Pilot’s Portfolio

Don't Let Market Turbulence Derail Your Financial Goals


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In this episode of Pilot’s Portfolio, Timothy P. Pope, CFP® shares practical strategies for building financial resilience in volatile times. Drawing parallels between aviation safety and financial planning, Tim explains how pilots can strengthen their financial "redundancy" to absorb unexpected challenges like airline slowdowns, downgrades, or health setbacks. Whether you're buying a home, saving for retirement, or thinking about Roth conversions during market pullbacks, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help pilots stay financially stable and confident through every phase of their career.

What You'll Learn from This Episode:

  • Building Financial Redundancy: Why having multiple layers of financial security is crucial for pilots.
  • Home Buying and Vehicle Financing Tips: How to stay financially flexible by avoiding the upper limit of your purchasing power.
  • Timing Major Financial Moves: Why it's important to match financial decisions to your career "altitude."
  • Access to Liquidity: The role of cash and brokerage assets in navigating downturns and opportunities.
  • Roth Conversions and IRA Strategies: How down markets could create potential opportunities for smarter tax planning moves.

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This episode is sponsored by: Beacon Relocation

Beacon Relocation is a real estate firm helping pilots and air traffic controllers save money on their real estate transactions. By tapping into their network of over 1500 real estate agents across the country, pilots can save 20% of the real estate agent’s commission towards your closing cost on the sale or purchase of your home. Visit https://www.beaconrelocation.com/ to learn more. 

Timothy P. Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™and principal owner of 360 Aviation Advisors, LLC (“360 Aviation Advisors”), a registered investment advisory firm. Investment advisory services are provided through 360 Aviation Advisors, in its separate and individual capacity as a registered investment adviser. Podcast episodes are provided through Pilot’s Portfolio, in its separate and individual capacity.

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