Tag: Financial Planning
This is Long Term Care Planning (Ep. 8)

This is Long Term Care Planning (Ep. 8)

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Did you know that over 70% of people aged 65 and older will need some form of long-term care services in their lifetime? 

This week, Mike Milligan, CFP®, dives into the world of long-term care planning, highlighting the difference it can make in our lives. 

Follow along to explore HALO, an innovative tool designed to simplify and enhance the planning process. Learn about its features, benefits, and practical applications so that you are empowered with the knowledge you need to secure a better future for yourself and your loved ones (all this from a financial planner and professor’s point of view!)

Mike discusses: 

  • Mike’s motivation and approach to long-term care planning
  • How long-term care planning fits into his one-of-a-kind financial plan model
  • HALO and its unique benefits, such as combining research to provide a personalized life and health expectancy analysis
  • Real-life implications of planning for long-term care and health expectancy
  • And more!

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Tips for Strengthening Your Retirement Income Strategy (Ep. 6)

Tips for Strengthening Your Retirement Income Strategy (Ep. 6)

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Paychecks do not need to stop in retirement…

With the right financial plan, it’s entirely possible to keep those “paychecks” coming, even after you stop working.

This week on Ideas by Mike™, Mike Milligan, CFP®, dives into the second critical element of the Ideas by Mike™ one-of-a-kind financial planning process, retirement income. Highlighting personal experiences and historical insights, Mike unveils actionable steps to help secure your financial future without fear of running out of money. 

Mike discusses: 

  • The first step of his one-page financial plans, tax planning, and how retirement income planning builds off of that
  • Different methods to help you obtain consistent retirement income
  • Historical insights into the evolution of pensions and retirement systems
  • Innovative tools such as income forecasters that the Ideas by Mike™ team uses to alleviate financial fears for retirees
  • And more!

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This is Tax Planning (Ep. 5)

This is Tax Planning (Ep. 5)

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Did you know that over 56% of Americans now feel they pay more than their fair share in taxes?

This frustration is only growing. 

So, let’s dive into how you can approach tax planning to keep more of your hard-earned money!

Join Mike Milligan, CFP®, as he unpacks the history of taxes in the United States, the impact of tax planning on your financial future, and practical steps to take control of your tax liabilities. Follow along to hear about the partnership Ideas by Mike™ has to help you navigate your tax situation and how their holistic approach could help you reach your retirement goals.

Mike discusses: 

  • The historical context of tax rates in the United States and their current implications
  • How tax planning is the foundation of all real financial planning
  • The top 3 frustrations surrounding tax obligations
  • How their partnership with Holistiplan provides clients with comprehensive, personalized tax planning strategies
  • And more!

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This is Our Team (Ep. 2)

This is Our Team (Ep. 2)

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Have you ever wondered what makes a financial planning firm truly dynamic and impactful?

In this week’s episode, Mike Milligan, CFP® dives into the heart of Ideas by Mike™ by showcasing his valued team. 

Tune in and get the inside scoop with unique insights into the firm’s mission, values, and the innovative approach they bring to the financial planning industry. 

Whether it’s about making an impact on the community or creating personalized financial strategies, this conversation unveils the essence of what makes Ideas by Mike™ stand out.

Mike and his team discuss: 

  • How Mike began his career in financial planning
  • Reasons Mike built the diverse and dynamic team behind Ideas by Mike™ 
  • The pivotal role of inclusivity and representation of women and younger generations in financial planning
  • The mission of Ideas by Mike™  and some of the charitable efforts they have made
  • And more!

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