On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Lily Vittayarukskul. Lily is the Co-Founder and CEO at Waterlily. Waterlily uses AI to project your future long-term care needs, helping you build a personalized plan.

In this episode, Lily and Mike discuss her time as a NASA data scientist and what brought her into the world of long-term care. They then discuss the software that Lily developed and how it uses AI to accurately project long-term care needs. This is a great episode that provides valuable insights for anyone seeking more information on long-term care and how to track it.

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Michael Rowe. Michael is an insurance brokerage director at Helmick & Co. This is the second episode in a two-part series on long-term care.

In this episode, Michael and Mike discuss funding long-term care. Whether it is self funded, traditional long-term, or hybrid policies, the guys detail each option. They also talk about when the right time is to consider long-term care as well as underwriting. This is a great episode that provides valuable insights for anyone seeking more information on long-term care and the process of coverage. ​

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Michael Rowe. Michael is an insurance brokerage director at Helmick & Co. This is the first episode in a two-part series on long-term care.

In this episode, Michael and Mike discuss home care. The guys discuss Medicare, Medicaid, and the importance of caregivers. This is a great episode that provides valuable insights for anyone seeking more information on long-term care and the process of coverage.

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Michelle Piscopo. Michelle is an attorney at Blank Rome. This is the second episode in a two-part series on matrimonial & family law.

In this episode, Michelle and Mike discuss what you should do to prepare for a divorce. They discuss prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, forensic accountants, and alimony. This is a great episode that provides valuable insights for anyone seeking council in matrimonial and family law. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Michelle Piscopo. Michelle is an attorney at Blank Rome. This is the first episode in a two-part series on matrimonial & family law.

In this episode, Michelle and Mike discuss multiple facets when it comes to divorce. They touch on distribution of assets, custody, and child support. This is a great episode that provides valuable insights for anyone seeking council in matrimonial and family law. ​

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP concludes a two-part series on the impact of financial planning on different age groups. He then addresses common Q&A questions regarding the groups.

In this episode, Mike discusses the later three age groups focused on when it comes to financial planning, these are building a family, pre-retirement, and retirement. Topics include: term life vs whole life insurance, paying off your home, RMDs, and withdrawing money during retirement. This is a great episode for parents with children, folks nearing retirement, and retirees. ​

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP begins a two-part series on the impact of financial planning on different age groups. He then addresses common Q&A questions regarding the groups.

In this episode, Mike discusses the two youngest core age groups focused on when it comes to financial planning, these are teens & college students as well as young professionals. Topics include: saving for college, credit cards, and building credit. This is a great episode for teens, college students, and young professionals.

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This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Anylise Crouthamel, Esq. and Doug Kaune, Esq. Anylise and Doug are estate planning attorneys at Unruh, Turner, Burke, & Frees PC. Unruh Turner Burke & Frees helps clients navigate the increasingly complicated legal and regulatory world.

In this episode, Anylise, Doug, and Mike talk discuss the many facets of elder care law. They discuss irrevocable trusts, wills, and taking assets. They then discuss a case study where they explore trust planning options for a mother with four children (trustees). This is a great episode for anyone who wants a more concrete insight into elder care, wills, and trusts. ​

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Andrew Mirolli, CEPA. Andrew is the Co-founder and Head of Client Services at BuyAUM. This is the third episode of a three-part series discussing business succession planning through the lens of a financial planner.

In this episode, Andrew and Mike discuss the purchasing of another book of business and the planning, terms, and nuances associated with it. They also talk about things advisors should consider once they sell the business and fears related to selling their practice. This is a great episode for any advisor considering the purchase of another book of business or selling their own firm. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Andrew Mirolli, CEPA. Andrew is the Co-founder and Head of Client Services at BuyAUM. This is the second episode of a three-part series discussing business succession planning through the lens of a financial planner.

In this episode, Andrew and Mike talk about what steps to take if your financial planner either retires, or something unexpected happens to them. The two discuss key things to look for and questions individuals should be asking a new advisor, as well as from the advisor perspective, what to do in order to protect clients in the event something happens to them. This is a great episode for anyone who is working with an advisor who may be on the doorstep of retirement. ​

For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.