discuss the several tax benefits available from year-end charitable contributions, plus other rules, regulations and strategies for end of year giving. They also explain how you may work for an employee who is willing to match your charitable contribution! 

Listen along for that, and much more, as you begin to plan for the end of 2024. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 651320

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What are the slices of the financial planning “pie”? 

In this week’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Marion go through the other aspects of financial planning that you should have in place in order to create a comfortable lifestyle throughout an expected retirement. Listen along as they discuss the several roles that a financial advisor can play in their client's lives. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 647661

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“The long term is only a collection of short-term time frames.” How does one stay involved in the short term while also maintaining a long-term vision? 

That, and much more, is the topic for Marc and Marion in this week’s edition of Dollars & Sense. Listen along as they discuss the several complexities of financial planning as you approach retirement age and how the Freedman emphasis on simplicity and longevity is used to aid their clients.  

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 644491 

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Do you know what your net worth is? Even if you do... do you know where it ranks amongst U.S. households? 

In today’s episode of Dollars and Sense, Marc and Marion discuss how the topic of net worth can often cause confusion with clients, whether it’s determining what theirs is or how it compares nationally and regionally. Tune in also for a discussion around the Freedman Financial philosophy of building something with our clients that is deeper than just the “investment of the day”. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. 

Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

Tracking #: 641626 

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