The Life Planning 101 Podcast
Episodes

7 days ago
The 8 Life Planning Issues
7 days ago
7 days ago
Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown us that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. And one reason behind this procrastination is that they are overwhelmed by the complexity of the task and don’t know where to start. We feel it is very important for every family to seek help and take the time to focus on the questions that need to be addressed. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Have You Outgrown Your Advisor?
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
I believe one of the hardest things to do is find the “right fit” advisor for you and your family. Because of this, I thought I might take a minute to educate you a little about our industry.

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
529s - You Have More Options Now
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Thanks to legislation enacted over the past 5 years, you now have actual options when it comes to 529 plans. Here are some potential gems you may not know about.

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Preventative Financial Care
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown me that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Do You Cut and Paste Your Decisions About Money? (Rebroadcast)
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Think of your 3 favorite restaurants. Now imagine the head chef from each made his/her very best dish for you. Sounds splendid, right? Now imagine if you took a big bowl and mixed these three dishes together with a wire whisk. How does that sound? Not so good, right? So why do we do that with our money? We cut and paste every strategy that sounds good and mix it all together. No matter how superb each strategy may be, when you mix the 3 they may not mesh well together at all.

Monday Jun 13, 2022
Life After Graduation - What Should Your Kids Know?
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Graduation is a major step for those important young adults in our life. A parent’s goal is always to see their kids launch successfully and stay successfully launched. How do you do that? Well, we have few ideas for you.

Monday Apr 18, 2022
The Griever’s To-Do List
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
If you love your family, you don't want to miss this week's episode. Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them.

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Blake Briscoe Interview
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
We were honored to have a sit down interview with Blake Briscoe, CPA and Jim Kennedy to talk about their new business partnership, Briscoe & Associates, LLC. For more information, check out: briscoeandassociates.com

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
COVID Fog
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Refer to any news media and the headlines are teeming with news about COVID…and has been for 2 years. It is no wonder that important information about other areas of interest is getting buried. After placing a few phone calls regarding various legislation that passed at the end of 2019, I thought it might be good to revisit some important issues that may impact your planning.

Tuesday May 04, 2021
10 Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Financial Advisor
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Complexity can lead to confusion. Confusion can lead to inaction. Inaction can lead to lost dollars. Don’t let complexity cost you. Use these ten questions to help you find an individual you can trust to guide you in turning complexity into opportunity.

Monday Apr 05, 2021
Too Much Information
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
As of January 2021 there are over 1.83 billion websites on the internet. There is no doubt that the instant availability of information has been life changing. However - if we aren’t careful - it could be our demise.

Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Do You Cut and Paste Your Decisions About Money?
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Think of your 3 favorite restaurants. Now imagine the head chef from each made his/her very best dish for you. Sounds splendid, right? Now imagine if you took a big bowl and mixed these three dishes together with a wire whisk. How does that sound? Not so good, right? So why do we do that with our money? We cut and paste every strategy that sounds good and mix it all together. No matter how superb each strategy may be, when you mix the 3 they may not mesh well together at all.