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Money Matters by Allworth Financial

Big Financial Decisions: Pensions, Tax Strategy and Leaving Money to Heirs

Money Matters by Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial

Business, Investing, Business:investing

4.7839 Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Taxes can quietly shape some of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — from choosing how to take a pension to deciding how to leave money to your heirs. On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat take calls from listeners working through those exact issues. One caller is weighing a pension lump sum against monthly payments, and the tax consequences of that decision become central to the conversation. The guys also discuss how asset location affects tax efficiency, why different accounts are taxed differently, and how thoughtful planning can help reduce unnecessary taxes over time. They even explore ways to structure inheritances that protect beneficiaries while keeping taxes in mind. Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's co-founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain. Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Would you like an opinion on a financial matter you're dealing with?

0:08.7

Whether it's about retirement, investments, taxes, or 401Ks, Scott Hansen and Pat McLean would like to help you by answering your call to join Allworth's Money Matters.

0:19.0

Call now at 83399 Worth. That's 83399 W-O-R-T-H. Welcome to Allworth's Money Matters, Scott Hanson.

0:28.6

Pat McLean, thanks for joining us. We'll talk about financial matters today and a little bit about the markets.

0:33.9

Of course, take your calls. Our objective on this program, like every other, is to help you make wise choices with your finances.

0:42.8

We believe that the more knowledge somebody has, the better choices they're going to make,

0:48.3

and the more confidence they'll have with their finances.

0:50.4

Because study has shown that wealth and confidence in your finances are not necessarily correlated.

0:58.5

Yes.

0:59.9

So you've certainly seen plenty of people that have a lot of money and are freaked out about the economic future,

1:06.2

and you see other people that have more modest means and have complete confidence in their future. I talked to an 89

1:12.1

year old client earlier this week that was exactly as you described. Which one? The first or second?

1:20.8

I don't remember in what order they came. But he was doubting his portfolio for a little bit and it's an interesting thing

1:31.4

i've worked and how long has the client been with you 30 years scott and we go through this

1:35.4

every 18 months pat and i started in the industry in 1990 uh you still have a handful of clients

1:42.3

i do yeah i don't have any clients any longer.

1:46.4

Still there for them if they need to reach out, but there's other certified financial planners they work with.

1:50.5

But you still maintain a handful of...

1:52.5

Oh, and I love the interaction, but it's every 18 months.

1:58.6

And normally... And after 30 years, there's not a lot of planning to do, my guess.

2:04.5

Oh, and his grandkids won't spend this money.

2:08.0

His great grandkids won't spend this money.

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