Timothy Sumer

The headlines have been warning about the drop in 401k balances. Here is what you should be aware of! Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at LINKS: Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a gu

There is a small window each year where you can make double the IRA contributions as normal. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future

What if you inherit an already inherited IRA during the 10-year rule? Does a new 10-year rule start or continue from when the initial beneficiary inherited the IRA? It is confusing, but this complex estate planning issue will start to become more common. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk, including the potential loss o

The SECURE Act 2.0 has eliminated the RMD for the Roth 401k. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.... ( read more )

Inheriting an IRA can be a blessing, but ensuring it is appropriately divided between beneficiaries also comes with challenges. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past perfor

The Roth IRA and the use of tax diversification can provide a tremendous lift to your financial success and retirement. To use the Roth IRA effectively, we will help you avoid the five biggest mistakes people make with their Roth IRA in this episode of Wise Money. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated. Mike Bernard, C

You can now use your Roth IRA as an emergency fund, but should you? Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.... ( read more )

Learn the do's and don'ts, tax implications, and wise investment moves, ensuring a smooth transition and boosting your wealth when inheriting a Roth IRA. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss i

The Roth IRA is a fantastic tool for retirement, however, there are some disadvantages you need to be aware of. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at LINKS: Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is

The decade of your 60s may be the one where you will make the most crucial financial decisions than any other decade. We're helping today with the most important decisions you will face in your 60s during this episode of the Wise Money Show. Season 7 Episode 42 Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.  Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated. Mike Bernard, CFP® and Joshua Gregory

Here is a real-life example that shows the power of Roth conversions early in retirement. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future resul

If you are funding a Roth IRA automatically on a monthly basis, you will want to watch out for this mistake that could cost you greatly. Be aware of the Roth IRA income limits. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at LINKS: Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a p

Are you a high school or college student with "paycheck" income? If so, you need to open a Roth IRA. Your future self will thank you, especially because of the Rule of 72. Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Twitter - ​ Instagram - Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a

Are there age limits for who can fund an IRA or a Roth IRA? Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.... ( read more )

The 10-year rule now nullifies the strategy of naming a trust as your IRA beneficiary if you have young children. Here is why you should rethink this option. Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declining market. Past

The SECURE Act allows those who inherited IRAs prior to 2020 to continue using the stretch IRA option, those who inherit an inherited IRA must use the 10-year rule. Have a question for the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at LINKS: Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Mike Bernard, CFP® offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk including the potential loss of principal. Asset allocation & diversification do not ensure a profit or prevent a loss in a declini

What should you do with your finances if you are planning to retire in 2023? We're talking through the 5 items you need to focus on today to reach that goal during this episode of the Wise Money Show. Have a question you want to be answered on the show? Call or text 574-222-2000 or leave a comment! Want to speak with a Certified Financial Planner™? Visit or call 574-247-5898. Find more information about the Wise Money Show™ at Be sure to stay up to date by following us! Facebook - ​ Instagram - Twitter - ​ Want more Wise Money™? Read our blog! ​ Listen on Podcast: ​ Subscribe on YouTube: Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated. Mike Bernard, CFP® and Joshua Gregory, CFP® offer advisory services through