Retirement Pathfinder with Barbara Lane & Phil Guske

Mailbag: When Is The Best Time To Get Back Into The Market?

On this week's podcast, Barbara and Phil answer some mailbag questions that have come into the show. They discuss when is the best time to get back into the stock market, using life insurance as retirement income, and much more.
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Where All Our Financial Knowledge Comes From

Have you ever stopped to think about your journey of learning all that you have about money and finances? Did you parents shape your financial views most heavily? Is there a TV or radio expert that has influenced you most? Or have you learned everything from a book or Google? This week we'll find out how Barbara and Phil grew into the financial advisors they are today.
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Things Nobody Says

You’ve probably never heard anyone make these statements that we’ll provide on today’s episode. And there are some great reasons why.
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End of Year Planning Tasks

Let’s explore some of the things you should be thinking about and checking on as we wrap up 2020 and begin 2021.
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The Customer Isn't Always Right

In the retail world, the old saying is that “the customer is always right.” But when it comes to financial planning, it’s probably not wise to subscribe to that idea. What’s the point of having a financial coach if your advice is better than your coach’s advice? Let’s talk about some statements you might hear from clients that might require you to push back because the customer isn’t always right.
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Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/
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Is Right Now The Ideal Time For A Roth Conversion?

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! We are so thankful to each of you who tune into the podcasts regularly. Your feedback and input is invaluable. On this episode, Barbara and Phil will assess the country's debt and tax situation as we wrap up 2020 and discuss why right now, before the end of the calendar year, might be the best time to do a Roth conversion. Make sure to listen to this episode right away in case you need to take action before Dec 31st.
Important Links:
Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/
Contact: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/contact/

Mailbag: Going To Cash, Long-Term Care Policies

Today's podcast is dedicated to answering questions that have come in from our listeners. A few topics we cover are long-term care policies, worries about the market, passing money down, and much more!
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Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/
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Following The Financial Commandments

On this episode, we present you with five commandments that are worth of being written on stone tablets in your retirement plan.
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Is It Too Good to Be True?

The S&P 500 has risen on strong growth from large cap stocks but is it too good to be true? You might be feeling like you're missing out on these investments but maybe you aren't. Let's talk about whether it's a good investment moving forward and what we've learned from previous market data.
Important Links:
Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/
Contact: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/contact/

Is The Illinois Fair Tax Really Fair?

Illinois voters will soon be deciding on an issue impacting the state’s financial future as well as their own bank accounts. This fair tax proposal has been a hot topic of conversation across the state but also with our clients. Today we'll break down the proposal to help you better understand exactly what this means for you.
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Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/
Contact: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/contact/