In our recent discussions about DIY financial planning and choosing the right financial professional, many of you have asked how to know if our SECURED approach aligns with your financial journey. Today, let's explore how these principles work in real life and who benefits most from them. Understanding
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YouTube Spotify Resources Understanding Financial Professional Roles: A ChFC’s PerspectiveAs both a licensed life insurance professional and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), I often get questions about the different types of financial professionals clients might encounter. Today, I’d like to share my unique perspective on this topic, drawing
As both a licensed life insurance professional and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), I often get questions about the different types of financial professionals clients might encounter. Today, I'd like to share my unique perspective on this topic, drawing from my experience in both roles. The Evolution of
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YouTube Spotify Resources Beyond the 529: Why College Planning Needs a Comprehensive ApproachWhen families think about college planning, they often focus on isolated solutions: setting up a 529 plan, arranging test prep, or seeking scholarship opportunities. While these are important pieces of the puzzle, they’re just that—pieces. As
When families think about college planning, they often focus on isolated solutions: setting up a 529 plan, arranging test prep, or seeking scholarship opportunities. While these are important pieces of the puzzle, they're just that—pieces. As your trusted guide to financial security, I want to share why
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YouTube Spotify Resources The Evolution of Financial Confidence: Understanding Behavioral Biases Across Life StagesIn our recent Safe Simple Sound podcast series (Episodes 46-48), we explored a fascinating aspect of financial behavior: how our natural decision-making patterns evolve throughout different life stages. Just as our mascot Shelby the Tortoise carries her
In our recent Safe Simple Sound podcast series (Episodes 46-48), we explored a fascinating aspect of financial behavior: how our natural decision-making patterns evolve throughout different life stages. Just as our mascot Shelby the Tortoise carries her protective shell through life, we all carry behavioral patterns that can either protect
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YouTube Spotify Resources Protecting Growing Wealth: Security Strategies for Peak Earning Years (Ages 45-54)In our journey through life-stage security, we’ve explored how young professionals can lead security innovation and how families can protect their growing prosperity. Now, let’s address a crucial stage: protecting the significant wealth you’
In our journey through life-stage security, we've explored how young professionals can lead security innovation and how families can protect their growing prosperity. Now, let's address a crucial stage: protecting the significant wealth you've built during your peak earning years. At ages 45-54, you&
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YouTube Spotify Resources Family Financial Security: Protecting Your Growing Prosperity (Ages 35-44)If you caught our last episode about financial security for young professionals, you know that digital natives have the power to transform security practices. Now, let’s talk about the unique challenges – and opportunities – that arise when you’
If you caught our last episode about financial security for young professionals, you know that digital natives have the power to transform security practices. Now, let's talk about the unique challenges – and opportunities – that arise when you're managing security for an entire family. At ages 35-44,