What Your Halloween Costume Says About Your Money Habits
Trick-or-treat! This week, we’re having a little Halloween fun. Let’s see what your Halloween costume might reveal about your financial personality. As usual, we share a few laughs in our getting-to-know-you segment and highlight some great quotes of the week. We also tackle a fantastic listener question about managing multiple financial advisors and how to […]
The Beatles Retirement: All You Need Is A Plan
The Beatles Retirement: All You Need Is A Plan In this episode, Matt and Sam take a magical mystery tour through Beatles classics, uncovering practical tips for investing, planning, and preparing for retirement. From staying calm during market swings to recovering after financial setbacks, they show how iconic lyrics can inspire strategies to give your […]
New Beginnings: The Big Beautiful Bill, Office Moves, & NYC Adventures
New Beginnings: The Big Beautiful Bill, Office Moves, & NYC Adventures In this episode of The Income for Life Show, Matt and Sam broadcast from their new home base in Kansas City, Missouri. They discuss the recent office move from Topeka, Kansas, sharing the challenges and humorous moments along the way. They dive into the […]
5 Ways Wishful Thinking Can Damage Your Retirement
A little hope is good for the soul, but when it comes to retirement planning, wishful thinking can lead to serious financial mistakes. Today, we’re walking through five common examples of wishful thinking that can quietly damage your retirement and how you can build a plan that protects your future instead of relying on luck. […]
Retirement Lessons From The Masters
Retirement Lessons From The Masters The Masters is a beautiful reminder of just how much strategy, patience, and long-term focus goes into a great round of golf. Turns out, retirement works a lot like the game. Today, we’re teeing up a few key lessons from the course and how they translate into smarter planning for […]
The Five Love Languages of Financial Planning
The Five Love Languages of Financial Planning The five love languages were made popular by author Gary Chapman. If you’re not familiar with them, they include acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and physical touch. Let’s think about how you may encounter the love languages when it comes to financial planning. This […]
What Do Proposed Tariffs Mean For Your Portfolio?
What Do Proposed Tariffs Mean For Your Portfolio? The day President Trump took office, he announced plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. Additional tariff conversations have exploded since that day. How might this impact your personal finances and the economy? Today, we’ll explain a bit of the backstory of […]
5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s
5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s Financial mistakes can happen at any age, but they can have a particularly significant impact in your 60s. In this episode, we’ll explore 5 common financial mistakes to avoid during this crucial decade, along with 4 budget-friendly retirement activities to inspire your golden years. As usual, we […]
New Year, New Me: How To Change Your Money Attitude In 2025
New Year, New Me: How To Change Your Money Attitude In 2025 As we kick off 2025, a lot of people consider what they want the year to look like and how to put their best foot forward, especially financially. Think: “new year, new me!” To figure out what the new “you” is all about, […]
Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early – Are You Ready?
Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early – Are You Ready? Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting […]