Kick off 2025 with Sam Rodriguez, CFP®, and Conor Shepard as they tackle one of the hottest questions on everyone’s mind: Is now the right time to buy a house? From mortgage rates to housing supply, they break down the key factors shaping today’s market. Plus, get practical, no-nonsense tips to help you decide if this is your year to take the leap into homeownership! In this episode, they discuss:

• What mortgage rates look like in 2025 and how it compares to historical rates
• How housing supply is projected to increase in 2025 and how this affects the overall housing market
• Practical tips for someone who is ready to buy and some "dos" or don'ts" for first time homebuyers

Watch On YouTube: IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOUSE?

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Investment advice offered through Foundation Wealth Partners, a DBA of Advisor Resource Council and registered investment advisor. Foundation Wealth Partners and Advisor Resource Council are separate entities. Additional information, including management fees and expenses, is provided on our Form ADV Part 2 available upon request or at the SEC’s Investment Advisor Public Disclosure Site at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/164109.

All content presented is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement of any third party or such third party’s views, or as a solicitation or offer to sell securities or provide investment, tax, legal, or consulting services, and should not be acted upon without obtaining specific advice from a qualified professional.

We believe the information presented to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All examples are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only.

Any opinions or statements by third parties are their own and may not be representative of the experience of others or indicative of future investment performance or success. No compensation has been exchanged for any testimonials, endorsements, and/or recognitions.

Sam Rodriguez CFP® & Conor Shepard are wrapping up 2024 by talking about some popular "tax strategies" circulating TikTok and why they may be more risky than beneficial depending on your situation. In this episode, they discuss:

• The 6000 pound vehicle deduction and why it could cost more overall than what you end up saving in taxes
• Using an LLC to write off anything under the sun and how this can end up coming back to bite you down the road
• How charitable donations relate to your tax deductions and why they aren't an automatic tax reducing strategy

Watch On YouTube: TikTok TAX TIPS TO AVOID

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Investment advice offered through Foundation Wealth Partners, a DBA of Advisor Resource Council and registered investment advisor. Foundation Wealth Partners and Advisor Resource Council are separate entities. Additional information, including management fees and expenses, is provided on our Form ADV Part 2 available upon request or at the SEC’s Investment Advisor Public Disclosure Site at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/164109.

All content presented is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement of any third party or such third party’s views, or as a solicitation or offer to sell securities or provide investment, tax, legal, or consulting services, and should not be acted upon without obtaining specific advice from a qualified professional.

We believe the information presented to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All examples are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only.

Any opinions or statements by third parties are their own and may not be representative of the experience of others or indicative of future investment performance or success. No compensation has been exchanged for any testimonials, endorsements, and/or recognitions.

With the election right around the corner, Sam Rodriguez CFP® & Conor Shepard are back to talk about what election years mean for the stock market as well as the misconceptions surrounding them. In this episode, they discuss:

• Why there tends to be more market volatility during election years compared to non-election years
• Some of the misconceptions surrounding this dynamic & what contributes to the increased volatility
• How election years compare to non-election years in overall performance
• What you can do to avoid the "hysteria"

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/yVV8jjGmS9s

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FINRA/SIPC Investment advice offered through Foundation Wealth Partners, a DBA of Advisor Resource Council and registered investment advisor. Foundation Wealth Partners and Advisor Resource Council are separate entities. The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision