Strategic Planning Podcast

2026 Money Updates You Can’t Ignore

What’s new in 2026 for retirees & pre-retirees? From Social Security and Medicare to tax breaks and retirement contributions, this year brings several updates that could quietly impact your cash flow, taxes, and savings strategy.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Answering Your 2025 Financial Questions (Part 2)

As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to answer some of the listener questions we’ve received over the past few months. One listener asks about taking on a mortgage heading into retirement, another wonders whether rolling multiple 401(k)s into one IRA hurts diversification, and a third is concerned about minimizing taxes when leaving money to their kids. Mike and Philip break down these timely questions and share thoughtful planning insights to help listeners finish the year strong.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Answering Your 2025 Financial Questions (Part 1)

As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to answer some of the listener questions we’ve received over the past few months. One listener asks how they can give meaningful monetary gifts to their kids or grandkids while staying within gift tax rules. Another listener wonders whether keeping a large sum of cash in the bank- like $150,000- is really necessary, or if that money could be working harder for them elsewhere.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Why Better Questions Build Better Retirements (Part 2)

You’ve heard the saying, “There’s no such thing as a bad question.” But in retirement planning… some questions are definitely better than others. The way you frame your question often determines the quality of your answer and, in some cases, the quality of your retirement. In this second installment, we pick up the conversation and dig even deeper into how asking smarter questions can shape your financial future.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Why Better Questions Build Better Retirements (Part 1)

You’ve heard the saying, “There’s no such thing as a bad question.” But in retirement planning… some questions are definitely better than others. The way you frame your question often determines the quality of your answer and, in some cases, the quality of your retirement.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]