One of the biggest threats to your retirement isn’t market volatility; it’s your longevity. People are living longer, which means you’ll likely spend more years in retirement than you think. Join John as he outlines actions you should be taking now that could boost your savings, allowing you to feel secure during your slow down years and your retirement years, without sacrificing those plans you have. Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

Charlie Bilello, Chief Market Strategist, shares his insights on the intertwining lessons of life and investing. He emphasizes that investing is a journey, not just a destination, and discusses planning for unexpected changes. The conversation navigates the importance of maintaining control over finances and highlights the interplay between lifestyle upgrades and savings. Bilello also addresses the dynamic performance of major tech stocks, the significance of emergency funds, and advocates for an abundance mindset to foster wealth.

Investor overconfidence — and, sometimes, incompetence — can often go unnoticed, eroding your hard-earned savings. This week, John explores how irrational decisions and inflated self-assurance can wreak havoc on your financial success. (2:16) He'll share pitfalls to watch out for (as well as how to successfully avoid them) and teach you how to navigate the unpredictable world of investing. Plus, find out what to watch out for with ETFs, including the new Bitcoin ETF. (24:26) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

A complete financial plan is the road map for all your financial decisions and informs the actions you take today to help achieve your future financial goals. But if that plan is incomplete, your financial security is at risk. Join John as he guides you through the critical components of a financial plan so that you can find out what you may be missing. (Hint: A financial plan is more than just investments and taxes.) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

It's 2024, and you want to get your finances started on the right foot. Join John as he guides you through his eight non-negotiable money moves for the new year. (2:50) From tried-and-true advice to strategies with a new perspective, learn how to jump-start your finances and set yourself up for financial security. Plus, rethink what life insurance can safeguard in your life. (30:06) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

By now, most sports fans — and even casual observers — have heard about Shohei Ohtani’s historical $700 million contract with the Dodgers. While the numbers are staggering, what isn’t are the lessons we can learn about the time value of money and how to apply it to our personal finances for long-term success. (00:43) Join John as he explores not only this topic but also whether we should be rethinking or reaffirming taking Social Security benefits early. (24:08) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com 

Looking back on 2023, which words will resonate in discussions about our finances and investments? John explores this question, examining how the events of the past year challenged our financial resilience and reshaped our mindset regarding wealth. (2:23) He also collaborates with Charlie Bilello, Creative Planning's Chief Market Strategist, to delve into the most significant surprises of 2023 (9:56) and caution against placing undue trust in 2024 pundit predictions. (11:33)Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

Every day we hear about world events and other issues we categorize as either good or bad. We tend to overemphasize the negative — but this mindset can be harmful to investors. Join John as he highlights positive signs globally and explains how acknowledging them can benefit your wealth. (4:10) Later he’s joined by Creative Planning Attorney Jerry Bell, who provides essential steps for when your special needs child turns 18. (12:35)  Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

Navigating the sea of financial news can be overwhelming, with most of it merely adding to the noise. But fear not — John breaks down the essential retirement strategy that cuts through the clamor, teaching you how to discern what truly matters and leverage potential opportunities for your investments. (1:18) Plus, what valuable investment lessons we can learn from OpenAI's situation (5:03) and where is the best place to save your money? (29:57) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com 

The wisest investors recognize that your needs should dictate your asset allocation — not your age. But how can you ensure the optimal mix? Join John as he guides us through various options and demonstrates how to seamlessly integrate them into your financial plan. (3:57) Additionally, uncover year-end tax planning secrets to maximize your savings, (17:38) and explore the perplexing money moves that persist despite their lack of logic. (26:04) Presented by Creative Planning, each week Host and Managing Director John Hagensen cuts through the headlines and loud takes to challenge the advice you may have been given and reaffirm what you know to be true. Plus, don’t miss his weekly interviews with Creative Planning specialists as they cover investing, taxes, estate planning and many other areas that impact your financial life! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com