Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
What's NOT in SECURE Act 2.0 | What Didn't Make the Cut
What's NOT in the SECURE Act hasn't gotten much attention as everyone, including @FriendsTalkFinancialPlanning, have been focusing on...
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Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 22
Convert 529 to Roth | How's This Going to Work?
One of the new provisions o the Secure Act 2.0 is that 529 College Savings Plans are now going to be able to be rolled over into Roth...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 16
Don't Buy I bonds | Thought You'd Never Hear Us Say It!
Don’t Buy I Bonds. Here's 4 reasons why Series I Bonds might NOT be right for you, or right for you now. There are drawbacks to I Bonds...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 10
Secure Act 2.0 Summary | 4 Facts for 2023
Secure Act 2.0 Summary. The late December passage of the Secure Act 2.0 means that a lot of us missed it. Those of us paying attention...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 2
Financial Resolutions for 2023: You Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine!
Financial Resolutions for 2023. Both John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel are making them! And we're revealing them in this video....
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 2
Spending for Happiness | Easy Way to Improve Relationships
Spending for Happiness: There are some easy ways to spend some money and get more happiness. In this video we talk about the ins and outs...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Jan 2
Year End Bear Market Tax Moves | Two ways to Benefit from Down Market
Year End Bear Market Tax Moves--The stock market has been down this year, and we're approaching year end. It's a great time to take a...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Dec 23, 2022
Investment Management vs Financial Planning | Making Jargon Arrests!
Knowing if you want investment management vs financial planning is a key element in finding the right advice. In this episode, we gently...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Dec 22, 2022
Emotional Hurdles of Retirement: Two Surprising Challenges
Two Emotional Hurdles of Retirement: Retirement is great, but can feel a lot different than you expect, especially at first. We see that...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Nov 29, 2022
Smart Charitable Giving | 3 Pro Tips!
Smart Charitable Giving is relevant during this time of year. In this video, we talk about how to give money and save on taxes. Give...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Nov 20, 2022
I Bonds News | Fixed Rate Explained | Blooper included!
I Bonds News: I bonds are one of our favorite investments. But now, with the new rates as of November 1st being down over 3% compared to...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Nov 15, 2022
Stock Market Blame and Shame |The Truth About Who is Responsible!
When the stock market goes down, we can immediately think--I don't like this. Someone must be to blame! We proceed, finding a...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Nov 6, 2022
QCD from IRA: Save Big on Taxes While Helping Charity
Understanding QCDs, or Qualified Charitable Contributions can save you big on your taxes. As a practical matter, there are important...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Oct 30, 2022
Where to Park Cash | Don't Miss Out | Higher Interest Rates have Arrived!
CDs, or Certificates of Deposit, Treasuries, and TBills are paying higher interest than they have been in years. You can start earning...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Oct 30, 2022
Should I Buy I Bonds Now & How I Bonds are like Old Fashioned Cocktails!
Should I buy I bonds now? There's an incentive because interest on the series I bond changes November 1st. In this video we'll explain: *...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Oct 28, 2022
World Values Day: Learn the Formula for More Money, Meaning and Happiness!
October 20th, 2022 is World Values Day. Everybody agrees that they want more happiness in their life. In honor of World Values Day, John...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Oct 9, 2022
Buy a New Car from Dealer: Car Salesman's Daughter Tells How
Buy A New Car from Dealer? This video, tells you everything Bridget Sullivan Mermel learned from her Dad about the process of buying a...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Oct 2, 2022
How to Save Money For College Fund: Don't Save for College?
When it comes to how to save money for a college fund, John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel are unconventional financial planners....
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Sep 25, 2022
Inflation = Opportunity | Take Action | Save Money!
Inflation= Opportunity. There are upsides to inflation. Sure, inflation increases uncertainty and that makes people feel bad. But we're...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
- Sep 18, 2022
Should I Take Student Loans if I Don't Need Them? | Free Money or Ball and Chain?
Should I Take Student Loans If I Don't Need Them? Are you missing out by not taking student loans? We’re going to talk about the pros...
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