You have heard the story a dozen times - former lottery winner now is dead broke. Why does this happen? There are some reasons that seem to repeat themselves, and some strategies that you can use to avoid having this happen. If you have inherited money, won the lottery, or simply have some type of windfall money this episode is for you! Listen in as Mary Sterk shares common reasons why this occurs and how to prevent the loss of your windfall money!

Investing money is complex - and different strategies make the most sense in certain market cycles. In this episode Mary Sterk shares some smart strategies for investing when the markets are high.

The Tax Reform has passed, but how does it affect you? In this episode Mary Sterk shares a number of changes that might impact your tax situation going forward.

Divorce is difficult - emotionally and financially. In this episode Mary Sterk will educate you about important factors to consider as you move through your divorce towards a brighter future.

Long Term Care Insurance can be both confusing and costly. In this episode Mary Sterk will eliminate the complexity. Listen as she explains in simple terms how typical policies work, and how to compare pros and cons of different types of coverage.

If you are within 5 years of retirement there are some important ducks to get in a row. In this episode Mary Sterk reviews crucial decisions to make during the 5 years before retirement.

What's In Your Soon Bucket - Episode #10-14-2017 by Sterk Financial

The New Year is a great time to overhaul your financial life for the better, and one excellent place to start is by making good financial resolutions. If you are over age 50, there are some specific resolutions that can help get you closer to your own personal money goals. In this episode Mary Sterk shares 5 smart resolutions for listeners over 50 to get your 2018 off to a great start!

The holiday movie tradition brings a smile and warm memories to many people. But did you know that holiday movies are filled with great money lessons?In this episode Mary Sterk shares fun financial lessons learned from heartwarming holiday movies. From learning the true value of a gift to how to measure wealth, these insights will be sure to delight every movie lover.

Certain ages bring with them certain financial changes. In this episode Mary Sterk discusses 6 milestone birthdays and how they impact you.