How This Little Known Tax Secret Can Save You Thousands

How This Little Known Tax Secret Can Save You Thousands

In this episode of The WWM Financial Podcast, we reveal a little-known tax secret that could save high-income investors thousands of dollars—yet it’s often missed, even by experienced professionals. We break down how it works, who qualifies, and why now is the perfect time to take advantage of it. We also explore how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating powerful investment opportunities. From automation to machine learning and real-world applications across industries, AI is reshaping the future—and savvy investors are taking notice. We discuss where the smartest money is going, which sectors stand to benefit most, and how to position your portfolio to capitalize on this innovation.

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If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 6/26/2025

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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

Why You Should Not Let the Mainstream Media Affect Your Money

Why You Should Not Let the Mainstream Media Affect Your Money

In this episode of the WWM Podcast, we dive into the latest movements in indexes, CDs, and bonds, and explain what they could mean for your portfolio. We explore the rising influence of negative media narratives and why smart investors should avoid making knee-jerk decisions based on headlines. With potential Federal Reserve rate cuts on the horizon, we discuss proactive financial strategies—like reviewing your estate plan, updating your will, adjusting your budget, and reassessing your tax withholdings—to help keep your long-term plan on track. Our advisers also unpack Senator Rand Paul’s recent warnings about the growing national debt and explore how fiscal policy and market shifts could shape the future of wealth preservation. If you’re looking to stay informed and strategic in a rapidly changing environment, this episode is packed with the insight you need.

If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 6/5/2025

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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

Trump’s Election On The Market

Trump’s Election On The Market

In this episode, Catherine, Steve, Vince, and Greg dive into the latest market updates following Trump’s election, including a stock update, rate cuts, and the performance of small-cap stocks. We discuss how Trump-related stocks performed and challenges with tariffs. Plus, we cover the expectations for reduced corporate regulations and potential impacts of Trump’s immigration policy. With many more topics on current CD rates and changes to 2025 gift tax and retirement planning, here are key insights to our evolving market.

If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 11/7/2024

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 provided 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.

STOCK MARKET | JUNE 21, 2024

STOCK MARKET | JUNE 21, 2024

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If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Recorded 6/20/2024

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this content 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. 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. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.

Will The Trump Trade War Sink The Stock Market?

Will The Trump Trade War Sink The Stock Market?

Will The Trump Trade War Sink The Stock Market?

So here’s an understatement…there is some real volatility affecting the stock market these days.

In the last couple of months, the broader stock market is down around 12 or 13 percent from the highs. And from the beginning of the year the markets are down around 3 or 4 percent.

Some of the reasons for the decline? There’s technology stocks being overvalued, social media stocks getting pummeled for privacy concerns, and interest rates moving higher. But we believe the biggest reason for the recent stock market move is the tariffs that President Trump is putting on foreign goods. And exacerbating that is the indiscriminate selling of stocks, especially through Exchange Traded Funds, many of which have the large tech stocks as big holdings.

Will the tariffs be the reason the market will fall significantly from here?

Before we answer that, let’s take a look at what’s happening.

Trump says that other countries, especially China are already putting large tariffs on U.S. goods, and have been for many years. If you don’t know, a tariff is just another word for a tax. Trump is saying that those tariffs on U.S. products are creating an uneven playing field that puts the U.S. at a disadvantage. And to be honest, he is correct.

HIS solution is to put tariffs on foreign goods, especially those coming from China. This is causing China to up the ante with more tariffs on U.S. goods.

Let’s be clear, trade wars are never a good thing. Stock market investors and traders get very nervous when they start talking trade wars. Will this cause additional major erosion to the stock market going forward?

Certainly anything is possible, but the big cross current here is that we believe earnings for the first quarter, which will start being reported in the next couple of weeks, will come in pretty strong. Most of the economic metrics we have seen recently still show a strong economy. So unless corporate earnings are much worse than we think they will be, or the economic numbers start sliding, we believe the downside for the broader market is somewhat limited.

If you are a stock picker, there are some very good companies that are starting to look fairly inexpensive.

We do want buyers to beware that if indiscriminate selling continues, in other words panic starts taking over, it can take the market down significantly. But for the long-term investor, we believe the risk/reward is starting to look more favorable again.

For more market, investing and financial planning videos, please check out our website at wwmfinancial.com. And as our sister company, Savvy Women Wealth Management says, Savvy Up!!

Steve Wolff is a Managing Partner at WWM Financial in Carlsbad California. Steve can be reached at 760-692-5190 or Steve@WWMFinancial.com.