Retirement income can become harder to manage when inflation, longer lifespans, taxes, and market swings all compete for the same dollars. How can investors think carefully about income without losing sight of risk? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes back Matt Kaufman, Head of ETFs at Calamos Investments, to explore what investors should understand about …
If you’re sitting on a large capital gain from appreciated stock, real estate, or the sale of a business, deciding what to do next can have tax and investment implications that extend well beyond the year of the sale. Timing, liquidity, investment structure, and your long-term plan all matter. In this episode, Robert Curtiss talks …
Commercial real estate has repriced, but the opportunity isn’t the same across every property type or market. What should investors weigh before adding it to a long-term portfolio? In this episode, Robert Curtiss speaks with Andrew Garten, Alternative Investment Specialist at PGIM, about the case for private commercial real estate after the 2022 to 2024 …
Have you ever wondered why making good financial decisions can feel so difficult, especially when markets become uncertain? Even experienced investors can find emotions influencing their decisions during uncertain markets. In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes Devin Ekberg, Senior Vice President and Senior Consultant in Advisor Education at PIMCO, for a thoughtful discussion about behavioral …
What happens to your retirement portfolio when the next major market downturn arrives? Markets can spend years moving higher, making it easy to forget how quickly conditions can change. Preparing for uncertainty often starts long before volatility returns. In this episode, Robert Curtiss speaks with James St. Aubin, CFA®, CAIA®, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio …
Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing areas of investing, yet it’s also surrounded by headlines that often create uncertainty. How should long-term investors evaluate the opportunity? When does media attention reflect genuine risks, and when does it distract from the bigger picture? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes back Phil Huber, CFA, CFP®, …
What happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond software and into the physical world? As technology continues to evolve, many investors are asking how artificial intelligence could influence businesses, markets, and everyday life in the years ahead. In this special 100th episode of The Millionaire Next Door Podcast, Robert Curtiss welcomes Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer …
Tax laws change often, but knowing which updates actually affect your finances can be difficult. How do you know which deductions still apply, which strategies are worth considering, and when it’s time to have a planning conversation instead of simply filing a return? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes Nicole Green, Tax Advisor at Robert …
Markets continue reaching new highs, yet many investors remain hesitant to put money to work. With headlines dominated by geopolitical conflict, rising oil prices, and rapid technological change, how do you separate emotion from opportunity? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes back Miles Clark, Senior Analyst at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, to discuss the forces shaping …
Many people assume their estate planning is “done” once the documents are signed, but that’s actually only the beginning. This conversation explores what actually happens when financial, tax, and estate planning are all aligned. In this episode, Robert Curtiss sits down with Brad Repinsky to break down how integrating financial planning, estate planning, and tax …