DeWitt and Dunn Financial Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cathy DeWitt Dunn
Cathy DeWitt Dunn is the President and CEO of DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services. For over 20 years, Cathy has been helping build successful retirements. In addition to her weekly radio show, heard on several radio stations throughout Texas, her podcast is designed to provide you with solutions to help you retire with confidence.
Where is the bottom of the market? Cathy DeWitt Dunn discusses the history of inflation repeating itself and which direction I bonds are heading in soon!
You may see more Social Security money coming in, but what does this mean from a tax standpoint? What are the upsides to interest rates going up and should you be moving money into cash? Cathy DeWitt Dunn discusses these topics and more!
With more interest rakes on the way, should you be optimistic about the market? Will you have to extend your career due to market volatility? Cathy DeWitt Dunn discuses these topics on more on this weeks show!
Are you protecting your money in the current market? Are you worried about losing more than you are gaining? What can you do now to protect your portfolio? Cathy DeWitt Dunn discusses these topics and tells you why waiting on the sidelines may not payoff in the long run.
Should you be getting out of the market right now? Do you have a strategy to combat the volatility of the market? Find out how you can capture the fixed income market on this week's show with Cathy DeWitt-Dunn!
Cathy sits down with former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya to discuss his early years in the fight game, reinventing himself as a singer, and his appearance on The Masked Singer!
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis sits down to discuss the importance of making a financial plan at a young age. He also talks about going from a life of structure to making his own decisions.
Are you using a target date fund to plan your retirement? Should you be? Do you know how to change your approach if you wanted to? Find out the answers to these questions and much more with Cathy DeWitt-Dunn!
Why should you be in a fixed rate? When should you take your Social Security? Find these answers to these questions and much more on this week's show with Cathy DeWitt Dunn!
You may pay attention to the market, but what other expenses should you be keeping your eye on when planning your retirement? Find out the answer to this and much more with Cathy DeWitt-Dunn!
What is the Fed saying about the current state of a recession? Have you created a strategy to protect your money? Find out what options you could be utilizing today with Cathy DeWitt Dunn!
You may pay attention to the market, but what other expenses should you be keeping your eye on when planning your retirement? Find out the answer to this and much more with Cathy DeWitt-Dunn!
Do you have a set number in mind for the day you plan to retire? Is this the best method to achieving that financial goal? Find the answer to these questions and more about the cost of retirement with Cathy DeWitt-Dunn!
Do you begin preparing for a hurricane right as it's hitting your home? So why would you wait until the day you retire to create a financial plan? Begin protecting what you have now for the future.
Are we heading into a recession, and if so, how long will it last? Are you moving your money into cash? How much risk should you be taking in your portfolio? Cathy DeWitt-Dunn answers these questions and much more in this week's podcast.
What does retirement look like for you? Have you started creating a plan? Where should you start and what should you focus on plus much more on this week's podcast with Cathy and celebrity guest Bill Murray!
With rising inflation, do you understand all the avenues available to you when creating a retirement plan? Learn more about how you can build a custom portfolio for your future.
How much clutter is actually in your portfolio. Find out how to recognize the problems and set them straight.
With so much volatility in the market are you monitoring your portfolio or just using the old mentality of set it and forget it? Find out what options you have when you don't go the DIY route.
How can you protect your income during times of inflation. What are your options to keep and protect your money. Find out how you can mitigate your risk.
How has inflation affected the value of your dollar and are you making moves to protect it? Find out what options you have and why tax planning can make a difference in your portfolio.
Are you worried about inflation? What can you do now to put yourself in the best situation for retirement? Start now by creating a plan.
Inflation continues to rise, but are you protected? Find out what you should do and why you don't want to be distracted while doing your taxes.
Why is it important to have a retirement plan? Find out here and who makes the financial decisions in a household.
With the markets facing so much volatility and now Russia-Ukraine, what can you do? Create a plan now!
Should you get in the market right now? If so, what is your plan going forward. It all starts with creating one.
Have you started to create a foundation for your retirement? Find out where you should begin to focus for your financial future.
Have you created a resolution for the new year? What about one for your portfolio? Find out what you can be doing to start 2022 on the right foot.
It starts with putting a plan together, but how far in should you be looking down the line? When should you turn on an income stream? Also, are you ready for the new year? This and much more!
How far are you looking into your financial future and when is the right time to turn on your income stream in retirement?
You’ve saved for retirement. What will your savings generate in income? We can help you find out.
There is a rush of people coming in worried about the markets. Have you had a meeting to protect your retirement savings?
As inflation goes up, so are some interest rates on financial products. When is the last time you heard of rates over 7 percent?
More and more people are looking at vaccine mandates and other changing conditions in the workplace and asking, “Can I retire early?” Let’s run your numbers and find out.
Are you looking at your 401(k) at all-time highs and wondering if you can retire? Many people are having that analysis done.
Inflation is now over 5%. What can you do to produce more income from your retirement money?
Don’t sit on dead money with cash and CDs. Put that “Dead Money” to work. Plus a window is closing on an important retirement strategy.
At a recent charity event, Cathy chatted with music legend and Rock 'N Roll Hall of Famer, Smokey Robinson.
If you are tired of getting less than 1% at the bank, looking for creating retirement income, and concerned about coverage for later-years health issues…this podcast is for you!
While attending the 21st annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Celebrity Dinner, Cathy chatted with the Dallas Cowboys' great about planning your finances as a professional athlete, as well as the 2021-version of the Cowboys.
The workplace isn’t what it used to be, and many people are choosing to make the jump into retirement. This is no time for your money to get cut in half by the stock market.
What will your savings throw off in income? If you sell a property, what do you do with the profits? Stories today of how we can help.
You’ve saved for retirement. How do you get the most from your nest egg in the form of a monthly paycheck?
People who come to DDFS are looking for answers to these questions. How do I protect my money if this market turns and how do I find reasonable grow if it doesn’t?
Cathy and Steve talk about how now might be the best time to set up your retirement income strategy.
Cathy Dewitt sits down with Richard Karn to talk about his new competition show, Assembly Required,where he reunites with former Home Improvement co-star, Tim Allen.
If you are close to retirement, is it worth it to try and get another 5% and risk losing much more in a pull-back? What strategies can you use?
At a recent charity golf tournament, Cathy Dewitt chatted with former basketball star and 3-time NBA Champion, Bruce Bowen.
There are times in your everyday life and your financial life when things go wrong. How will you react?
Cathy Dewitt chats with actress Debbe Dunning, formerly of Home Improvement and now host of her own show, "Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Roundup."
While attending a charity golf event at Pebble Beach, Cathy Dewitt-Dunn sat down with NFL Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboy, Emmitt Smith.
If you plan on using the 4% rule to pull money from your nest egg, a market pull back could affect your income. Instead look at developing income that is unaffected by the market.
While attending the 2021 Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament, Cathy sat down for a chat with the Murray Brothers (Bill, Brian Doyle, Alan, John & Joel).
At a recent celebrity golf tournament, Cathy Dewitt-Dunn chatted with Home Improvement's Tim Allen and Richard Karn.
Annuities can serve an important role in a retirement portfolio. There are many types of annuities. How do you know which one might be right for you?
There are a lot of questions and discussion in the office on annuities. Most of the negatives come from the same place...the Variable Annuity.
Today Cathy and Steve have a series of stories and strategies of how they have helped people replace their paycheck in retirement.
On today’s podcast, a series of stories of why people are calling Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services and how we are helping them solve their retirement and financial challenges.
What are the factors that will make you comfortable about retirement? Cathy, Laura and Steve discuss developing the income and equity strategies to find that confidence.
The search for fixed income instruments with reasonable return can be disappointing. Let Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services help.
Today, Laura Bowers joins the show. She discusses ways to protect your money in the stock market from excessive loss and unnecessary fees.
The February cold, snow and ice took Dallas completely by surprise and did widespread damage across the state. Will the next market downturn do the same thing to your retirement?
The low interest rate environment is hurting those searching for yield in CDs, Money Markets and Bonds. Are there alternatives?
The market news seems very unsettling right now. Are we headed for trouble, and what can you do to protect your retirement?
Ted Benna invented the 401(k) in 1980. He recently said it comes up short in two areas. What are they and what can you do?
We all know interest rates are dismal. Cathy and Steve discuss options to keep your liquidity and get more return for your cash reserves.
Jared Anderson of Brighthouse Financial joins Cathy to discuss some of the newest innovations in developing income for retirees.
In part two of her interview with David Wood, Vice President of Lincoln Financial Distributors, Cathy discusses an alternative and/ or supplement to Pensions and Social Security. It can provide an income for you now while also leaving a legacy for your family, which could include a lifetime income.
In the episode, Cathy discusses setting up a multi-generational income with David Wood, Vice President of Lincoln Financial Distributors. The benefits of providing an income for you now, while also leaving a legacy for your family which could include a lifetime income.
The ROTH is a great way to save on taxes in retirement. In this episode, Cathy and Steve Ringo (V.P. of DeWitt & Dunn) discuss the tax benefits of ROTH and ways to convert to start saving now.
Cathy and Steve Ringo discuss 403b's with Jacob Tippit who is certified in 403b planning. If you are a teacher, public school employee, or have a 403b, this podcast is a must listen.
Best Selling Retirement Author Patrick Kelly sits down for a candid conversation with Cathy & Steve Ringo to talk about the strategies in his book Stress-Free Retirement. The power of NOT losing Money and still beating inflation on the upside for a successful retirement.
According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, an average retired couple age 65 in 2019 may need approximately $285,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses in retirement. Cathy talks with Russell Wilhite from Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services about the benefits of having Long Term Care as part of your over-all retirement plan.
Social Security could run out in 2035. How will that affect you current and future benefits? Also, when should you start taking Social Security? Cathy discusses these questions and more on this episdoe.
In this episode, Cathy discusses answers to a common question with many American's - "How much do I need for a comfortable retirement."
Cathy discusses the issues and possible solutions for people over 50 who get laid off before they retire.
Cathy talks with Tucker Carlson, host of Tucker Carlson Tonight on the FOX NEWS channel, about his book, life and Texas.
Cathy discusses women preparing for retirement, the power of zero when it comes to never taking a loss, and pensions.
Cathy talks about using todays Annuities to help create life long income and protect against market volatility.