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Thoughts On Money [TOM]

Trevor Cummings

THOUGHTS ON MONEY [TOM] is a podcast looking at simple truths on money. Everything from budgeting to investing to decision making. A great place to come for answers to your personal financial questions or to spark thought on how to improve your financial life.

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51:49

When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the...

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2025/08/01

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3IOsn3vRethinking the Volatility Paradigm with Ishan Chhabra In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and his colleague Blaine Carver welcome guest Ishan Chhabra to discuss his article, 'When Risk Isn't What it Seems.' They explore the traditional views of risk and volatility in finance, highlighting the differences between individual and institutional perspectives. The conversation delves into emotional biases, the importance

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42:08

Write Off the Sunset: Planning Around the OBBBA

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2025/07/25

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4m3JlJoNavigating the New Tax Landscape with Matt Gregory In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings welcomes Matt Gregory, Director of Financial Planning at The Bahnsen Group, for his first appearance on the show. They explore the details and implications of a new tax bill—dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (O-B-B-B-A)—covering topics like charitable giving strategies, state and local tax (SALT) deductions, and Social

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41:39

T.O.E. (Thoughts On Expenses)

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2025/07/18

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/44SfyfPMastering Your Finances: The Importance of Understanding Expenses In this episode of the 'Thoughts On Money' podcast hosted by Trevor Cummings and his colleague Blaine Carver, the duo delve into the intricacies of managing and understanding expenses. They emphasize the importance of recognizing different types of expenses, including small, big, recurring, and one-time expenses, and introduce a new category called collateral expenses. The discussion

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50:25

Cautiously Pessimistic

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2025/07/11

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4nZl7SvCautiously Pessimistic – Navigating Investment Expectations In this episode of The Thought Somebody Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss Trevor's latest article titled 'Cautiously Pessimistic.' They explore the concept of cautious pessimism in finance, explaining how it contrasts with the common term 'cautiously optimistic' often used by financial pundits. Trevor and Blaine delve into the importance of setting reasonable

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36:34

Mid-Year Money Check-In

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2025/06/27

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/45Kgy7HMidyear Money Check-in: Financial Hygiene and Strategic Planning In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Blaine Carver and guest Darren Lightfoot discuss the importance of a midyear financial check-in. They elaborate on various topics including the significance of reviewing New Year’s resolutions, optimizing cash reserves, examining insurance coverages, maximizing retirement contributions, efficient charitable giving, and evaluating

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26:17

Roth Conversion Tax Traps

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2025/06/20

This week's blogpost - xxxxIn this episode of the 'Thoughts On Money' podcast, co-host Blaine Carver and guest Darren Lightfoot delve into the intricacies of Roth conversions and the potential tax traps associated with them. Blaine shares personal anecdotes and explains why Roth conversions, despite their popularity, require careful consideration of several factors that go beyond simple tax bracket comparisons. They discuss how adjustments in adjusted gross income (AGI) and modified AGI (MAGI) can

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38:29

Why You Need to Understand Duration

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2025/06/13

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4l4j6C2Understanding Duration: Impact on Bond Investment Strategies In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into the concept of duration and its significance in bond investments. They discuss how duration affects bond prices in response to changes in interest rates and offer practical examples to illustrate. Additionally, they reflect on the different investment scenarios and strategies during 2020 and 2025,

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35:27

Overwhelmed By Options

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2025/06/06

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4kPiJLpUnderstanding Options: Income Strategies and Market Mitigation In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver tackle the complex topics of investing in options, specifically covered calls and buying puts. Titled 'Overwhelmed by Options,' the discussion aims to shed light on these intricate investment strategies, explaining how they work, their potential benefits, and the significant downsides. Using

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47:33

Unforced Errors

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2025/05/30

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4dKakXsAvoiding Unforced Errors in Your Financial Plan In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the importance of avoiding unforced errors in various aspects of financial planning. The conversation delves into common mistakes such as concentrated stock positions, market timing, overlooked tax planning opportunities, and inefficient estate planning. The hosts emphasize the need for patience, proper

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38:32

Compounding Growth

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2025/05/23

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/43FUXf8The Power of Compounding Growth: Basics, Beliefs, and Strategies In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast (TOM), host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss the importance and impact of compounding growth. Trevor shares insights from his recent article titled 'Compounding Growth,' inspired by real-life client interactions and the common disbelief about the power of compounding. They elaborate on the concept through various examples

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37:27

Nobody Knows Everything

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2025/05/16

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/43vNFuiNobody Knows Everything: Navigating Financial Expertise and Collaboration In this episode of the Thoughts of Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into Trevor's recent blog article titled 'Nobody Knows Everything.' The discussion revolves around the importance of acknowledging the limits of one's knowledge and leveraging expertise through collaboration, particularly in the context of financial planning. They touch on topics

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36:56

Surplus, Steady, and Sinking – Three Types of Retirement

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2025/05/09

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4keLRM3In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast ('Tom'), host Trevor Cummings and co-host Blaine Carver break down financial planning into three distinctive categories: surplus, steady, and sinking. They discuss how most Americans fit into these categories based on their spending and saving habits. The conversation covers the pros and cons of each financial trajectory, the psychological impacts, and the importance of understanding one's financial

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38:44

Why Dividend Growth?

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2025/05/02

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3YWQUs6The Case for Dividend Growth: Insights from the Thoughts and Money Podcast In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and colleague Blaine Carver delve into the subject of dividend growth investing. They discuss common questions from clients about why more people don't adopt dividend growth strategies and how these strategies differ from others touted as the best. Trevor shares his personal journey of becoming a dividend

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26:57

Surviving These Markets

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2025/04/25

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4jqFLrZThriving Amid Market Volatility: Insights and Strategies In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast (Tom), host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss strategies for navigating challenging market conditions. They reflect on the importance of empathy, encouragement, and truth in guiding clients through market downturns. Trevor recounts his recent trip to Dallas amidst stormy weather and both delve into the impacts of high-frequency

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31:23

Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go Years

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2025/04/18

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4lCcyvyThe Stages of Retirement: Strategies for Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go Years In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss financial planning for retirement, breaking it down into the 'go-go,' 'slow-go,' and 'no-go' years. They explore how spending patterns and needs change throughout each phase and stress the importance of flexibility in financial planning. Topics covered include the spending

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29:03

For Simplicity’s Sake

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2025/04/04

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4l9W0e1The Power of Simplicity in Financial Planning In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the principle of keeping financial strategies simple, centered around the concept of Occam's Razor. They contrast this with the overly complex methods similar to Rube Goldberg's inventions and stress the importance of embracing simplicity in investing. Key areas covered include the problems with market

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33:55

The Prodigal Son

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2025/03/28

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4hTqXjQPractical Financial Advice: Preparing Your Heirs for Wealth In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the importance of practical application in personal finance. They emphasize the difference between theoretical finance and practical advice, particularly when it comes to managing windfalls and preparing heirs for inheritance. Using examples like the Parable of the Prodigal Son and real-life

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26:35

Mind the Gap

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2025/03/21

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/41LZ33hMind the Gap: Navigating Investor Psychology and Financial Planning In this episode of the 'Thoughts of Money' podcast, host Trevor Cummings is joined by Blaine Carver to discuss the concept of 'Mind the Gap' in financial planning. They explore how understanding the gap between asset growth and expenses is crucial for long-term financial health. The conversation covers the importance of withdrawal rates, the limitations of traditional financial

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21:13

Taking Inventory of Your Cash

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2025/03/14

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4iNZBweTaking Inventory of Your Cash: Balancing Security and Growth In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (TOM) podcast, host Trevor Cummings delves into the concept of taking inventory of your cash. Discussing the 'squirrel principle' and the psychology behind holding large amounts of cash, Trevor explores the pros and cons of cash in managing near-term and emergency expenses versus its long-term disadvantages in the fight against inflation. He offers

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26:02

Answering Your Questions - Part 4

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2025/03/07

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4iaAOD0Financial Wisdom, Tools, and Advice: Answering Your Questions In this episode of the Thoughts on Money (TOM) podcast, host Trevor Cummings, joined by guest Darren Lightfoot, wraps up the mini-series on answering listener questions. They dive deep into topics like financial book recommendations for youth, the importance of behavioral finance foundations from sources like Proverbs and modern literature, and share their most crucial pieces of financial

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