WHAT PLANNING IS ABOUT – Planning is making what you envision come true though conscious intention and thoughtful action. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses the important of planning and why the beginning of the year is a great time to start or review your old plan.

IT’S (FINALLY) 2021! – Taxes could be one of the biggest stories for 2021. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses this topic and more on this week’s episode.

FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS – Until December 26th, the focus will probably be on the Christmas holiday, but every new year is also a great time to review your financial situation, assess your progress, and set goals for the year ahead. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses this topic and more on this week’s episode

THE HOLIDAYS – The holidays are a great time to talk about goals with family or evaluate and refocus your planning to make sure you are on track to achieving your goals. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses the importance of meeting with a financial professional this time of year.

END OF YEAR PLANNING – The holidays are a great time to talk about goals with family or evaluate and refocus your planning to make sure you are on track to achieving your goals. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses the importance of having a year-end review to check the progress you have made.

MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR – As the Thanksgiving holiday rounds the corner many are reflecting on what a wild ride this crazy year has been. There has been a lot to be scared, worried, or nervous about, but there has also been a lot to be thankful for. In this week’s episode, John Kuykendall will share a little about what he is thankful for while discussing why planning in a pandemic is stressful.

MARKET RISK & PROTECTION – Why is risk a component of most financial/investment plans? Has taking risk historically paid off for Main St. investors? Listen as John Kuykendall discusses issues and solutions when considering the opportunity for growth, risk, and risk exposure on this week’s episode.

THE FED, INFLATION, AND MOVIES – The Federal Reserve is changing the rules when it comes to inflation. How does inflation play into planning? Listen as John Kuykendall discusses this topic and more on this week’s episode.

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING - Studies have repeatedly shown that the #1 concern for retirees is running out of money, yet most savers and investors, even those nearing or already in retirement do not have a true written retirement income plan. Listen as John Kuykendall discusses this topic and more on this week’s episode.

MEASURING RESULTS - If the purpose of your money is to help you live out your values and priorities, what is the value in measuring your returns relative to an external index? Listen as the founder of GulfCoast Financial Services, John Kuykendall discusses this topic and more on this week’s episode of "Financial Focus".