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Our 2 Cents
"Building Wealth for Life" with the team at SGL Financial. Join hosts Gabriel & Steve Lewit for all the latest in financial news, trends, strategies & more!
Episodes
Our 2 CentsEpisode 92: The Market is Reacting, But No Need to Panic
On today's podcast episode, Steve and Gabriel begin by discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict's impact on the stock market and economy. Then they share some…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 91: Planning for Life's Unpredictable Events
Steve and Gabriel are covering a lot of great topics on this week's podcast episode. They're sharing ways to plan ahead for the unknown, and how doing so can…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 90: Economic Predictions and Happiness Indicators
Welcome back to a fresh new episode of Our 2 Cents! On the podcast this week we are discussing a few economic projections that we think might be possible this…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 89: Don't Fumble in the Retirement Red Zone
We've been following playoff football (even without the Bears) and it got us thinking about the "Retirement Red Zone" and why it's critically important to not…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 88: "The Great Resignation" is Upon Us
It's a new year and we have fresh new show topics to look forward to on the Our 2 Cents podcast! First we're diving into "The Great Resignation" movement and…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 87: 2022 Money Resolutions List - Part 2
Your Our 2 Cents podcast co-hosts Steve and Gabriel are back this week to round out their list of 22 money resolutions for 2022. Tune in to hear what's left on…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 86: 2022 Money Resolutions List - Part 1
2022 Money Resolutions List - Part 1 of 2: With dozens of money goals to consider, we're sharing common improvements and changes we've seen clients want to…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 85: Retirement Planning is Like Building a House
Before the holiday break, Steve and Gabriel recorded a great episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. To kick off the show, Gabriel shares a great analogy about…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 84: Unreasonable Requests and Strange Taxes
Advisors everywhere have had some pretty unrealistic requests come up when meeting with clients. Steve and Gabriel will share some of the ones they've heard on…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 83: The Infrastructure Bill & Year-End Tax Planning
After months of negotiation from both sides of the aisle, a new spending package has passed which leaves investors curious how it might impact the American…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 82: The Planning Pyramids and Supply Chain Chaos
There's a lot more involved with comprehensive financial planning than simply focusing on the numbers, it actually starts with going back to our most basic…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 81: The Roman Empire of Financial Planning
Welcome back for another great episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast! We're covering a really interesting main topic this week that takes us into the psyche of…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 80: Are You Bridging the Gaps?
Steve and Gabriel are "back in the saddle" with a new episode of Our 2 Cents! On the show today, the guys are discussing a variety of planning gaps investors…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 79: Want a Better Retirement? Spend More of Your Money!
Two very interesting and important topics have us thinking deep on this week's episode of Our 2 Cents. We're discussing a mindset shift that occurs for…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 78: Is Your Income Plan Old & Outdated?
Modern day income planning is the star of the show on this week's episode of Our 2 Cents! Income planning is such an important topic as it relates to your…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 77: Life Lessons from the Yacht
A pilot, a captain, and a school bus driver? Listen in to this week's episode of Our 2 Cents to find out what Steve's retirement might look like one day. Also…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 76: 5 Words for "Life After Career"
Retirement planning means different things to different people. Have you given thought to what it means for you personally? That's the focus of this week's…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 75: Is Age the Price of Wisdom?
Welcome back to another new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. We're leaving the financial numbers and statistics out of the conversation today, and focusing…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 74: Do You Have a License to Spend?
After a few weeks off, Steve and Gabriel are back with a brand new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. They are talking about retirement spending habits…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 73: Heads Up! This is Not Your Father's Retirement
Steve and Gabriel discuss how retirement has changed over the years on this week's episode of Our 2 Cents. They also dive into the inflation fears percolating…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 72: "Market Jitters" & Getting More for Less
The Our 2 Cents podcast is back with a brand new episode this week. Steve and Gabriel have a lot to cover regarding stock market headlines and creating the…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 71: Is Your Advisor Speaking in Code?
There's a lot to be excited about today! It is Gabriel's birthday 🎉 and there's a brand new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast! Check below for a peek at what…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 70: Listener Questions Extravaganza!
This week's episode is all about answering questions! First, Gabriel and Steve begin by discussing some great questions submitted by our listeners. Then they…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 69: The "Crypto-Influencer" & More Money, More Problems?
Steve and Gabriel are thrilled to be back in the saddle this week recording an all-new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. Here's what they're talking about…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 68: Is $1 Million Enough Where You Live?
This week's podcast episode is a fun one! First we look at how the cost of living in different cities around the U.S. can vary quite drastically, then we jump…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 67: $28 Trillion and Counting...
We're covering a variety of interesting and important topics on this week's episode of Our 2 Cents. Click to listen as we look at energy efficient home ideas…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 66: The Retirement "Shot Clock" & Fact or Fiction?
This week’s episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast is live! We kick things off by looking at what basketball and your retirement could possibly have in common…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 65: Financial Decisions and the "Quarantine 15"
Financial Decisions and the “Quarantine 15” We’re back again for another installment of Our 2 Cents! From financial decision making tips to how not to be…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 64: Your Stimulus Check and Tax Time Quick Hits
The Our 2 Cents podcast is back again this week with some great topics. We're focusing on this latest stimulus package entering the economy, tax season and…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 63: Revealing the Dirty Secrets of Finance
It's time for the next episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast! We have a great conversation this week talking about fun "secrets" and chatting about recent news…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 62: Money & Marriage: Keeping Your Spouse Financially Involved
How Women Can Make Sure They're Involved in Financial Decisions: What are the risks to not being involved in the financial decision-making? How having a…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 61: The Secret Life of Alternatives
Press play to listen to the great discussions we had on this week's episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. We're not all business all the time, so we had a bit of…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 60: Roth IRA's are Like a Fine Bottle of Wine
GameStop Stock Price Surges: There’s been a lot of buzz around the GameStop stock sensation this week, and we’re keeping a close eye on the action. We’ll give…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 59: Don't Be Another Financial Statistic!
This week has flown by and we’re back with another great installment of Our 2 Cents. Here’s what to look forward to on this episode: President Biden’s Big…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 58: New Year - New Plan - New Resolutions!
Our 2 Cents is back after a brief holiday hiatus! Here’s a look at what we’re discussing on our first podcast episode of 2021. Our 2021 New Year’s Resolutions…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 57: The Stock Market's Hall of Fame Crashes & What Drives Advisors Bonkers!
We’re back with another podcast episode of Our 2 Cents! Here’s what we we’re discussing this week. Lessons from the Stock Market Crash “Hall of Fame”: We don’t…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 56: "Things You Never Hear People Say" & Choosing Your Ideal Retirement Lifestyle
Join us for our 56th episode of Our 2 Cents podcast! Here’s what we’ve got in store for you when you tune in. “Things You Never Hear People Say:” When it comes…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 55: Retiring Solo & Long-Term Care Coverage Options
Do you need Long-Term Care Insurance? Does your spouse? And is it worth the costs? There are new long-term care coverage options out there that can be quite…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 54: Variable Annuities-Are They Worth it? Plus Estate Planning Essentials
Today we put variable annuities under a microscope. When someone wants to gain the advantages of the stock market yet still have some guarantees, is a variable…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 53: Post-Election Commentary and 15 Top Places to Retire
It’s been quite the rollercoaster this last week and a half! With apparent President-elect Joe Biden winning both the electoral and popular votes, we talk…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 52: Five Questions - Self-Health Financial Assessment
There’s a lot of uncertainty in today’s world with COVID, high unemployment numbers, the Presidential election, and the constant turmoil 2020 has brought us…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 51: COVID-19 Resurgence & The Upcoming Election
The uncertainty of both Coronavirus and the 2020 presidential election are casting an uneasy shroud across the nation. On today’s show, we discuss the state of…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 50: 50th Episode Special & 5 Financial No-No's
On our special 50th episode-anniversary, we want to send a big THANK YOU to all our loyal listeners for staying by our side. We truly enjoy your questions…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 49: October "Deep Dive"- 401(k) FAQ's and Your Retirement
There are many questions surrounding the inner workings of a 401(k) and the best approach to the ‘do’s and don’ts during your working and retirement years. On…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 48: Illinois Fair Tax Act & The Markets Reaction to the Election
On today’s show, we kick it off with the new tax act you’ve been hearing all about. The new Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has proposed sweeping changes to…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 47: Love It or List it - Fitting Your Home into Your Retirement Plan
We get a lot of questions about how the house (or houses) fit into retirement plans. From downsizing to rental properties to interest rates, today we explore…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 46: 5 Financial Rules of Thumb Debunked!
Just like your iPhone or computer can become obsolete and need to be replaced, sometimes the way people think about retirement planning and investing is…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 45: 7 Steps to a Secure Retirement
On Today’s episode we feature another one of our popular ‘Deep-Dives,’ where we spend more time digging through a singular topic on the show! Today, that topic…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 44: What's in a Mid-Year Plan Review? And What's the Big Deal With Longevity Risk?
Life happens, things change, goals shift, and as a result, so should your financial plan. On today’s episode we expand on our topic from last week about why…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 43: Better Cash Alternatives & Protecting Yourself from Financial Scams
Should you be stuffing the ole’ mattress with cash? Whether in the mattress or in your checking account, today we give some insight on alternatives to keeping…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 42: Overcoming Sticker Shock - Paying for Financial Advice & Capital Gains
On today’s episode we discuss the value and benefits of having a financial advisor and, if you’re unused to paying a fee for advice, overcoming what may feel…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 41: Two Classic Planning Blunders to Avoid
There are two classic planning blunders to avoid at all costs. The first blunder is confusing tax preparation with tax planning. You may think that your CPA is…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 40: Election-Year Investing Ideas, 'Corona Purchases' & Getting to Know Steve & Gabriel
We’ve got a really fun show lined up for you this week! With the upcoming November election just four months away, what "money-moves" should you be making…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 039: If you Meet these 5 Milestones - You Might Be Ready to Retire
There’s a formula for everything, even knowing when you’re ready to retire. Here’s five question to ask yourself: Do you have confidence in your budget? Can…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 038: Tax Free Income & Curious Investor Behavior
Everyone loves the idea of tax-free income… what could be better? However, it seems that most people still don’t have a clear picture of whether they should…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 037: Are You Up to Speed on All the Financial Lingo?
The Coronavirus pandemic has likely led you to hearing a lot more financial buzzwords and it’s possible you aren’t familiar with some of the terms getting…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 036: Coronavirus Market Crash - What Should You Do Now?
It’s been quite the ride in the stock market. Gabriel and Steve are back to discuss the market during the COVID-19 pandemic and what you should be doing today…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 035: The Coronavirus, The Market, & Tips for Finding the Right Advisor
There is no doubt that we live in a world economy that needs supplies chains, people working, airports open and tourism to continue. But when the Stock Market…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 034: Affordability Crisis in America and the National Debt
Wages are no longer keeping up with the high cost of living. With the costs of home, healthcare and childcare expenses, how can you stay ahead of the curve…
Our 2 CentsEpisode 33: "The Deep- Dive" - Your Budget is the Key to Your Financial Success
Do you like to make money? Because if you do, it all starts with a budget. On today’s episode we’re back with another ‘Deep Dive’ into the world of budgeting…