Strategic Planning Podcast

Hosted by Mike Flanders

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Oct 2026

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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Mike Flanders of the Strategic Planning Corporation in Colfax, NC. We’ll strive to make sure you have a clear view of all the issues that impact your decisions so that you’re prepared for your financial future.

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October 15, 2026Episode 17913 min

Five Financial Frights That Keep Retirees Up at Night

It's spooky season. And while most people are thinking about haunted houses and horror movies, a lot of pre-retirees have scarier things on their minds: running out of money, or a market crash at exactly the wrong time. Today we're shining a flashlight on five of the biggest financial frights and how to prepare for them. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

September 24, 2026Episode 17819 min

Money Questions That Aren't Really About Money

Talking about money can be hard for some people, and sometimes it just takes the right question to get things rolling. Here are a few we think are worth asking. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

September 10, 2026Episode 17718 min

The Honor and the Headache of Being an Executor

Being named the executor of someone's will can feel like an honor. It can also feel like a lot of pressure. It's more than handing out inheritances. It's paperwork, accounts, taxes, property, creditors, and sometimes family dynamics, stretched out over months or even years. A lot of clients end up in this role without ever planning to, and we're often the first call they make. Let's talk through how we help. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

August 27, 2026Episode 17614 min

Financial Documents: What to Keep and Where

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. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

August 13, 2026Episode 17513 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. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

July 23, 2026Episode 17415 min

The National Park Guide to Retirement Planning

Whether you're visiting one of the 63 national parks this summer or just hitting a local trail, a lot of the best practices for a great hike apply just as well to your retirement plan. Let's “walk” through a few. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

July 9, 2026Episode 17313 min

The 4% Rule vs. the 8% Rule: What's the Right Withdrawal Rate for You?

Dave Ramsey has built one of the most recognized brands in personal finance. Millions of people have followed his advice out of debt and into savings. But when it comes to how much you should pull from your retirement accounts each year, Ramsey takes a position that some financial professionals find hard to get behind. Today we're breaking it down: what he says, what the research says, and what your advisor actually thinks. Ramsey’s 8% Retirement Rule Sounds Nuts At First Article Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

June 25, 2026Episode 17214 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. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

June 11, 2026Episode 17114 min

Maverick, Goose, and the Financial Danger Zone

It's summer — and nothing says summer quite like Tom Cruise as Maverick soaring across the sky in Top Gun. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original film, and with Tom Cruise's birthday on July 3rd, we figured it was the perfect excuse to revisit some of the most iconic quotes from the franchise and see what they have to say about your financial life. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

May 28, 2026Episode 17014 min

Bigger Pension Now… or Security Later?

When retirement is around the corner, some of the biggest decisions aren’t about when to retire; they’re about how income continues if one spouse is gone. Pension options can look straightforward on paper, but the tradeoffs behind them are anything but. Today, we’re walking through a listener question that highlights a common decision couples face. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/