Strategic Planning Podcast
Financial and retirement planning guidance from Mike Flanders of the Strategic Planning Corporation in Colfax, NC. We’ll strive to make sure you have a clear view of all the issues that impact your decisions so that you’re prepared for your financial future.
Financial and retirement planning guidance from Mike Flanders of the Strategic Planning Corporation in Colfax, NC. We’ll strive to make sure you have a clear view of all the issues that impact your decisions so that you’re prepared for your financial future.
Episodes
Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
17 min
So much focus in the financial world revolves around accumulating money. There’s all sorts of advice, how- to guides and guardrails in place when it comes to saving and investing, but a lot less resources out there to help retirees navigate the period of time after retirement. This is known as decumulation, the spending down and managing of the assets you’ve accumulated through your life. And on this episode, we’ll point at (at least) 5 things you must know about decumulation to retire successfully.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Jun 17, 2021
Not Your Father’s Retirement
Jun 17, 2021
Jun 17, 2021
17 min
If you’re of the age that your mom and dad retired 20 or 30 years ago, the world was a much different place when they walked away from their paychecks. Let’s talk about how things are different now.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Jun 3, 2021
Learning Through Uncommon Sense
Jun 3, 2021
Jun 3, 2021
19 min
At first glance, each of these statements seem like basic common sense that everyone agrees with. But when we look at the way people actually behave with their money, it seems that common sense is actually a bit uncommon.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
May 20, 2021
Mailbag Questions
May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
18 min
This week we share some email questions that have come in to the podcast. We'll discuss leaving a 401(k) behind to a child, future inflation rates, and considerations in regards to owning a rental property.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
May 6, 2021
Where Crisis & Opportunity Meet
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
21 min
To write the Chinese word for “crisis,” you combine elements of two different Chinese characters. One character means “danger” while the other one means “opportunity.” Translated into English, it means “opportunity riding on a dangerous wind.” Let’s discuss how some of these crises might actually be opportunities, depending on your situation and perspective.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Apr 15, 2021
Are You Flirtin’ With Disaster?
Apr 15, 2021
Apr 15, 2021
18 min
Let’s talk about some of the areas of your financial life where you might be flirtin’ with disaster and don’t even know it.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Apr 1, 2021
What Basketball Teaches Us About Retirement
Apr 1, 2021
Apr 1, 2021
18 min
With March Madness just wrapping up and the NBA Playoffs around the corner, basketball is still on the mind for some people. What can we learn about retirement planning by exploring some concepts in the game of basketball?
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021
17 min
If you understand some of the dirty little secrets of the financial world, it’ll help you cut through the clutter and allow you to focus on what’s most important. So, let’s reveal some of those secrets in this episode.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Mar 4, 2021
This Is Why You Never Assume
Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
20 min
We often see people making certain assumptions about retirement that just aren’t correct. Let’s explore some of those on today's show.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
18 min
A recent survey found that nearly half of the female respondents said they defer major financial and investment decisions to their spouses. Most of the explanations amounted to just wanting to stick their heads in the sand. On this episode, let’s go over some tips for how women can get back in the game when it comes to involvement in the process of making financial decisions.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338









