Michigan's Retirement Coach Podcast With Mike Douglas
By Mike Douglas
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Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!"
Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a fulfilling retirement.
Mike and the whole team at LifePlan Financial Design can help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning in Michigan. Click for your personalized Retirement Roadmap here!
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About Mike Douglas, President and Advisor at LifePlan Wealth Design:
Mike Douglas specializes in wealth management and retirement planning at LifePlan Financial Design. Previously, he spent many years in the service industry, focusing on account management and business-to-business relationships.
His CFP® professional and financial planner certification and MBA round out his unique insight. He combines those experiences with his life, health, and Series 65 securities licenses and training to help families pursue their financial goals.
Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Howell, Michigan, with their four young children: Gavin, Zachary, Kaleb, and Emmalyn, along with one Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkie), Satchmo. He enjoys doing anything with his family – sports, gardening, cooking, fishing, and more. Mike plays the piano and several other instruments at church and also enjoys golf and running. A former college football and tennis athlete, he completed his first marathon in 2017 at Walt Disney World.
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Tax Planning That Saves Your Nest Egg | Spending Strategies for a Fulfilling Retirement | Life Insurance Beyond the Basics
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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401k Revolution: What Alternative Investments Mean for You
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Holiday Planning & Retirement Confidence | The Three Worlds of Money: Wall Street, Banks, Insurance | Tax Loss Harvesting Secrets
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Why Your Retirement Plan Needs More Than a Spreadsheet
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning Feels Like “New Math” | Social Security & RMD Rule Changes | Personalized Advice vs. Big-Box Firms
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Social Security Shake-Up: What’s Your Backup Plan?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Retirement Headlines: Fact, Fear, or Fiction?
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Five Secrets to a Retirement That Lasts
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Retirement Tax Myths: Five Ways to Keep More of Your Money
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Retirement’s Goal Line: Are You Really Ready?
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Why Women Must Lead Their Financial Future
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Still Using Dial-Up to Plan Retirement?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Healthcare Costs: The Retirement Expense Nobody Talks About
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Five Pillars of Purposeful Retirement
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Tax Prep vs. Tax Planning: Why It Matters More Than Ever
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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The Four-Step Plan to Retire Without Regret
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Five Ages That Could Make or Break Your Retirement
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Planning for 120: Is Your Retirement Built to Last?
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Why Retirement Shouldn’t Feel Like a Roller Coaster
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Don’t Let the Market Cancel Your Retirement Plans
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Claim Now or Wait? The Math Behind Social Security Timing
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Tariffs and Taxes: What Do They Mean for Retirees?
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Life After Work: Finding Fulfillment in Retirement
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Are You Using Outdated Financial Rules for Your Retirement?
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May 27, 2025 |
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5 Key Questions Before Rolling Over Your 401K
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May 20, 2025 |
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Preparing for the Unexpected in Your Golden Years
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May 13, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning: The Avocado Analogy
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May 06, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning: The Essential Checklists
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Tariffs Simplified: Explaining the Trade Deficit Plainly
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Addressing the Market Downturn | The 5 Things You Need To Do
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Are You Timing Your Roth Conversions Right? | Avoid Common Roth Mistakes
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Cost of “Set It and Forget it” | Uncovering Hidden Fees in Your Retirement Plan
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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How to Weather Market Volatility in Retirement | Tariffs and Turbulence
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Are You Missing Out on Smart Tax Planning for Retirement?
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Avoid These Common 401k Mistakes | Risk Tolerance in Retirement
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Roth Rule You May Not Know About | Withdrawing from Your Roth IRA
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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How to Protect Your Retirement from Social Security Risks
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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How to Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning in the Digital Age: Finding Trustworthy Information
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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How to Spot & Eliminate Dead Money in Your Retirement Portfolio
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Are You Prepared for a 40-Year Retirement?
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Receiving an Inheritance
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Key Strategies for Managing RMD Withdrawals
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Investing in Your 401k is NOT a Plan
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Don’t Overpay in Taxes Through This One Strategy
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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The Hidden Pitfalls of 401k Rollovers
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Protecting Your Legacy: Smart Strategies for Multi-Generational Wealth
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The Reason Why Wives Need to be Involved with Retirement Planning
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Bitcoin Added to Pensions? It’s Not as Crazy as You Think
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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LeBron’s Secret to Longevity and How it Relates to Your Retirement Plan
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Why Legacy & Estate Planning Should Never Be Overlooked
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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The Essentials of Retirement Planning: Strategies for Financial Freedom
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Longevity: The New Retirement Risk
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Social Security: Timing is Everything
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Why You Need a Financial Coach
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Year-End Financial Planning Essentials
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Economic Downturns: What Retirees Need to Know
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Simplifying Your Retirement and Financial Future
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Tax Loss Harvesting: A Year-Round Strategy
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Social Security Breach: Protecting Your Personal Information
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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The Role of a Financial Advisor in Retirement Planning
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Being Prepared For Long-Term Economic Downturns
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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How Risk Tolerance Can Change Over Time
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Navigating Market Volatility and Understanding Risk
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Building A Well-Rounded Plan For Retirement
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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The Five Key Areas Retirees Should Focus On
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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The Importance Of Regular Financial Check-Ins
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Avoiding Spending Regrets In Retirement
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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The Challenges And Complexities Of Retirement Planning
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Communication And Decision-Making In Retirement Planning
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Avoiding First-Time Retirement Mistakes
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May 28, 2024 |
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Four Splurges In Retirement You Won't Regret
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May 21, 2024 |
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Knowing Who You Want To Be In Retirement
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May 14, 2024 |
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Overcoming The Fear Of Financial Mistakes
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May 07, 2024 |
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The Risks Of DIY Tax Planning In Retirement
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Exploring The Option Of Snowbirding In Retirement
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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No More Pensions: The Changing Landscape Of Retirement Planning
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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The Trade-Offs Of Waiting: Missed Benefits and Depleted Savings
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Fees In Retirement You May Not Be Aware Of
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Finding The Right Withdrawal Rate In Retirement
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Investing In Cryptocurrency For Retirement
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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March Madness And Your Money: Building A Retirement Gameplan
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Don't Let Retirement Taxes Steal Your Golden Years
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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How Emotions Could Wreck Your Retirement
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Exposing The Fees Stealing Your Retirement Savings
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Retirement Mulligans: Do-Overs for Your Golden Years
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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The “Right” Time To Retire – Lessons From Nick Saban
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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How Interest Rate Cuts Could Affect Your Retirement Planning
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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What You Can Learn About Taxes from Shohei Ohtani's $700M Deal
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Strategizing Your Financial Future: Navigating Roths and Tax Planning for Retirement
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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The “Moving Parts” of a Retirement Plan - Financial Insight Inspired by Charlie Munger
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Navigating Retirement Finances: Debunking Dave Ramsey's 8% Rule
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Financial Evolution: Finding Confidence in Uncertain Times
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Retirement Planning Insights Using Monopoly Game Play Strategies
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Reflecting on Holiday Feasts & Your Retirement
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Tools You Can Use In Retirement to Keep The Income Flowing
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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How to Plan for Funflation in Retirement
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Interview with David Foster and Katharine McPhee
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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How to avoid the, "Coulda, shoulda, woulda," in retirement.
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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What do Travis Kelce and retirement have in common?
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Costco Conundrums & Golden Opportunities: Making Informed Investment Choices
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Retirement Audibles: Transitioning Into Retirement and Creating Your Second Half Game Plan
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Navigating Retirement in a Shifting Market: Strategies for Success in 2023
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Financial Planning for Parents of Children with Special Needs
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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401(k) Dogs: How to Avoid Them and Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Savings Plan
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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The Issues with The 4% Rule For Retirement
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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How Much Income Do You Need in Retirement?
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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The Importance of Attitude in Retirement Planning
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Mastering Your 401(k) And Avoiding Common Retirement Mistakes
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Avoid Financial Assumptions And Secure Your Retirement
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Navigating Retirement Challenges: Insights from Michigan's Trusted Retirement Coach
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Tony Bennett's Legacy: Family, Trust, and Financial Flourishing
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Talking about finances: The science behind fear explained
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Smart Retirement Planning: Tackling Surprise Taxes and Securing Your Future
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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How Your Family Tree Can Predict Your Financial Future in Retirement
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Portion Control: How Small Steps Lead to Big Results
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Not ready for retirement? You're not alone. Michigan's Retirement Coach can help.
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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From Hoarders to Happy: Navigating Financial Planning and Living Life
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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A Father's Lesson About Retirement Planning: If You Get it Wrong, Make it Right, Right Now.
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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The “Work” You’ll Do In Retirement And Building A Plan So You Can “Have More Fun”
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Taking Charge of Your Retirement Plan: The Ultimate Guide
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May 29, 2023 |
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Trailer: Michigan's Retirement Coach Podcast with Mike Douglas
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May 25, 2023 |
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Tax Changes in 2026 and Their Impact on Your Financial Planning | Michigan's Retirement Coach
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May 22, 2023 |
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Preparing for Your Financial Future: Lessons from Tupperware's Decline
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May 15, 2023 |
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Retirement Dreams: Planning for a Fulfilling Future | Michigan's Retirement Coach Podcast
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May 08, 2023 |
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Creativity, Integrity, Quality
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May 01, 2023 |
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Losing Your “Friday Feels”
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Investing Vs. Living – Finding The Balance
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Hitting For The Cycle
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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What’s Got You Up At 3AM?
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Lowering Your Taxes In Retirement
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Re-balancing Your Stool
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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When Given A Buyout Option
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Mar 30, 2023 |