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
Feb 4, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
18 min
You probably heard all about GameStop stock and buzzwords like short squeeze, Reddit’s Wall Street Bets, and hedge funds the last week of January. But what really happened that had all of the financial media world stirred up and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Donald Trump Jr. actually agreeing about something? We’ll seek to explain what happened and cover some lessons learned from the events.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Jan 28, 2021
The American Dream Isn't Dead
Jan 28, 2021
Jan 28, 2021
21 min
Recently, Elon Musk became the richest person in the world, surpassing the likes of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. What's even more notable is Musk's net worth took a 9 billion dollar hit in one day when Tesla's stock plummeted. Despite this setback, Musk has still managed to come out on top and is for now the richest person on the planet. Mike shares his thoughts on this story and will also answer a couple of mailbag questions.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Jan 14, 2021
What Are The Three Qualities Of Money?
Jan 14, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
18 min
If you don’t know the answer to the question, then this episode is for you. On this episode, we’ll explore the three qualities of money, discuss whether you can achieve them in a single investment, and how to put the right emphasis on the different qualities. It’s really quite basic, but understanding these fundamentals can make an enormous difference in your financial life.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Dec 17, 2020
Lessons From The Market Crash Hall Of Fame
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
26 min
Let’s see what lessons can be learned from the most famous market crashes in United States history.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Dec 3, 2020
A 5 Question Retirement Preparedness Quiz
Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
19 min
Want to grade your preparedness for retirement? Here are five key questions you need to ask yourself. Your answers will help determine how ready you are for retirement.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Nov 19, 2020
Is Diversification For Suckers?
Nov 19, 2020
Nov 19, 2020
19 min
If you look up quotes about diversification from famous investors, you might come across one from renowned investor Warren Buffet that will certainly raise your eyebrows. It goes, “Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.” Yet, we’ve always heard about diversification being one of the keys to success for retirement planning. How can these seemingly different ideas both be right?
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Nov 5, 2020
Secure Act 2.0
Nov 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020
15 min
Earlier this year, we had the passing of the SECURE Act. Now there is talk about a SECURE Act 2.0. We discuss the different components that are being proposed and how it may affect you down the road.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Oct 15, 2020
Financial Forecaster
Oct 15, 2020
Oct 15, 2020
21 min
There are plenty of financial lessons to be learned from almost every area of life. And since the Weather Channel is everyone’s favorite station to let play in the background for hours at a time, let’s see what we can learn about retirement planning from the world of weather.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Oct 1, 2020
Financial Commandments
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
17 min
On this episode, we present you with five commandments that are worth of being written on stone tablets in your retirement plan.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338
Sep 17, 2020
This One’s On The House
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
17 min
We get a lot of questions about how the house (or houses) fit into retirement plans. From downsizing to rental properties to interest rates, let’s explore some of the top retirement questions as it relates to all things housing.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338









