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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 Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Nick DeVito. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is the first of a two-part series on year-end tax planning.
As we reach the end of the calendar year, it is important to review certain considerations for tax planning. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss options to maximize retirement plan contributions and proper tax withholding.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 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 is the second episode of a two-part series on employee benefits.
In this episode, the guys continue their discussion on employee benefits. Mike and Nick go into detail about topics such as disability insurance and 401(k) programs. When discussing 401(k)s the two touch on the basics, vesting, and loan options.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This week on “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Nick DeVito. Nick is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
This episode is the first of a two-part series on employee benefits. In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss what exactly employee benefits are. After a broad overview, they cover in detail topics like open enrollment, health insurance, and life insurance.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
On this week’s episode of “Financial Planning: Explained”, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by Kyle Ryan, CFP, ChFC. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is the second of a two-part series on PSERS (Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
In this episode, the show an example of a PSERS statement and all that is involved with it. This episode also reviews the portion of the pensions that can be distributed as a lump sum and how it impacts the pension. They also go into detail about the various payout options and how they affect your monthly payout.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, visit https://maaplanning.com
*Menninger & Associates is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by PSERS
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
This week on “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 the first of a two-part series on PSERS (Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
In this episode, the guys discuss exactly what PSERS is, how the pension is calculated, the differences between older and newer versions of the pension plan, and the parameters around it compared to other pensions.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
*Menninger & Associates is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by PSERS
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
On this week’s episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP sits down with Kyle Ryan, CFP. Kyle is a financial planner at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning. This episode is a case study on retirement planning, which is one of the six major areas of financial planning.
In this episode, Mike and Kyle discuss a case study for a married couple nearing retirement. It’s an interesting case study because it covers topics such as: inheritance, pensions, and 401(k)s. They also discuss possible solutions to the couple’s situation. This is a great episode for anyone that is nearing retirement.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back Marty Greenbaum, CFE. Marty is the Founder and Senior Franchise Consultant at Smart Franchise Investing.
This is the final episode in the three-part series on business franchising. This episode focuses on the process of purchasing a franchise. Topics include: financing the purchase, marketing ventures, and the importance of speaking to a consultant before committing to purchasing a franchise.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
On this week’s episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by Marty Greenbaum, CFE. Marty is the Founder and Senior Franchise Consultant at Smart Franchise Investing.
This is part two of a three-part series on business franchising. This episode focuses on the factors to consider when deciding on purchasing a franchise and which franchisor. Topics include: the vetting process of franchisees, territory stipulations, gauging success, and exit strategies.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes Marty Greenbaum, CFE. Marty is the Founder and Senior Franchise Consultant at Smart Franchise Investing.
This is the first episode in a three-part series discussing business franchising. This episode provides an overview of business franchising, how it works, and many of the advantages of franchising. Topics include: franchising vs. owning a business, franchise flexibility and freedoms, prior experience needed, and financing a franchise.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit http://maaplanning.com
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
On this week’s episode of Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP is joined again by Ryan Keefe and Kyle Ryan, CFP for the final segment of this series. Ryan and Kyle are financial advisors at Menninger & Associates Financial Planning.
This episode is the final episode of a five-part series that reviews various common topics regarding financial planning. This episode also concludes the discussion of retirement planning. Topics include: tax efficient retirement withdrawal strategies, annuity & pension distribution options, and understanding pensions.
For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com