38. Hope Springs Eternal - 2024 in Review | From The Trenches with James Boyle

2024 was a year of volatility. Despite this, the S&P 500 finished the year 28% up – that’s on top of a 70% gain from the 2022 low. As always, the learning from this is that you just need to stay invested. Nobody knows what 2025 has in store but avoiding attempts to time the market will save you a lot of headache. To speculate on 2025 and wrap up the year that was 2024, Richard and James are back in the trenches, this time with CCO at Plan First Wealth Martha Kern.  Together they discuss the ‘Santa Claus rally’ often predicted for the holiday season, the complexities of Medicare and how to avoid expensive mistakes in your pre-retirement planning. Plus, tax compliance and ‘reasonable cause’: it was a big talking point this year, but what does it all mean for you? We're the Brits in America is affiliated with Plan First Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Plan First Wealth. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Plan First Wealth does not provide any tax and/or legal advice and strongly recommends that listeners seek their own advice in these areas.