--- title: Videos - Renew Wealth Management description: Renew Wealth Management is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Educator for Military Veterans, Federal Civil Servants and their Families, located in Washington D. --- [![July 12, 2026](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/63/HkhrRe3YQpM-630bd556.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/HkhrRe3YQpM.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=3efab433)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:july-12-2026&catid=10) ## [July 12, 2026](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:july-12-2026&catid=10) Your pension is already doing what bonds are supposed to do. So why are you doubling up? Most retirees with pensions are leaving serious growth on the table by over-allocating to bonds. Here's the smarter approach. [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:july-12-2026&catid=10) [![Why Annuities Often Don't Make Sense for Veterans, Federal Employees, and Pensioners](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/e2/eJvMcq6q-eU-e21e1dd1.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/eJvMcq6q-eU.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=652bd0bf)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120:why-annuities-often-dont-make-sense-for-veterans-federal-employees-and-pensioners&catid=10) ## [Why Annuities Often Don't Make Sense for Veterans, Federal Employees, and Pensioners](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120:why-annuities-often-dont-make-sense-for-veterans-federal-employees-and-pensioners&catid=10) Is an annuity right for you? James Simon, CPA explains the pros and cons of annuities and why a financial advisor can help you make the right decision. [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120:why-annuities-often-dont-make-sense-for-veterans-federal-employees-and-pensioners&catid=10) [![Zoe Financial Estate Planning and Intergenerational Wealth Transfer](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/b8/0AGdqi8mwPA-b83bf094.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/0AGdqi8mwPA.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=212e09d2)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121:zoe-financial-estate-planning-and-intergenerational-wealth-transfer&catid=10) ## [Zoe Financial Estate Planning and Intergenerational Wealth Transfer](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121:zoe-financial-estate-planning-and-intergenerational-wealth-transfer&catid=10) This webinar, hosted by Andres Garcia Maya, CEO of Zoe Financial, features guest speaker James Simon, CPA and CFP from Renew Wealth Management, discussing the complexities of estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfer. [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121:zoe-financial-estate-planning-and-intergenerational-wealth-transfer&catid=10) [![2 Real-Life Cases of DIY Retirement Planning Gone Wrong](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/39/6NwrFdj7wrk-3965e7dc.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/6NwrFdj7wrk.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=fe2dcb10)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122:2-real-life-cases-of-diy-retirement-planning-gone-wrong&catid=10) ## [2 Real-Life Cases of DIY Retirement Planning Gone Wrong](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122:2-real-life-cases-of-diy-retirement-planning-gone-wrong&catid=10) ¿Estás pensando en planificar tu jubilación por tu cuenta? En este video, analizamos dos casos reales de planificación de jubilación casera que no salieron como se esperaba, y qué se podría haber hecho diferente. Desde estrategias fiscales... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122:2-real-life-cases-of-diy-retirement-planning-gone-wrong&catid=10) [![Financial Strategies for Veterans and Federal Workers Planning Retirement](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/4a/0SCcelmh7IE-4a25306e.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/0SCcelmh7IE.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=09e647ae)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:financial-strategies-for-veterans-and-federal-workers-planning-retirement&catid=10) ## [Financial Strategies for Veterans and Federal Workers Planning Retirement](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:financial-strategies-for-veterans-and-federal-workers-planning-retirement&catid=10) We discuss essential financial strategies for veterans and federal workers preparing to retire or transition to the private sector. We talk about building a cash reserve of 6 to 12 months of expenses and optimizing your third savings plan to help... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:financial-strategies-for-veterans-and-federal-workers-planning-retirement&catid=10) [![5 signs it's time to stop going it alone on your taxes.](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/b6/FivVbJ6n6xo-b69ef3b9.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/FivVbJ6n6xo.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=f66bc56d)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:5-signs-its-time-to-stop-going-it-alone-on-your-taxes&catid=10) ## [5 signs it's time to stop going it alone on your taxes.](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:5-signs-its-time-to-stop-going-it-alone-on-your-taxes&catid=10) There's a moment when DIY tax filing stops making sense —and most people miss it.Whether you're a business owner, an investor, or someone whose financial situation just got more complex, knowing when to bring in a CPA can save you... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:5-signs-its-time-to-stop-going-it-alone-on-your-taxes&catid=10) [![The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Your Taxes Right Now](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/e3/c1SNnOfF6Nc-e3049251.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/c1SNnOfF6Nc.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=e5f70cdc)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125:the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-what-it-means-for-your-taxes-right-now&catid=10) ## [The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Your Taxes Right Now](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125:the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-what-it-means-for-your-taxes-right-now&catid=10) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is making headlines — but what does it actually mean for your wallet? In this video, I share my initial thoughts on the key provisions of this legislation and how they could impact your tax strategy. Whether... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125:the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-what-it-means-for-your-taxes-right-now&catid=10) [![Financial Strategies for Federal Employees Facing Mass Layoffs](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/images/joautovideoarticle/tFaOjS5tK3A.jpg)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:financial-strategies-for-federal-employees-facing-mass-layoffs&catid=10) ## [Financial Strategies for Federal Employees Facing Mass Layoffs](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:financial-strategies-for-federal-employees-facing-mass-layoffs&catid=10) Federal employees may be facing uncertainty due to potential mass layoffs and workforce reductions. In this video, we share key financial strategies to help federal employees protect their benefits, manage their TSP, and prepare for possible... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:financial-strategies-for-federal-employees-facing-mass-layoffs&catid=10) [![Why Financial Advisors Beat CPAs for Wealth Management](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/fc/a1Mz6aHZsRA-fc4743df.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/a1Mz6aHZsRA.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=d182c12b)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127:why-financial-advisors-beat-cpas-for-wealth-management&catid=10) ## [Why Financial Advisors Beat CPAs for Wealth Management](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127:why-financial-advisors-beat-cpas-for-wealth-management&catid=10) Thousands lost annually. Remember, CPAs aren't typically financial advisors. They stick to taxes, not the broader wealth management. This is where a financial advisor shines. Unlike a CPA's yearly focus, advisors are forward-looking,... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127:why-financial-advisors-beat-cpas-for-wealth-management&catid=10) [![The Retirement Tax Trap Why Your CPA Is Not Enou](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/images/joautovideoarticle/WgwiOXHo81s.jpg)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128:the-retirement-tax-trap-why-your-cpa-is-not-enou&catid=10) ## [The Retirement Tax Trap Why Your CPA Is Not Enou](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128:the-retirement-tax-trap-why-your-cpa-is-not-enou&catid=10) Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table in retirement? The answer might come down to who is on your financial team. Most people assume their CPA is handling everything — but CPAs and financial advisors serve very different roles. In this... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128:the-retirement-tax-trap-why-your-cpa-is-not-enou&catid=10) [![5 Money Mistakes Veterans MUST Avoid After Leaving the Military](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/bc/XOWK_Jt4obw-bc758cb6.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/XOWK_Jt4obw.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=97b79550)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129:5-money-mistakes-veterans-must-avoid-after-leaving-the-military&catid=10) ## [5 Money Mistakes Veterans MUST Avoid After Leaving the Military](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129:5-money-mistakes-veterans-must-avoid-after-leaving-the-military&catid=10) Helping U.S. Veterans take control of their money with simple, mission-ready financial education. From TSP strategy to retirement planning, debt reduction and smart investing — we give you the tools to build long-term financial freedom. Your... [Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129:5-money-mistakes-veterans-must-avoid-after-leaving-the-military&catid=10) [![Tax savings](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/ee/AuFVU6XbQoc-ee5eab59.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/AuFVU6XbQoc.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=0e732d9e)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130:tax-savings&catid=10) ## [Tax savings](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130:tax-savings&catid=10) How 1031 Exchanges Can Save You Thousands on Investment Property We discuss the basics of a 1031 exchange, which allows you to sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds into a new one without paying capital gains taxes immediately.... 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[Continue reading](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132:how-to-retire-smart-simple-steps-to-secure-your-future&catid=10) [![Retirement Planning Guide for Veterans and Retirees](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/component/ajax/?p=cache/77/mDbt0pPLSCE-77f76648.jpg&src=images/joautovideoarticle/mDbt0pPLSCE.jpg&thumbnail=900,506,&hash=cdaaf960)](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133:retirement-planning-guide-for-veterans-and-retirees&catid=10) ## [Retirement Planning Guide for Veterans and Retirees](https://www.renewwealthmgmt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133:retirement-planning-guide-for-veterans-and-retirees&catid=10) At Renew Wealth Management, we help veterans and individuals 50+ build a secure and confident retirement through personalized financial strategies. Our focus areas include: ✅ Tax Reduction Strategies ✅ Retirement Income Planning ✅ Investment R... 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