Financial Flight Plan Podcast

5 Financial Issues Particularly Challenging For Women

Many financial issues impact us all the same. But, of course, other challenges have varying impacts from person to person because our situations are all unique. Let’s take a look at some of the financial and retirement challenges that are unique to women.
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3 Hidden Expenses In Retirement

There are many misconceptions that revolve around retirement and there are many factors that people can fail to plan for. Brie helps us break down some of the hidden expenses that can blindside you in retirement if you're not ready for them.
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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Current Social Security Scam

If you've received an email, phone call or text message about Social Security, you should probably think twice before taking any action. Brie is here to get you up to speed on the most common Social Security scams to look out for and how to identify them, so that you don't be come the next victim.
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3 Things To Know About Your TSPs & Volatile Markets

With widespread panic over the coronavirus, we've seen the stock market fall fast in recent weeks. Many Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors have lost a lot of value in their accounts and might be feeling concerned. Here are three things your need to know about TSPs and volatility.
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5 Things To Do Before You Retire As A Federal Employee

The final 5-10 years of a federal employee's service is a critical time for retirement planning. Let's talk about the five things you need to have on your checklist before you retire.
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Proposed 2021 Income & Benefit Changes For Federal Employees

The White House recently proposed a number of budget changes in 2021 that could impact federal employees significantly if passed. We'll run through these income and retirement changes and what they could mean for your plan.
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Lies You Learn In Broker School

A lot of financial professionals say things that just aren’t true. And it’s not that they’re intentionally trying to mislead, it’s just that they’ve been trained to use certain talking points, which they might even believe to be true themselves. Let’s talk about the statements you should be cautious of if you hear them from a financial advisor.
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The Unholy Alliance Between Financial Media & Wall Street

It’s always good to keep yourself up to date with what’s going on in the financial world. But it’s also important to understand that the information you get from the media isn’t completely unbiased. Let’s talk about some of the problems with the financial media.
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Exposing 401(k) Weaknesses

Your 401k can be your most powerful retirement savings tool. But it’s not perfect. Let’s talk about some of the weaknesses that you should be aware of in your 401k (or 403b…or TSP…or 457 plan)…
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It's A Wonderful Life Expectancy

It’s great that people are living longer and longer, but how can you be sure that your retirement plan is built to last as long as you do? Let’s discuss the financial impact of a longer life expectancy…
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