Ep 97: Protecting Yourself Against the Endless Ways to Spend Money

I can't believe the time has come. We are celebrating our 100th episode of The Thrive For[e]ward podcast! Today I highlight some of my absolute favorite episodes going all the way back to episode 1. We'll talk about guests that inspired me to the point I just achieved a personal goal! And episodes that should give you hope for the future -- hope in our children and hope in the economic power of women. So if you'll do me the honor and share this with your friends, I'd appreciate it! Oh, and don't forget about the Thrive For[e]ward non-profit of the month:Women's Foundation of Minnesotahttps://www.wfmn.org/Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

In today's episode, we are going to address a topic that I don't feel is addressed very much but affects many families in the United States and around the world. You may have this need in your family, as well. What we're talking about today is special needs planning. If you have someone in your life, whether that might be a relative close to you or a child of your own that has special needs, today's episode is something for you to consider. We'll be talking about what to do from an investment standpoint in income planning, tax planning, and general financial planning. As always, these are concepts and educational tools, and resources for you to begin the conversation. Now, if you know anyone who can benefit from this episode, please share, we would love for our podcast audience to continue to listen and grow from the education. Resources Mentioned:Southside Services - https://southsideservices.org/Pacer -  https://www.pacer.org/American College of Planning - https://americancollegeplanningservice.com/Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Today we are talking about making a career change. Did you know that seven in 10 women are thinking about a career change in the near future? A change that aligns more with the things that are important to them and the values that are important to them, while also creating a level of financial freedom for themselves. Taking that bull by the horns and ownership! So what are the things that you should be thinking about before making one of these career transitions? We're going to be breaking that down in the main part of the podcast today. So if you know somebody, like one of the 7 out of 10 that wants to make a change, please share this episode with them. Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Have you ever thought about how the various ways to spend money have changed over the decades? Did you know that the first credit card was actually used in 1958? Yet the plastic cards that we carry around feel like they might be ancient? And did you ever think about going back to the checkbook, and actually being the person that balances the checkbook? Some of you might not even know what a checkbook is!Well, there are so many different ways of how payments that we make in various different capacities have changed over the years. And today, we're going to dive into what's new, why we use it, how we use it, when to use it, and what specific security things might we want to consider before entering into any specific spaces. So please, share this episode with a friend, and please give us a rating on your favorite podcast provider! That's what keeps the show growing. Thank you! Now, let's get to work!Our June Non-Profit is Girls Take Action! Find out more, and support this amazing organization here: https://www.gtaction.org/aboutFind out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Have you ever found yourself walking into your financial advisor's office and dreading the conversation? Feeling like they're going to talk in a bunch of different abbreviations and a vocabulary that might feel like a foreign language to you? Today, we're going to talk a little bit about what the difference is, in working with a financial advisor or financial planner that focuses on behavioral finance. What does that experience look like for you? Why should you consider a financial advisor that is focused on helping you through your behaviors, your money story, your philosophy with money, and creating a strong foundation to implement a financial strategy. So if you know somebody that is in the market for having a stronger relationship with a financial planner, or shopping for a financial planner, this is a great episode for you to tune into. Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Today we're talking about why everything cost so much more right now. And how does one little word have so much impact on the financial decisions that we might make? And how does this impact us from varying points in our lives? Well, if you've gone to the grocery store, and you've seen an increase in your grocery bill, or you're trying to buy a house right now, and you're in constant battles with individuals who are showing up with offers better than yours, I get it. I understand how all of those things play a part in how we make financial decisions, and what do all of these things really mean for us now, and in the future? Let's talk about what inflation actually is. We'll start there on this edition of the Thrive For[e]ward podcast. Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

In today's episode, we are going to talk about some buzz topics. A topic all over social media. People are talking about this topic of generational wealth, and what does it actually mean? How can women actually hold the keys to impacting our future? We are the change makers! I'm not sure about you, but I am totally okay with rocking that super person cape on my back if it means that I can make an impact, not only for myself but for my family and the future of this world. So let's tune in together and if you know, another fantastic empowered woman or you're a man ready to support the badass women around you then tune in to today's episode, because as we know, women might lead in the change making space, but we also need our male counterparts to be right alongside us. So what does this buzz of generational wealth actually mean? Enjoy!Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Today it's all about moms and key pieces that women have the tendency to give up or take on that they shouldn't when it comes to their wealth. Motherhood is what we're going to talk about in today's episode. Motherhood when it comes to deciding to stay home and raise the kids, what to do when you decide to return to work, and how to bring your kids into a real conversation about wealth. So if you know a mother, if you are a mother, if you have a community of mothers, whatever fashion that might be, you should be listening to this episode and sharing it with your friends. Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

In today's episode, we are going to talk about being Sasha Fierce with your wealth! Maybe it's Sasha Fierce, aka Beyonce. Maybe it's Madonna. Maybe it's Gwyneth Paltrow. Maybe it's Michelle Obama, or maybe it's Oprah. You insert the woman who is the icon that you look up to. A woman who is a rebel without a cause in her own way, pushing through those glass ceilings and getting to the place that she wants to be. But she's also financially savvy and aware, producing that responsible level of wealth that allows for her family to be cared for, the community to be invested in, and that next generation of wealth to multiply. I'm talking about fierce female investors.What does it take for you to be in that same space? Well tune in to today's episode, and if you know another amazing female that should be listening to this podcast, share it with your friends. We would love to have you do that on your social media, as well as through email, text, hey, and even a carrier pigeon. Shout it from the rooftops! Women with financial freedom is the future of our total unrelenting success. Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.   

Today we are talking about what you should be considering around your wealth in your 60s and beyond. And this is a fun spot for me because I have spent much of my career guiding individuals through transformations into this amazing time of their life. Today we are going to talk about the stress of replacing that steady income you were making, how to handle medical insurance, finding your purpose after leaving your job, deciding if it's okay to retire earlier than expected, and how to live with your partner in peace and harmony. After all, you two will be spending a lot of time together!Find out more about Forethought Planning: www.forethoughtplanning.comFollow Forethought Planning on social media:FacebookLinkedInYouTube channelScore our free Wealth Assessment tool on our website.Securities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.