Latest Jsgroup Podcast Episodes
Magic Number
Six Minutes of Wisdom - April 17, 2024 17:52 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHow much money do you need to retire? How long will it take to get there? Tune in to this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia discuss the topic of the “Magic Number”. Click the picture below to listen!
Considerations for Tax Season
Six Minutes of Wisdom - March 18, 2024 17:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith tax season in full swing, this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom features Ross and Cynthia who discuss a few topics to consider when it comes to taxes.
The Early Days of Retirement
Six Minutes of Wisdom - February 15, 2024 16:21 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, special guest Randy Stary joins Ross and Cynthia to discuss his transition into retirement.
The Good and the Bad
Six Minutes of Wisdom - January 16, 2024 18:47 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTune in to this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom. This time, Ross and Cynthia discuss some of the highlights and lowlights of last year and some things to look forward to in the year ahead.
Randy's Ruminations
Six Minutes of Wisdom - December 15, 2023 16:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs Randy’s time at Baird nears its end, he thinks back to some of the harder times and the lessons learned over the years.
Gratefulness
Six Minutes of Wisdom - November 15, 2023 17:19 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt’s that time of year again! Tune in to this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where the team discusses some of the things on their minds that they are grateful for this year.
I Wish I Knew Then...
Six Minutes of Wisdom - October 16, 2023 15:10 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsYou know what they say.. Hindsight is 20/20. Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss some of the things they know now that they wish they knew then.
50!
Six Minutes of Wisdom - September 15, 2023 15:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin Ross, Cynthia and Randy for a special episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom! This time, the group joins guest speaker Michael Antonelli as they discuss pickleball, investing and more!
Back to School
Six Minutes of Wisdom - August 17, 2023 03:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt’s almost time to send our kids back to school! With that in mind, Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss a few different tax-advantaged strategies that can be used to save for college expenses.
The 40-Year Milestone
Six Minutes of Wisdom - July 19, 2023 14:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, someone on the team is hitting an important milestone! Cynthia, Ross and Randy also touch on saving over time and the power of compounding.
First-Time Home Buying
Six Minutes of Wisdom - June 15, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis month on Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross, Cynthia and Randy are joined by Preston to discuss the process of buying a home! The team discusses mortgage rates, house pricing and much more. *Disclosure: Baird does not provide tax, legal or real estate advice and does not provide or service...
CD Laddering
Six Minutes of Wisdom - May 15, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis time on Six Minutes of Wisdom, Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss the strategy of laddering bonds and CDs and how effective this can be in an environment with high interest rates.
Spring Cleaning
Six Minutes of Wisdom - April 17, 2023 17:21 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTune-in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom. This time, Ross and Cynthia are on to discuss the topic of Spring Cleaning as it pertains to our finances and a particular tool that Baird provides to help with this.
Tax Windfall - Save It or Spend It?
Six Minutes of Wisdom - March 15, 2023 16:09 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you getting a tax refund this year? What will you do with it? Tune-in to this month’s episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss taxes and what to do with your refund.
Changing the Oil
Six Minutes of Wisdom - February 15, 2023 17:45 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDentist appointments, physicals and the periodic oil change – there are many things in our lives that need our attention on a regular basis. One of those things that we should be checking in on is our 401k! In this episode, Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss the importance of monitoring our 401k an...
Retiring Into a Potential Recession
Six Minutes of Wisdom - January 16, 2023 16:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRandy’s retirement is now less than a year away! With that in mind, the team discusses the market outlook for the coming year and how a potential recession could impact retirement preparation.
Tales from the Crypt-O
Six Minutes of Wisdom - December 19, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith the recent news of the FTX debacle, Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss cryptocurrencies and other speculative investments and stress the importance of sticking to the meat and potatoes.
Grateful
Six Minutes of Wisdom - November 15, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThanksgiving is nearly upon us! In the spirit of the season, the team discusses everything they have to be grateful for, the benefits of being grateful, and how they practice this virtue in the workplace.
Making Lemonade
Six Minutes of Wisdom - October 14, 2022 15:10 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith the recent market volatility, it’s easy to develop a negative attitude, but there are still things we can be doing to remain productive. Click the picture below to listen to Ross, Cynthia, and Randy discuss what we can be doing to make the most out of a bear market.
September Blues
Six Minutes of Wisdom - September 14, 2022 12:21 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss the common phenomena of a fidgety market in the month of September. What might becausing this and how should we react?
Electronic Legacy
Six Minutes of Wisdom - August 15, 2022 14:42 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRandy, Ross and Cynthia discuss how to name legacy contacts on various internet platforms. What happens if you die? Do your family members know how to access all of your passwords? As our lives become more intertwined with the internet, we need to make preparations for our eventual passing.
Anecdotes of Inflation
Six Minutes of Wisdom - July 14, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsInflation seems to be tops on everyone's mind these days. Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss their inflation issues. Whether it's buying groceries, clothes for the kids or rennovating a home, we are all feeling the impact on the family budget.
Investing and Your Behavior
Six Minutes of Wisdom - May 31, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRoss, Cynthia and Randy converse with Mike Antonelli. He is our resident blogger, futurist and psych coach. Markets are tough. What do we do?
You Have the Power!
Six Minutes of Wisdom - May 13, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe JS Group discusses Power of Attorney documents and their importance for young and old alike.
The Master Calendar
Six Minutes of Wisdom - April 15, 2022 16:51 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRoss, Cynthia and Randy discuss the Master Calendar. This is not our original idea, but it makes sense to keep track of things that need to be done routinely. When was the last time you cleaned behind your fridge? That's what we thought!
Save with Tech on P&C Insurance
Six Minutes of Wisdom - March 16, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCynthia, Ross and Randy interview Brian Jagodinsky. Brian is a property and casualty insurance agent. He tells us how certain techologies in our home can help us save on our homeowners insurance. A number of us have these technologies already and have not informed our agent to receive the requ...
In Plain Sight!
Six Minutes of Wisdom - February 15, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCynthia, Ross and Randy discuss a fixed income investment that is available to everyone but you can't get from your financial advisor. Better yet, it is the high rate, lower risk investment everyone asks for.
Vision, Habits and Discipline
Six Minutes of Wisdom - January 14, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCynthia, Ross and Randy of The JS Group at Baird discuss how success with goals depends on good habits and discipline. Randy learns what a "Vision Board" is.
Things to Remember in December - 12 2 21 9.55 AM
Six Minutes of Wisdom - December 15, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCynthia, Ross and Randy discuss some strategies to consider in December. What should you do to shield income? Getting a bonus? Maybe there is something to consider to avoid additional taxes in April.
Time for Benefit Enrollment
Six Minutes of Wisdom - October 29, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRoss, Cynthia and Randy of the JS Group discuss your benefit enrollment options and some things you should consider at this time of year when that enrollment email comes.
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