I don’t have to plan for what I will do when I retire—I’ll just wing it!  Mike shares some thoughts on retirement and some surprises that many retirees discovered—Part II

I don’t have to plan for what I will do when I retire—I’ll just wing it!  Mike shares some thoughts on retirement and some surprises that many retirees discovered—Part I.

Finding the right Financial Advisor depends on your questions!  Like doctors and accountants, all Certified Financial Planner Professionals are not equally qualified.

Do you have children going to college in the next 5 years?  Student Financial Aid experts Allison Sullivan and Diana O’Bryan discuss some common misconceptions as well as key points to remember when applying for financial aid.

Mike warns listeners about Ponzi schemes and other scams.  Also, what gives the PlanFIRST advisors the most satisfaction has less to do with investment returns, and more about the impact of our advice on client fulfillment and outcomes!

Mike’s son, David, helps to answer Isaac’s questions about buying his first home: what are some factors to consider, and should you borrow from your 401K to help make the down payment? Plus, as an automotive engineer, David gives his thoughts on hydrogen versus electric powered vehicles.

The good people of Texas boarded up their homes to protect against Hurricane Harvey.  Should they keep it protected all of the time—of course not!  Too many “advisers” recommend that you protect your portfolio against a stock market hurricane (2008 type crisis) all of the time. Is there a better way?

Mike answers a few questions from Diana about what to do with her recently deceased husband’s pension plan and some variable annuities he left her.

Can you trust your trustee?  Estate planning attorney, Daniel Hicks, joins Mike to discuss the many types of trusts to consider and what to consider when picking a trustee.

Miracle Hill Ministries hosts a live remote with Mike at their Powdersville Thrift Store.