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Ditch The Suits: Financial Planning Insights Without The Sales PitchAuthor: Travis Maus
Maybe you're wondering if your financial advisor is really working for you (or for themselves), or you're worried about hidden fees, market volatility, or the next big tax change that could throw your plans off track. I get it. I've spent decades helping people just like you navigate these challenges, and I know first-hand how overwhelming it can feel. Im your host, Travis Maus, and this is Ditch The Suits, the podcast that cuts through the noise and gives you the real story on your money, your future, and your financial independence. On Ditch The Suits, we tackle the questions you're too smart to ignore - from investment strategies and fees to retirement planning, tax decisions, and the hidden factors that can quietly derail your progress. Youll get practical insights, real-world examples, and the context most financial conversations leave out. Youve worked hard and built meaningful wealth. Youre thinking about retirement, investments, taxes, and the future of your family - but are the decisions youre making actually moving you forward towards your goals? As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst(R) and the CEO of a fee-only Wealth Management firm, I believe that your financial advisor should be your fiercest advocate - not just the slickest salesperson. My mission is to help you live a less stressful, more empowered life by giving you the knowledge and confidence to make decisions that serve you and your family. So, if youre ready to ditch the suits, take control, and get the financial answers you deserve, subscribe to Ditch the Suits today on your favorite podcast platform, so you can get more from your money and life. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Investing, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why A Wealth Tax Won’t Fix Everything
Episode 215
Monday, 2 November, 2026
We need to talk about wealth tax.With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the “tax the rich” debate is becoming louder. But what does it actually mean to be wealthy? And could a wealth tax really solve all of our problems?This is the start of a mini series on tax. And with the elections coming, and with how pivotal this is to your financial future, I wanted to bring you this episode as soon as possible.In this episode, I want to look beyond the political headlines and get into what a wealth tax could actually mean, who it would really affect, and whether there are better ways to address the problems we're trying to solve.Because before we decide what’s fair, you deserve to understand the full picture.In this episode, we cover:0:00 - Intro1:31 - How the wealth tax conversation isn't telling you the truth.2:22 - The issues with the claims political leaders are making.3:34 - What could be done instead?5:11 - Property taxes and how the wealth tax works.8:37 - The differences and similarities between today's taxes and a proposed wealth tax.10:40 - Why a wealth tax isn't as fair as it seems (and not just for billionaires).14:00 - How a wealth tax could crush smaller businesses.17:13 - Why a wealth tax could be extended to you.19:16 - Why this time the market could stay crashed.21:34 - What happened when several European countries implemented a wealth tax.22:09 - How a wealth tax could impact your right to privacy.23:57 - The wealth exodus problem.26:56 - What's really fair?Subscribe to Ditch The Suits on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss an episode.LEARN MOREDitch The Suits - https://www.ditchthesuits.com/ CONNECTTravis Maus on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-maus/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4tVWSbhT5gYcXIwjUQklgw?si=04d2b1c7976a402e Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ditch-the-suits-your-money-your-life/id1551210529 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DitchtheSuits_Podcast
