What if your retirement success depends less on the economy and more on the choices you make before leaving work? Michigan’s Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas, breaks down five proactive steps for those nearing retirement — from understanding your true risk tolerance to maximizing contributions, preparing for inflation, planning healthcare costs, and tightening your estate plan. With clear explanations and relatable examples, this episode helps listeners see how thoughtful preparation can reduce stress as 2026 brings ongoing economic challenges.   Schedule your complimentary appointment today: <a href="https://mylifeplanfinancial.com/radio/">MichigansRetirementCoach.com</a>   Follow us on social media: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LifePlanWealth/videos">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeplanFinancialDesign/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeplanfinancialdesign/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeplan-financial-design">LinkedIn</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What if your retirement success depends less on the economy and more on the choices you make before leaving work? Michigan’s Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas, breaks down five proactive steps for those nearing retirement — from understanding your true risk tolerance to maximizing contributions, preparing for inflation, planning healthcare costs, and tightening your estate plan. With clear explanations and relatable examples, this episode helps listeners see how thoughtful preparation can reduce stress as 2026 brings ongoing economic challenges. Schedule your complimentary appointment today: MichigansRetirementCoach.com Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your retirement success depends less on the economy and more on the choices you make before leaving work? Michigan’s Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas, breaks down five proactive steps for those nearing retirement — from understanding your true risk tolerance to maximizing contributions, preparing for inflation, planning healthcare costs, and tightening your estate plan. With clear explanations and relatable examples, this episode helps listeners see how thoughtful preparation can reduce stress as 2026 brings ongoing economic challenges. &nbsp; Schedule your complimentary appointment today: <a href="https://mylifeplanfinancial.com/radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MichigansRetirementCoach.com</a> &nbsp; Follow us on social media: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LifePlanWealth/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeplanFinancialDesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeplanfinancialdesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeplan-financial-design" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Five Surprising Steps That Strengthen Your Retirement Before Day One

Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!"
Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a fulfilling retirement.  
Mike and the whole team at LifePlan Financial Design can help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning in Michigan. Click for your personalized Retirement Roadmap <a href="https://bit.ly/3S47XWy">here</a>!
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About Mike Douglas, President and Advisor at LifePlan Wealth Design:
Mike Douglas specializes in wealth management and retirement planning at LifePlan Financial Design. Previously, he spent many years in the service industry, focusing on account management and business-to-business relationships.
His CFP® professional and financial planner certification and MBA round out his unique insight. He combines those experiences with his life, health, and Series 65 securities licenses and training to help families pursue their financial goals.
Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Howell, Michigan, with their four young children: Gavin, Zachary, Kaleb, and Emmalyn, along with one Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkie), Satchmo. He enjoys doing anything with his family – sports, gardening, cooking, fishing, and more. Mike plays the piano and several other instruments at church and also enjoys golf and running. A former college football and tennis athlete, he completed his first marathon in 2017 at Walt Disney World.

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Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!" Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a fulfilling retirement. Mike and the whole team at LifePlan Financial Design can help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning in Michigan. Click for your personalized Retirement Roadmap here! Follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and X (formerly known as Twitter) About Mike Douglas, President and Advisor at LifePlan Wealth Design: Mike Douglas specializes in wealth management and retirement planning at LifePlan Financial Design. Previously, he spent many years in the service industry, focusing on account management and business-to-business relationships. His CFP® professional and financial planner certification and MBA round out his unique insight. He combines those experiences with his life, health, and Series 65 securities licenses and training to help families pursue their financial goals. Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Howell, Michigan, with their four young children: Gavin, Zachary, Kaleb, and Emmalyn, along with one Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkie), Satchmo. He enjoys doing anything with his family – sports, gardening, cooking, fishing, and more. Mike plays the piano and several other instruments at church and also enjoys golf and running. A former college football and tennis athlete, he completed his first marathon in 2017 at Walt Disney World.

Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!"
Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a fulfilling retirement. &nbsp;
Mike and the whole team at LifePlan Financial Design can help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning in Michigan. Click for your personalized Retirement Roadmap <a href="https://bit.ly/3S47XWy" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>!
Follow on <a href="https://bit.ly/3QeOxgj" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46yow1u" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3rH3PkL" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3tuZz8k" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3RRfmsh" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a> (formerly known as Twitter)

About Mike Douglas, President and Advisor at LifePlan Wealth Design:
Mike Douglas specializes in wealth management and retirement planning at LifePlan Financial Design. Previously, he spent many years in the service industry, focusing on account management and business-to-business relationships.
His CFP® professional and financial planner certification and MBA round out his unique insight. He combines those experiences with his life, health, and Series 65 securities licenses and training to help families pursue their financial goals.
Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Howell, Michigan, with their four young children: Gavin, Zachary, Kaleb, and Emmalyn, along with one Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkie), Satchmo. He enjoys doing anything with his family – sports, gardening, cooking, fishing, and more. Mike plays the piano and several other instruments at church and also enjoys golf and running. A former college football and tennis athlete, he completed his first marathon in 2017 at Walt Disney World.

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