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Can Your Retirement Survive Long-Term Care Costs?

Aug 27, 2026

Can your retirement survive the rising cost of long-term care? It may be one of the most important risks missing from your financial plan.

In this episode, Catherine Magaña, Greg Carroll, and Vince Stefano welcome special guest Robert Sharon, a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Estate Planner with decades of experience in insurance and long-term care planning. Robert breaks down why a long-term care event can put even a well-funded retirement under pressure—and why simply having significant assets doesn’t mean you should ignore the risk.

They discuss:

• The potentially significant cost of in-home care, assisted living, and memory care

• Whether it makes sense to self-insure for long-term care

• Traditional coverage vs. hybrid and life insurance strategies

• Protecting a spouse when one partner needs extended care

• Why you may only need to cover part of the risk

• The “forgotten risk” that could be hiding in your retirement plan

Long-term care planning isn’t about over-insuring—it’s about understanding the risk and making sure your retirement strategy is prepared for the unexpected.

Date Recorded: 8/27/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

The Rental Property Cash Flow Risk Every Investor Should Know

Aug 20, 2026

Rental properties can help build wealth—but what happens when the rent stops coming in and the expenses don’t? In this episode, Catherine Magaña, Rachel Ivanovich, Vince Stefano, and Greg Carroll explore why rental property investors may need a bigger cash cushion than they realize.

Using a real-world planning scenario involving multiple vacancies and a business slowdown, the team discusses why adequate reserves and liquidity can be critical when several financial pressures hit at once.

They also cover:

• Treasury yields, interest rates, and recent market volatility

• The rotation out of big technology stocks and changing investor sentiment

• Why investors should consider risk tolerance instead of chasing the market

• New proposed guidance surrounding Trump Accounts

• How retirement and profit-sharing plans can fit into business and tax planning

• RMD projections, inherited IRAs, taxes, and potential Medicare IRMAA implications

From rental properties to markets and taxes, this episode shows why looking at your entire financial picture matters when preparing for what comes next.

Date Recorded: 08/20/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Could Higher Inflation Keep Rates Higher Than Expected?

Aug 13, 2026

Higher inflation could mean higher interest rates for longer—but what could that mean for investors and their money? In this episode, the WWM Financial team breaks down the latest inflation data, the impact of rising oil prices, and why the Federal Reserve’s next move may not be as predictable as investors hope.

The conversation also explores how today’s rate environment connects to the bigger financial picture, including:

Why inflation could influence future interest-rate decisions
How oil prices can add inflationary pressure
What current mortgage rates and Treasury yields are signaling
Whether cash and money-market yields are really keeping pace with inflation after taxes
Important 401(k) decisions, including Roth vs. pre-tax contributions and investment choices
Why the upcoming midterm elections could add another layer of market uncertainty

With inflation driving the rate conversation, understanding what’s happening—and how the pieces connect—can help investors stay focused as economic conditions continue to shift.

Date Recorded: 08/13/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

How Do You Know How Much You Can Safely Spend In Retirement?

Aug 6, 2026

How do you know if you’re spending the right amount in retirement? That’s one of the biggest questions retirees face—and the answer isn’t as simple as following the 4% rule.

In this episode, Catherine Magaña, Rachel Ivanovich, and Vince Stefano explain why retirement income planning should be tailored to your unique financial situation. Discover how Social Security, pensions, investments, taxes, inflation, and even life changes can all affect how much you can safely spend throughout retirement.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why the 4% rule is only a starting point—not the whole answer.
How to know if you’re spending too much, too little, or just right.
Why many retirees have enough money but still hesitate to enjoy it.
How life events and market changes can reshape your retirement income strategy.
Why reviewing your plan regularly can help you spend with greater confidence.

The goal isn’t to find a one-size-fits-all retirement spending rule—it’s to understand what works for your financial future. Tune in to learn why knowing before spending can make all the difference in building a retirement you can enjoy with confidence.

Date Recorded: 08/05/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Before You Retire, Know Why Retirement Planning Is Different Than You Think

Aug 3, 2026

Retirement planning isn’t just about saving enough money—it’s about making the right decisions at the right time. In this episode of WWM Talks, discover why retirement planning is different than you think and why every decision counts when building a successful retirement strategy.

From Social Security and retirement income planning to tax planning, investment management, estate planning, and required minimum distributions (RMDs), the team explains how each decision can impact the next. One of the biggest takeaways? A financial planner and tax planner working together can help uncover opportunities, reduce costly mistakes, and create a more coordinated retirement plan than either strategy alone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why every retirement planning decision matters

• How taxes, investments, and retirement income work together

• Why combining financial planning with proactive tax planning can strengthen your retirement strategy

• Common retirement planning mistakes that can have lasting effects

• Practical insights to help you retire with greater confidence

If you’re preparing for retirement or want to make smarter financial decisions before you retire, this episode will show you why every decision counts.

Date Recorded: 08/12/24

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190