Paragon Financial Partners

May 2022 - Market Update

What's happening with financial markets in 2022? The reality is - everything. Tune in to the latest episode of the Paragon Podcast to hear Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza give an update on the current state of the markets. 

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Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

The SECURE Act and Its Impact On Large Balance IRAs

If you have an IRA with a large balance, then you need to listen to this episode. Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss the impacts of the SECURE Act and its most recent rule change on your IRA and IRA beneficiaries. 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

NFTs - A Simple Explanation

Are you still trying to figure out NFTs (aka Non-Fungible Tokens)? In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss NFTs in simple English. You won't hear any buzz words or tech jargon in this episode. This is the third episode in our digital assets podcast series. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

February 2022 - Economic and Market Update

The start of this year has been much different for financial markets than prior years. The events and corresponding policy response of the last two years have finally made their way through the economy and the consequences are starting to show. Have a listen as Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza give you an update of the economy and financial markets. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

Ethereum - A Simple Explanation

Are you still trying to figure out Ethereum? In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss Ethereum in simple English. You won't hear any buzz words or tech jargon in this episode. This is the second episode in our digital assets podcast series. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

Bitcoin - A Simple Explanation

Are you still trying to figure out Bitcoin? In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss Bitcoin in simple English. You won't hear any buzz words or tech jargon in this episode. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

4 Things to do in the 4 Years Before College

Paying for college is a big financial undertaking. Next to buying a home, paying for college will often be the next largest expense a family will usually make. In this episode of the Paragon Podcast Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss four things you should do in the four year before your child starts college. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

Moving to a Different State

Did you know not all states tax 401k, IRAs, and other retirement accounts? Some states don't tax your income and others don't tax Social Security Benefits. In this episode of the Paragon Podcast, Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss and compare some of the advantages of moving to a lower cost state. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

How to Deal With Low Rates and Rising Inflation

In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss a few ways investors and retirees can deal with rising inflation in a low interest rate environment. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE. 

Must Have Documents Before Sending Kids To College

 

You have gone through the arduous process of vising colleges, buying all the bedding, and making the first tuition payment. But, before you get in the car to drop off your child at college, there is still one more task that needs to be completed. - Estate documents.

 

In this episode Evan Shorten and Elean Mendoza discuss the must have documents before sending your children off to college. 

 

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For more information regarding this topic, or to download a transcript of this episode, you may contact us at the following:

Paragon Financial Partners 
1901 Avenue of the Stars, 2nd Floor 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
T: (310) 557-1515 
E: info@paragonfinancialpartners.com 
www.paragonfinancialpartners.com

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in the Paragon Podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as direct investment advice. To read our disclosures and download a copy of our Form ADV, click HERE.