The Kupunawiki's Podcast

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0121 | Joel Kurata, Element Mortgage

Joel Kurata, Sales Manager, from Element Mortgage discusses current mortgage rates and the financing options that they offer such as Temporary Buydowns, Cash -Out Refinance, Home Equity Lines of Credit, and Reverse Mortgages, as well as what sets Element Mortgage apart from other Mortgage Brokerages.  

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0114 | Reiko Lewis, Ventus Design

Reiko Lewis, LEED AP BD+C, NCIDQ, CAPS, Principal, of Ventus Design discusses the services they provide such as interior modifications / remodeling as well as interior decorations and how Aging-In-Place does not mean simply installing equipment or devices. Aging in place also involves the psychological aspect of getting old.  Considering age is undoubtedly essential, but it is more important to think about keeping a healthy mind and healthy body by incorporating the homeowner's hobbies and interests while creating  spaces for people to enjoy doing what they love with their family and friends.

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 23-0107 | Brandon Lau & Andrew Leong, ChaneyBrooks Choice Advisors

Your hosts Brandon Lau and Andrew Leong talk about real estate and market projections for 2023. See if buying or selling is the right decision for you this year! Feel free to contact them for more information or a FREE real estate portfolio review. 

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1231 | Jason Segawa, Segawa Consulting Group

Jason R. Segawa, Certified Financial Planner TM, President, of Segawa Consulting Group talks about how they can assist you in managing your assets for retirement and passing them down to the next generation.  Their knowledge and expertise takes care of this burden so you can focus on life.

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1224 | Martin Arinaga, Chinen & Arinaga Financial Group, Inc.

Martin Arinaga CFP® ChFC, Senior Vice President, from Chinen&Arinaga Financial Group, talks about the services they provide such as Cashflow Management, Retirement Planning, Education Funding, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Life & Long Term Care Insurance, as well as the Top Fears in Retirement, and Understanding Pension Benefit Options.

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1217 | Kelley Tom. Summit Financial Advisors

Kelley Tom, President, Certified Financial Planner of Summit Financial Advisors discusses the services they provide such as Retirement Planning, Tax Strategies, Social Security Strategies, Investment Management, and Insurance Analysis.  No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets their undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. They take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.  Recognizing that everyone encounters challenges along the way, they strive to anticipate and address those situations as they occur. They want to keep you on track toward a meaningful and purpose-driven financial future.

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1210 | Travis Tsukayama, Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC

Travis Tsukayama, Certified Financial Planner and Co-owner, Director of Investment Management of Andrews Advisory Associates, LLC talks about the Investment Management, Retirement planning, tax planning, holistic financial planning services they provide as well as the three (3) things that are important in retirement planning:  1. When you have a plan in place, you are less likely to be affected by external influences – Keep It Simple Strategy; 2. Focus on what you can control; 3. t is vital to work with an advisor that delivers massive value to you and acts in your best interest.

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1203 | Gayvial James, Taxpayer Advocate Service

Gayvial D. James, Local Taxpayer Advocate for Hawaii & Pacific US Territories from the Taxpayer Advocate Service discusses the services that their office provides as "Your Voice at the IRS" to help kupuna with their tax issues when they have exhausted the normal channels at the Internal Revenue Service and have nowhere else to turn to get assistance in resolving their tax issues especially when there are financial hardships involved.   

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1126 | Sgt. Chris Kim, Honolulu Police Department

Sgt. Chris Kim, CrimeStoppers Coordinator for the Honolulu Police Department, talks about CrimeStoppers and the resources available to the community as well as offering tips on how to help kupuna from becoming victims of crimes such as assaults, home invasions, telephone scams, and romance scams and what to do if they notice suspicious activity or a crime taking place.  

KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 22-1119 | Norma Kop, SMP Hawaii

Norma Kop, SMP Hawaii Director from the Hawaii Department of Health Executive Office on Aging, talks about the services that Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii provides to help kupuna and their families to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud, errors and abuse as well other types of scams such as Social Security, investments, romance, etc.