Financial Philosophy

On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James continues his discussion about 401(k)s. He goes over the new responsibilities employees have with the Defined Contribution Plan. 

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

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On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James covers the most popular and common defined contribution plan, the 401(k). James goes over its history and the advantages and disadvantages of the 401(k) plan.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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After regulation hit defined benefit plans in the 1970s and '80s, defined contribution plans started to become more popular. It quickly became the "go-to" retirement plan. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James covers defined contribution plans, including its history and characteristics. He also touches on some of the individual plans within the defined contribution plans.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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Do you have a pension? If so, then you may have some decisions to make on the horizon. Before turning on your benefits, there's a lot to consider and avoid. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through five of the most common Defined Benefit Pension mistakes and how to avoid them.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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Pension – A term and a retirement plan that is becoming extinct. From their height in the mid-1980s to becoming more of an "antique" in today's world, James takes the time to explore the fall of pension plans and touch on what's replacing them on this episode of Financial Philosophy.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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Just received your pension paperwork? Pension paperwork can be very monotonous, which can lead to preventable mistakes. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through five of the most common pension paperwork mistakes and how to avoid them.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes over and through the pension paperwork. James dives into the paperwork itself, detailing what each form is and why it's a part of the paperwork.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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Ever thought about the impacts drawing your pension has, above and beyond receiving more money? On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through the impacts, both positively and negatively, of drawing your pension both pre-retirement and post-retirement. 

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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The return on pensions vary for each plan and person, so how do you know how much to expect? There is a specific pension formula that can predict what you will receive. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James dives into the pension formula to explain how this all works, and what factors are impacting your potential return.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

Pension withdrawals typically begin at age 65, but what if you need it sooner? What if you just want it sooner? On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through the advantages and disadvantages of early withdrawals from a pension plan.

Financial Philosophy is a show/podcast sponsored by Falcon Wealth Advisors and hosted by James Lewis, CFP® that is dedicated to the whole of financial planning. The goal is to breakdown the complicated financial industry and decisions into easily digestible segments for most anyone understand.

Falcon Wealth Advisors is an independent-minded wealth management practice located in the Kansas City metro.  Our team of 11 professionals specializes in retirement planning for individuals.  We help our clients make important decisions around when to retire, social security, health insurance, tax planning, and many other financial planning topics.

In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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