Show overview
Adam Talks launched in 2024 and has put out 17 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 13 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 15 episodes published. Published by Adam Bergman.
From the publisher
Adam Bergman Talks Investing and Retirement - A podcast that takes an alternative look at retirement, taxes, investments, and wealth!
Latest Episodes
Episode 470: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Investing
Discover the key investing lessons I wish I knew 20 years ago to build even greater retirement wealth! From the power of alternative assets to the life-changing benefits of Roth IRAs, I’m sharing my biggest mistakes and insights so you can maximize your savings today.
Episode 469: Major Tax Benefits of Buying Bitcoin in an IRA
Bitcoin is booming—learn how to harness its potential within a Roth IRA for long-term, tax-free growth. This video explains why crypto belongs in your retirement plan and provides tips for smart investing. Tune in to secure your financial future!"
Episode 468: 3 Things to do in 2025 to Guarantee Retirement Wealth!
Episode 468: 3 Things to do in 2025 to Guarantee Retirement Wealth! by Adam Bergman
Episode 467: Angel Investing, LPs, and Other Ways to Use Your IRA to Invest in Business
Learn how to use your IRA for angel investing, venture capital, and private equity. Discover tax strategies, accredited investor rules, and how to avoid UBIT. Maximize your retirement savings while funding innovative startups!
Episode 466: How the SECURE Act 2.0 Helps You Reclaim Forgotten 401(k) Funds
Adam Bergman discusses a critical development in retirement planning: the new "lost and found" system under the SECURE Act 2.0. This initiative will help millions of Americans track down unclaimed retirement funds from past employers, which could include 401(k)s or profit-sharing plans they weren’t aware of. Adam dives into how it works, potential privacy concerns, and the regulatory hurdles.
Episode 465: 2025 Contribution Limits
Get the latest on 2025 retirement contribution limits! Adam Bergman unpacks changes to IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Roths, and Solo 401(k)s, plus Secure Act 2.0 enhancements for ages 60-63. Learn what’s new, what’s the same, and how it impacts your savings strategy!
Episode 464: BOI: What You Need to Know to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Discover what you need to know about Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filings to avoid hefty penalties or jail time. Adam Bergman explains who must file under the Corporate Transparency Act, the exemptions, and how IRA Financial can help. Don’t risk non-compliance—learn how this impacts IRA and Solo 401(k) entities and why timely action is crucial. Stay informed and protected!
Episode 463 - Trump Win & Impact on Your IRA
As markets surge, Adam breaks down how Trump’s recent landslide victory could affect your retirement accounts, examining the potential impact of Trump’s tax policies on corporate rates, UBIT, and estate taxes. He explores potential benefits for IRA and 401(k) investors, particularly those interested in alternative assets and crypto, and discusses what Trump’s victory could mean for the self-directed investing landscape in the coming four years.
Episode 463 - Unlocking Tax Savings: Discount Valuations for Self-Directed IRA Roth Conversions
Discover how the discounted valuation strategy can be a game-changer for Roth conversions with Self-Directed IRAs. Adam Bergman demystifies the family limited partnership model, explaining how applying lack of marketability and lack of control discounts to alternative assets can drastically reduce your tax burden. Learn how these valuation discounts work, from private equity to real estate, and see how they can help you maximize tax-free growth in a Roth IRA. Whether you’re planning a Roth conversion or just exploring advanced tax-saving strategies, this episode is packed with insights.
Episode 462 – UBIT, UDFI, and Real Estate in Your IRA
In this episode, we dive into the complex yet powerful strategies of using real estate investments within an IRA. We’ll explore two key tax concepts—Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) and Unrelated Debt-Financed Income (UDFI)—and break down how they impact your IRA, especially when real estate and leverage are involved.
Episode 461 - What is Boosting Demand for Private Credit Funds?
In this episode, we dive into the factors driving the increasing demand for private credit funds, a rapidly growing asset class in the financial markets. As traditional bank lending continues to tighten, private credit is stepping in to fill the gap, offering flexible financing options to middle-market companies, startups, and real estate projects. Learn how to invest using retirement funds.
Episode 460 - Why Lower Interest Rates Will Be a Boom for Self-Directed IRA Investors
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., discusses the Fed's decision to lower interest rates and how it will impact Self-Directed IRA investors.
Episode 459 - Proof that Buying Real Estate in an IRA is Better than Owning it Personally
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., explains why investing in real estate in an IRA is way better than owning it personally.
Episode 458 - How AI Can Help Self-Directed IRA Investors Make Better Decisions
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., discusses artificial intelligence (AI), and how it's helping real estate investors by utilizing tools that help with market research, property valuations, risk management, and property management.
Episode 457 – Sports Betting & Your Retirement
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., discusses the impact that sports betting is having on retirement savings, and why it's better to save for your future instead of gambling it away.
Episode 456 - You Don't Need to Move to Monaco to Save on Taxes
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., explains why you don't have to leave the country to take advantage of tax-friendly situations; you can simply cross state lines!
Episode 455 - What Is the Fed Thinking?
On this episode of Adam Talks, tax attorney and IRA Financial's founder, Adam Bergman, Esq., discusses his thoughts on the news that the Fed, led by Jerome Powell, will look to cut interest rates in the very near future.