Strategic Planning Podcast

The Retirement Marathon: Finishing The Race

Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. Let’s talk about some of the similarities of getting to the finish line in racing and retirement.
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SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

Level Up Your Financial Knowledge: Stock Market Topics

We will be discussing October 22's wild market ride, interest rates and some financial terms on today's show.
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SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

How Bonds Work: What Retirees Need To Know

Too many folks misunderstand bonds, how they work, and what role they play in a proper financial plan. We’ll address some of those bond related issues on today’s show.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

Getting It Right: Irreversible Financial Decisions

There are plenty of decisions that you’ll make in the retirement planning process that can’t be undone, so you want to make sure that you make the right call. On this episode, we’ll explain why these decisions are so important and can’t be undone.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

How Money Ads Catch Your Attention

We’re bombarded with ads each day in all forms of media. But have you ever taken a closer look at these messages? If we unpack some of these headlines and ads a little bit more, we’re able to clearly understand what emotions they’re trying to elicit. More importantly, we can figure out what companies are trying to sell us. For this episode, we just perused the internet for a couple of hours and kept track of various financial planning, investing and retirement ads we came across. Let’s pick apart these messages that popped up and see if it helps us become savvier savers.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

How Procrastination Dooms Your Financial Future

People have many reasons for procrastinating when it comes to putting a retirement plan together. Let’s explore some of those excuses and why they can be dangerous, and talk about how to overcome them.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

Should You Follow These Popular Retirement Rules of Thumb?

You’ve most likely heard plenty of “rules” you’re supposed to follow to retire successfully. Some of these rules are stated so confidently, you’d be crazy not to immediately accept them as fact. But we don’t mind the threat of being called crazy, so let’s dive into some of the most popular retirement “rules of thumb” to see if they truly lead us down the path of good financial guidance or run a chance of leading us astray.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market

It’s no secret the stock market is in turmoil. We’re in a bear market and the R-word (recession) is getting thrown around daily. So, what can you do to survive bear markets like the one we’re in now? We’ve collected advice from various commentators and “experts” from across the country.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

Can You Get An A+ On Our Retirement Planning Quiz?

Don’t dread this as much as you hated hearing these words as a kid, but it’s time for a pop quiz! We’re putting retirement planning preparedness under the microscope with 5 critical questions to which you need to know the answers. So sharpen those pencils and let’s see how ready you are for retirement.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338

Why Retirement Planning Ain’t What It Used To Be

In some ways, retirement planning was easier for past generations. Let’s explore how a good financial advisor helps people overcome the additional challenges of today.
Show Links & Info:
SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/
Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
Call: 336-668-4338