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15 Minutes of Finance

James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA

15 Minutes of Finance is your quick, no-fluff take on the markets, money, and making smarter financial decisions. Hosted by James Walters and Brandon West co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management presented by 77 Financial Group, episodes consist of breaking down what is happening in the economy, highlights market movers, and gives you practical insight you can actually use. From tax strategies to stock trends, from big-picture investing to everyday money hacks, you will get clear,

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28:15

🚨 EMERGENCY EPISODE: Tariffs Tanking the Market,...

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2025/03/04

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16:02

The Small Business Tax Primer Part 1

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2025/02/26

Send us a text Brandon West, CPA walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk about how an S Corporation can save small business owners TONS of taxes. We also explore many of the less often discussed reasons S Corporation owners may benefit beyond the tax implications.

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16:22

MARKET DOWN 1.7%- Bad news or buying opportunity?,...

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2025/02/21

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30:12

What does another 4 years of Trump mean for YOUR tax...

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2025/02/19

Send us a text The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk about what taxes might change under a Trump administration. Look, I don't want to go against the grain here... but the world might not ACTUALLY be ending?

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19:08

Wait, James says Tariffs are the BEST thing to happen...

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2025/02/13

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24:01

EXCITING moves in the market, Palantir the next...

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2025/02/07

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19:44

How backdoor Roth conversions can save you tens of...

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2025/01/30

Send us a textThe Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk a more advanced topic: backdoor Roth conversions to convert pre-tax money into a tax-free Roth account. Roth accounts avoid the RMD restrictions that affect retired taxpayers, and allow money to compound tax FREE forever. Learn how to utilize this powerful wealth building tool.

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24:40

The DEEP FAKE that is Deep Seek, buying this dip BIG...

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2025/01/28

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35:48

2 Gents 2 Cents: Is it worth it to have an advisor...

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2024/12/19

Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we talk about an important concept for any investor: is it worth it to work with an advisor? Listen as we discuss the advantages of an AUM fee advisor who charges a percentage, as opposed to fixed fee financial planners.

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18:03

The Tax Plan: Important 401k concepts with investment...

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2024/12/17

The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk everybody's 401k plans. What types of contributions can you make, how to maximize your employer's match, and how your investment choices will impact your long-term wealth.

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18:39

2 Gents 2 Cents: What to keep in mind as the year...

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2024/12/13

Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we break down good financial habits to exercise when years end. Check the yearly returns on your investments, ask your CPA some questions, and make sure your financial strategies are still in line with your goals.

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21:41

The Tax Plan: Roth vs Traditional retirement account...

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2024/12/11

The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we talk about (no clickbait) the single most important concept for the average investor to understand. Learn how you can easily, at almost any income level, retire a millionaire with TAX FREE income.

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22:50

Why I think financial planners are a SCAM, Why YOU...

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2024/12/06

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31:17

2 Gents 2 Cents: Let's celebrate the Holidays with...

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2024/12/04

Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we get in the spirit of the Holidays with a dive into the ways to give to others. From tax-sheltered contributions to invested charitable gifts, we break down how to better compound your generosity!

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17:49

The Tax Plan: Let's be thankful for family this week...

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2024/11/25

The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we focus on family and talk about the Child Tax Credit. Learn about what your income needs to be to earn the full amount of the credit, how to claim the credit, who qualifies, and how much this could help you at tax time. Plus, learn the basics of the Childcare Tax Credit and what to do to substantiate this credit at tax time. Happy Thanksgiving!

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16:43

Investment news, WAIT THE MARKET IS GOING TO CRASH,...

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2024/11/22

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58:48

2 Gents 2 Cents: Let's recap our stock picks and see...

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2024/11/20

Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we take an honest look at some of our stocks we've been watching this year to see how they've performed. Subscribers to the newsletter will recognize many of these stocks. And, let's talk about our investment philosophy and our expectations for future market performance overall.

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17:18

The Tax Plan: Are my charitable contributions...

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2024/11/19

The Tax Plan walks you through various tax planning strategies to help you keep more of your hard earned money. Today, we discuss charitable contributions. Spend 15 minutes learning what contributions are deductible and why you might not be getting the tax deduction you think you are! Plus, learn a tip for what to do if your contributions in any given year aren't deductible.

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22:46

Wait, I should invest in Domino's!!?!?! the Market...

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2024/11/16

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57:13

2 Gents 2 Cents: The Great Wealth Transfer will pass...

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2024/11/14

Brandon West, CPA and James Walters, CRPC discuss weekly topics surrounding personal finance, small businesses, investing, tax strategy, and retirement planning. In this episode we talk about one of the most important market factors in recent history: the upcoming "Great Wealth Transfer" that will pass over 80 TRILLION dollars to younger generations. Statistics say most people are not prepared to effectively manage a financial windfall. Learn how to be prepared so you can avoid the common pit...

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