Financial Matters with Richard Oring

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A severance agreement can look like a simple exit packet, but it’s often the most consequential contract you’ll sign in your career. When you’re laid off, fired, or caught in a reduction in force, the pressure to “just sign and move on” is real and the stakes are higher than most people realize. We…

Your phone is lighting up, the headlines are relentless, and the market feels like it’s swinging with every update. When geopolitical conflict ramps up and oil prices jump, the most common investor impulse is also the most dangerous one: panic selling. We slow the moment down and talk through why “…

A tax bill for gains you never saw coming can sour an otherwise smart investment. We pull back the curtain on mutual fund capital gain distributions and show how manager trades, investor redemptions, and year-end timing can leave you paying taxes even if you never sold a single share. If you’ve eve…

Have you ever wondered how Federal Reserve's interest rate changes can affect the market? Well, Kevin Caron, a seasoned Portfolio Manager from Washington Crossing Advisors, drops by to decode the world of finance. With his in-depth knowledge and expertise, we explore current cash, bond, and st…

Want to uncover the hidden potential of 529 plans and the new twists introduced by the Secure Act 2.0? Wondering how this could be the game changer in your child's college fund or even your first-time home purchase? Then this episode is a goldmine waiting to be discovered. We unpack the quirks…

Have you ever considered how to ensure your financial accounts' safety? Let's discuss the importance of trusted contacts in maintaining financial security. The Finra Rule 2165 is specifically designed to protect individuals over 65 years old or with a mental disability. We will also cover…

What is a fiduciary? This is a question that Richard Oring is frequently asked by his clients at New Century Financial Group.   When looking for an advisor, it's an important question to ask.A fiduciary is an individual or organization legally required to manage a person's assets for that…

With the market volatility we've experienced in 2022, many folks are looking at different types of investment vehicles.  One that Richard Oring's clients have been asking about lately is the I Bond.  Today, Rich explains what they are and more.I bonds are securities issued by the US Treas…

There are many things you should consider when it comes to end-of-year tax planning, but today Rich and Jag are focusing on Tax Loss Harvesting.To understand tax loss harvesting, we will want to define terms.  Rich walks us through cost basis, capital gains (long and short term), capital losses (lo…