Financial Flight Plan Podcast

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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Call: 817-444-8402

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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Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

3 Ways We Sabotage Our Own Retirement

With all of the things in the financial world that you can’t control, why would you sabotage your own retirement by messing up the things you can control? Let’s discuss some ways that people sabotage their own financial health...
Important Links:
Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

Top 5 Social Security Misunderstandings

Myths, rumors, and misunderstandings are pervasive in the world of Social Security. On this show, we’ll look to clear up the top 5 misunderstandings about Social Security.
Important Links:
Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

3 Retirement Constants That Affect Everyone

While there are some factors that are different for everyone in retirement planning, there are also constants that affect everyone, no matter the specifics of your situation. How do we plan around these constants?
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Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

Tax Storytime

Today, Brie discusses a client story where she was able to help a couple reallocate their retirement investments to be tax-free. Brie also answers a question from Kevin who is wondering if he should stop contributing to his 401(k) and save his money somewhere else.
Important Links:
Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402
 
 

Even Responsible Savers Make Mistakes

Even for people who have been very responsible with their money over the years, entering retirement can still be a challenge because it’s such a different stage of life. Let’s talk about some of the missteps that even responsible savers can make…
Important Links:
Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

What Flying Teaches Us About Retirement

There are some important lessons that flying can teach us about retirement planning. So check your luggage, strap into your seat and let's take a trip with Brie and Tim.
Important Links:
Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/
Call: 817-444-8402

Inside A Business

We're not just dispensing great financial advice on today's podcast. We'll also talk about Brie's recent accomplishment of starting her own business, Smart Financial Divorce. We'll talk to her about the lessons she's learned as a business owner and also what it's been like to run a financial practice with her dad, Tim Estes, for the past two decades.

Busting Financial Myths

Today’s episode is simple. We’ll look at some of the most widely believed financial myths and try to bust them wide open. The scary thing is that a lot of people base their financial plans on some of these myths. Don’t be like that.