Welcome To The Podcast
Think about the things in your life that you don’t think about that often. The smoke alarm, airbags in your car, fire extinguishers. Each of these things don’t really matter day-to-day until you need them and you’re glad they’re available and working.
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What we discuss on this episode:
2:56 – Legal Documents
5:45 – Long Term Care
8:36 – Life Insurance
10:58 – Lifetime Income Streams
Show Notes & More Episodes
Things That Don’t Matter…Until They Do
Think about the things in your life that you don’t think about that often. The smoke alarm, airbags in your car, fire extinguishers. Each of these things don’t really matter day-to-day until you need them and you’re glad they’re available and working.
It’s Just a Joke
Straight To The Point: All you have to do is look at the name of our podcast to understand that we don’t take everything too seriously. It’s okay to have a little fun and keep things light-hearted. So let’s do just that on this episode by telling you some (we think) funny financial jokes that [...]
Not Your Father’s Retirement
The planning methods and your parents used likely won’t get you to where you want to be in retirement today. So much has changed over the past 20-30 years that make it harder on pre-retirees today. Let’s look at how planning has shifted and what you need to be aware of with your finances.
Learning Through Uncommon Sense
At first glance, each of these statements seem like basic common sense that everyone agrees with. But when we look at the way people actually behave with their money, it seems that common sense is actually a bit uncommon.
Financial Planning Under President Biden
Now that the first 100 days of President Biden is in the books, what needs to be on your radar in terms of financial planning? Chris shares his thoughts on some key policy proposals and what it could mean to clients.
What You Really Meant to Say Was…
Have you ever been speaking with a financial professional and felt like they were speaking in code? Today we’ll look at a few examples of what you might hear someone say and break the code by telling you what they really meant.
How Long Will a Million Dollars Last You?
The question everyone has about retirement is how much am I going to need? A million dollars seems like a magic number, but how long will it actually last you? We’ll go through a recent Yahoo! Finance survey and discuss how we help clients determine that number for their retirement.
Are You Flirting with Financial Disaster?
There are areas of your financial life that might be in bad shape and you don’t even realize it. On this episode, we’ll identify five areas of planning that could result in disaster if you haven’t paid them any attention.
Are Advisors Invested in Your Results?
Have you ever wondered how much your advisor thinks about your portfolio and how invested they get in your performance? We want to pull back the curtain a bit and give you the perspective from the other side of the table.
What You Need to Know About Annuities
Many of our clients ask about annuities and whether they’re a good option to create income in retirement. If you’re in that same position, you’ll want to hear our detailed breakdown of this product, the pros and cons, and who would be a good fit for an annuity.
Should Kids Be Involved in Financial Decisions?
A question that all parents have to weigh is how much should they involve their children in family finances. Every child is different and there are pros and cons to both sides of the argument. Today we’ll find out where Chris stands on this topic and how he talks to his children about money.
Our Financial Outlook for 2021
After the year we had in 2020, a lot of people want to know which direction we’re headed this year. While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have some opinions on the strength of the economy and the sectors that enjoy a return to normal in 2021. Join us for this episode and get Chris’ financial outlook.
Where Does My Financial Knowledge Come From
Have you ever stopped to think about your journey of learning all that you have about money and finances? Did you parents shape your financial views most heavily? Is there a TV or radio expert that has influenced you most? Or have you learned everything from a book or Google?
Lessons from the Market Crash Hall of Fame
Everyone wants to know when the next market crash is going to happen, but there’s no one with that answer. The better question is what can you do to be prepared for that next crash? Let’s take a look back at the worst crashes in market history and what lessons they taught us about planning.
What Drives Your Financial Advisor Crazy
No industry is without its flaws, and the financial industry is no exception. Let’s explore some times where we’ve encountered annoying or frustrating elements of the financial world. As you would expect, Chris will give it to you straight.
Beginning of the Year Planning Items for 2021
The new year means it’s time to start laying out plans and goals for 2021. Let us help you with the financial side of those resolutions by highlighting six planning items to review over the next 12 months.
Are Variable Annuities a Bad Investment?
You’ll probably find that advisors have varying opinions when it comes to annuities, but variable annuities might have the worst reputation of them all. Today we’ll tell you why variable annuities aren’t usually a good investment and why Chris rarely uses them in portfolios he builds.
How to Pick the Right Financial Advisor
Picking a financial advisor is one of the most important things you’ll do for your retirement, but how do you know if you’re making the right choice? Today we’ll lay out the expecta-tions you should have for this relationship, what to look for when interviewing people, and why it can have a big impact on your financial future. Plus, we’ll tell you about the top 15 cities for retirement.
Creating Model Portfolios for Clients
What does it take to build a portfolio for a client? Today we’ll take you through the process of how we create model portfolios and what goes into determining what portfolio will work for each individual.
Following The Financial Commandments
On this episode, we present you with five commandments that are worth of being written on stone tablets in your retirement plan.
Hindsight in 20/20 in Financial Planning
We all have some things we would have liked to differently in hindsight, especially as it relates to our finances. That might be especially true in 2020 as we all deal with difficult circumstances due to COVID-19. Here are some things we might hear about our planning decisions in hindsight.
Obsolete Retirement Planning Ideas
Investing now is much different than it was even 20 years ago and your retirement planning needs to evolve with it. Today we’ll discuss five different planning ideas that might have been solid at one point but don’t work as much under the current economy and market conditions.
Are These Financial Rules Full of Bull?
The retirement world is full of retirement rules. Are these rules legit or full of bull?
The 4 Core Areas Of Your Portfolio
Putting together a retirement portfolio can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't have a lot of knowledge pertaining to the financial industry. Chris discusses what the 4 key areas of a portfolio are and some things you should look out for in each category.
Are You Making These Classic Pre-Retiree Mistakes?
There are some financial planning blunders that are interesting to talk about but are quite rare in reality. On the other hand, there are some financial planning mistakes that happen far too often. Let’s talk about the mistakes so many people have made in the past it has made them “classic”.