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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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37:53

Long-Term Care...Get It, or Forget It?

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2025/11/14

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/47EvNQcNavigating Long-Term Care: Get It or Forget It? In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver dive into the complexities of long-term care insurance. They discuss the increasing relevance of long-term care conversations among younger clients, especially those in their late forties and fifties. They explore the financial and emotional considerations of securing long-term care insurance, the impact of

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42:01

Purpose Driven Planning – End of Year Conversations

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2025/10/31

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48XhiboMastering Year-End Financial Planning: Contributions, Tax Strategies, and Generosity In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Sean Ullrich dive into year-end financial planning strategies. They discuss the importance of being proactive with financial and tax planning as the year closes, including various Roth IRA strategies, tax planning measures, and charitable giving options. Trevor and Sean highlight the

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44:06

Be a Tell-Me-More Investor

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2025/10/24

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3WlUXwCMastering the Art of Investing: The ‘Tell Me More’ Approach In this episode of the Thoughts. So Money podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver dive into the critical topic of timeshares, using it as a springboard to discuss the importance of maintaining an inquisitive mindset in investing. They emphasize the value of asking more questions, understanding the difference between earnings growth and multiple expansions, and the necessity of being

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38:35

Three Unrelated Pieces of Advice

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2025/10/17

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48suqVyNavigating Financial Strategies: Running Your Race, Taking Inventory, and Understanding Liquidity In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast (TOM), host Trevor Cummings discusses three timeless pieces of financial advice: 'Run Your Race,' 'Take Inventory,' and the 'Unappreciated Value of Liquidity.' Trevor shares his insights on focusing on individual financial goals, regularly reviewing and consolidating financial assets, and maintaining

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31:37

The Mirror We Don’t Like to Look In

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2025/10/10

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/46XjbC4Join Blaine Carver and special guest Darren Lightfoot, as they discuss key investment philosophies, inherent biases, and the importance of challenging your own viewpoints. In this episode, they explore confirmation bias, recency bias, and the danger of herd mentality in investment decisions. They also emphasize the need for a disciplined investment strategy, the benefits of occasional check-ins, and learning from past decisions. This insightful

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24:45

Abnormal Returns

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2025/10/03

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3VMFchPIn this episode of 'Thoughts on Money Today,' Sean Latimer and Sean Ullrich discuss a recent article by Trevor and Blaine. They explore topics ranging from the Guinness Book of World Records to more serious financial concepts like abnormal returns, investing versus speculating, and the importance of a disciplined investment strategy. The hosts emphasize the significance of having a solid financial plan and understanding market cycles, especially as

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35:05

Taxes & Fees

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2025/09/26

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4mCBen4Navigating Deal Breakers in Financial Planning: Taxes and Fees In this episode of the Thoughts on Money podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into the complex topics of taxes and fees within financial planning. Using a mix of personal anecdotes and professional experiences, they explore how deal breakers and stubbornness can negatively impact financial decisions. The discussion highlights the importance of considering multiple

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38:05

Is Your Portfolio Keeping Up with Inflation?

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2025/09/19

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/47RDUcMUnderstanding Inflation: Beyond the Basics In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into inflation, likening its effects to a treadmill, which constantly erodes purchasing power. Blaine shares insights from his recent Kansas City trip, using airport travelators as an analogy for inflation's constant presence. The discussion includes how inflation impacts investments, the importance of

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36:04

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Charts

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2025/09/12

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3IlgSjUNavigating Investment Risks and Market Volatility In this episode of the 'Thoughts on Money' podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss recent signs of investor hubris and market complacency. Triggered by a nostalgic 1999 photo during the tech bubble, they explore the dangers of risk-taking behavior in the current high-valued market environment. They emphasize the importance of being cautious, understanding the long-term investment

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33:55

AI BS

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2025/09/05

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3I6jBxCNavigating AI in Financial Advice: Trust, Verification, and Pitfalls In this episode of the 'Thoughts and Money Podcast,' hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the role of AI in financial advice, highlighting both its benefits and potential risks. They share humorous anecdotes about AI mistakes, such as a false story about Lionel Messi and Travis Kelsey, and emphasize the importance of critical thinking when using AI-generated information

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47:40

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce - Money and Marriage

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2025/08/29

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/45HoWV6Navigating Finances and Marriage: Insights from The Thoughts on Money Podcast In this episode of TOM podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into an engaging discussion about the intersections of finances and marriage. They begin by debating a timely news topic: the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey. The conversation transitions to practical financial advice for couples, including the importance of merging accounts, setting

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37:33

The Boys in the Boat

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2025/08/22

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4fNsMPKFinancial Planning and Rowing: Lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and co-host Blaine Carver discuss financial planning through the lens of the movie 'Boys in the Boat'. They draw parallels between rowing and financial planning, emphasizing the importance of pacing, teamwork, and strategy. The episode delves into the role of a financial coach, the importance of adapting financial

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31:04

It's What You Know for Sure...

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2025/08/15

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3UueU3mThe Dangers of Overconfidence: From Electric Cars to Financial Markets Host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss the pitfalls of overconfidence in the latest episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast. The episode begins with a humorous and humbling story about Trevor's electric car troubles, which he mistakenly attributes to a lightning storm. This sets the stage for a deeper conversation about the dangers of false confidence in various

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40:55

The Stock Market and the Casino

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2025/08/08

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4mrbGcGThe Patience Premium: Distinguishing Stock Market Investments from Casino Bets In this episode of The Thoughts On Money podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver delve into the common misconception that the stock market resembles a casino. They discuss Carver's recent article 'The Stock Market and the Casino,' highlighting key points such as the importance of having a long-term investment perspective, the role of setting proper

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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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