Money Unscripted

• New ways to save on your taxes this year

  What do you need to know about tax planning in 2026? On this episode of Money Unscripted, learn about the new SALT cap increase, why you might want to consider itemizing over taking the standard deduction, a boosted child tax credit, and other opportunities to save on your taxes. Join host Ally Donnelly and Ajay Sarkaria, Fidelity Regional Vice President of Private Wealth Management, as they walk through the tax strategies that could help you keep more of what you earn. Watch now. 2026 Financial Preview: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/investing-outlook?ccsource=Podcast_MU Managing Taxes: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/managing-taxes/managing-taxes View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]. Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted! © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

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• How to transfer generational wealth

  How and where do you want to live in retirement? What if you have a major health incident? And who will help you if you can’t manage your own finances as you age? These are hard questions, but the answers can impact generations of your family. That’s why Dr. Tim Habbershon, head of Fidelity’s Center for Family Engagement, says we need to stop avoiding the conversations and start talking about generational wealth and planning together. Tim joins Ally to share ways we can build the skills to have better conversations about everything from long-term care to passing down wealth to our heirs. Watch Money Unscripted now. Fidelity Center for Family Engagement: https://fcfe.fidelity.com/family/home Leading indicators of enduring family harmony: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/five-indicators-of-family-harmony View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]. Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted! © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

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• What is long-term care insurance?

  Someone turning 65 today has an almost 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services, according to government data. Whether it's because of an injury, an illness, or simply growing older, that care is expensive. Long-term care insurance is a smart strategy to help protect your finances and your family. So, what is long-term care insurance? How much does it cost? And what does it cover? Get the answers you need on this episode of Fidelity’s personal finance podcast Money Unscripted with host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity’s Stefne Lynch. Learn more about the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/ or call their 24/7 helpline at (800) 272-3900.  Hybrid life insurance with long-term care: https://www.fidelity.com/life-insurance/long-term-care/overview  How long-term care planning can help your loved ones: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/long-term-care-planning    View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.   New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.  

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• Market volatility: What to do when stocks go down

  The markets go up and down. That’s out of your control. But what can you control in times of uncertainty? On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Certified Financial Planner Ryan Viktorin help you take a big-picture look at your finances during market volatility. Are you still on track to meet your goals like saving for retirement? Does your financial plan still make sense? Should you stay the course with your investments or make adjustments? Watch now.  Market volatility overview: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/market-and-economic-insights/market-volatility-overview 6 tips to navigate volatile markets: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/investing-ideas/six-tips  View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.  New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.  Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].  Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 

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• Short-term investment options for your cash

  Maybe you want to buy a home. Or take a dream vacation. But what is your cash doing to help you reach those goals? On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity’s Leanna Devinney look at four short-term options: high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, CDs, and treasury bills. Learn how to define your goals, weigh risk and reward, and use these tools to help you get the most out of your money. Watch now. Investing for short-term goals: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/investing-for-short-term-goals  CD vs. high-yield savings account: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/smart-money/cd-vs-high-yield-savings  View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.   New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   

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