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Learn about financial planning strategies, ways to reduce taxes, how much you can spend in retirement, Social Security benefits, Roth IRA conversions and contributions, portfolio diversification, creating retirement income, and more. Episodes include review of case studies and interviews with subject matter experts. At Menninger & Associates, our philosophy is based on the fundamentals of financial planning. Further, we strongly believe that education and knowledge are powerful. In the end, all decisions are ultimately made by our clients, so each client knows why they are making those decisions thanks to our extremely informative meetings. Tune into this educational channel to learn strategies used every day!
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
On this week’s episode of “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is part two of a two-part episode case study regarding tax planning.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle review the specifics of the case study, and the dig into tax strategies as it pertains to a self-employed individual. Topics include: NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation), Roth IRA conversions, and SEP IRAs. This is a great episode discussing taxes for anyone who is a business owner or is self-employed.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is part one of a two-part episode discussing a case study revolving around tax planning.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle lay out the groundwork for this case study, discussing the clients goals, and facts about their specific financial picture. They then get into their assets, current investments, and debts. After break, they uncover some key factors to be used as one of the two is self-employed. This is a great episode discussing taxes for anyone who is a business owner or is self-employed.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
On this week’s episode of “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Ryan Keefe, CFP. Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode discusses the ins and outs of tax deferred investments.
In this episode, Mike and Ryan cover the tax differences between non-qualified annuities, non-deductible, and after0tax 401Ks. They also touch on the advantages and disadvantages of these type of plans. This is a great episode for anyone with questions on investment strategies for tax deferred accounts.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Andres Maldonado and Ryan Keefe, CFP. Andres is the Operations Manager and Ryan is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode tackles cybersecurity risks and how to navigate them.
In this episode, the guys discuss simple cybersecurity safeguards and prevention, as well as identity theft, along with what to do if your identity is stolen. This is a great episode for anyone, as we all know someone who has had an issue with cybersecurity.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP is again joined by Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates. This is the conclusion of a three-part series on the upcoming tax law changes in 2025.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the phantom taxation of social security, income tax brackets, IRMAA, and surviving spouses. These factors may result in individual finding themselves in a higher tax bracket in retirement. This episode is great for all ages regarding tax laws.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Nick Devito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This is part two of the three-part series on the upcoming tax law changes in 2025.
In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about simplifying the tax code using a custom worksheet designed by Menninger & Associates. Mike and Nick walk through an example of an individual in different tax brackets comparing the current tax brackets to the projected 2026 brackets. This episode is great for all ages regarding tax laws.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
On this week's episode of Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito, CFP. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates.
This is the first of a three-part series on the upcoming tax law changes in 2025. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss a broad overview of the different types of taxes, with a focus on federal taxes. The two also discuss taxation based on investment types, and the history of tax brackets. This is a great episode for all, no matter what age.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP and Kyle Ryan, CFP welcome Andy Gurkzak. Andy is the President and Manager at Allcity Adjusting, which is a licensed public adjusting firm in Indiana.
In this episode, Andy and Mike discuss the process of an adjuster evaluating property damage, negotiating an insurance claim with the insurance company, and insurance coverage. Public adjusting has financial planning implications as risk management is one of the six areas of financial planning.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
On this week’s episode of “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Nick DeVito. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss unexpected planning needs that people often overlook. Topics in this episode include: paying off debt, utilizing the benefits of a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit), maximizing employer match, and the importance of estate planning.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
On this week’s episode of “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by Nick DeVito. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is the second of a two-part series discussing year-end tax planning.
In this episode, Mike and Nick review further considerations for year-end taxes. Topics in this episode include: tax loss harvesting, Roth IRA conversions, and business deductions.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com