Launching a MedTech Company? Funding, Regulation & Success Strategies with Karandeep Singh Badwal
In this episode, Matt sits down with Karandeep Singh Badwal, a UK-based consultant, content creator, and host of The Medtech Podcast. They explore the realities of launching and funding MedTech ventures.
By Emily Peterson
November 6, 2025
Don’t Let Bad Timing Ruin Your Retirement Savings
Did you know two investors could earn the same average return, pay the same fees, and still retire with very different outcomes? In this episode, Matt explains why sequence of returns risk is one of the most important concepts to understand within 5–7 years of retirement.
By Emily Peterson
October 2, 2025
Should You Convert to a Roth Before Retirement?
Roth conversions can be a powerful tax strategy, but are they the right move when you’re just about to retire? In this video, Matt walks through a real-life case study to test that very question. Using Jerry and Ruth Crawford’s $7.3 million portfolio, he explores different strategies, from converting everything at once to filling tax brackets little by little.
By Emily Peterson
September 18, 2025
Mega Backdoor Roth Explained: The Tax-Free Growth Strategy for High Earners
Have you ever maxed out your 401k and thought, ‘Where else can I put money that grows tax-free?’ If you’re a high earner, especially working in MedTech or the corporate world, this strategy might change the way you save for retirement. Matt breaks down one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) retirement strategies available today: the Mega Backdoor Roth.
By Emily Peterson
August 28, 2025
Why High Earners Should Sometimes Pay MORE Taxes On Purpose!
Would you ever pay more to the IRS… on purpose? Sometimes the smartest move in retirement planning is the one that feels most counterintuitive, like voluntarily paying more taxes now. In this episode, Matt breaks down why certain high earners should consider a Roth 401(k) conversion during a lower-income year- if their plan allows it.
By Emily Peterson
August 18, 2025
Going Public? 5 IPO Planning Tips for Employees with Stock Comp
In this episode, Matt walks you through what really happens when your private company goes public, and the five things every employee with stock compensation needs to know before making a move.
By Emily Peterson
July 31, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown
A new tax bill has officially passed (you’ve probably heard it mentioned as the “Big Beautiful Bill”). While most headlines are focused on the politics, we’re zeroing in on what it means if you’re retired, a business owner, have stock compensation, or are thinking about estate planning. The decisions you make in the next year or two could significantly affect how much of your wealth you keep and how much goes to Uncle Sam.
By Emily Peterson
July 24, 2025
You Just Got Some RSUs – Now What?
In this episode, Matt dives into one of the most common forms of equity compensation: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). If your company just handed you some stock, you may be asking yourself, “What now?” Matt walks through three key questions that will help you move forward with confidence.
By Emily Peterson
July 17, 2025
Roth 401k: Smart Moves You’re Missing
Roth 401k contributions can be a powerful tool, but only if you know how to use them wisely. In this episode, Matt shares practical tax strategies for deciding when, why, and how to contribute to a Roth 401k through your employer plan.
By Emily Peterson
May 8, 2025
Medtronic Benefits Employees Miss Out On
Medtronic offers one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry, but many employees aren’t using those benefits to their full potential. In this episode, Matt highlights three valuable but often overlooked Medtronic benefits beyond the standard 401(k). These include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and optional long-term disability insurance.
By Emily Peterson
May 1, 2025
