Ready to stop procrastinating and start living the life you've always dreamed of? Don't let another year slip by with stale financial goals and missed opportunities. Tune in to this week's episode as John unveils powerful secrets for recognizing and overcoming the various forms of procrastination that hold us back. (00:50) With the biggest wealth transfer in history on the horizon, there’s no time to waste. (8:37) 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

Growing wealth is undoubtably important, but equally crucial are the strategies and tactics you have in place to protect your wealth in the long term. If implemented correctly, you’ll be enjoying your hard-earned financial success for years to come. This week, discover what actions you can take to remove financial worry and safeguard your wealth. (1:04) Plus, find out what you should be doing to protect your cherished jewelry pieces. (8:44) Lastly, learn how can you help guide and support your family on their long-term wealth journey. (37:50)  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 weather is heating up and you're dreaming about your summer adventures. But before you start booking flights, find out what practical strategies you should employ to keep your financial goals in sight. (3:12) Plus, discover the best place to start when paying off credit card debt (42:50) and enjoy a peek behind the curtain to see how John invests his own personal wealth. (36:56) 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 2017 tax cuts are set to expire, which means we may see a dramatically different tax landscape soon. But just because taxes are likely going up doesn’t mean yours can’t go down. This week, John explores how you can achieve tax savings through strategic planning. (31:09) Plus, he gives practical insights on life insurance considerations and shares lessons we can learn from the past 12 months. (8:04) 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

The toughest part of retirement can often be the transition from diligent saver to savvy spender. That’s why on this episode, John shares financial strategies, mindset shifts and practical tips to help you embrace the thrill of spending in order to enjoy a more fulfilling retirement journey. (1:30) Plus, John breaks down exactly what’s going on with the rising wave of Nvidia and the stock market (8:21) before exploring the ins and outs of Medicare (including planning, timelines and common questions). (12:45) 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

Market volatility often prompts investors to rethink their strategy, but what are the critical elements you should focus on when it comes to assessing your portfolio's performance (10:00)? Plus, get answers to questions about the debt ceiling and find out whether you should be bracing for impact as we approach the deadline (39:20). Find out more on this week’s episode of Rethink Your Money. 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  

There’s one overarching rule we should all follow when it comes to building wealth. Find out what that rule is and how it can supercharge your savings on this week’s episode (2:45). Plus, we compare the performance of cash vs. stocks in a recession (28:50) and explain how you can get a tax break with a 1031 exchange (40:55). 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

You wouldn’t want a toolbox filled with only hammers — you need other tools to get the job done! The same goes for your financial toolbox. The most successful investors use a variety of tools to combat the risks posed by inflation, volatility and rising interest rates in order to avoid running out of money. Find out what should be in your financial toolbox on this week’s episode (6:41). Plus, learn whether you’re more likely to make money in a bull or bear market (36:55). The answer may surprise you! 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 sentiment “the smaller the gap between your expectations and reality, the happier your life will be” is true of investing. This week, John examines how to manage money-related expectations and find greater satisfaction with your wealth (1:26). Plus, learn how the definition of retirement is changing (24:35) and why the best returns you’ll get may come from the times you invest in yourself (46:10).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

We don’t need to find the next Apple stock to hit it big when it comes to our investments. In fact, studies show the best blueprint for growth is simply diversification. Find out why — and how you can maximize this strategy — on this week’s episode (2:39). Plus, learn how knowing and owning your money story is one of the more liberating things you can do (10:46). Finally, John answers whether a quirk in the payment formula for Social Security will negatively impact recipients born in 1960 (42:14).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