The Life Planning 101 Podcast

Why is it that if we don’t achieve perfection, we sometimes give up? It’s really about obtaining progress…not perfection. Since 1989 we have been on a mission to help people live Life on purpose! On this week’s episode of Life Planning 101, we give you a new 80/20 rule to consider.

For many Americans, putting money back into a retirement account such as a 401(k) or traditional IRA has been their primary choice to save for retirement. The problem with this is: The IRS is going tax you…either coming or going. Here are some important things you need to consider.

Does it feel like your life is dehydrated? This week we share 3 things to consider. Life is too short to live it dehydrated. Just as you have to purposely plan ahead, remind ourselves, and occasionally have an accountability partner to stay physically hydrated, it works the same way in LIFE.

Got 12 minutes? Sam Barker and Aaron Kennedy give us a brief market update and talk a little bit about returns. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, you can reach out to us on our website: www.kennedy-financial.com.

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.

Matt Ervin, Sam Barker, and Brent Bible join Aaron Kennedy this week to talk economic data and share some things that they're looking at in the portfolios.

This week, Matt Ervin and Sam Barker join Aaron Kennedy to discuss Europe and their debt and currency...They also talk about Broad-Based Markets vs. the Equal Weight Indices. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.

This week, Matt Ervin and Sam Barker join Aaron Kennedy to discuss Tesla, NVIDIA, and Apple. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.

If the cost-of-living increase for food remains at 5% each year, that $100 worth of groceries will only be worth $56.03 just 10 years into retirement. This week we share 12 questions you need to be asking your financial professional.

This week, Aaron gives us a brief market update and he talks a little about AI. You don't want to miss this. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We would love to have a conversation with you.

What will college or education look like for your child or grandchild? This week we discuss three different funding methods and the flexibility for each. Saving for higher education can be complicated. Don’t do the job alone, we’re here to help.

We were honored to have Cori Slingerland with Mosaic Planning Group join us this week. Cori discussed the difference between a brokerage firm and a captive company. She also discussed the importance of being honest with your agent and more! You can find out more about Cori and the Mosaic Planning group at: https://mosaicplanninggroup.com/.

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker share more from the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting with Warren Buffett. They also give us a brief market update.

Aaron Kennedy and Sam Barker had the honor of attending the 2024 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting with Warren Buffett. They share some of their takeaways from the meeting as well as a brief market update.

Wisdom isn’t always about knowing the answers. More often than not it's about knowing the right questions to ask. Here are questions every investor should be asking. You don't want to miss this Q&A session with our in-house CFA, Aaron Kennedy. This episode originally aired in 2019, please enjoy.

Aaron Kennedy, Matt Ervin, and Sam Barker join us this week to discuss the economy, earnings, inflation, AI, and more. You don't want to miss this week's episode of Black & White Market Chatter on Life Planning 101.

In the 4th quarter of 2023, household debt reached 17.5 trillion dollars with credit card debt. Here are a few ideas to possibly help you save money for retirement.

Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

Aaron, Matt, and Sam join us this week to talk about what's going on in the market, what they're looking at, and why they have confidence moving forward. You don't want to miss this week's episode.

I was honored to sit down with the Real Wealth Podcast to talk about the struggles with long-term care in the United States, how grief heightens temperament, and how having a plan isn’t enough. You don't want to miss this week's episode.