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Financial Flight Plan Podcast

Financial Flight Plan Podcast

Hosted by Tim Estes

Episodes

30

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Weekly investing and financial planning guidance with Tim Estes and Brie Reyes, CFP® in Fort Worth, TX

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October 15, 2026Episode 16722 min

Why Retiring In 2026 Is Different Than It Used To Be

Retirement planning today doesn't look like it did even a decade ago, let alone the way it looked for our parents. On this episode, we’ll give you 5 realities you need to be aware of in 2026 to build toward a successful retirement. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

September 24, 2026Episode 16623 min

Giving Your Financial Plan a Bird's-Eye View

Every October, hundreds of hot air balloons rise over Albuquerque for the largest balloon festival in the world. No two pilots fly the exact same path, and none of them can control the wind. Turns out, that's not a bad way to think about a financial plan either. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

September 10, 2026Episode 16520 min

Why People Keep Working In Their Retirement Years

More people in their 60s and 70s are staying on the job than ever before, and it's not always about the money. Let's dig into the real reasons retirees keep showing up to work. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

August 27, 2026Episode 16426 min

Keep It or Toss It? A Financial Document Checklist

Somewhere in a drawer, a filing cabinet, or a shoebox in the closet, most of us are holding onto financial paperwork we don't actually need. And we’re probably missing a few things we do need. Let's sort out what stays, what goes, and where it all belongs. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

August 6, 2026Episode 16318 min

The Financial Worries That Keep People Up at Night

When it comes to financial planning, everybody has something that bothers them. Today we're walking through some of the most common pain points we see and the real conversations that happen around them. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

July 16, 2026Episode 16221 min

The 5 D's of Retirement Planning

Based on a recent article from Kiplinger, there are five keys to a retirement plan that actually holds up over time. They all happen to start with the same letter- which either means it's a great framework or someone really wanted it to work out that way. Either way, the five D's are worth knowing. Read the Kiplinger article HERE. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

July 2, 2026Episode 16118 min

What Your 4th of July Traditions Can Teach You About Money

This year's Fourth of July carries a little extra weight as we celebrate 250 years of American independence, and that's worth a moment. But between the hot dogs, the parades, and the fireworks, we started thinking about how many of our favorite holiday traditions have a pretty natural financial parallel. So that's what we're doing today… and the comparisons might surprise you. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

June 18, 2026Episode 16021 min

OpenAI, SpaceX, and You — Should You Care About the IPO Boom?

SpaceX. OpenAI. These and other names have been dominating the headlines. The IPO market is heating up and clients are asking questions. Today we're keeping it simple. What do retirees and pre-retirees need to understand about IPOs before they get caught up in the excitement? Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

May 28, 2026Episode 15921 min

54 Million Workers Had No Retirement Plan. That Just Changed

There’s some big retirement news out of Washington worth understanding. President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings for the tens of millions of Americans whose employers don't offer a plan. Today we're breaking down what was signed, what it means in practice, and what questions it raises for your own retirement picture. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

April 30, 2026Episode 15822 min

Why Spending in Retirement Is Harder Than It Sounds

Most retirement conversations are about saving enough. Today we're talking about the other side of that. What happens when you've saved, you're there, and you still can't bring yourself to spend it? It's more common than people admit. And it can quietly rob you of the retirement you worked so hard to build. Important Links: Website: https://www.estesfinancial.net/ Call: 817-444-8402

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