The Money Knight

How Scammers Target Retirees and How to Fight Back

📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated, more believable, and more expensive than ever before. With artificial intelligence, fake voices, spoofed phone numbers, and convincing emails, today's scammers have more tools than ever to target retirees and steal hard-earned savings. Wade breaks down some of the most common scams affecting retirees and provides practical ways to protect yourself. For this week’s Kingdom Minute, Wade talks about how protecting yourself from scams is part of biblical stewardship. He cites passages from scripture to stress slowing down, avoiding get‑rich‑quick schemes, watching out for “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” and seeking wise counsel before making financial decisions. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📈 Investment Fraud: Crypto schemes and fake returns 🏛️ Government Impersonators: IRS, Medicare, and Social Security scams ❤️ Romance Scams: Emotional manipulation and financial theft 💻 Tech Support Fraud: Fake alerts and computer access tricks 🛡️ Protection Strategies: Slowing down and verifying everything   Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  The opinions voiced in The Money Knight podcast with Wade Chessman of Chessman Wealth Strategies are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

You've Managed Your Own Money Successfully - Why Would You Need an Advisor Now?

📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  You’ve spent decades saving, investing, and managing your money responsibly. So why would you suddenly need a financial advisor right before retirement? In this episode, Wade tackles that exact question from a listener who’s done well investing on their own but is hesitant to “turn everything over” to an advisor. In this week’s Kingdom Minute, Wade explores Jesus’ command to “render unto Caesar” and what it teaches us about stewardship, ownership, and where our ultimate trust belongs. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💰 Why accumulating wealth and living off wealth require different skill sets ⚠️ The costly retirement mistakes that are harder to recover from 🧾 Tax planning, Social Security, Medicare & RMD complexities 🤝 Why working with an advisor doesn’t mean losing control 🏌️ Wade’s golf analogy for how one bad financial decision can derail retirement Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  The opinions voiced in The Money Knight podcast with Wade Chessman of Chessman Wealth Strategies are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

What Golf Teaches Us About Financial Planning

📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  At first glance, golf and financial planning don’t seem to have much in common, but look a little closer, and the parallels are hard to ignore. In this episode, Wade breaks down how certain concepts on the golf course translate directly into smarter financial decisions. It’s a fresh way to think about building a plan that actually works over time. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: ⛳ Hole-in-One: Luck won’t drive long-term success 🎯 Stay Consistent: Methodical play wins over time 🧰 Right Tools Matter: Use diverse investment strategies 🧭 Trust Your Guide: Expert advice improves outcomes 🏌️ Pro Lessons: Stick with one clear strategy 🏁 Finish Strong: Stay focused on the long game Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  The opinions voiced in The Money Knight podcast with Wade Chessman of Chessman Wealth Strategies are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

From Zero Savings to a 3 Million-Dollar Exit

📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  Going from little to no retirement savings to a multi-million-dollar windfall sounds like a dream, but it comes with a whole new set of challenges. And one wrong move early on can have long-term consequences. Today, Wade walks through what to do after a major liquidity event, including how to handle taxes, define what “enough” really means, and avoid costly mistakes. For this week’s Kingdom Minute, Wade shares how monks pursued economic sufficiency, not false security. This meant having just enough, rejecting the love of money, consuming less than they received, and using surplus for hospitality and generosity. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💰 Lump Sum Reality: $3M isn’t $3M after taxes, understand your true net 🧾 Tax Planning First: Structure and timing can significantly impact what you keep ⏳ Don’t Rush Decisions: Park money safely and avoid emotional or impulsive moves 🎯 Define “Enough”: Your lifestyle, not the number, determines success 📊 Smart Risk Strategy: Diversification beats swinging for the fences ⚠️ Avoid Big Mistakes: Don’t chase deals, loans, or “opportunities” without a plan Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  The opinions voiced in The Money Knight podcast with Wade Chessman of Chessman Wealth Strategies are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make

📞✨ Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  Nobody enjoys tax season, but retirement introduces a whole new set of rules, and many retirees don’t realize the impact until it’s too late. In this episode, Wade breaks down some of the most common tax mistakes new retirees make and explains why tax planning shouldn’t be treated as a once-a-year task, but as a strategy that works for the next decade and beyond. Later in the episode, Wade answers listener questions, offering insights on common retirement challenges- like whether to keep heavily concentrated stock in a 401(k) and how to manage taxes on an inherited IRA. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💣 RMD Time Bomb: Future withdrawals can create massive tax hits 🔁 Roth Strategy: Conversions must be timed and coordinated carefully 💸 Social Security Taxes: Benefits can be more taxable than expected 🧮 Short vs Long-Term: Tax prep isn’t the same as tax planning ‍❤️ Survivor Impact: Taxes often rise after one spouse passes Read The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make in the First 5 Years https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/biggest-tax-mistakes-new-retirees-make-in-first-years [https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/biggest-tax-mistakes-new-retirees-make-in-first-years] Get in touch with Chessman Wealth: https://www.chessmanwealth.com/ [https://www.chessmanwealth.com/]  The opinions voiced in The Money Knight podcast with Wade Chessman of Chessman Wealth Strategies are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.