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Welcome back Wine and Dime listeners! In this episode we explore the idea of Changing Mindset. My guest Holly Segur and I discuss this topic and how it can be helpful in any aspect of your life. Holly and I of course get the opportunity to chat about wine, career, life and variety of topics. All of which had some influence on her and lead her to starting her own Mentorship practice at www.hollysegur.com. This was a fantastic conversation that I’m sure you all will enjoy!! And thank you for listening

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Holly Segur

Holly Segur is a mentor for CEOs, high-level executives and entrepreneurs who are feeling overwhelmed and isolated in their quest to grow their business. As an experienced top executive in a Fortune 500 company, Holly understands the emotional burden that comes with growing and running dynamic businesses. With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, and after supporting hundreds of global clients, Holly is uniquely qualified to guide her clients through the diverse challenges of business leadership.

Her clients consider her their trusted advisor, biggest supporter and accountability coach rolled into one. Holly will get you feeling confident, creative, and at ease with the pressures of leading your company, while positively impacting business growth & results.

Webite: https://www.hollysegur.com/
HOLLY@HOLLYSEGUR.COM
Facebook - @intuitiveleadership


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THIS EPISODE WAS PRESENTED BY Amy Irvine AND IN COLLABORATION WITH
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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CORNING NY 14830
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Wine and Dime Episode 78 - Planning for Retirement - Annuity Myths with Robert Barnes

Do you hate annuities? In this episode of Wine and Dime, I chat with Robert Barnes, and he’s here to share the facts about annuities! Robert is the President of Integrated Insurance Consulting. They partner with advisors to help them serve their client protection needs, and offer support with basic insurance, business, and estate planning. Roberts years of experience led to a great conversations with lots of stories that gives him great insight. This was a great conversation that gets you thinking about retirement and as the title says, tackles some myths about annuities. And even though Robert doesn’t consider himself much of a wine drinker, he shared an Almond sparkling wine that sounds great! So pop open a bottle of your favorite beverage and enjoy the episode!

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Robert M. Barnes, CLU, ChFC, CWPP™

Integrated Insurance Consulting, LLC

Phone: 708.307.2577
Email: rob@intinsconsulting.com

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With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Rob specializes in the use of life insurance for business and estate planning needs. As Founder and President of Integrated Insurance Consulting LLC, Rob partners with advisors to help them serve their client protection needs. Rob also serves as a Regional Vice President for One Resource Group.

Rob is a member and former board member and membership chair for The Greater Chicago Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Additionally, Rob is a member of the South Cook County Estate Planning Council, and actively participates in an interdisciplinary study group involving professional advisors from the legal, accounting, investing and insurance fields. Rob regularly attends advanced planning seminars in his field, he is a CFP continuing education provider, and as a proficient public speaker, hosts educational events for advisors, as well as their clients, on a variety of insurance topics. Rob has also been quoted in and authored articles for several industry publications such as Advisor Today, NAPFA Advisor and Insurance News Net.

Rob is a graduate of The University of Illinois and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from The American College. In 2007, he obtained his Certified Wealth Protection Planner designation from the Wealth Preservation Institute.

Rob resides in Orland Park, Illinois with his wife Rita and daughter Cassandra. He currently serves as a board member and active fund raiser for Park Lawn, an organization dealing with special needs children and adults. He enjoys music, travel and being a dad.

 


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Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant

The winery produces around 700,000 cases of wine each year, handcrafted from only the finest grapes and fruit available. Trucks packed with up to 20 tons of wine grapes from California, Washington, Oregon, and other grape-growing regions around the country are transported straight from the vineyard to the winery to begin the delicate winemaking process.

We understand that the best fruit produces the best wine and the winery's relationships with top growers throughout the country allows us to source from regions only where growing conditions have been ideal. The winery benefits from not owning its own vineyard or buying from one large supplier. Our winemaker is selective and buys the very best fruits from areas where seasonal conditions have resulted in the year’s most outstanding varietals, consistently producing award winning wines for Cooper's Hawk.


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ALMOND SPARKLING

SIGHT

Lemon yellow

NOSE

Powerful aromas of almond cookie, marashino cherry, and nutmeg

PALATE

Tastes just like an amaretti cookie in liquid form

PAIRING

Baked apples or apple pie, almond cookies, cheesecake


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Do you hate annuities?

In a recent USA Today article, Why I hate annuities: Here are the reasons these investments are bogus, Ken Fisher boldly starts out by stating “I’d die and go to hell before selling an annuity”. In his next breath he says he is not talking about single premium immediate annuities but seems to bash deferred annuities of any type.
“I’m not referring to simple immediate “fixed” annuities that convert one lump sum to income. Those can be OK, done right. But deferred annuities – “variables,” “indexed” and “deferred fixed” – are bogus. Here, you upfront cash for a contract that pays later. Meanwhile, your principal contract value supposedly grows.”
Hopefully Ken does really understand that a fixed or indexed annuity is going to grow guaranteed, not supposedly.
We often run into clients who want to protect their assets today and decide tomorrow what to do with them. They want to protect their principal from a sudden market decline they won’t have time to overcome. Fixed or indexed deferred annuities protect principal and grow tax deferred. Later, a client can decide to take an income.
Ken goes on to bash variable annuities because of their loads. Is he not aware of the VA’s available on RIA platforms? These plans offer much more competitive variable annuity products by lowering the fees inside and limiting insurance options and riders. These new products take some of the validity away from his statement.
It is his closing line which makes him look even more outdated and set in his ways
“Yes, my advice is conflicted – my firm often helps people exit deferred annuities. My opinion remains, regardless. All but simple immediate fixed annuities should be outlawed because buyers almost always misunderstand what they’re buying. It’s one step from fraud. Everyone deserves more transparent and flexible investments.”

At least Ken admits his conflict and bias and tells us he has no intent on offering insurance solutions no matter what their client needs or wants.

Click to read The USA Today article: Why I hate annuities: Here are the reasons these investments are bogus
The value of guaranteed lifetime income continues to rise.


A recent study sheds some light on a perspective Ken might be trying to share – income riders can be more costly than a SPIA. They came to the following conclusion: “The dominant guaranteed lifetime income alternative is GLWBs (Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders) on Variable Annuities and Fixed Indexed Annuities primarily because they provide flexibility in the event of a change in circumstance. This comes at a cost, but historically not high enough to overcome the illusion of control.”

They also address Ken’s bias noting: “Historic emphasis on recurring commissions and/or AUM-based fees has disadvantaged the selling of income annuities”. In their closing action items, they note: “Many more retirees would elect annuitized income if presented the option. For many retirees, a mixture of both “lifetime annuitized income” and “ad-hoc discretionary withdrawals” from retirement savings may be optimum.”

Click here for the full study: 2018 Guaranteed Lifetime Income Study


Market forces show interest in annuities of all types.

Ken is certainly right about the fact that some clients are better off without an annuity. But the market forces continue to show interest in annuities of all types. For most people, running out of money is their biggest fear. Annuities are uniquely designed to provide a lifetime guaranteed income. Forecasted Monte Carlo analysis can leave some clients feeling queasy and uneasy. When you present the results to a 65-year showing they have an 85% chance their money will last to age 90, I assure you some clients are worried if they are in the 15% quartile in addition to the concern of living past age 90. Thus, the reasonableness of the income study premise that some mixture is best.

Behavior modification is a large part of financial planning. Perhaps Ken should open his mind and consider utilizing annuities in the retirement planning process for certain situations and clients. There are certainly clients who will sleep better and worry less if they had enough steady guaranteed income. They fit especially well for your more conservative clients in good health, especially if there is longevity in the family.


Interested in learning more about annuities? Join us on our next CFP® CE Webinar . . .


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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Wine and Dime Episode 77 - YWCA Elmira CEO Serving in Life with Michele Johnson

On this episode of Wine and Dime, I get the opportunity to sit down Michele Johnson. Michele serves as the CEO of the YWCA of Elmira. We had a great conversation about the organization, how she became a part of it, what they do, and how you can help. So have a listen to this episode about a very passionate women who seeks to empower women of any age, race, or situation!


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Michele Johnson

CEO - YWCA Elmira

Like the majority of people in Elmira, I spent my youth in the YWCA pool and am now excited to be part of the team responsible for its future.  We are proud to be part of a national organization that has been on the forefront of the most critical social movements for more than 150 years— from women’s empowerment and civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence prevention and health care.

In Elmira we have been supporting and empowering women and families for over 125 years with quality and affordable child care, women's health services, recreation and fitness classes, and education in a variety of areas. 

This year we have realigned, revamped, and revitalized our services and facilities but our purpose has never changed - to serve our community in as many ways as possible.  We are proud to live here and have the opportunity to serve you, our family and friends.

As we continue to evolve and grow we invite you to participate whether it be membership, attending events, using our services, donating, or just stopping by to see our changes. 

Thanks for your continued support of this amazing organization!


YWCA of Elmira

WHO WE ARE

The YWCA has been serving our community for over 125 years. In 1887, a home was established for young women leaving farms to work in industry. Since then, the YW’s programs have grown and evolved to meet community needs.

OUR YOUTH

We are the largest child care provider in Chemung County, offering quality care for pre-school through 6th grade. Our Kids World & Summer Enrichment programs serve over 700 children daily after school and holidays at 17 sites. Our Youth Leading the Way programming offers your middle and high school student after school programs and activities to keep them safe and involved while you work.

YOUR HEALTH

The YWCA’s Women’s Breast Health program has a certified “fitter” in our Pink Boutique who can fit a breast cancer patient properly with a quality prostheses, mastectomy bra and swimwear. They are also happy to fit any woman properly for any bra or swimwear. We provide breast surgery patients with a FREE post-operative camisole. We provide some emergency funding for breast cancer survivors.

YOUR WELLNESS

Our Water, Fitness & Recreation program has a heated pool, gym and health resources for you. We will teach your children how to swim.  We offer affordable and fun community swim times for families and groups.  We help you after you have had surgery or suffer from arthritis with our rehabilitative therapy aqua classes.  You can take an Aqua-Dance, Karate or Silver Foxes class.


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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Wine and Dime Episode 76 - CARE About Education with Judge John

Welcome back Wine and Dime listeners. In this episode, I welcome the Honorable Judge John Ninfo, II. Judge John is a retired bankruptcy judge who also founded CARE (Credit Abuse Resistance Education). In this episode, John shares some great stories about the importance of personal finance education, the founding of CARE, and we even talk about the wines that he likes and his true enjoyment of a good scotch. You can read some of Judge John’s weekly columns at mpnnow.com (search “Ninfo”).

If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to rate and subscribe! And thanks again for listening!

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John C. Ninfo, II

Judge Ninfo was a bankruptcy judge for the United States bankruptcy court, Western District of New York. He was appointed to the bench in 1992 and served as Chief Judge from January 1, 2000 until December 31, 2006. After 2006 he served as a judge until December 31, 2011.

Education and early life

Judge Ninfo attended Georgetown University for his Bachelors degree in 1968 and Boston University for his J.D. in 1973. From 1968 until 1970 he served in the United States Marine Corps, becoming Chief Legal Clerk to the Judge Advocate General of the 4th Marine Air Wing.

Career

From 1970 until 1992 he engaged in private law practice with the Rochester firm of Underberg and Kessler, specializing in creditors' rights and bankruptcy law.

CARE program

In 2002, Ninfo founded the Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) program. It is a personal finance literacy education program in which bankruptcy judges, trustees, attorneys and court staff go into high schools and colleges and meet with businesses, faith groups and veterans in an effort to educate them on staying out of debt and financial responsibility.


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CARE - Credit Abuse Resistance Education

CARE's mission is to educate individuals, with a focus on young adults, on the responsible use of credit and the fundamentals of financial literacy, as well as the potential consequences of poor money management and credit abuse. ​

Founded in 2002 by now-retired US Bankruptcy Court Judge John C. Ninfo II, Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) was created to teach high school and college students about the responsible use of credit and the consequences of credit card abuse. Judge Ninfo grew the organization to have a national presence by helping other bankruptcy professionals start their own CARE programs across the nation.

Upon his retirement, Judge Ninfo turned CARE over to the American Bankruptcy Institute in Alexandria, VA, where it expanded and developed into a nationally branded organization. In 2016, CARE received its 501(c)(3) status from the IRS and has emerged as a national nonprofit community service organization dedicated to inspiring smart financial-decision making by students and young adults.

Now, 15 years after its creation, our organization recruits and trains professionals in the bankruptcy and other financial services fields, who are then invited to schools and other venues to teach the fundamentals of personal financial management.


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Wine For Normal People

This week we discuss Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean that has a wildness, a culture, and a wine portfolio all its own. From the islands that make luscious sweet wines, to the hot interior churning out fruity reds, to the elegant reds and whites of Mount Etna, Sicily has something for everyone and is on the rise.

Sicily Overview

  • Largest island in the Mediterranean, volcanic– huge with rough infrastructure

  • Harvest lasts for over three months, beginning in the August heat in Trapaniand ending in Mount Etna in mid-November

  • As the author Nicolas Belfrage, “Brunello to Zibibbo”, Sicily has the potential to be “California, Australia, Chile, southern France, Jerez and middle Italy all rolled into one”

  • Long storied history of winemaking traditions there exist since Greek, Roman and medieval times.

  • Number of DOCs: 23: Etna, Marsala, Moscato di Pantelleria (sweet wine), Cerasuolo di Vittoria (DOCG – mostly Nero d’Avola with some Frappato).

  • Also: Catch-all IGT Terre Siciliane (25% of the island’s production)

  • Main white grapes:Cataratto, Trebbiano, Inzolia, Grecanico, Chardonnay, Grillo, Viognier, Caricante, Zibibbo

  • Main red grapes: Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Frappato, Nerello Cappuccio

Leading Sicilian producers:

  • Benanti, Ceuso, COS, Corvo (Duca di Salaparuta), Cottanera, Cusumano, De Bartoli, Donnafugata, Feudo Montoni, Firriato, Florio, Frank Cornelissen, Gulfi, Il Cantante, Morgante, Occhipinti, Planeta, Regaleali, Tenuta di Fessina, Terre Nere


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

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Wine and Dime Episode 75 - Couples and Money

Welcome back to another episode of Wine and Dime. This week we welcome back Strong Roots host and colleague Kerrie Beene. Kerrie and I have a great conversation about couple and money. We discuss how financial stress can be a primary reason some couple argue, and can be a major factor in why some couple divorce. We discuss some strategies to be more open and transparent about money decisions that may lead to a better relationship. So sit on back, pop open a bottle of your favorite vino and enjoy this weeks episode!

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This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

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EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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Wine and Dime Episode 74 - LoanBuddy Alex Bottom

Hey there Wine and Dime listeners! We’re back with another topic you know I’m passionate about… Student Loans…! I know what a surprise! Well, this weeks guest is the one of the co-founders of LoanBuddy, Alex Bottom. LoanBuddy is a new financial technology platform, with a focus on providing solutions for advisors who are student loan planning for their clients. Alex and I had a great conversation about what led him into helping people get their student loan debt under control. This is a great episode for anyone that may need some insight into student loans and where to go to find assistance. So Sip on back, pop open a bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy the show!

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Alex Bottom

Twitter - @ALEXBOTTOM

“I'm proud of the accelerating growth at LoanBuddy, now with 200+ Financial Advisors, that we call Members, who track and monitor over $100 Million of student loan debt on our platform. Our first beta users logged into a primitive beta in May of 2018 and we have gained tremendous insight from our community as we continue to build more features for them. I am on the Economics Leadership Council at my alma mater, the University of Southern California.”


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LoanBuddy.us

Twitter - @LoanBuddyApp

WHY LOANBUDDY

Finally, a real service to help you conquer your student loan debt.

There are over 100 different options when it comes to student loans. From different loan types, to different repayment plans, to forgiveness options, to more complex things like deferment and forbearance.

It’s confusing.

For years, borrowers have had to rely on the help from the loan servicers - which if you’ve watched the news lately - might not be the best.

And every year, as Congress tries to make things better, they just end up making things more confusing - and even scaring people with threats to end certain programs.

The fact is, student loans are confusing, scary, challenging, and more.

LoanBuddy is redefining what it means to get out of student loan debt.

Here’s what you get with LoanBuddy

  • Know The Lowest Repayment Plan For You - Free

  • Stop having to DIY your loans with LoanBuddy Plus

  • Get help for the life of your loans with LoanBuddy Lifetime

  • Connect with financial planners that really understand student loan debt


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Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine. The French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in South West France. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine and is being grown around the world.

Called Malbec in Bordeaux, Auxerrois or Côte Noir in Cahors, and Pressac in other places, the grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 when frost killed off 75% of the crop. Despite Cahors being hit by the same frost, which devastated the vineyards, Malbec was replanted and continued to be popular in that area where it was mixed with Merlot and Tannat to make dark, full-bodied wines, and more recently has been made into 100% Malbec varietal wines.

The Malbec grape is a thick-skinned grape and needs more sun and heat than either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to mature. It ripens mid-season and can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Sometimes, especially in its traditional growing regions, it is not trellised and cultivated as bush vines (the goblet system). The wines are rich, dark and juicy.

As a varietal, Malbec creates a rather inky red (or violet), intense wine, so it is also commonly used in blends, such as with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to create the red French Bordeaux claret blend. The grape is blended with Cabernet Francand Gamay in some regions such as the Loire Valley. Other wine regions use the grape to produce Bordeaux-style blends. The varietal is sensitive to frost and has a proclivity to shatter or coulure.

This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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Wine and Dime Episode 73 - with Whealthcare Planning Co-Founder Chris Heye

In this episode of Wine and Dime, I get the opportunity to sit down with a co-founder of Whealthcare Planning, Dr. Chris Heye. We had a great conversation about the cost of health care and the impact it can have on your wealth, especially as you age. The inspiration that led him to being a part of this organization, and the passion he has is not something you want to miss. So, pop open a bottle of your favorite wine, or a nice Red Bordeaux, as Chris suggests, and enjoy the show!!

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Whealthcare Planning

Facebook - @whealthcareplan

Twitter - @whealthcareplan

Our story

We are a mission-driven company dedicated to helping individuals and families more successfully plan for the financial and emotional challenges associated with aging.

We provide a unique cloud-based platform offering a suite of innovative tools and educational materials developed in cooperation with thought leaders in geriatrics, psychiatry, and financial planning. Our approach is based in part on a clinical study and related work conducted in the psychiatry department at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Our platform focuses on preparing individuals and families for four major life transitions that virtually all older adults confront: when to turn over financial decision-making, when and how to transition health care decision-making, when to change living arrangements, and when to quit driving.

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Chris Heye, PhD - Co-Founder

Dr Heye is the Co-Founder of Whealthcare Planning LLC and Founder and CEO of Cogniscient, Inc. and has extensive experience starting and running technology companies. After confronting dementia first hand in his own family and witnessing elder financial abuse in friends, he decided not enough was being done to protect the financial well-being of older adults. He co-designed and managed the clinical study “Cognitive Function as a Proxy of Financial Decision Making in Older Primary Care Adults” at the Massachusetts General Hospital which investigated the behavioral and cognitive underpinnings of financial decision-making. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association's (FPA) FinTech Advisory Group. He received his BA from Wesleyan University and PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


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Burgundy wine 

Burgundy Wine is wine made in the Burgundy region in eastern France in the valleys and slopes west of the Saône, a tributary of the Rhône. The most famous wines produced here—those commonly referred to as "Burgundies"—are dry red wines made from Pinot noir grapes and white wines made from Chardonnay grapes.

Red and white wines are also made from other grape varieties, such as Gamay and Aligoté, respectively. Small amounts of rosé and sparkling wines are also produced in the region. Chardonnay-dominated Chablis and Gamay-dominated Beaujolais are formally part of the Burgundy wine region, but wines from those subregions are usually referred to by their own names rather than as "Burgundy wines".

Burgundy has a higher number of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOCs) than any other French region, and is often seen as the most terroir-conscious of the French wine regions. The various Burgundy AOCs are classified from carefully delineated Grand Cru vineyards down to more non-specific regional appellations. The practice of delineating vineyards by their terroir in Burgundy goes back to medieval times, when various monasteries played a key role in developing the Burgundy wine industry.


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM

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Wine and Dime Episode 72 - Forward Thinking with Sue Gruber

Hey Wine and Dime listeners, welcome back for another episode, and thank you for listening. Today’s guest is Sue Gruber. Sue is a retired teacher who has started a new business called Forward Thinking Home Solutions. Forward thinking was born out of the struggles that she came across while remodeling her home, and thinking about her future. When you listen to how Sue became a certified aging specialist you’ll really respect the time and commitment that she has put into this encore career. So sit back, open your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.

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Sue Gruber

Forward Thinking Home Solutions

forward.thinking.homes@gmail.com

Sue Gruber's career choices and passion for remodeling and design naturally led her to earn the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) designation of Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). This subsequently led her to take NAHB continuing education classes for Universal Design/Build and Train-the-Trainer status.  

Years ago, as Pastoral Associate for the All Saints Parish in Corning, NY, Sue visited parishioners in nursing and assisted-living facilities and found that many of the residents were unable to go home only because their homes were unfit. This prompted her to renovate her own home, designing all of the changes and doing the majority of the renovations herself with the counsel of contractors and qualified advisors.  Intuitively, she used Universal Design elements throughout. Afterwards, she was encouraged to earn CAPS designation to help educate others in our area about Aging-in-Place and Universal Design.  She is passionate about educating others so that they can make good forward-thinking decisions when remodeling or building their home.

Sue is now a Licensed Approved NAHB Instructor and offers NAHB CAPS and Universal Design/Build courses for contractors, health professionals, designers, architects, and anyone interested in modifying or building a home.  Teaching these courses has been one of the most rewarding experiences for Sue, as it brings her in contact with dedicated experts from many fields related to aging in place.  Their stories are awe-inspiring. The sharing of experiences and expertise makes the class a well-rounded learning experience for everyone involved.  By the end of the three days, friendships have been formed and networks have been built.


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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Wine and Dime Episode 71 - Tax Planning for Retirement

Hey Wine and Dime listeners today’s episode is a little different then past podcasts.  Today it is just me, Amy Irvine. A few weeks ago I presented at a community event about taxes and retirement planning; the feedback I received was that they wanted to hear the presentation all over again to pick out different parts of the content.  So, I decided to record some of the information. If you are in your mid to late 40’s or older, this is an important episode for you. What should you can expect to learn from this episode?  

  • Tax Planning through Four Stages of Retirement

  • How Social Security and Working Income Intertwine

  • Information about Medicare 

  • How to “Bucket” Your Portfolio and Income

Click the buttons below for more information on Tax Planning for Retirement

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This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM

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Wine and Dime Episode 70 - Psychology of Money

In this episode of Wine and Dime, I again chat with Kerrie Beene. Kerrie and I talk about the psychology of money, how affects our decisions and the impact it has on our mental health. I think that this was a facinating topic that I think all of our listeners can enjoy. So sit on back, sip your favorite wine, and enjoy the show.

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El Pensador - The Thinker

With slightly sharp, herbal red-fruit aromas, this representes the lighter side of Garnacha. In the mouth, it's choppy but fresh, while leafy flavors of plum, raspberry and peppery spice finish fiery and dry.


This episode was presented by

Amy Irvine

AND IN COLLABORATION WITH

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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AMY IRVINE

ROOTED PLANNING GROUP

10 EAST MARKET STREET

CORNING NY 14830

WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM

EMAIL:  AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM


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