Dr. William Forstchen is the author of over 50 books, including One Second After and the John Matherson series, which have been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 8 years and are currently being made into a movie. He has also co-authored three Civil War novels with Newt Gingrich. Forstchen is a professor of history at Montreat College and a subject matter expert on national security threats, EMPs, history, and current affairs.

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CFP and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the history of Social Security and the current state of the entitlement before explaining how Social Security benefits get taxed. The episode concludes with several tips to mitigate Social Security taxes in retirement.

For more information on Social Security, head to https://www.ssa.gov.

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Elaine Pofeldt is the author of "Tiny Business, Big Money" and "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business". She was twice nominated for the National Magazine Award for her work with FORTUNE Magazine. She's a graduate of Yale and focuses on entrepreneurship and solopreneurs. Learn more about Elaine at https://www.elainepofeldt.com.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194

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Bryan compares Trump's first term including the economic landscape, stock market, global conflicts, and tariff schedule to Trump's second term. He highlights the impact of initial tariffs against China and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the stock market in 2017 and 2018. Many similarities between the two terms and their trade wars can offer insights to investors.

This episode's content can be supplemented by a more historical view on economics in Bryan's book, "What Should I Do with My Money?: Economic Insights to Build Wealth Amid Chaos", available wherever books are sold.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194

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Kate O'Neill is a strategic advisor for Google, Yale, the UN, and more. One of the first 100 employees at Netflix, she teaches leaders how to leverage tech with empathy to maximum value to customers and shareholders. Her new book is titled, "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast". Learn more about Kate at https://www.koinsights.com.

Jay Paterno coached for 17 years at Penn State University and is the son of legendary coach, Joe Paterno. Jay is a public speaker, PSU trustee, and author of "Blitzed! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era". We discuss NIL deals, the transfer portal, building a winning culture and team in the modern era, and the future of college football.

Follow Jay at www.jayvpaterno.com @JayPaterno on X and @JayVPaterno on IG.

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Michael Wolk is a Broadway producer and has written screenplays including "Innocent Blood", produced by Warner Brothers and directed by John Landis, mystery novels such as "The Beast On Broadway" and "Signet". He is currently working on a musical adaptation of "The Pianist" and the forthcoming "The Karate Kid". His performances have been at The Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, George Street Playhouse, and in Central Park. He's the founder of All For One Theatre, he works and lives in Times Square.

Check out Michael's newest book, "Devils Game" at https://try.devilsgame.com.

Margot Machol Bisnow is a writer, wife, and mom from Washington, DC. She spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and Chief of Staff of the President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers, and is the author of “Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dream.” Her book is based on her interviews with icons such as film director Jon Chu, Under Armour founder Kevin Plank, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, and more. Follow Margot on Instagram @margotbisnow.