It"s All Money

"Risk Tolerance" likely makes your eyes flutter and you start to yawn... ...but snag a coffee for a second. Did you know your reported risk tolerance could determine where and what investments your entire portfolio goes into? Perk up friend, it's that important. Hosts Dano Weir and Daren Blonski, CFP® sit down with Sonoma Wealth Financial Advisor Shelby Wirick for a first-hand account of how her client's answers about risk tolerance determine what can ultimately happen with their portfolio. Find out

FOR THE RECORD- this episode was recorded on Aug 21 2024. And just so happens to mention why Daren Blonski, CFP® typically in his experience advises against big portfolio moves in September/October. But why? Believe it or not, after years of doing this, Daren has noticed some unbelievably, potentially HUMAN excuses and cycles in the stock market. Often referred to as "Seasonality" these tropes are not a rule, but seem to be true more often than not. What's the "santa rally"? Why would things "go

That's right, it's an episode on CD'S!!!WAITBefore you hit the Snooze Bar 💤...Why are some people seeking good ol' Certificates of Deposit in this high interest rate environment? How do they differ from Money Market accounts? Are they actually "no risk", "low risk" or something else? And just what IS the risk of a CD or Money Market?Hosts Dano Weir and Daren Blonski, CFP® dig in the investment you thought you didn't care about, CD's on this episode of It's All Money.Learn more about Sonoma Wealth

Back to school costs are hitting all-time highs, but just what does that mean for the average family? Daren and Dan break down the averages category by category, float a theory about what's driving them and the shocking real-life test Dan ran that showed how your choice of store could increase your prices 155%. It's All Money is powered by Sonoma Wealth Advisors in Sonoma, CA. We value communication and education, and know that investments are just a piece of your financial puzzle. With this show,

You were born into this world and there just, *was* all this stuff- Nasdaq, S&P, futures, interest rates, bonds and now crypto.Did you ever wonder where it all came from? WHY it all came from?It's All Money Host and Sonoma Wealth Marketing Director Dano Weir sits down with Sonoma Wealth Co-Founder Chris Sipes CFP®, AIF® to discuss a tiny history of markets, why they happen and why they'll likely always happen. Plus enjoy a STUNNING story on why tulips in the Netherlands in the 1600s might mirror

It seems simple enough- "money markets" and other instruments are "paying 5% right now". Who doesn't want to make 5% on their money doing nothing? So should you shift your entire portfolio to something with purported reliable returns and alleged "lack of risk"? Wait...WHY are savings accounts paying 5%? It's All Money Host and Sonoma Wealth Marketing Director Dano Weir sits down with Sonoma Wealth Co-Founder Chris Sipes CFP®, AIF® to discuss the circumstances which have led to savings rates

You pay your mortgage every month. But have you ever wondered what would happen if you paid it every 2 weeks instead? Daren and Dano run the numbers on a $500k scenario (which may work in some states, but perhaps not in others *cough* CALIFORNIA) and show the shocking impact of making just one more mortgage payment a year on your long-term financial picture. Plus enjoy a few fun financial happenings out the door including McDonald's new value meal and watch Daren's eyes roll back at the idea of a

Introducing YET ANOTHER financial advisor podcast... It's All Money. But wait what's different? Your 401k, your kids Paw Patrol toy collection, quantitative easing and the rising cost of your Disney+ subscription all seem like wildly different topics. And yet to the average American, they all end up hitting your checking account one way or another. It's All Money draws the throughline for investing, sales, taxes, business stories, economics and day-to-day spending. Not every listener will become a