The Life Planning 101 Podcast

This Week in the Market - Episode 66 (11/15/24)

Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy join us this week to bring us a post-election podcast. They touch on government spending, regulations, Bitcoin, oil & gas, and more. You don't want to miss this.

Your Digital Legacy

The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time for someone. And not knowing the details associated with their loved one’s digital legacy can make an already challenging time potentially more difficult and more expensive. Kate Hufnagel, The Digital Wrangler, joins us this week to share some tips.

The Dirty Dozen of Long-Term Care Stats

Have you ever thought about what it could mean for your family if you needed care? What decisions would need to be made? Who would make them? How would things look? What impact would this have on your spouse and kids? Let us help you walk through the Quality-of-Life Planning Process™ to develop a true long-term healthcare plan. It is a gift beyond any measure of value for those you love the most! 

Family Support Checklist (Rebroadcast)

As a life planning firm, it is our mission to help you take the essential steps needed to face each of life’s stages with confidence and clarity. We were asked if we could compile a list of the things that need to be addressed on every level when you find it necessary to assume physical, emotional, and financial responsibility for your parents.

IRAs and Estate Planning

In the spirit of Estate Planning Awareness Month, you need to be aware of the implications of your retirement dollars when you die. And…if you don’t like it, there still may be time to do something about it. Just don’t wait until it’s too late.

Are You Prepared for the Estate Tax Sunset?

We were honored to have tax attorney Kyle Post join us this week as our guest. Kyle discusses some of the changes we may have coming our way after the election in regards to your estate and taxes. You don’t want to miss this.

Your Will is Not Enough (Rebroadcast)

While it may sound like the title of a James Bond movie, you need to ask yourself: Is your will alone enough to keep your estate from going through probate when you die? We’re talking legacy planning on this week’s episode. We give you 3 questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your estate.

This Week in the Market - Episode 65 (10/4/24)

Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy join us this week to take a look at what's going on internationally and talk a little about currencies and the job report that came out. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions or comments, you can reach out to us at: www.kennedy-financial.com.

My Estate Plan

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. Having an estate plan ensures that your wishes for your estate are carried out when you pass away or if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. This week we’re looking at the differences between a Will and a Trust.

This Week in the Market - Episode 64 (9/27/24)

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about AI, energy, the Fed, the economy, and inflation. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com.

5 Myths About Life Insurance

Insurance is like Swiss cheese. It is not a matter of whether or not there are holes; it is a matter of how many holes there are. Here are 5 myths about life insurance. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

2024 Election and Taxes

Let’s face it…No one wants to talk politics these days, but facts are facts. We are approaching a presidential election, so politics need to be top of mind. This week we look at the current tax proposal of each candidate. No matter what your political views are, be sure that you get out and vote on election day.