Sit down with Paul and Garrett of Ascend Investment Partners for a bi-weekly chat about investing.
Your Investment Partners With Paul & Garrett
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63 episodes
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Sit down with Paul and Garrett of Ascend Investment Partners for a bi-weekly chat about investing.
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Recent Episodes
April 9, 2026
EP.63 - Tax Changes in 2026: What the Expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for You
In this episode of Your Investment Partners, hosts Paul and Garrett discuss the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the transition to new legislation often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” They examine what changes and what remains in place for federal tax brackets, estate tax limits, and state and local tax deductions. The conversation also covers planning opportunities that arise from this clarity, including capital gain strategies and Roth conversions. Paul and Garrett walk through scenarios where Roth conversions may make sense—such as early retirement, down market periods, or lower-income years—and explain how these decisions can affect long-term tax planning and estate outcomes. Key Points From This Episode ● Introduction to the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the transition to new legislation.● Overview of how the new bill attempts to extend many existing tax provisions.● Discussion of federal tax brackets and why planning around bracket thresholds matters.● Estate tax exemption levels and why higher limits matter for families and landowners.● Planning opportunities created by clarity in future tax rules.● How capital gains strategies can take advantage of lower or zero percent tax brackets.● Why Roth conversions must be evaluated carefully alongside capital gains planning.● Ideal timing for Roth conversions, particularly during early retirement before required minimum distributions.● Benefits of paying Roth conversion taxes from outside funds rather than the IRA itself.● How Roth accounts can reduce tax burdens for heirs inheriting retirement assets.● Additional Roth conversion opportunities during low-income years, market downturns, or slow business cycles.● Updates to state and local tax (SALT) deduction limits and how the changes may affect taxpayers. Want to learn more? Contact us hereUseful Links Garrett on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ascendwithgarrett) Paul on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-norman-81698291?original_referer=https://www.google.com/) Ascend Investment Partners (https://ascendinvestment.com/)
March 12, 2026
EP.62 - The Social Security Fairness Act Explained
Hosts Garrett Smith and Paul Norman interview each other to explain the Social Security Fairness Act, detailing its impact on retirees and government employees by repealing WEP and GPO.
February 26, 2026
EP.61 - When Should You Take Social Security?
In this episode of "Your Investment Partners," hosts Garrett and Paul examine the critical question of when to begin collecting Social Security benefits. They discuss the key ages—62, full retirement age, and 70—and what each milestone means financially and personally. From evaluating your highest earning years and understanding reduction penalties to factoring in health, flexibility, and lifestyle preferences, they explore how to approach this decision beyond just the numbers. Whether you're thinking about preserving retirement accounts or maximizing your monthly check, this conversation highlights the trade-offs and considerations that shape the right timing for you.Key Points From This Episode ● Key ages and eligibility rules for Social Security● Financial and non-financial factors in deciding when to claim benefits● Why the standard “wait as long as possible” advice doesn’t apply to everyone● The risk of early, unplanned retirement due to layoffs or health events● The disconnect between expectations to work in retirement and actual outcomes● Importance of reviewing your Social Security earnings record● Trade-offs of taking benefits at 62, 67, or 70● The impact of life expectancy and survivor benefits● The role of portfolio flexibility in retirement planning● How lifestyle and personal goals influence the Social Security decision Want to learn more? Contact us hereUseful Links Garrett on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ascendwithgarrett) Paul on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-norman-81698291?original_referer=https://www.google.com/) Ascend Investment Partners (https://ascendinvestment.com/)
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