The Life Planning 101 Podcast

Your money should help you pursue your objective. That purpose may be different for everyone, but how your money relates to it should be the same. Your plan should include well-defined core values, a written statement of financial purpose, and a purposeful financial plan.

Your core values should serve as the foundation for your entire life. Instead of just living on a whim, or going through the motions, or doing things simply because the world tells you that’s what you should be doing, your core values should sit firmly in the driver’s seat of your life.

If you are successful, there is a good chance you fight every year to lower your taxes. What can you be doing to accomplish this goal, give your favorite cause(s) a little more, and perhaps even keep a little more in your own pocket? Charitable planning is on purpose and by design. It isn’t for everyone, but it is something you should ask about if you want to replace Uncle Sam in your financial pl...

Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy join us this week to talk a little about inflation, interest rates, and more. You don't want to miss this. Do you have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Feel free to reach out to us at: www.kennedy-financial.com .

Using an efficient, tax-smart approach to maximize the impact of your charitable giving has never been more important. This week we give you 12 ways to increase your giving power while potentially reducing your taxable income this year and beyond.

Sam Barker joins Aaron Kennedy this week to talk a little bit about interest rates and some Bitcoin strategies. You don't want to miss this.

Did you know 70% of adults age 65 will need long-term care in their lifetime. 20% will require LTC for more than 5 years. Roger Cantu with OneAmerica join us this week as our special guest to share some shocking statistics about Long-Term Care and offers some creative solutions.

Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy join us this week to bring us a post-election podcast. They touch on government spending, regulations, Bitcoin, oil & gas, and more. You don't want to miss this.

The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time for someone. And not knowing the details associated with their loved one’s digital legacy can make an already challenging time potentially more difficult and more expensive. Kate Hufnagel, The Digital Wrangler, joins us this week to share some tips.

Have you ever thought about what it could mean for your family if you needed care? What decisions would need to be made? Who would make them? How would things look? What impact would this have on your spouse and kids? Let us help you walk through the Quality-of-Life Planning Process™ to develop a true long-term healthcare plan. It is a gift beyond any measure of value for those you love the most! 

As a life planning firm, it is our mission to help you take the essential steps needed to face each of life’s stages with confidence and clarity. We were asked if we could compile a list of the things that need to be addressed on every level when you find it necessary to assume physical, emotional, and financial responsibility for your parents.

In the spirit of Estate Planning Awareness Month, you need to be aware of the implications of your retirement dollars when you die. And…if you don’t like it, there still may be time to do something about it. Just don’t wait until it’s too late.

We were honored to have tax attorney Kyle Post join us this week as our guest. Kyle discusses some of the changes we may have coming our way after the election in regards to your estate and taxes. You don’t want to miss this.

While it may sound like the title of a James Bond movie, you need to ask yourself: Is your will alone enough to keep your estate from going through probate when you die? We’re talking legacy planning on this week’s episode. We give you 3 questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your estate.

Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy join us this week to take a look at what's going on internationally and talk a little about currencies and the job report that came out. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions or comments, you can reach out to us at: www.kennedy-financial.com .

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. Having an estate plan ensures that your wishes for your estate are carried out when you pass away or if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. This week we’re looking at the differences between a Will and a Trust.

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about AI, energy, the Fed, the economy, and inflation. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com .

Insurance is like Swiss cheese. It is not a matter of whether or not there are holes; it is a matter of how many holes there are. Here are 5 myths about life insurance. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

Let’s face it…No one wants to talk politics these days, but facts are facts. We are approaching a presidential election, so politics need to be top of mind. This week we look at the current tax proposal of each candidate. No matter what your political views are, be sure that you get out and vote on election day.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought- whoa, that can’t be right? Who is this old person staring back at me? As funny or not so funny as this may be, the fact is that life is short and it seems to hurry along faster the older we get.

Can you hear it? It’s those two, ominous notes from the movie Jaws to let you know we are drawing nearer and nearer to the almost inevitable…the sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. This could mean that higher income taxes and estate taxes are headed your way.

Aaron Kennedy is joined by Matt Ervin and Sam Barker to talk a little bit about what's going on in the markets, economic indicators, stocks, FOMO, and more. You don't want to miss this week's episode. If you have questions/comments or ideas for future episodes, you can reach out to us online at: www.kennedy-financial.com .

Are your assets protected? What good is all the hard work it took to build your success if you don’t take the time to protect it? We’re talking asset protection on this week’s episode. Here are some of the most common issues we see.

In this episode, Angela discusses the complexities of retirement planning and why the traditional view of retirement as "easy years" may no longer be accurate. She shares anecdotes and stories to illustrate common misconceptions and provides advice on how to proactively plan for a successful retirement. Key Takeaways 💡 Many people mistakenly believe that simply saving diligently and budgeting pru...

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about interest rates. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com .