Tag: Financial Planner

Is Inflation Really Decreasing? Exploring the Impact on Inflation Prices (Ep. 46)

Is Inflation Really Decreasing? Exploring the Impact on Inflation Prices (Ep. 46)

Is inflation really “going down”? But why are prices still so high? 

Let’s discuss the difference between inflation rates and prices affected by inflation while highlighting a possible silver lining of the situation!

This week, Austyn Whittenburg discusses the impact of inflation on personal finances and the new tax brackets for 2024. He clarifies misconceptions around inflation and prices, explaining that while inflation may decrease, prices are still increasing. 

Additionally, he discusses the many new opportunities 2024 has to offer to minimize your tax burden as much as possible and how to start taking advantage of them!

Austyn discusses:

  • One of the most common misconceptions about inflation and how it is “decreasing”
  • The Silver Lining: New Tax Brackets for 2024
  • Incoming changes in capital gains tax rates, estate tax, and gifting rules
  • Increased contribution limits for 401K and IRA accounts
  • And more

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The First Step to Your Successful Financial Future With Rick Gallacher (Ep.3)

The First Step to Your Successful Financial Future With Rick Gallacher (Ep.3)

When it comes to achieving your financial goal, there are some risks that you have to take. As a financial advisor, we are here to help you understand the risks to get you to that financial goal that you have.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg, CFP® talks with Rick Gallacher, CFP® financial planning director and private wealth advisor at Whittenburg Wealth Partners. They share insights on what it means to be a financial planner and how it has allowed them to make an impact on many people’s lives. Find out how they can help impact yours too. 

Rick discusses:

  • People’s negative and positive relationships with money
  • How much should you risk within your investment portfolio
  • Special risk management resources used at Whittenburg Wealth for planning investments
  • How to stay invested in the markets without making emotional decisions
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Rick Gallacher has experience in the areas of financial modeling, asset allocation, investment selection, estate planning, personal risk management, holistic situation auditing and personal financial reporting. As a licensed CPA, he has proficiency in understanding and applying analysis to the overall economy, capital markets, corporate fundamentals, personal taxation and essential business law.