Listen To Rod On The Radio

Last week I guest-starred in Barbara Norman’s Sage Money Conversations podcast, where I shared my personal journey in probate & how it ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in Estate Planning. We also go over the Basic Essential Estate Planning documents & the purpose of each one.

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Meet REALTOR Julie “Jewels” Mills-Brennan

Rod filled in for Andrea Kaye while she was on a well-deserved vacation. His guest Julie “Jewels” Mills-Brennan has been selling real estate for more than 23 years. The conversation got lively as they covered Julie’s extensive background and the do’s and don’ts of working with a real estate agent in the selling or buying of a home.

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Listen in as Rod and Andrea Cover Current Events and Trending News

Enjoy hearing the banter and fresh style of conversation between Rod and Andrea. They always get you to smile during their lively discussions.

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A Lively Discussion on Asset Protection and Bankruptcies

Andrea and Rod always get you to smile during their lively discussions. The discussion went from asset protection to lawsuits and bankruptcies in his “News You Can Use” segment.

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Estate Planning & New Tax Laws

Rod’s “News You Can Use” segment dealt with updating your estate plan. Since under the new tax law, existing plans might result in a surviving spouse being unintentionally short-changed by the deceased spouse in favor of the children. The  conversation reinforced that after any major life event, such as the birth of a child, a divorce, the death of a loved one, tax law changes, all are excellent opportunities to review your existing planning to make sure it still works for you.  If so, that’s great; if not, then it’s time to update.

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Government Shut Down Over & Breakthrough Play

Rod filled in for Andrea Kaye while she was in the Big Apple! Improv actor, Gary Ware joined CPA Al Arias and Rod for some on-air hi-jinks on “National Play at Work” day.

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Tax Reform Bill Discussion

Can the GOP FINALLY get tax reform done? There’s a controversial bill on table and it’s NOT exactly what everyone expected or hoped. In fact, the removal of some deductions could mean a tax INCREASE on middle class! Will the death tax finally be repealed? What does it mean for small business? Rod filled in for Andrea on November 7, 2017. He and CPA Al Arias shared their expertise and opinions!

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Learn Important Information About Taxes and Estate Planning

Rod joins Andrea and Al Arias for a lively discussion in the wake of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s recent income tax comments. They covered ideas on corporate / personal taxes with estate planning implications.

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States Can Charge Taxes on Online Purchases

Rod and Andrea will discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling — about how States can charge taxes for online purchases even if the business selling the goods or services isn’t located in the State.

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Rod and Andrea Discuss the Ramifications of Suicide

With the recent passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Rod explained how if you have life insurance, and commit suicide, the insurance company will pay out if, and only if, it’s been more than two years (i.e., the elimination period) since you purchased the policy. In any event, a good estate plan will avoid compounding the pain the survivors, who are dealing with loss, would otherwise have to endure.

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Rod Hosted the Andrea Kay Show with Guest Scott Huesong – Author of Echo in Ramadi

Rod filled in for Andrea Kaye for the Memorial Day show. He interviewed Scott Huesing, retired USMC Infantry Major with
over 24 years of service—a hero of the highest order. They talked about his  deployment to Iraq and his experiences leading Echo Company in Ramadi, the deadliest city in Iraq, which led to his book Echo in Ramadi.

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Rod was Guest Host for The Independence Day Andrea Kaye Show!

What were two of the biggest issues our Founders faced – issues they wanted freedom from? Taxation without representation and the seizure of property. Rod provided an entire hour of “News You Can Use” on how to protect your assets from government hands. How business owners can protect personal assets. Why an 18-year-old college student needs estate planning, and other often overlooked aspects of estate planning. His free legal advice can save you some big money.

Click here to listen to Rod’s July 4, 2017 KCBQ AM1170 radio show.