The Life Planning 101 Podcast
Episodes

Dec 27, 2023
Elf on the Shelf Money Advice (Rebroadcast)
Dec 27, 2023
Dec 27, 2023
21 min
What are your thoughts on money? Do you work for IT, or do you allow IT to work for you? This week we learn some helpful tidbits from an elf and how we can apply those to our lives. Please enjoy this episode from our archives.

Sep 27, 2023
The 8 Life Planning Issues
Sep 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023
20 min
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!

Aug 8, 2023
529s - You Have More Options Now
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
23 min
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.

Apr 18, 2023
Preventative Financial Care
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
21 min
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!

Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
23 min
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.

Apr 18, 2022
The Griever’s To-Do List
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
23 min
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.

Jan 24, 2022
Blake Briscoe Interview
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
21 min
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

Jan 18, 2022
COVID Fog
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
24 min
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.

May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021
25 min
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.

Apr 5, 2021
Too Much Information
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 5, 2021
24 min
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.

Feb 16, 2021
Do You Cut and Paste Your Decisions About Money?
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
22 min
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.

Nov 17, 2020
College Funding in 2020
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
23 min
Are you looking for alternative ways to fund your children and grandchildren's education? Then you don't want to miss these 4 helpful tips from our Texas Tech intern Jeff Rumfield.