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3-27-2025 Dollars and Sense, Social Security Myth Busters

“Will my Social Security run out tomorrow?” NO! 

Amidst all the market and economic news of the past few weeks, the topic of Social Security has slowly but surely carved out a space in the discourse. With panic among those who are relying on Social Security, we decided to dedicate this week’s episode to the topic. 

There is going to be changes to Social Security. How will it impact those that are collecting Social Security now or those who will soon collect? 

Listen along for all that, and more! 

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During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

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3-20-2025 Dollars and Sense, This time is different? Not so fast...

With the downturn in the markets dominating the news cycle, Marc & Marion are dedicating today’s episode of Dollars & Sense to a market overview and how you should be approaching what’s going on.  

The main thing to remember: no matter how many times people say “this time it’s different”, it’s probably not!  

Listen along as the duo go through the year-to-date performance of the “magnificent 7”, what’s going on with the bond market and how international stocks are responding to everything.  

Doom and gloom may sell, but it’s not the approach that you’ll get from Freedman Financial. 

 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 711654 

 

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3-13-2025 Dollars and Sense, Non-Negotiable Money Rules

Is there such thing as a money rule that applies to almost everyone? Marc may have found it... in fact he found eight! 

In this week’s episode of the show, Marc & Marion look into the “8 Non-Negotiable Money Rules” that can apply to anyone’s financial situation. Whether it’s 1925 or 2025, these rules seem to stand the test of time.  

Listen along as they give anecdotes from their own lives on how they apply these rules and how it has helped them with clients.  

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 707536 

 

 

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3-6-2025 Dollars and Sense, Is My Social Security... Secure?

You may have seen the claim that the Social Security trust fund will run out in 2030s.... Is that a possibility? 

 

In today’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Marion dive right into the tricky topic of Social Security, including what it is for, how it started, and how people in certain age brackets should think about it.  

 

And they even dive into the question of what reform to the Social Security program could look like if it ever happens. 

 

Listen along for this can’t-miss episode. 

 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 702978

 

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2-27-2025 Dollars and Sense, A Portfolio That Lets You Sleep At Night

It’s not uncommon for people to claim that their financial plan is to “beat the market”. But what does that mean? And does it align with the goals that we have for our clients at Freedman Financial? 

On this week’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Marion discuss the difference in investing for the long term versus a strategy of day-to-day (or even year-to-year) growth.  

Listen along as the two discuss this and much more – including Marc’s BIG update to his driving routine. 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 701047

 

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2-20-2025 Dollars and Sense, It’s Not About the Number!

Is $1 million the right amount to retire? What about $2 million? 

 

Maybe we’re asking the wrong question... In today’s episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Marion discuss the most important question when it comes to your lifestyle in retirement.  

 

And no, it’s not “what is your number.” Listen along as the duo dispel some retirement myths and talk about some of their conversations with clients on this topic. 

 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 699209 

 

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2-13-2025 Dollars and Sense, Valentine’s Day Special: Live From The Freedman Household

In this special Valentine’s edition of Dollars & Sense, Marc is on location from…. home? He’s joined by his wife Laura as they discuss several topics on this “couples and money” themed episode.  

As the parent’s of five children, Marc and Laura dive into some of the key financial lessons they tried to instill in their kids as they grew up, plus some of the differences in the way they think about money and how their children do.  

Listen along for some personal anecdotes from the Freedman family and to get an answer to the question… why does Marc have so many gnomes in his house!? 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 694733

 

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2-06-2025 Dollars and Sense, Worried? Get Out Of Your Bubble!

Late the other night, Marc received a message from a client with the subject line “I’m Worried”. With everything that happened in January – from wildfires in California, to a presidential inauguration, executive orders, confirmation hearings and more – there sure has been a lot to dominate the news cycle.  

On this week’s episode, Marc & Marion are here to calm the waters a bit with some rational perspectives. Listen along as Marc documents how he keeps track of the news in order to act in client’s best interest, a reflection on the doom and fear that was felt in 2020 from COVID, and much more.  

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 691209 

 

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1-30-2025 Dollars and Sense, New Year. New Volatility. Remain Rational.

Based on JP Morgan’s Guide to the Markets for 2025, the Russell 1000 Growth Index saw 50% of its growth last year come from just FIVE individual stocks. You can probably guess the stocks that made up the quintet, but should this information affect your investment strategy? 

 

Marc and Marion dive into that, plus other interesting numbers from 2024 – including the international markets, bond markets and more – in this week’s episode to help you get a better understanding of the financial landscape as we get deeper into the new year. 

 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 687834

 

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1-23-2025 Dollars and Sense, California Wildfires: Wondering About Your Insurance Coverage?

Marc is back for this week's episode of Dollars & Sense, and he's guiding the ship solo as Marion is out on vacation. Marc kicks things off with some reflection on his time off for a family vacation and then dives into the topic of today's episode - the importance of knowing your insurance details in case of disaster.  

 

With the recent devastation in California from the wildfires, insurance needs are at the top of everyone's minds. Listen to this week's episode for some tips on what to look for within your policies. 

 

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DISCLOSURES:  
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. 

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you. 

 

Tracking #: 685280

 

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