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
Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
14 min
Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting the importance of planning for early retirement, even if it’s not in your current plans.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Nov 21, 2024
Why Retirement is Harder Now
Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
22 min
In many ways, retirement planning was easier for previous generations. If you’re retiring now, you face a completely different set of challenges than your parents or grandparents did. Let’s talk about why the retirement planning decisions of the past were easier to make…
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Nov 7, 2024
Reasons You Might NOT Need An Advisor
Nov 7, 2024
Nov 7, 2024
19 min
The obvious thing for us to do on this podcast is to talk about all the reasons why you should work with a financial advisor. And we do that! But today, we're going to have some fun and share some reasons why you shouldn't. Stay tuned!
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
20 min
Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Oct 3, 2024
Oct 3, 2024
17 min
You wouldn’t necessarily expect Mike Tyson, Kim Kardashian, and Snooki to dispense valuable insights about financial planning matters. In fact, you’d probably expect the opposite. But with a little bit of creativity, we can get some financial planning pearls of wisdom from even the most unlikely of sources.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Sep 19, 2024
Retirees In Their 70s Regret These 5 Things
Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
18 min
A random, retired YouTuber did a simple video exploring the top 5 regrets from other retirees he interviewed (all in their 70s). It blew up to almost half a million views (and counting). Let’s see what regrets made the list and, more importantly, explore what proactive steps you can take to avoid having the same regrets when you retire.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024
19 min
Remember the thrill of shaking a Magic 8 Ball to get answers to your childhood questions? Would we ace that math test? Would we be famous someday? Well, today, we're bringing a bit of that magic back. But instead of asking about pop quizzes and playground crushes, we’re turning to the Magic 8 Ball for advice on something much more important: your retirement planning! What would the Magic 8 Ball have to say about these common retirement questions if it had the wisdom of a financial advisor?
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024
22 min
Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
19 min
Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
21 min
Are you telling yourself financial lies? In this episode, Mike and Philip are back to share a few more lies people often tell themselves about money and retirement. Some of these could be severely holding you back, so stay tuned!
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/









