Smart, Simple Wealth
Integrating your financial, legal & tax planning all in one podcast. Carrie Quraishi is an estate & wealth planning attorney at Quraishi Law & Wealth, and JR Quraishi is a Tax Strategist at Quraishi Tax & Accounting. Together, Carrie & JR are dedicated to using their wealth of experience, mastery of the law and commitment to a client-first approach to help you protect what matters most – your wealth, loved ones, and legacy – and make informed and educated decisions about your money, so you can live a life by design, and not by default.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
It's the perfect time of year to start thinking about how charitable giving fits into your financial plan and goals. Rebecca Hendrix from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas joins Carrie for a great discussion on how you can help the Food Bank this winter. They'll also cover other charitable topics like gifting cash & appreciated securities, using your 401(k) or IRA to give to charity to take care of tax advantages, donor advised funds, and much more. We'll also answer a great listener question about balancing the competing priorities of wanting to allocate enough of your savings for your own retirement vs. passing money to the next generation vs. giving to charity.
Important Links:
Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Website: foodbankofnea.org/donate
Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Phone Number: 870-932-3663
Northeast Arkansas Food Bank Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2097, Jonesboro, AR 72402
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Episode 35: What To Know About Cyber Liability Insurance
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
October is Cyber Awareness Month and the topic has never been more important for small business owners to understand. In fact, in the wake of COVID-19, cyber-crime has risen exponentially. Hackers are preying on our increasing need for digital communication. Andy Runyan and Phillip Greer from Block Insurance join the show again to share stories about everyday business owners who have been impacted by cyber crime. They'll also explore with Carrie what cyber policies cover in case you're looking for a way to protect yourself and your business. If you have any questions, reach out to Block Insurance online at https://www.blockinsurance.com/ or call 870-236-8744.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Episode 34: What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About Health Insurance
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
How is health insurance changing for small-to-medium sized employers? What are the benefits to employers and employees of self-funded plans? Guests Andy Runyan and Phillip Greer from Block Insurance help Carrie answer these questions and more on today's episode. And if you have any questions, reach out to Block Insurance online at https://www.blockinsurance.com/ or call 870-236-8744.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT
Thursday May 13, 2021
Episode 33: Will Rogers' Retirement Advice
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
What can we learn about retirement planning from the great Will Rogers? We'll explore some of his famous quotes and see what lessons we can learn.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Defuse: 7 Steps to Protecting your 401k from the Ticking Tax Time Bomb: https://bit.ly/3fXcEhT
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Episode 32: Financial Fact or Fiction
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Sometimes the easiest way to learn about something is make it really simple. Like some of the first true/false tests you might have taken in school, let’s play a round of fact or fiction to test your financial planning acuity.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Episode 31: Retirement Planning For Business Owners
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Business owners are particularly vulnerable to some misconceptions and false assumptions about their retirement. Let’s address a few of these issues…
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Episode 30: How Women Can Make Sure They’re Involved In Financial Decisions
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
A recent survey found that nearly half of the female respondents said they defer major financial and investment decisions to their spouses. Most of the explanations amounted to just wanting to stick their heads in the sand. They want to just know they’re taken care of, but not get mired in the minutia. But we’ve heard countless stories of why this is a bad idea because one day you might become the lead decision maker. On this episode, let’s go over some tips for how women can get back in the game when it comes to involvement in the process of making financial decisions.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
The Things Nobody Says To Their Financial Advisor
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
You’ve probably never heard anyone make these statements that we’ll provide on today’s episode. And there are some great reasons why…
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
End Of Year Planning Tasks
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Let’s explore some of the things you should be thinking about and checking on as we wrap up 2020 and begin 2021.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
What Retirees Should Know About Wills & Trusts
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
People often overlook the estate planning side of preparing for retirement. There are a lot of misunderstandings about trusts and wills and the roles they play in the equation. On this episode, we’ll explore some of the critical questions you should ask about these strategies as you prepare for retirement.
Important Links:
Quraishi Law Firm: https://quraishilaw.com/
Wealth Protection Toolkit: https://go.quraishilaw.com/toolkit-new
Smart, Simple Wealth Book: https://go.quraishilaw.com/freebook