 
  Critical Thinking Required
        Welcome to Critical Thinking Required, hosted by LBW Wealth Management.  Our goal is simple: we want to challenge you to think differently about finance and business.  Join us, and start the journey today!
      
      
    
      Podcasting since 2020 • 171 episodes
    
Critical Thinking Required
Latest Episodes
Is Tax-Loss Harvesting Right For You?
During this quarter of the year, one of the most popular questions is: I heard about tax-loss harvesting from my friends/CPA/family. Should I do it? Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy investors use to offset capital gains by intentionally sellin...
        
          
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            Season 3
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            Episode 36
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    A 1031 Exchange for Real Estate Investments: Is it Right for You?
When it comes to private investments, guess what topic we get asked the most? Yes, real estate! Today, we will discuss a strategy called the “1031 exchange”. The biggest advantage is the tax deferral function. You can keep rolling from one real...
        
          
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            Season 3
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            Episode 35
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          13:12
        
       
    How to pick a Financial Advisor? Part 1 - Fiduciary Duty
This is our “How to pick a financial advisor” mini-series.  First, did you know that only roughly 15% of financial advisors are “fiduciaries”, meaning we are legally and ethically bound to act in the best interests of our clients.  Th...
        
          
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            Season 3
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            Episode 34
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          10:05
        
       
    Investment Champagne Tower - Where To Invest Your Money?
Today, we’re breaking down the order to invest your money.  We hear this question from our clients all the time: my friends are investing in this private deal, should I do something like that as well?  Well, hold the horses a bit, bec...
        
          
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            Season 3
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            Episode 33
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          10:00
        
       
    Which is More Important: Risk Mitigation or Return Maximization?
Investing can often feel like walking a tightrope. Balancing risk mitigation and return maximization is essential for any successful investment.  Should you take a high risk in the hope of a high return?  Or should you aim for safety ...
        
          
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            Season 3
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            Episode 32
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          6:10
        
      