Financial Detox® Show
Welcome to the Financial Detox® Show—a show that’s dedicated to helping you retire with confidence. Your host, Jason Labrum is a Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Intelligence Driven Advisers. For over 20 years, he’s shown people how to steer clear of toxic advice, achieve financial peace of mind, and manage their wealth for maximum impact—and now, he wants to empower YOU to do the same! Join Jason and his co-host Alex Klingensmith every other week, as they simplify the complex, share industry secrets, and provide proven strategies that will take YOU from financial insecurity to financial independence. Topics will cover retirement planning, financial planning, estate planning, tax saving strategies, investment management, 401K, alternative investments, stocks, bonds, portfolio allocation, business strategies, business advice, and much more.
Episodes
Most investors focus on performance, but far fewer focus on what they actually keep after taxes. Today, Jason and Alex break down one of the most overlooked threats to long-term wealth: tax drag. Unlike a single tax bill, tax drag quietly compounds over time, steadily eroding portfolio returns through ordinary income, capital gains, turnover, and poor asset placement.
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “It’s not how much you make, it’s...
Every December, investors ask the same question: “Is it still safe to stay invested, or should I move to cash?”
Today, Jason & Alex break down one of the most common (and dangerous) behavioral questions investors face. With markets at or near all-time highs and uncertainty ahead in politics, global events, and the economy, it’s completely natural to feel nervous. But the data tells a very clear story, and it might surprise ...
If you're a business owner, high-income earner, or someone who simply wants to stop leaving money on the table, this episode lays out six powerful year-end tax strategies you can still take advantage of before December 31. These are the moves that help reduce taxes, create long-term advantages, and bring real clarity to your financial picture.
In this quick yet high-impact conversation, Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith bre...
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Jason and Alex dive deep into the intersection of AI, politics, media influence, and your financial freedom. Are you making financial decisions based on truth—or sensationalism?
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🔹 The AI revolution: threat or opportunity for investors...
Whether you live in California or elsewhere, understanding how a trust works can protect your assets, prevent costly probate, and ensure your wishes are honored.
From successor trustees to buy-sell agreements for business owners, Jason and Alex share real-life stories — some tragic, some uplifting — that illustrate why planning ahead is critical.
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Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith share how to align parenting strategies with financial education across the four major phases: Caretaker, Cop, Coach, and Consultant.
From 529 plans to allowance systems and Roth IRAs, learn how to prepare your kids for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. Whether you have toddlers or teens, this episode gives you practical tools to raise financially empowered young adults.
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Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith unpack the AI-driven wealth explosion, spotlighting where the real opportunities are—and the hidden dangers investors can’t afford to ignore.
💰 With Nvidia topping $3.8 trillion and AI fueling growth across sectors, now is the time to understand the shift, adjust your portfolio, and avoid costly mistakes.
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Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith reveal why sitting on cash in 2025 might be a costly mistake. Discover how smart investors are using financial planning tools and alternative investments to take control and create financial freedom.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why 💵 cash is NOT king anymore
• How 🧠 long-term investing beats market timing
• When 🕒 cash is actually smart — and when it’s not
• What 🧰 tools help visualize you...
The real estate market is shifting—and not everyone understands how. In this episode of Financial Detox, Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith break down what's really happening across the real estate landscape, from single-family homes at all-time highs to commercial and multifamily properties that are facing serious headwinds.
Whether you're already invested in real estate or just thinking about entering the market, this is a must-wa...
Join Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith as they expose the hidden tax mistakes costing investors real money—and how to fix them. This isn’t generic advice… it’s practical, high-impact strategy used by smart investors, business owners, and executives.
💡 In This Episode:
🔹What is Tax Drag and how it impacts long-term returns
🔹How to maximize gains with real-time Tax Loss Harvesting
🔹Tax-smart asset location: Roth vs. IRA vs. taxable ...
In this value-packed episode of Financial Detox, Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith team up to tackle a topic that’s on everyone’s mind this time of year — TAXES!
🎯 Whether you're a business owner, executive, or high-income earner, you'll learn the 7 key tax strategies that could help you keep more of what you earn in 2025 and beyond.
🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode
✔️ The truth about tax planning vs. tax preparatio...
Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith dive deep into the chaos of today’s markets, unraveling the real impact of tariffs, behavioral finance, and long-term investment success. In this episode, recorded during a dramatic market drop, Jason and Alex deliver powerful insight on:✅ How to navigate market volatility without panic✅ What tariffs under the Trump administration mean for global trade, inflation, and U.S. jobs✅ The psychology of ...
Whether you're just beginning to think about your legacy or you've already created a trust, this conversation offers actionable insights and expert advice to help you protect your wealth, your wishes, and your loved ones.
🏠 Don’t let your wealth become a burden or get lost in probate court. Learn how to create a plan that reflects your values and sets up future generations for success.
If you’ve never created an estate plan,...
In this episode, we’re diving deep into Roth conversions—a game-changing tax strategy that could potentially save you millions over your lifetime.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Roth conversions work and why they can be so powerful
✅ A real-life client example that added $1.5M to their portfolio
✅ The impact of tax planning on your long-term wealth
✅ How most financial advisors overlook taxes—and why that’s a costly mistake
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We will be talking about trending investment topics including the recent AI disruption of DeepSeek and how it's affecting investors, what role the Fed will be playing this year and how it all plays into Trump and his administration. What should investors be thinking about, what actions should they be taking and what should they ignore. More on Jason Labrum https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlabrum/ and Alex Klingensmith https://www....
In this episode, we dive into the key financial topics shaping 2024 and beyond: ● Bitcoin’s Surge: Breaking down the “Trump Bump” in cryptocurrency and what a $100K+ Bitcoin means for investors. ● AI Innovations: How AI is reshaping industries and investment opportunities—should you dive in or exercise caution? ● Market Predictions: From S&P 500 to MSCI World Index, our team makes bold predictions for the year ahead (with a do...
In this episode of Financial Detox, host Jason Labrum and co-host Alex Klingensmith sit down with Bob Long, CEO of StepStone Private Wealth, to explore how alternative investments—like private equity, credit, and infrastructure—can strengthen portfolios in today's unstable markets. Bob shares insights on the benefits of private investments, the rise of Evergreen Funds, and his philanthropic efforts with Gift of Adoption. They wrap ...
Welcome to a special episode celebrating 15 years of IDA Wealth! 🎉 In this video, we dive deep into the journey of building a successful wealth management firm and reflect on the lessons learned from over 27 years in the financial industry. Co-hosts Jason Labrum and Alex Klingensmith discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes in guiding clients to avoid toxic financial advice and achieve maximum impact in managing thei...
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