Entries by Abby Johns

What You Should Know About Medicaid – Part I [Episode 204]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by TuckerAllen attorney Jim Gau for the first of a two-part series discussing the most essential things you need to know about Medicaid as it relates to estate planning and elder care.  In Part I, Mr. Gau reviews the rules of Medicaid, including how the affluent […]

Doing Your Homework When Choosing a Financial Planner [Episode 203]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Travis Freeman, Certified Financial Planner for the Moneta Group, to discuss how to research and do your homework when selecting a financial planner.  Mr. Freeman explains the qualifications consumers should look for when choosing a financial planner, the resources available to consumers when checking a […]

How Seniors Can Make Their Lives Easier by Decluttering and Organizing [Episode 202]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Ted Gottlieb – certified senior advisor, realtor, and founder of The Senior Living Institute. Mr. Gottlieb discusses the ways seniors can simplify their lives by decluttering.  Mr. Gottlieb explains the services and resources available through The Senior Learning Institute, tips for seniors who decide to […]

What Is an Incentive Trust? [Episode 200]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Embers are joined by TuckerAllen attorney Jim Gau to break down incentive trusts and how the function in terms of estate planning.  Mr. Gau explains what an incentive trust is and provides examples of how it can be used, explains what can go wrong with incentive trusts, discusses the […]

Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Gold? [Episode 198]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Peter Lazaroff, who is co-chief investment officer for Plancorp. His first book, “Making Money Simple,” was published just last year. Peter also regularly writes for Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Lazaroff often blogs about investing in Bitcoin and gold and he joins the […]

Notable Retirees/Seniors: Ron Battelle – Retired Chief of St. Louis County Police [Episode 197]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Ron Battelle, retired Chief of St. Louis County Police. He currently serves as Executive Director for The BackStoppers, which provides ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of fallen police officers, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and publicly funded paramedics and EMTs. […]

The Return of St. Louis Senior Olympics [Episode 196]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Phil Ruben, Development Manager for the Jewish Community Center, to talk about the return of the St. Louis Senior Olympics.  The St. Louis Senior Olympics, which were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are a Masters-style athletic competition that promotes the health and […]

Getting the Most Out of Retirement [Episode 195]

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Certified Financial Planner Andre Frazier. Ms. Frazier is an expert in behavioral finance and the Forbes Book author of “Financially Free: 11 Conversations To Have With Yourself About Life, Money, And Worth.” Ms. Frazier was named one of Bristol’s “Who’s Who Among Distinguished Professionals and […]