Five-Minute Finance

By Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF®

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How many episodes does Five-Minute Finance have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Five-Minute Finance episodes:

May 26, 2023Investing: Building Wealth and Navigating Risks
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
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8min
May 24, 2023Demystifying Condo Insurance
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
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7min
May 22, 2023How The Federal Reserve Shapes the Economy and Ensures Financial Stability
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
6min
May 19, 2023Decoding Medicare
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
6min
May 17, 2023Coping with Loss - Estate Checklist
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
8min
May 15, 2023Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
6min
May 12, 2023Protecting Your Child’s Future - Practical Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
5min
May 10, 2023Don’t Let Indecision Hurt Your Financial Future
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
5min
May 08, 2023Don’t Get Caught in the Rain: The Benefits of Umbrella Liability Insurance
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
5min
May 05, 2023Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.

This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:
Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.
Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
...more
5min

FAQs about Five-Minute Finance:

How many episodes does Five-Minute Finance have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.