Strategic Planning Podcast

Most people don’t feel wealthy. But what if your day-to-day habits are quietly building serious financial strength? A recent article from Kiplinger [https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/signs-youre-secretly-getting-rich-and-dont-even-know-it] outlined five surprising signs that you might be richer than you think. And none of them involve yachts or private jets… Let’s analyze the habits that signal real, lasting wealth and what to do if you are (or aren’t) on the right track.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

You’ve worked hard, saved well, and now you’re thinking about giving back—maybe to your kids, your grandkids, or a cause you care about. But should you wait and pass that wealth on later, or give while you’re still around to enjoy the impact? Let’s talk about how to make that decision with confidence.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

When most people think of milestone ages, they think of ages like 50, 60, 65, or 70. But turning 62 can also be a big milestone, and the decisions you make in that year can set the stage for many of your retirement plans. Let’s talk about some of the reasons it can be a milestone and questions you need to have answers to…   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

For many parents, retirement planning includes the idea of an empty nest. But what if that’s never going to be your reality? One viewer asked how to plan for retirement while continuing to care for an adult child on the autism spectrum. It’s a question more families are facing, and in this episode, we’re walking through the financial and emotional factors that come with a “forever caregiving” retirement.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

The 4% rule gets talked about like gospel in retirement planning. But let’s be honest, it’s always been more of a rough guess than a golden rule. Now, its original creator is revising it [https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/retirement/four-percent-rule-for-retirement-new-withdrawal-rate/] to 4.7%. So, does that mean your retirement paycheck just got a raise, or is this just another headline that oversimplifies a complex decision? Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]