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. […]
The Fork In The Road 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. Our parents and grandparents may not have had to face these things, so just relying on the experiences of family members might not be enough […]
Sometimes it’s helpful to visualize complex topics to help make them easier to understand. On this episode, we’ll structure retirement planning in the form of a pyramid and work our way through each level. You’ll learn the elements that make up the foundation of a plan and which conversations build on top of that initial base. […]
It’s another mailbag edition of the show! Today, we discuss possible ways to plan a retirement in a unique family situation, going back to work after a major health event, and concerns about the stability of social security. […]
We often see people making certain assumptions about retirement that just aren’t correct. Let’s explore some of those on today’s show. […]
We spend a lot of time on the podcasts covering general financial topics, but we have not explained the Pathfinder Process that Barbara and Phil use everyday in their practice. They’ll discuss the three stages of their process, the various topics they will ask about, and the importance of educating their clients. […]
Let’s explore some of the things you should be thinking about and checking on as we wrap up 2020 and begin 2021. […]
In the retail world, the old saying is that “the customer is always right.” But when it comes to financial planning, it’s probably not wise to subscribe to that idea. What’s the point of having a financial coach if your advice is better than your coach’s advice? Let’s talk about some statements you might hear from clients that might require you to push back because the customer isn’t always right. […]
Everyone has read blogs, watched shows, and listened to people talk about all the key ways to improve or succeed in retirement. But what about how you can mess it all up? Let’s tackle five easy ways to ruin your retirement (then just do the opposite of these things and you’ll be fine). […]
With all of the things in the financial world that you can’t control, why would you sabotage your own retirement by messing up the things you can control? Let’s discuss some ways that people sabotage their own financial health… […]