In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS, and Chris Cooper, owner of Zeppelin Cleaning Services, discuss what it takes to be a business owner. Chris started his commercial cleaning business 13 years ago, out of the trunk of his car, and now it is the fastest-growing commercial cleaning company in Southeast Michigan. He shares his thoughts on getting a business off the ground and highlights qualities that help a business owner to be successful.

We will discuss:

·       Why company culture is so important.

·       Why 80% of businesses fail in the first year. 

·       No matter what business you plan to start, it is about people.

·       How to get people on board with your vision.

·       Why now is a great time to start a business.

Resources:

Order a copy of E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, by Michael E. Gerber.

Find out more about Zeppelin Cleaning Services HERE.

Connect with Chris Cooper on LinkedIn.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS, celebrate the 500th download of their podcast and highlight some of their favorite moments. They talk about episodes coming in 2021 as well as share clips from the most popular episodes in the first year of podcasting together. 

We will discuss:

·       The concept of #52 Pearls and why they decided to do a weekly podcast. 

·       What was the most fun to record episode? 

·       Which episodes were the most downloaded?

Resources:

Follow the 52 Pearls: Weekly Money Wisdom Podcast on Spotify.

Find out more about Pearl Planning HERE. 

Episode 16: Closing the Racial and Gender Wealth Gap with Renee Baker. 

Episode 22: Financial Considerations for Women in Divorce with Heather Bendure.

Episode 39: Attributes of Wealthy People with Sarah Boston and Karen Coyne. 

Episode 40:Holiday Spending with Karen Dybis.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS and Jamie Wilkerson Majni CPA, discuss the common tax issues and considerations in divorce. With over 20 years of experience as a CPA and experience going through her own divorce, Jamie knows there are a lot of financial changes through the process. While it can be daunting to face these changes, especially if you were not the one filing taxes in your marriage, our goal in this episode is to break down the main issues you should address if going through or recently divorced. 

We will discuss:

·       How to determine your filing status?

·       When do you get to claim children as dependants?

·       You might be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus money even if you did not receive it in 2020. 

·       Retirement assets may be worth more than other assets divided in divorce. 

·       How is spousal support taxed?

Resources:

Find out more about Jamie HERE. 

Read Pearl Planning’s BLOG on 2020 taxes.

Resource guide on 2020/21 tax information.

Find out how Pearl Planning can help in the divorce process HERE.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Pearl Planning advisors do not render advice on tax or legal matters. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Dr. David Rhoiney discuss how to overcome barriers to building wealth and get financial advice to those who need it the most. David is a General Surgeon, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and a former two-sport NCAA athlete. He is also a person who has overcome incredible barriers and learned valuable tools to building wealth. 

We will discuss:

·       Why the first step is always knowing where your money is going every month.

·       When you start out with less you need to be willing to take risk to catch up.

·       Why maximizing your income by aligning your skillsets with a higher paying career is a game-changer?

·       How we can fix the financial industry to offer advice to those who need it most.

Resources:

·       Follow David on Twitter. 

·       Find out more about David and read his Blog. 

·       Order a copy of One Up on Wall Street: How to Use What you Already Know to Make Money in the Market by Peter Lynch. 

 Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Julia Carreon, CFP®, discuss why the generation after millennials is set for an imminent demographic transformation. Julia is a managing director at Wells Fargo, with twenty-five years of financial service professional experience and a long track record of ideating and implementing technological innovation. 

We will discuss:

·       Why the next 10 years will be the largest turnover of generations by the numbers and what that means for wealth management. 

·       How COVID has accelerated the technological advancements that would be needed for the future generation of wealth.

·       What to expect as millennials begin to turn 40 and Gen Z drives consumer spending.

Resources:

Follow Julia on Twitter.

Read her LinkedIn Blog on Generation Z. 

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Stuart Ritter, CFP®, discuss why it’s important to take a holistic approach to retirement planning and the need to look beyond just the financial aspect. Stuart shares insights drawn from actual retiree behaviors through his research and shares tips on how to visualize retirement. Melissa and Stuart agree that while it’s important to be financially prepared for retirement,  retirees are often not prepared for the lifestyle and emotional changes that retirement brings.

We will discuss:

• What are the 5 W’s of retirement?
• Why you need to think about who you want to spend time with, in retirement.
• Why it is important to think about what activities are going to replace work.
• How envisioning your day-to-day in retirement is a key element to a successful retirement.

Resources:

Find out more about Stuart Ritter HERE.

Link to the Visualize Retirement WORKBOOK.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP®, and Nate Astle, M.S., discuss how financial therapy offers a way to better understand how people think, feel, and behave differently with money. Financial therapy is a process informed by both therapeutic and financial competencies that helps people think, feel, and behave differently with money to improve overall well-being through evidence-based practices and interventions.

We will discuss:

• How COVID has left many people stressed and uncertain about their financial future. 
• Why trauma can lead to poor decision making. 
• What are the differences between therapy and financial therapy?
• How can financial therapy help you with your financial plan?

 Resources:

 Find out more about Nate HERE.

Read about the field of Financial Therapy.

Order a copy of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® and Cherisa Allen, discuss why we often look to what others have, as a way to benchmark our own success.  Cherisa is a social worker, transformational life coach, and empowerment speaker who believes this tendency of comparison is causing many people to fail. The idea of focusing on your own financial goals, and how to get there through authenticity, is a very timely topic for the new year. 

You will learn:

• What is your relationship with money? 
• Why using others as a financial benchmark is a losing game.
• How to put your blinders on and focus on your path to success.
• Why being your authentic self is so important?

 Resources:

 Find out more about Cherisa HERE.

How to set goals in this BLOG.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® and Rachel Elson, Wealth Advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, discuss equity compensation. Rachel was a longtime personal finance journalist and former Editor-in-chief for Financial Planning Magazine before entering private practice. Rachel and Melissa talk about ways you can be compensated outside of your salary and what that means for you.

You will learn:

·       What percent of your portfolio is safe to have in company stock?

·       What are the tax implications of selling company stock?

·       When you consider moving companies how do you value future vesting options?

Resources:

Find out more about Rachel HERE.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

Episode 45: Legal Documents for Families with Kids with Ashley Waddel-Tingstad

In this episode Melissa Joy, CFP® and Ashley Waddel-Tingstad, the founder of Treetown Law, PLLC, discuss important legal documents every family should have. As a seasoned attorney, mother, and someone who has experienced sudden loss, Ashley brings a human approach to estate planning for families. 

You will learn:

·       Why do you need to have a designated guardian document in place?

·       Think of estate planning as a process that can be created overtime.

·       What happens if both parents pass and there are no legal documents in place?

·       What does a living trust do? 

·       Why you might want to have a temporary emergency guardian in place.

Resources:

Find out more about Ashley HERE.

Order a Minors Matter Wallet Card.

List of all the documents that make up and Estate Plan.

Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members.

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...