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Integrating your financial, legal & tax planning all in one podcast. Carrie Quraishi is an estate & wealth planning attorney at Quraishi Law & Wealth, and JR Quraishi is a Tax Strategist at Quraishi Tax & Accounting. Together, Carrie & JR are dedicated to using their wealth of experience, mastery of the law and commitment to a client-first approach to help you protect what matters most – your wealth, loved ones, and legacy – and make informed and educated decisions about your money, so you can live a life by design, and not by default.

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Integrating your financial, legal & tax planning all in one podcast. Carrie Quraishi is an estate & wealth planning attorney at Quraishi Law & Wealth, and JR Quraishi is a Tax Strategist at Quraishi Tax & Accounting. Together, Carrie & JR are dedicated to using their wealth of experience, mastery of the law and commitment to a client-first approach to help you protect what matters most – your wealth, loved ones, and legacy – and make informed and educated decisions about your money, so you can live a life by design, and not by default.

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English

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Episodes

Episode 54: Financial Wellness for Women

1/17/2024
On this episode, Carrie and JR discuss financial wellness for women. Including strategies to help them financially in the long run. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 or go to www.quraishilaw.com for more info. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Quraishi Law and Wealth is happy to announce we are bringing back our free, in-person live workshops! Go to our website to the "Free Resources" section to see what workshops are scheduled. We'd love to see you!

Duration:00:19:00

Episode 53: Tax Efficient Strategies for Smart Wealth Growth

9/1/2023
On this episode, Carrie and Jr Quraishi discuss tax efficient investing strategies. While most people think about what they invest in, they aren't thinking about how tax implications of those investments can impact their returns overall. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 or go to www.quraishilaw.com for more info.

Duration:00:15:03

Episode 52: Beyond Tax Season: The Year-Round Benefits of Proactive Tax Planning

8/16/2023
On this episode, we're shifting our focus beyond the usual hustle and bustle of tax season. Host Carrie Quraishi is joined by her new co-host Jr Quraishi, Tax Strategist at Quraishi Law and Wealth. They discuss the importance of proactive tax planning and some strategies to help business owners. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 or go to www.quraishilaw.com for more info.

Duration:00:20:00

Episode 51: The Incomplete Financial Plan

4/6/2023
Are you confident that your financial plan is complete? Many people believe they have a solid plan in place, only to realize later that they've missed important areas. From not accounting for long-term care expenses to overlooking the impact of taxes on retirement income, there are many ways a financial plan can be incomplete. On this episode, we'll be pointing out the most common areas people overlook when planning and provide actionable tips to ensure that your plan is as comprehensive as possible. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 for more info. Important Links: Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:24:50

Episode 50: Four Ways The SECURE Act 2.0 Might Impact You

3/2/2023
After being discussed in Congress for nearly a year and a half, the SECURE Act 2.0 passed in January. Listen to today’s episode to see what you need to know and learn four ways the new changes might impact you. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 for more info. Important Links: Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:20:42

Episode 49: 5 Beneficiary Mistakes: Are You Accidentally Spoiling Your Retirement Plan?

2/1/2023
On this episode, we’ll address five, unfortunately, common beneficiary mistakes. Are you making one of these beneficiary mistakes? If so, it could cost you and your loved ones dearly. Some of the simplest mistakes can completely spoil an otherwise well-done retirement plan. FREE Retirement Report Card Is your retirement on track for the honor roll, or are you heading to summer school? Find out with our free retirement report card. We will look at 5 key areas of retirement success, and give you guidance on any areas that need improvement. Call us at 870-275-4304 for more info. Important Links: Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:17:49

Episode 48: 2023 Edition: 10 Point Checklist For Retirement Preparedness

1/5/2023
Another year is upon us and it’s a great time to ask yourself 10 questions to assess how ready you are for retirement to kick off 2023. If you’re retiring this year, it’s essential to have some concrete answers to these questions. If you’re still a few years from the milestone, tune in so you can start thinking about these critical conversations. Don't Worry, Retire Happy - Seven Steps to Retirement Security: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:26:38

Episode 47: The Retirement Marathon: Finishing The Race

12/1/2022
Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. Let’s talk about some of the similarities of getting to the finish line in racing and retirement. Don't Worry, Retire Happy - Seven Steps to Retirement Security: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:17:54

Episode 46: Are You Thankful For The Financial Advice You Receive?

11/3/2022
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the holiday season, have you found yourself expressing thanks for those who provide financial leadership in your life? If not, perhaps it’s time to explore why and whether you’re getting enough value from your relationship with your financial advisor or other advice-givers. On this episode, we’ll explore some of the top reasons you should be thanking your financial advisor. Don't Worry, Retire Happy - Seven Steps to Retirement Security: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:20:47

Episode 45: How Procrastination Dooms Your Financial Future

9/8/2022
People have many reasons for procrastinating when it comes to putting a retirement plan together. Let’s explore some of those excuses and why they can be dangerous, and talk about how to overcome them… Don't Worry, Retire Happy - Seven Steps to Retirement Security: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:17:28

Episode 44: Should You Follow These Popular Retirement Rules of Thumb?

8/11/2022
You’ve most likely heard plenty of “rules” you’re supposed to follow to retire successfully. Some of these rules are stated so confidently, you’d be crazy not to immediately accept them as fact. But we don’t mind the threat of being called crazy, so let’s dive into some of the most popular retirement “rules of thumb” to see if they truly lead us down the path of good financial guidance or run a chance of leading us astray. Don't Worry, Retire Happy - Seven Steps to Retirement Security: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:21:29

Episode 43: Why Your Retirement Plan Needs A Volatility Buffer

7/7/2022
The challenge in building an effective retirement income plan is to use available income tools and tactics in a strategic manner to meet the financial goals of retirement while also managing the risks confronting those goals. The primary financial goal for most retirees relates to spending: maximize spending power in such a way that spending can remain consistent and sustainable without any drastic reductions, no matter how long the retirement lasts. Other important goals may include leaving assets for subsequent generations and maintaining sufficient reserves for unexpected expenses and contingencies in retirement. In today’s world, it’s critical that you have a volatility buffer built into your retirement plan. We're going to talk all about the major categories of risk in a retirement plan, why you need to especially understand "sequence of returns", and give you plenty of examples of effective volatility buffers and why you need to consider this as part of your planning process. Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Important Links: Sequence Of Returns Risk PDF: https://www.quraishilaw.com/library/Sequence-of-Return-Risk_Bill-Sally.pdf Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:24:46

Episode 42: Introducing Attorney Stuart Mathews

6/16/2022
Quraishi Law & Wealth has a new team member. Today we'll meet Stuart Mathews, JD, L.L.M. Listen to learn about Stuart's background, how his prior work experience led him to Carrie's team, what he likes most about working at the firm, and how his LLM designation sets him apart. We'll also ask Stuart about his favorite places to travel, his go-to veggies to garden, and fun family nicknames. We'll also answer a listener question about retiring early! Don't miss this fun episode. Important Links: Sequence Of Returns Risk PDF: https://www.quraishilaw.com/library/Sequence-of-Return-Risk_Bill-Sally.pdf Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:21:40

Episode 41: Home Run Retirement Planning: How Baseball Principles Also Score Financial Runs

5/26/2022
After listening to today’s episode, you’ll never attend another baseball game with the family and look at it the same way. We’re going to show you how taking some of baseball’s most basic principles can also lead to financial success in your retirement portfolio. So, grab your peanuts and crackerjacks and let’s take the financial field. Important Links: Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:17:47

Episode 40: The Ins And Outs Of Long-Term Care Planning

5/5/2022
About half of people turning age 65 will require some type of paid long-term care in their lifetimes. Women will need 3.7 years of care, on average, while males will need an average of 2.2 years. The cost of nursing-home care in a private room has passed the $100,000/year mark, and in major urban areas, the cost of care runs even higher than that. Yet despite those daunting figures--or possibly because of them--many people delay installing a long-term-care plan. Important Links: Get your free copy of "Bad Advisors" here: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/bad-advisors-how-to-identify-them-and-how-to-avoid-them.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:22:50

Episode 39: Who Even Needs A Financial Advisor?

3/10/2022
Some people feel that they’ll save money by handling their investments themselves instead of working with an advisor. Others may like the challenge of doing it themselves. Still others just don’t know who to trust so they end up not working with anyone. Let’s talk about some reasons that you might need an advisor… Important Links: Special Report: The #1 Thing Wasting Your Hard-Earned Dollars: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/the-1-thing-wasting-your-hard-earned-dollars.cfm Related Blog: Do I Need A Financial Advisor or Can I DIY? - https://www.quraishilaw.com/blog/do-i-need-a-financial-advisor-or-can-i-do-it-myself-.cfm Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:18:44

Episode 38: Do You Have A Money Bias? What’s It Costing You?

2/17/2022
On this episode, we’ll breakdown a recent CNBC article that analyzes a recent Morningstar study. The study found that most of us have at least one money bias, some of us more than one, and that those biases are very possibly costing us money in our checking, savings, investing and retirement accounts. Listen to see if you might be impacted by a specific money bias and for strategies to get it back under control. Important Links: Special Report: The #1 Thing Wasting Your Hard-Earned Dollars: https://www.quraishilaw.com/reports/the-1-thing-wasting-your-hard-earned-dollars.cfm CNBC Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/14/98-percent-of-americans-have-at-least-1-money-bias-study.html M&M Video on Delayed Gratification: https://clipsforclass.com/delayed-gratification-mms Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:26:26

Episode 37: End of Year Tax Tips with Jeff Wicker, CPA

12/9/2021
Our final episode of 2021 is packed with lots of great information about tax tips for the end of the year. But you'll also learn a lot about what to expect as we head into 2022 and beyond. We'll discuss the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, tax savings steps for individuals and businesses, plus much more. RMDs, QCDs, child tax credits, donations, appreciation... You get the idea. We're going to cover it all on this episode. To help us navigate it all we've brought onto the show Jeff Wicker, CPA. He's the Managing Partner in the Jonesboro office of Thomas, Speight and Noble, the region's largest CPA firm. Important Links: Jeff Wicker's Website: https://www.tsncpa.com/ Jeff Wicker's Phone Number: 870-336-0682 Jeff Wicker's Email: jlwicker@tsncpa.com Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:38:21

Episode 36: Charitable Planning Ideas With Special Guest Rebecca Hendrix, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

11/11/2021
It's the perfect time of year to start thinking about how charitable giving fits into your financial plan and goals. Rebecca Hendrix from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas joins Carrie for a great discussion on how you can help the Food Bank this winter. They'll also cover other charitable topics like gifting cash & appreciated securities, using your 401(k) or IRA to give to charity to take care of tax advantages, donor advised funds, and much more. We'll also answer a great listener question about balancing the competing priorities of wanting to allocate enough of your savings for your own retirement vs. passing money to the next generation vs. giving to charity. Important Links: Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Website: foodbankofnea.org/donate Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Phone Number: 870-932-3663 Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2097, Jonesboro, AR 72402 Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:23:06

Episode 35: What To Know About Cyber Liability Insurance

10/7/2021
October is Cyber Awareness Month and the topic has never been more important for small business owners to understand. In fact, in the wake of COVID-19, cyber-crime has risen exponentially. Hackers are preying on our increasing need for digital communication. Andy Runyan and Phillip Greer from Block Insurance join the show again to share stories about everyday business owners who have been impacted by cyber crime. They'll also explore with Carrie what cyber policies cover in case you're looking for a way to protect yourself and your business. If you have any questions, reach out to Block Insurance online at https://www.blockinsurance.com/ or call 870-236-8744. Important Links: Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/ Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT

Duration:00:23:06