Tag: Retirement
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? (Ep. 26)

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? (Ep. 26)

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Life insurance might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s crucial for safeguarding your financial future.

And the golden question is: How much life insurance is enough?

We’ve got the answer this week on The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast. Matt Nelson and Jacob LaRue talk about how to determine the appropriate amount of life insurance coverage to meet your needs.

They guide you through the purpose of life insurance, the various frameworks to determine the necessary coverage for you, and how to select the right type of policies based on individual needs. 

They discuss: 

  • The purpose of life insurance and its role in financial planning
  • Different frameworks for calculating the necessary amount of coverage
  • The distinction between group and personal life insurance policies
  • How to tailor life insurance plans to unique family and financial situations.
  • And more!

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Case Study: Crafting a Financial Independence Plan

Case Study: Crafting a Financial Independence Plan

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Transform your assets into the life you’ve always dreamed of!

In this episode of the MedTech Wealth Advisor podcast, host Matt Nelson, CFP® and Jacob LaRue, CFP® go through a real-life example in a case study. They discuss the imperative considerations and how they created a Financial Independence Plan unique to the client. 

The first step is to understand the clients’ values, needs, and what exactly they want out of life. Then they can delve into the specifics of their financial picture and specific challenges, such as stock options. With all the information delivered a plan is developed to reach their short-term and long-term financial independence goals while still prioritizing the values, goals, and desired lifestyle of the client. 

Also discussed is creating a “baseline scenario” to account for potential ups and downs in income and expenses. This creates a solid framework that can adapt even in the face of major life events. Tune in for a comprehensive look at what it takes to plan for your future and create your own personal Financial Freedom Statement!

Key Highlights: 

    • Understanding Core Values: Rather than working from their own ideals and processes, getting to know the client’s personal views and values is the initial guide to the planning process.
  • Financial Freedom Statements: An overall view of a client’s financial outlook in the present and the future, as well as the options that are available to adjust their work-life balance
    • Equity Compensation & Benefits: Don’t miss out on equity compensation not yet vested, understand all your benefits and how to maximize them.
    • Long-Term Planning: Building a comprehensive financial independence plan looks beyond immediate spending to consider lifestyle changes, potential sabbaticals, increased travel, and other long-term goals.
  • Baseline Scenarios: Creating an initial template with expected income and known expenses in the present and future lays a foundation for
  • And more!

 

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Planning for Financial Freedom Through Life’s 3 Phases (Ep. 5)

Planning for Financial Freedom Through Life’s 3 Phases (Ep. 5)

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Is there more to wealth than just the digits in your bank account?

Join CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Matthew Nelson, as he digs beneath the surface of what we know as financial independence. While financial independence means living without depending on generating continuous income, Matthew provides a different goal to aspire to: achieving ‘financial freedom’ by aligning your wealth with your core values.

Listen in as Matthew unveils:

  • The difference between financial independence and financial freedom
  • Life’s money stages: enjoying now, planning for surprises, and leaving something behind
  • Discovering the deeper role of a financial advisor beyond merely investments
  • The path to financial independence: income, taxes, and investing. Which is most important?
  • Rethinking retirement: Is it only about the money?
  • Thinking about money, family, and hard conversations while planning your estate
  • And much more!

 

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