Financial Planning Explained

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the seventh episode of a nine-part episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Kyle answer frequently asked questions regarding tax planning. The guys discuss tax-deferred vs tax-free investment accounts, tax-loss harvesting, and capital gains tax. This is a great episode for anyone who is looking to better understand the complex U.S. tax code.

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the sixth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Kyle continue to address common questions regarding investment planning. The guys cover individual stocks vs index funds, alternative investments (such as real estate or commodities), employee sponsored retirement plans, and tax implications of investments. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to understand the more technical side of investing.

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Kyle Ryan CFP. ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the fifth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Kyle answer common questions regarding investment planning. In this episode, the guys cover the basics of investing, including: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, asset allocation, diversification, index funds, and risk. This is a great episode for anyone who is looking to invest in any type of retirement fund.

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by with Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the fourth episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Ryan answer frequently asked questions regarding risk management and insurance. Topics covered include: term care vs whole life policies, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and umbrella liability insurance. This is a great episode for anyone seeking basic information on insurance coverage.

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is sits down with Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the third episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Ryan discuss debt management. Debt management is a broad subject, but the guys answer commonly asked questions regarding multiple debts, the snowball vs. avalanche approach, credit cards, credit scores, and secured vs. unsecured loans. This is a great episode for anyone who is exploring ways to manage their current debt.

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join again by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the second episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss frequently asked retirement planning questions. This episode covers questions like 401(k) vs. Roth, Social Security, the 4% rule, and when to start planning for retirement. This is a great episode for anyone, at any age, that is ready to start saving for retirement.

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is join by with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planners at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is the first episode of a multi-episode Q&A series.

In this episode, the guys address general financial planning questions. This episode covers basic, commonly asked financial planning questions like, "What's the first step in getting started with financial planning?" and "How often should I update my financial plan?" This is a great episode for anyone that is interested in educating themselves in the world of financial planning.

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Brad Sorensen, CFA and Kyle Ryan, CFP. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research, and Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.

In this episode, the guys discuss what to expect from the markets in 2025. Topics include: earnings expectations, Fed rate cuts, inflation, nuclear energy, and AI. This is a great episode for anyone investing in 2025!

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On this week's episode of "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Brad Sorensen, CFA and Kyle Ryan, CFP. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research, and Kyle is a financial planners at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.

In this episode, the guys recap the markets over the past year. Topics include: the magnificent seven stocks, inflation, job markets, and corporate earnings. This is a great episode for anyone looking to better understand how and why the stock market performed in 2024.

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This week on "Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by with Nick DeVito, CFP and Ryan Keefe, CFP. Nick and Ryan are both financial planners at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.

In this episode, the guys wrap up part two of a two-part series on financial planning considerations for the start of the new year. They discuss the final three topics of financial planning, including: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, and Estate Planning. This covers everything from risk tolerance and retirement planning to beneficiaries in your will. This is a great episode for anyone looking to create good financial planning habits for the new year.

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