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Real Personal Finance

Real Personal Finance

By: Scott Frank
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Your REAL personal finance questions answered by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Scott Frank and Nick Covyeau. With all of the misinformation and jargon in the financial industry, it's no wonder most people are confused about how to best manage their money. Scott and Nick are here to give clear answers to the important questions they hear most often. If you're ready to use your finances to create a more secure financial future, this show is for you.

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  • What Business Owners Need to Know About the OBBBA
    Oct 16 2025

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has some pretty great enhancements for business owners, but you have to know what you’re looking for in order to get them. Whether it’s the extension of Qualified Business Income, the 100% Bonus Depreciation, or Enhanced Qualified Small Business Stock, the bill has something for businesses of any size.

    In this episode, we walk you through six key provisions of the OBBBA that every business owner should be aware of, then we look at how you can take action now to reduce tax liability and boost cash flow.

    Curious about your retirement savings? Our How Much Do I Need To Retire? quiz gives you an idea of where you stand and a starting point to think about your long-term planning.

    Ready to learn more?

    • Scott Frank on LinkedIn
    • Stone Steps Financial

    Leave us a question!

    How Much Do I Need To Retire? Quiz

    https://www.stonestepsfinancial.com/howmuch

    Money can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re able to understand the complexities, you can make better decisions to improve your daily life. Connect with us at Stone Steps Financial.

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    17 mins
  • There’s More to Saving for Retirement Than Knowing How Much Money You’ll Need
    Sep 12 2025

    “How much money do I need to save in order to retire – what’s my number?” It’s one of the most common questions financial advisors get, and we understand why. People want a goal, something they can work toward to help them feel more at peace about how they’re saving.

    As is often the case in financial planning, when people ask for their number, the answer goes deeper than dollars and cents. It’s not just how much you save, but where you save and what you prepare for. Tune in as we look beneath your number to understand everything that goes into preparing for retirement.

    Curious about your retirement savings? Our How Much Do I Need To Retire? quiz gives you an idea of where you stand and a starting point to think about your long-term planning.

    Get in touch with us!

    • Scott Frank on LinkedIn
    • Stone Steps Financial
    • Nick Covyeau on LinkedIn
    • Swell Financial

    Leave us a question!

    How Much Do I Need To Retire? Quiz

    https://www.stonestepsfinancial.com/howmuch

    Money can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re able to understand the complexities, you can make better decisions to improve your daily life. Connect with us at Stone Steps Financial.

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    16 mins
  • Pre-Tax, After-Tax, Roth: How Should You Distribute Your 401(k) Contributions?
    Aug 29 2025

    People often think of their 401(k) as the set-it-and-forget-it retirement account. You set your contribution amount, get your employer match, and leave it alone. But what if your company gives you pre-tax, after-tax, and Roth IRA options? It’s a nice problem to have, but things can get complicated pretty quickly.

    In this episode, we’re answering a listener question from someone in just such a predicament, which is pretty common in the world of tech. Listen in as we get practical and break down the max contributions, pre-tax vs after-tax vs Roth, and much more.

    Ready to learn more?

    • Scott Frank on LinkedIn
    • Stone Steps Financial

    Leave us a question!

    How Much Do I Need To Retire? Quiz:
    https://www.stonestepsfinancial.com/howmuch

    Money can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re able to understand the complexities, you can make better decisions to improve your daily life. Connect with us at Stone Steps Financial.

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    18 mins
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