The Life Planning 101 Podcast

This Week in the Market - Episode 62 (8/9/24)

Got 17 minutes? Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about happened recently in Japan. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com.

90 Reasons NOT to Invest in the Stock Market

Emotionally we’re always thinking of reasons not to invest in the stock market. Is there fear today? Absolutely! Just think: What would Warren do? Well, he says, “Buy Fear!” Let these 90 years of experience help you be comfortable with exercising a good discipline to do what Warren does.

Life After Graduation (Rebroadcast)

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.
You can read the corresponding article on our website at: https://www.kennedy-financial.com/blog/life-after-graduation-what-should-your-kids-know.

The Real 80/20 Rule

Why is it that if we don’t achieve perfection, we sometimes give up? It’s really about obtaining progress…not perfection. Since 1989 we have been on a mission to help people live Life on purpose! On this week’s episode of Life Planning 101, we give you a new 80/20 rule to consider.

Is Your IRA a Tax Nightmare?

For many Americans, putting money back into a retirement account such as a 401(k) or traditional IRA has been their primary choice to save for retirement. The problem with this is: The IRS is going tax you…either coming or going. Here are some important things you need to consider.

Is Your Life Dehydrated?

Does it feel like your life is dehydrated? This week we share 3 things to consider. Life is too short to live it dehydrated. Just as you have to purposely plan ahead, remind ourselves, and occasionally have an accountability partner to stay physically hydrated, it works the same way in LIFE.

This Week in the Market - Episode 61 (7/5/24)

Got 12 minutes? Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about returns. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com.

Economic Data and Portfolio Updates

Matt Ervin, Sam Barker, and Brent Bible join Aaron Kennedy this week to talk economic data and share some things that they're looking at in the portfolios.

This Week in the Market - Episode 60 (6/14/24)

This week, Matt Ervin and Sam Barker join Aaron Kennedy to discuss Europe and their debt and currency...They also talk about Broad-Based Markets vs. the Equal Weight Indices. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.

This Week in the Market - Episode 59 (6/11/24)

This week, Matt Ervin and Sam Barker join Aaron Kennedy to discuss Tesla, NVIDIA, and Apple. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.

Can I Still Retire?

If the cost-of-living increase for food remains at 5% each year, that $100 worth of groceries will only be worth $56.03 just 10 years into retirement. This week we share 12 questions you need to be asking your financial professional.

This Week in the Market - Episode 58 (5/31/24)

This week, Aaron gives us a brief market update and he talks a little about AI. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.