About this episode
In this episode, I opened a retirement account live on camera, and by the end of this it you'll know more than 99% of your friends about investing. Ready to retire a millionaire? Let's dig in.(Please don't ignore this if you're young. I promise you'll thank us when you're nicely aged.)Shimon Willig's contact info: Shimon.Willig@mwminvest.com✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 97 ✬► TWILLORY – Premium men's wear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order.► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart.👉 Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53► MIAMI LAKES – Looking to relocate to Florida without sacrificing space or community? Discover Miami Lakes, a hidden gem with a warm Orthodox Jewish community. Call Berel Follman at 631-485-4482 or check it out on Zillow. Great homes. Great people. A bright future be"H!► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference at https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:15 Who Is Shimon Willig?02:35 The Role of a Financial Advisor12:19 How These Firms Make Money14:58 Helping People Open an IRA17:16 High-Quality Clothes from Twillory18:17 BitBean: Industry Leader in Software Development19:33 Getting Started with Opening an IRA27:25 The Benefits of a Roth IRA29:46 Which Account to Open...33:45 Qualifying (Early) Withdrawals34:31 The Costs of Roth IRA + How They Make $$$36:35 What You Need to Open a Roth IRA36:50 Choosing IRA Beneficiaries43:06 Conversations with Parents About $$$46:44 Owning a Home in Miami Lakes, Florida48:12 Colel Chabad: Feeding Hundreds of Families49:23 Providing Personal Information and Authenticating Your Account52:57 Adding a Trusted Contact53:56 Adding Beneficiaries and Dividing Assets56:30 Adding Employment Information57:20 The Importance of Paper Documents58:15 Adding Trading Features59:39 Reviewing Your Information59:58 Reading and Agreeing to the Boring Stuff1:03:11 Adding Funds to Your Account1:04:54 Naming Your Accounts1:06:21 Setting Up Your Transfer1:07:44 Opening an Individual Brokerage Account1:11:28 Choosing a Retirement Age1:13:24 Tips on Investments and Assets1:17:34 What Is an Expense Ratio?1:19:26 Creating an Account for a Minor1:23:54 Automating Your Accounts1:26:12 VOO vs. SPY Expense Ratios1:28:10 What Is a Cowboy Account? 1:30:45 The Importance of Life Insurance1:31:21 Project120's Mission1:35:09 Outro GET LIFE INSURANCE! ⟶ Project 120's site: https://www.theproject120.com/✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate💬 Need financial clarity? Visit LivingSmarterJewish.org for free resources.📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline:USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088📤 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research.#RetireRich #MillionaireMindset #FinancialIndependence #InvestSmart #RothIRA #TraditionalIRA #WealthPlanning #MoneyTips #PersonalFinance #SmartInvesting #BuildWealth #RetirementPlanning #KosherMoney #JewishFinance #LivingLchaim