Tag: Personalized Financial Planning

How to Live a One-of-a-Kind Life (Ep.21)

How to Live a One-of-a-Kind Life (Ep.21)

Ever faced a mountain and thought, “I can’t do this?” This episode serves as a way to combat this thought.

As the calendar turns to 2025, Mike Milligan recounts an incredible journey to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain and draws parallels to the journey of retirement planning. Learn how each individual step, supported by a trusted guide, can lead you to breathtaking highs in your financial life.

Mike shares the importance of personalized financial planning, exploring the value of having an experienced guide in crafting your unique financial path. With stories of breathtaking adventures and overcoming limits, he ties these experiences back to helping you achieve the retirement of your dreams. 

Key discussion points include:

  • The significance of taking small, consistent steps in retirement planning (10:00)
  • Understanding how personalized plans can lead to unique financial experiences (14:59)
  • Get to know the team behind Ideas By Mike and how they contribute to crafting individualized plans (16:30)
  • The power of asking “What makes you one of a kind?” in developing a personal financial strategy (19:00)
  • And more!

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Mike and Jim on Retirement Income Planning (Ep. 12)

Mike and Jim on Retirement Income Planning (Ep. 12)

Retirement planning goes beyond numbers—it’s about building a future that aligns with your values.

This week on Ideas by Mike™, Mike Milligan, CFP®, and Jim Fisher unveils the value of developing a retirement income plan that remains adaptable and reliable. They cover the transition from growth to income strategies and how the Forecaster tool provides clear insights into managing potential risks, like the “retirement dead zone.” 

So, tune in as they explore the essentials of tax planning, income diversification, and practical steps toward creating a stable, sustainable income throughout retirement.

Key Highlights:

  • How Jim Fisher’s innovative Forecaster tool empowers clients with personalized income projections for retirement readiness
  • The importance of income diversification: using social security, pensions, savings, and annuities to create a reliable “personal pension”
  • How shifting from growth-focused to income-focused strategies a decade before retirement helps clients manage risks effectively
  • The potential for “retirement raises”: strategies to boost post-retirement income with inflation-adjusted plans and strategic asset reallocation
  • How personalized financial planning aligns retirement strategies with individual needs, lifestyle goals, and financial well-being
  • And much more!

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About Our Guest:

Jim Fisher is the Founder & CEO of Jucebox and has been a longtime member of the retirement income planning space. He has a passion for teaching financial literacy to all and helping retirement professionals grow their businesses. Check out Jim’s LinkedIn to get connected with him.