Month: July 2024

Preparing for Financial Independence with a Lifetime Income Plan

Preparing for Financial Independence with a Lifetime Income Plan

Retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Crafting a personalized income plan empowers you to prepare for financial independence and gain control of your future.

Matt Nelson, CFP® is joined by Head of Financial Planning at Perspective 6 Group, Jacob LaRue, CFP®. The pair discuss the art of crafting an effective income plan that sustains your lifestyle through all of life’s stages. With an emphasis on the critical role of understanding cash flows, taxes, and diverse income sources. They offer insights to help you avoid the unnecessary stress of prolonged working years, so you can enjoy life.

Key Highlights:

  • Financial Independence: Learn to create a comprehensive income plan to support your lifestyle throughout retirement
  • Life Phases: Explore saving and spending strategies tailored to the three stages of life
  • Tax Strategies: Plan for taxes as an expense over your lifetime
  • Practical Planning: Utilize tools budgeting tools to track spending and income, as well as retirement tools to ensure you are on track
  • Investment Insights: Leverage your portfolio to fill income gaps to optimize pension and Social Security benefits to protect long-term stability 
  • Enjoying Life: Financial planning should empower you to enjoy life, including taking sabbaticals or mini retirements
  • And much more!

Tune in to secure valuable insights and practical advice on working towards financial independence and crafting an effective income plan.

 

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Exploring MedTech Innovation in Medical Alley (Ep. 19)

Exploring MedTech Innovation in Medical Alley (Ep. 19)

Ready to explore cutting-edge MedTech innovation and its career impact? 

Matt Nelson, CFP®, and Frank Jaskulke, the now former VP of Innovation at Medical Alley, join together to discuss how Medical Alley drives healthcare advancements. Celebrating 40 years in 2024, Medical Alley has led initiatives like the angel investor tax credit and the Medical Device Innovation Consortium, cementing Minnesota as a MedTech hub. Frank shares invaluable insights on Medical Alley’s history, mission, and industry impact for professionals and entrepreneurs.

Key Highlights:

  • Collaborative Ecosystem: How Medical Alley unites medical device companies, hospitals, insurers, and supply chains to foster innovation and public health outcomes
  • MDIC’s Role: Bringing together FDA scientists and industry experts to enhance product safety, efficacy, and approval processes
  • Angel Investor Tax Credit: Boosting innovation with a 25% refund on investments in Minnesota-based high-tech startups
  • Healthcare Digitization: Exploring digital transformation to reduce costs, improve quality, and address rising healthcare expenses
  • Medical Alley Starts: Supporting entrepreneurs with resources to connect with investors, partners, and talent, accelerating innovation
  • Career Development: Networking and execution advice for newcomers to enhance career opportunities within Medical Alley
  • International Expansion: Bringing global innovations to Minnesota to further enhance the state’s MedTech industry

Tune in for actionable advice and insights into the factors shaping MedTech innovation and career development.

 

Resources:

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About Frank Jaskulke: 

As the Vice President of Innovation at Medical Alley, Frank Jaskulke played a crucial role in driving the nonprofit association’s mission to make Minnesota the epicenter of health innovation and care. With a robust background in supporting MedTech startups and fostering industry collaboration, Frank’s leadership has been instrumental in launching initiatives like the Medical Device Innovation Consortium and the angel investor tax credit, significantly impacting the MedTech landscape. Since recording, Frank has moved on from Medical Alley to another opportunity.