Why You Need Bitcoin In Your Financial Plan - Jim Crider

 We dive into: 
🔹 Why money is a communication tool, not just a balance sheet 
🔹 How broken incentives distort the role of most financial advisors 
🔹 The difference between wealth accumulation and time freedom 
🔹 How Jim integrates Bitcoin into client portfolios with 100% adoption 
🔹 The real reason most people feel financially stuck—and how to change it 
🔹 What legacy planning looks like in a Bitcoin future 
🔹 The truth behind “risk” in diversification, cash, and chasing returns 
🔹 How to build financial plans around your values, not vague goals 
🔹 Why the best financial decisions aren’t always the highest yielding 
🔹 How Bitcoin changes the conversation from accumulation to preservation 

Whether you’re a longtime Bitcoiner, a young family building your future, or someone approaching retirement with big questions, this episode offers a deeply human take on wealth, time, and intentional living. 

🎙 Guest: Jim Crider Twitter/X – @JimCriderTX 
Website – https://intentionallivingfp.com 

00:00 - Introduction 
01:08 - Jim's Bitcoin Journey: From 2012 to 2020 
02:49 - Why Jim Moved Everything to Bitcoin in 2020 
04:27 - How Intentional Living is Different 
06:29 - Incentives and Conflicts in Financial Planning 
08:58 - Educating Clients About Bitcoin 
12:30 - Jim’s Ideal Clients and Niches 
17:09 - Uncovering Clients’ Values and Goals 
23:10 - The Flowchart of Financial Planning 
28:42 - Common Mindsets of Successful Clients 
31:15 - Regrets and Lessons Learned About Wealth
34:52 - How Jim’s Own Allocations Have Evolved 
40:22 - Diversification and Risk Assessment 
48:34 - The Importance of Emergency Funds 
52:38 - Thoughts on Bitcoin Mining 
57:25 - Ownership, Education, and Conviction 
59:54 - Getting Started with Bitcoin 
1:06:29 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Wealth Building 
1:08:26 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Jim

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