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With airlines finalizing new contracts and increased 401(k) contributions, the question of whether to invest in a Roth IRA has become a hot topic among pilots. In this episode, we aim to provide clarity on this complex decision and offer guidance tailored to various scenarios and limitations. From understanding who can contribute to a Roth IRA to delving into the concept of Roths, we explore considerations for first officers.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/38ywhkfd 

Dive into the heart of financial literacy tailored for the new generation with the latest Financial Foundations episode from Base Wealth Management. Hosts Dustin Taylor and Alex Wolfe, CFP®, bring a fresh perspective on managing money, investing wisely, and securing financial freedom tailored specifically for Gen Z. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to kickstart your savings and invest with confidence, even on your first paycheck.

• The importance of high-yield savings accounts and how to balance them with investments.

• Mastering your 401k: understanding contributions, employer matches, and investment options.

• Choosing between stocks and safer savings options for a diversified portfolio.

• Building an emergency fund that truly covers unexpected expenses.

• Strategies for managing sudden wealth, like inheritances, to ensure long-term financial stability.

Join us as we explore everything from the basics of savings and investments to the nuances of retirement planning, all aimed at helping you build wealth and independence. Tune in to transform your financial future, one smart move at a time.

And don't forget, we love to hear from our listeners. If you have questions or topics you'd like us to cover, please send them to question@basewealthmanagement.com.

After one year of talking about taxes and how they relate to people's lives, Ben and Steven are celebrating today by sharing the important gift of knowing how to read paperwork from the IRS. Reading tax documents and deciphering what the heck they mean is a common frustration among taxpayers, so in this episode, the guys offer great tips on what to pay attention to, where to look, and what to look for.

You can find all show notes for this episode at: https://bit.ly/3K2CePE

How can you maintain a referral rate of 90% and a retention rate 95.7%? 

Don’t miss Jessica Kapasky, the Recruitment and Retention Guru at Skelton Truck Lines, a pharmaceutical haulage carrier operating trucking teams (pharmaceutical logistic technicians) out of Canada and the US, on this week’s episode.

But first, how does one become a Recruitment and Retention Guru?

“I am third generation in trucking. My grandparents were executives behind the wheel. My mother's a really well known recruiter in the industry. My dad was a driver. My brother's a driver. So I guess you can say I was born into it.”

Not only does Jessica have trucking in her blood, she’s also obsessed with trying to become an industry expert, taking time to get educated, spending years researching ways to better herself as a recruiter. She’s learned what it takes to recruit on the more corporate side of things, as well as learning how to connect with candidates and making sure she can find them the best fit based on what they’re looking for right now, whether that's their lifestyle, pay package, or the lanes they want to run.

One of the best pieces of advice Jessica’s father passed onto her was:

“Make sure you're hiring for the right fit. I think that's the biggest thing he branded into me. And what I have carried is the importance of hiring drivers that fit your mould versus the other way around.”

You want quality over quantity.

So to find out how to hire for the right fit, why snail mail marketing will set you apart from other carriers, how Skelton maintains a referral rate of 90% and a retention rate of 95.7% and what their pay and benefits package looks like, download and listen to this latest episode. 

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why trucking is in her blood
• The importance of snail mail
• Maintaining a 90% referral rate
• Maintaining a 95.7% retention rate
• Pharmaceutical logistic technicians, not drivers
• Skelton pay and benefits

How to connect with Jessica Kapasky:

• Linked In - Jessica Kapasky
• Skeltontruck.com