The Phil Ferguson Show Podcast
1) 542 ROTH Conversion - Vanguard tool - re-balance - LT Gains - Home costs
Discussion on the Pros and cons of ROTH ConversionsVanguard has a new tool that may help but, it has llimitations.It is a good time to think about re-balancing your portfolio.Why you might want to pay...Show More
2) 541 Gold - 2025 market performance - ROTH conversions
Investing Skeptically:Gold ETF. Should you invest in gold?2025 Market performance DataShould you do a ROTH conversion?
3) 540 Jasmin Faulk - Crypto - Bitcoin - Health Insurance
Conversation with Jasmin Faulk.  Her book is "The Last Sandstorn: A Memoir". She talks about how she escaped from $audi Arabia.Investing Skeptically:Crypto UpdateHealth Insurance Costs
4) 539 Notes - Death and solar panels
Lots of good stuff in this episodeNew investment opportunity if notesWills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, beneficiariesHow to lose $40k on solar panelsShow reviews on Apple Podcast
5) 538 50 Year Mortgage - Health Insurance Cost - tax rates 2025 vs 2026
Trump UpdatesEV sales after the end of the $7,500 tax credittax rates 2025 vs 2026Health Insurance costs for 2026Is a 50 year mortgage a good idea?
6) 537 Long Term Care - Inherited IRA - Qualified Dividends
How to remove funds from an Inherited IRAShould you get Long Term Care InsuranceWhat are Qualified DividendsNew Rules for 401k (catch-up only in ROTH starting in 2026)Ronald Reagan on free Trade
7) 536 - Market performance - Trip to Italy
Thought on a recent vacation to Italy.Market data, Year to date and one year data on performance for different parts of the market.S&P 500 Inverse note
8) 535 Chat GPT - how to invest at age 55 - RMD - Transfers
I ask Chat GPT a question and then review the response.Information on RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions.Discussion on transfering funds.
9) 534 Thom Hartmann
Interview with Thom Hartmannhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_HartmannAlso...Information on how to drive/Charge an EV
10) 533 Kevin Bolling of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance)
Interview with Kevin Bolling. He is the Executive Director of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance)Investing Skeptically"Using historical data to make financial choices.Employee Stock Purchase program