SML Planning Minute
SML Planning Minute podcasts provide timely and thought-provoking financial ideas and concepts for individuals, families and business owners. Be sure to listen in! Simply click on a topic below to access a podcast. You can also subscribe to one of the many service providers to listen on the go.
Financial Infidelity is a Real Thing
Episode 320 – Financial infidelity is a real thing. And the problem may be worse than most people realize. Two new surveys provide us with some fascinating details. Continue Reading Financial Infidelity is a Real Thing
What is a Spendthrift Clause, and When Do People Use It?
Episode 319 – Life doesn’t necessarily get easier when you accumulate wealth. There’s always something to worry about, and at some point, if you’re lucky, your worries evolve from accumulating your wealth to protecting it. If you’re worried about future generations destroying the wealth you’ve worked to accumulate, a spendthrift clause could help ease your mind. Continue Reading What is a Spendthrift Clause, and When Do People Use It?
Is Gen Z Falling Behind Already?
Episode 318 – Generation Z, born after 1996, is just getting started with their financial lives. How are they doing so far? Continue Reading Is Gen Z Falling Behind Already?
Five Ways to Help Protect Yourself from Scams in 2025
Episode 317 – Be on the lookout. Internet scams are getting more sophisticated. Here are five ways to help protect yourself. Continue Reading Five Ways to Help Protect Yourself from Scams in 2025
Getting Life Insurance is Easier Than it Used to Be with Angela Thieschafer Revisited
Episode 316 – The process of getting life insurance is a lot easier than it used to be. In this podcast, we will learn why, with special guest Angela Thieschafer. Continue Reading Getting Life Insurance is Easier Than it Used to Be with Angela Thieschafer Revisited
What Counts as a Will?
Episode 315 – Can you write your own will simply by recording a video with your cell phone? Not so fast, a Montana court has ruled. In many cases, it needs to be in writing Continue Reading What Counts as a Will?
The Social Security Fairness Act: Is it Really Fair?
Episode 314 – The President is about to sign the Social Security Fairness Act into law. But is it really fair? And how does it affect Social Security’s solvency? Continue Reading The Social Security Fairness Act: Is it Really Fair?
Dealing with Grief and Your Finances at the Same Time
Episode 313 – It’s probably the last thing you want to think about if you’ve just lost your spouse. But no matter who you are, no matter what your situation, financial issues are always there, and no matter how difficult, you’re going to have to address them. Continue Reading Dealing with Grief and Your Finances at the Same Time
How Much Money Do You Need to be Considered Wealthy? – Revisited
Episode 312 – Do you have enough money to be considered wealthy? A recent survey by Charles Schwab and Company has the answer. Continue Reading How Much Money Do You Need to be Considered Wealthy? – Revisited
The Biggest Regrets People Have in Retirement, and Lessons for Future Generations
Episode 311 – There is so much that younger generations can learn from their elders. Not just from the things they got right, but from the things they got wrong. A recent study by the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies can help young people figure out some of the things they can do for their own future by avoiding the same mistakes. Continue Reading The Biggest Regrets People Have in Retirement, and Lessons for Future Generations
Go Beyond Financial Considerations when Deciding to Downsize
Episode 310 – When you get past a certain age, downsizing always seems to sound like a good idea. But is it really? What are the really important considerations you need to keep in mind? Continue Reading Go Beyond Financial Considerations when Deciding to Downsize
One Third of People Have More Credit Card Debt Than Emergency Savings
Episode 309 – According to a recent study, an astounding 36% of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, and 27% have no emergency savings at all. These sobering statistics spotlight a glaring hole in many Americans’ finances. If this is you, how do you start to climb out? Continue Reading One Third of People Have More Credit Card Debt Than Emergency Savings
5 Ways to Use Home Equity as a Source for Retirement Income
Episode 308 – For many, many people, their home is their biggest asset. Can you use your home to fund a portion of your retirement? It’s not ideal, but here are five ideas you can try if you need to. Continue Reading 5 Ways to Use Home Equity as a Source for Retirement Income
Six Ideas on How to Manage Debt
Episode 307 – According to an estimate by Experian, the average American adult holds $6,501 in credit card debt. Is there a way out? Here are six things that you might want to try. Continue Reading Six Ideas on How to Manage Debt
Behavioral Economics, and How it Affects Your Financial Decisions Revisited
Episode 306 – Behavioral economics has become a buzzword over the last few years. But understanding its role in making financial decisions can lead to a better outcome. Continue Reading Behavioral Economics, and How it Affects Your Financial Decisions Revisited
Business Succession Planning Needed More Now Than Ever
Episode 305 – It has never been a more important time to consider business succession planning for small business owners to ensure that their financial security, retirement and family legacy plans are fulfilled. Continue Reading Business Succession Planning Needed More Now Than Ever
Connecting the Dots: Using Life Insurance With Social Security
Episode 304 – Even when you optimize your Social Security claiming strategy, there are still going to be problems that need fixing. Life insurance can be the perfect tool to address some of the shortcomings that Social Security creates. Continue Reading Connecting the Dots: Using Life Insurance With Social Security
Does It Make Sense to Give Money to Your Kids While You’re Still Living?
Episode 303 – “Accelerated inheritance” is a new term for an old idea: giving assets to your kids while you’re still living, rather than waiting until you die. But does it work? Continue Reading Does It Make Sense to Give Money to Your Kids While You’re Still Living?
Nine Thoughts on Divorce and Finance
Episode 302 – Is divorce ever easy? Almost never. And the financial aspects can be especially tricky. Here are 9 thoughts that may help you weather the storm. Continue Reading Nine Thoughts on Divorce and Finance
Planning for Single Parents Revisited
Episode 301 – Single parents must have their financial house in order, through insurance, financial and estate plans, to help protect their sources of income, existing assets and their children. Continue Reading Planning for Single Parents Revisited
