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Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 8, 2024
Debunking Financial Myths: Savings and Debt Over Inflation and Economy
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, Bridget and John dive into a fascinating survey conducted by Northwestern Mutual,...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 21, 2024
How Presidential Elections Impact the Stock Market: Data and Insights
With the presidential election approaching, there's a lot of speculation on how it might impact the stock market and your investment...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 31, 2024
Exploring Net Worth by Age
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget delve into the topic of net worth by age. They discuss the...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 23, 2024
Rich Taxes vs Poor Taxes
Join Bridget and John as they dive into the intriguing topic of "Rich Tax vs. Poor Tax" in this informative episode. Discover how the tax...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 15, 2024
The Benefits and Risks of Putting 100% of Your Investments into Stocks
In this week's episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel discuss the pros and cons of...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 24, 2024
Tax Time: How to Find Your 1099 INT for Sold I Bonds
In this video, Bridget and John discuss the process of finding the 1099-INT for selling I bonds in 2023. They walk through the steps of...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 4, 2024
Four Secrets Financial Advisors Don't Want You To Know
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel uncover four hidden secrets that investment...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 19, 2024
6 Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring a Financial Advisor
In this episode, Bridget and John share six important questions to ask when hiring a financial advisor or financial planner. They discuss...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 30, 2024
Understanding RMDs and QCDs
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget address a viewer's question, breaking down the differences between...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 10, 2024
DAF vs QCD: The Jargon Battle
In this episode, John and Bridget discuss all things Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and how to...


Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 17, 2023
Maximizing Donor-Advised Funds: Advanced Techniques for Tax Planning and Charitable Giving
In this episode of FTFP, John and Bridget dive into the advanced strategies of using donor-advised funds for charitable giving and tax...
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