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 Matthew Nelson
May 1, 2025
Forced Into Retirement Early – Now What?
In this episode, Matt and Jacob unpack a listener question about how to move forward after being forced into retirement earlier than expected. They walk through key considerations for anyone in a similar situation: how to handle severance and stock options, when (or if) to pay off a mortgage, how to approach early healthcare coverage before Medicare kicks in, and whether finding part-time work or consulting could be part of the solution.
By Matthew Nelson
April 24, 2025
Can You Build a Tax-Free Retirement Fund with an HSA?
Are Health Savings Accounts one of the best tax-advantaged accounts out there? Can you really stockpile a massive balance and use it tax-free in retirement? Today, Matt and Jacob will explain why HSAs can be one of the most powerful tools for long-term, tax-advantaged growth and why using it wisely takes more than maxing out your contributions.
By Matthew Nelson
April 17, 2025
Will Social Security Really Run Out? 2025 Breakdown
Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions from clients about the future of Social Security- and it’s no surprise. This topic has been making the rounds online, sparking concern and confusion. Will Social Security really run out? To help break it all down, we’re welcoming back Matt Finley, Senior Partner and Financial Advisor at Perspective 6 Group. He’ll explain what’s actually happening with Social Security, what could change, and why most people won’t see their benefits disappear- even in the face of funding shortfalls projected for 2032.
By Matthew Nelson
April 10, 2025
5 Mistakes You Are Making In Your Medtronic Retirement Savings Plan
If you’re participating in the Medtronic Retirement Savings and Investment Plan, you already understand its value, but are you using it as effectively as possible? Unfortunately, we see some simple mistakes that can easily be avoided. To-day we’ll highlight each of these avoidable missteps to make sure you’re maximizing every dollar you contribute.
By Matthew Nelson
April 3, 2025
How to KEEP Company Contributions in Your Medtronic 401K Plan
If you participate in the Medtronic 401K plan, you already know about the great company contribution you receive, but will you be able to keep all of that money when you leave? If you’re not paying attention to the fine print, you could leave thousands of dollars on the table. Today, we’re going to break down the vesting rules and timing triggers that determine how much of your company contributions you actually get to keep.
By Matthew Nelson
March 27, 2025
Your Medtronic 401k Plan Company Contributions Explained
Do you know if you are getting all of the contributions available to you in your Medtronic 401k? We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to optimize the Medtronic 401K plan so we’re going to give you an advisor’s take on how it works and the settings that every employee should be checking.
By Matthew Nelson
March 25, 2025
What Should Investors Expect from the Market in 2025?
With market volatility, tariffs, and policy changes shaping the 2025 economic landscape, how should investors react? Emotional investing can lead to poor decisions, which is why it’s so important to separate how you’re feeling about the news and what’s actually happening. In this episode, Matt Nelson, CFP®, AIF®, ECA is joined by Matt Finley, CFP® to provide an outlook on the market heading into spring and evaluate what it could mean for your portfolio.
By Matthew Nelson
March 13, 2025
Tax Filing 101 for Stock Compensation Holders
Listen to Tax Filing 101 for Stock Compensation Holders! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW Taxes can be overwhelming, especially when managing stock compensation and navigating complex filing requirements. Are you maximizing your tax strategy,…
By Matthew Nelson
February 6, 2025
Financial Planning Q&A
Listen to Financial Planning Q&A! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW Are you confident in your strategy for retirement planning, tax efficiency, and leveraging workplace benefits like 401(k)s, ESPPs, and HSAs? In this episode, Matt…
By Matthew Nelson
January 23, 2025
