The Life Planning 101 Podcast

What is Your Money For?

Money is never really about building more money—even when greed is involved. It is about the utility of that money. Yet we treat money as if it were about money. We look at it every day for what it is instead of what it is for. Find out more on this week’s episode.

This Week in the Market - Episode 50 (1/29/24)

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker join us for a brief rundown of what happened at the end of 2023 and share some reasons why we should keep our heads up in 2024.

Tapas Life (Rebroadcast)

We were honored to have retirement revolutionist Andy Robin, author of the book 'Tapas Life - A rich and rewarding life after your long career' join us this week on our show. If you're nearing retirement or are already in retirement, then you don't want to miss this! Andy talks about his step-by-step process to leading an interesting, rich, and fulfilling life after a long career. Pleased enjoy this gem from our archive.

Should I Be Giving My Kids Money?

There is nothing wrong with wanting to help your loved ones financially, but there are a few questions you have to ask yourself first. Find out more on this week's episode.

Are You Moving Forward with Intention?

Instead of setting new year resolutions try to set a realistic goal – to get real in 2024. 91% of Americans won’t achieve their new year resolutions. Be intentional with your goals and celebrate wins. Find out more on this week’s episode.

Cybersecurity Tips (Rebroadcast)

This week we take a dive into our archive for this gem. In 2021, IT expert Mike Ahern with Kennedy Computer Solutions joined us as our special guest to share some important fraud prevention tips. You don't want to miss this!

Elf on the Shelf Money Advice (Rebroadcast)

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.

The Perfect Investment (Rebroadcast)

You’d almost have to live in a cave to not realize that times are tough right now. And under these uncertain conditions, people are hoping to find the perfect investment—one that’s safe, but offers an outstanding return. Our experience tells us that there is ultimately only one perfect investment—family.

12 Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Strategies

Using an efficient, tax-smart approach to maximize the impact of your charitable giving has never been more important. This week we give you 12 ways to increase your giving power while potentially reducing your taxable income this year and beyond.

Fiduciary Roles of a Retirement Plan

We’re kicking off a series this week aimed at business owners, farmers, and ranchers. With retirement plans, there are two types of fiduciaries. Do you know what they are and how they impact your business or farm and ranch?

Are CDs Just as Good as Investing in the Markets?

This week we’re talking investments, economics, and behavioral finance. Do you have the patience to see the long-term economics through and let the markets do what they do…which historically has been climbing the wall of worries?

2024 Tax Numbers Are Out

Last week the IRS announced inflation adjustments to more than 60 tax provisions for 2024. Although “inflation adjustments” may not sound like that big of a deal, it may have some low hanging fruit you don’t want to miss picking.