Welcome to the "Financial Foundations" podcast, your gateway to the fascinating realm of finance, brought to you by Base Wealth Management. In this show, we delve deep into the world of money, guided by seasoned experts who will unravel the complexities of finance and provide you with invaluable insights and practical advice. Hosted by Dustin Taylor and Alex Wolfe, CFP®.
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If you're a small business owner or running a side hustle, choosing the right business structure can have important tax implications. In this episode of Financial Foundations, we sit down with a senior accountant to walk through the key differences between sole proprietorships, LLCs, partnerships, and S Corporations—along with common considerations business owners should be aware of. We discuss: -
In this episode of Financial Foundations, Dustin Taylor, Kyle Howell, and Alex Wolfe, CFP®, sit down with retirement plan specialist Marc Piccirillo to unpack how employer-sponsored plans really work behind the scenes. If you are a business owner wondering whether you should offer a 401(k), a SIMPLE IRA, or something else entirely, this conversation walks through the practical tradeoffs, the hidde
Thinking about selling your business or the building it operates in, but not sure where to start? Dustin Taylor, Kyle Howell, and Alex Wolfe, CFP®, sit down with commercial real estate and business broker Mike Mauger to pull back the curtain on what really happens when you sell a business or the building it operates in. From surprising valuation pitfalls to the hidden levers that boost sale price,
Can a personal injury derail your financial future? Dustin Taylor and co-host Kyle Howell sit down with attorney Anissa Morris of Spinner Law to explore how accidents, distracted driving, and unexpected injuries intersect with wealth management. From protecting clients through insurance coverage to safeguarding settlements with smart planning, they uncover the legal and financial tools that keep y
Season 3, Episode 8. How do homeowners turn their houses into real wealth? Dustin Taylor and co-host Kyle Howell talk with Sarah DiMonaco, broker and owner of Remarkable Real Estate and Rentals, about the practical ways real estate can accelerate financial independence. From tax-free gains on your first home to the math of rental cash flow and 1031 exchanges, they break down strategies for buildin
Season 3, Episode 7. How do small and midsize businesses keep top performers from taking the next offer? Dustin Taylor and co-host Kyle Howell sit down with insurance specialist Howard Jonas to unpack nonqualified executive benefit strategies that help attract and retain key people without overhauling your 401(k). We cover which companies are a fit, how tax status shapes design, what to fund with,
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