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Financial Strides Podcast

Join hosts Kim and Emily as they guide you through practical financial wellness, from understanding investment basics to balancing today's enjoyment with tomorrow's security. No overwhelm, no judgment—just clear conversations that help you take confident steps toward financial contentment.

Financial Strides Podcast

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  • Getting to Know Us

    Episode Description Ten episodes in, Kim and Emily celebrate with something a little different—a get-to-know-you speed round where neither host knows what the other is going to ask. Expect real talk about childhood money lessons, early financial regrets, the habit that changed Emily’s spending, and what financial success actually feels like when you stop trying…

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  • What We Actually Do

    Episode Description From SEC registration and fiduciary duty to fee structures and client service, Kim and Emily finally answer the question listeners have been waiting for: what do they actually do? This episode pulls back the curtain on what it means to be a Registered Investment Adviser, and why that distinction should matter to anyone…

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  • Taxable Brokerage Accounts

    Episode Description You’ve maxed your retirement accounts and paid down debt. Now what? Kim and Emily explain taxable brokerage accounts—the final, unlimited bucket where your post-tax dollars work for you. Discover why “taxable” doesn’t mean what you think, how capital gains actually work, and why this account might be your secret weapon for early retirement,…

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  • Deep Dive into Retirement Accounts

    Episode Description Confused by retirement account acronyms? Kim and Emily demystify IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and Roth 401(k)s, explaining exactly how each account works, their tax advantages, and—most importantly—how these accounts work together to maximize your retirement savings. Bonus: a farmer’s market seed analogy that finally makes the tax difference crystal clear. Financial Strides Episode…

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Woodley Farra Manion does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. The material discussed in this podcast series is informational in nature and is not intended to provide and should not be relied on for tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors prior to taking action related to this information.