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EPISODE 118 – Should You Give While You’re Living? The Financial and Emotional Case for a Warm-Hand Legacy

October 16, 2025 / Financial Planning, The Markets

Many people plan to leave an inheritance to their family, favorite charities, or both. But what if there were benefits to giving while you’re still alive? In Episode 118 of

Episode 117: Building a Portfolio That Works for You

October 1, 2025 / Financial Planning, The Markets

If you’ve ever wondered, How do I build an investment portfolio that actually fits my life?, you’re not alone. In Episode 117 of The Last Paycheck Podcast, Rob and Archie

Episode 116 – How to Handle Bear Markets at Every Stage of Life

September 24, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, The Markets

Weathering the Storm: How to Handle Bear Markets Based on Your Age and Stage Market downturns are a fact of life—just like taxes, birthdays, and awkward holiday dinners. The question

Episode 115 – Should You Downsize? Avoid These Costly Mistakes

September 17, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

For many retirees, downsizing sounds like the perfect plan. A smaller space. Less maintenance. More cash in your pocket. But without proper planning, it can also lead to financial pitfalls

Episode 114 – The 3 Estate Planning Documents Every Adult Needs

September 10, 2025 / Financial Planning, The Markets

If you’re like most people, estate planning isn’t high on your list of exciting weekend activities. But as Rob and Jimmy make clear in Episode 114 of The Last Paycheck

Episode 113 – Politics and Your Portfolio: How to Invest Without Losing Your Head

September 3, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, The Markets

It’s no secret: political seasons can trigger intense emotions. But should those emotions guide your investment decisions? In Episode 113 of the Last Paycheck podcast, Rob and Archie Hoxton explore

Episode 112 – Should You Trust Financial Rules of Thumb? Here’s What to Know

August 27, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Taxes, The Markets

When it comes to managing your money, simple advice is appealing. Save 10%. Pay off all your debt. Take Social Security at 70. But are these “rules of thumb” really

Episode 111 – Tax Law Changes for 2025 – What Retirees and Charitable Givers Need to Know

August 20, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Taxes, The Markets

If you’re nearing retirement, living on a fixed income, or focused on charitable giving, the 2025 tax law changes may affect you more than you realize. In Episode 111 of

Episode 110 – What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Your Taxes (2025–2028)

August 13, 2025 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Taxes, The Markets

The recently passed legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is about to reshape the personal finance landscape—and in Episode 110 of Last Paycheck, advisors Archie Hoxton and Emily

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