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Check out our latest episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, where Bridget and John dive into their predictions for 2024. They...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the benefits of hiring a financial advisor and how it can be...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget address a viewer's question, breaking down the differences between...

In this episode of FTFP, John and Bridget discuss the considerations and strategies for investing in international stocks. Bridget shares...

In this episode, John and Bridget discuss all things Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and how to...

In this video, Bridget and John discuss the ins and outs of making estimated tax payments to the IRS and provide valuable tips on how to...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget reveal the secrets to the backdoor Roth IRA strategy. If you think...

In this episode of FTFP, John and Bridget dive into the advanced strategies of using donor-advised funds for charitable giving and tax...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget dive into the basics of Donor-Advised Funds. They discuss how these...

In this engaging episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, hosts John and Bridget delve into the intricacies of selling I bonds,...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the required minimum distributions (RMDs) and the recent...

In this episode of FTFP, John and Bridget discuss the challenges of selling a house and offer their insights and advice. From pricing...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the new rates for I bonds that changed on November 1. They...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, hosts John and Bridget discuss the impact of presidential politics on the stock...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the increasing threat of cybercrime and share five important...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, Bridget shares her personal experience of buying a house and the financial planning...

John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel discuss why it's difficult for companies to stay at the top and what investors can do about it....

Bridget Sullivan Mermel and John Scherer discuss the 59 and a half year age rule for retirement account withdrawals. They highlight...

In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, Bridget Sullivan Mermel shares her personal experience of being hacked and provides...

In this episode, John and Bridget discuss the concentration of stocks in the market, particularly the so-called FANG stocks (Facebook,...

John and Bridget discuss the new rules introduced by the IRS regarding catch-up contributions for individuals over the age of 50. The...

John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel discuss the impact of inflation on retirement in this episode of Friends Talk Financial...

`Welcome to another episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning! In this installment, we delve into the world of the Fiduciary Standard—a...

I was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal article: "The 'You-Make-a-Lot-of-Money Tax' Hits More Americans" by Laura Saunders. Here's...