Planning for Life Podcast

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In our “Planning for Life” podcasts we share strategies & ideas for overcoming challenges in your personal and financial life.

Inevitably “Life Happens” and that is why we want to educate and provide you the insight and awareness to know how to creatively plan, now and in the future, so you’re always striving to live the life that you desire.

Please find a list of our “Planning for Life” Podcasts below, your source for creative financial strategies. Please check back regularly for new episodes!!!

February 17, 2025 Episode #51

Don’t Wait to Talk to Your Family About Your Will

Can you confidently say that your children will be prepared to receive an inheritance? Save your family time, money, and…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #50

Managing Longevity Risk in the Modern Age

Thanks to advancements in technology and medicine, our lifespans are now longer than ever. How does this increase in longevity…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #49

Common Finance Myths, Debunked

Will you make less money if you get a raise into a higher tax bracket? These are just a few…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #48

5 Financial Actions to Take Right Now

Do you know how to keep your financial house in order during the COVID-19 outbreak? In this special episode, Russell…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #47

What is Your Money Mindset?

What drives you to spend money or save it? Why do people turn down vacations that they can well afford…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #46

Did You Read the Headline? Guess What, You Already Have An Opinion

If you see everyone moving in one direction, how likely are you to change your own direction? Furthermore, will you…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #45

COVID-19 UPDATE

In this special episode, we share updates on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation, how we’re assisting our…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #44

Financial Planning for Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals

Jacobs, Coolidge & Company works with a wide range of clients, including ultra high-net-worth individuals. With a high net worth…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #43

What Does the SECURE Act Mean for Americans?

On December 20, 2019, Congress introduced a new act called the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act —…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #42

Russell Jacobs’ Year-End To-Do List

Today, Russell Jacobs is here to help you stay on track for the new year by covering what to consider…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #41

Strategies for the Financial Challenges of Entrepreneurship

As an entrepreneur, you probably spend most of your time growing your business. But being an entrepreneur isn’t always just…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #40

Questions to Ask When on the Hunt for a Financial Advisor

Are you looking for a new financial advisor? When you’re on the lookout, it’s important to have as much knowledge…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #39

Our Top Recommended Financial Moves for Business Owners

Business owners spend most of their time focusing on day-to-day operations, sales, and growth. Considering how busy they are, their…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #38

Fact or Fiction? Challenging Popular Financial Beliefs

From different strategies for timing the market to the renting versus buying debate, there are many combatting beliefs about financial…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #37

Bad Financial Habits to Break

Are you guilty of practicing financial habits that could negatively impact your financial health? In this episode of Planning for…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #36

How to Talk to Your Parents About Money

Oftentimes, talking about money is an uncomfortable conversation to be had, especially with your parents. In this episode of Planning…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #35

What Does “Transferring Risk” Really Mean?

Many people believe that you can only transfer risk with an insurance company but, in actuality, you can also transfer…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #34

Tomorrow is Not Guaranteed — Planning for the Lives You Leave Behind

As we go through our lives and our day-to-day routines, it can be easy to forget one thing: tomorrow is…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #33

2 Powerful 401(k) Tools You Probably Aren’t Using

Are you saving enough money to eventually replace your income? Put down the calculator, because we have tried-and-true tools to…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #32

Meet Ted Dennard, Founder and CEO of Savannah Bee Company

Honey has been part of Ted Dennard’s life from the time he was a child — even though he was…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #31

The All-Encompassing Planning Process

The Jacobs Coolidge and Company team love inspiring their clients to have “aha moments” by helping them look at the…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #30

Diversify Your Career With Peter Strauss

Diversity is the spice of life, and diversifying your skills through different careers helps to keep things interesting. In this…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #29

10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving Your Business

Many business owners find moving their office to be a daunting task. In this episode of Planning for Life Podcast,…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #28

How to Reach for Better

We all have a vision of where we would like to be at some point down the line. However, sometimes…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #27

How to Use a 401(k) Offered Through Your Employer

Do you know how to use the 401(k) that is offered through your workplace? Many employees don’t, and that’s an…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #26

Preparing Your Family to Be Responsible Stewards

It takes time to build wealth and very little time to lose it all — especially if your family doesn’t…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #25

Meet Attorney Jason Tate

If you’re thinking about starting your own business, take notes from other entrepreneurs who have found their groove. In this…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #24

Making Your Retirement the Best It Can Be

Like life, retirement is not cookie cutter for each person. In this episode of Planning for Life Podcast, Carl Coolidge…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #23

Get to Know Entrepreneur Kevin Coyle

In this episode of the Planning for Life Podcast, Carl Coolidge sits down with physician and entrepreneur Kevin Coyle to…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #22

The Single Greatest Challenge We All Face in Finance (and in Life)

Welcome back to another episode of the Planning for Life podcast with Russell Jacobs. In this episode, Russell shares the…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #21

10 Common Mistakes in Financial Planning

Are you making one of the 10 most common financial planning mistakes? Carl Coolidge is here to explain what these…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #20

Breaking Down the Basics of 401(k)s

Anyone who knows anything about finance in America has heard the term “401(k).” However, not everyone knows exactly what they…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #19

Knowing Your Score

What does it mean to know your score and how can you use it plan for 2019? In today’s episode,…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #18

How to Prepare for a Divorce

Divorce can be time-consuming, messy, and emotionally draining, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. It can be…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #17

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Real Estate

Have you considered investing in real estate? In today’s episode, Carl Coolidge explains the potential positive and negative outcomes that…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #16

Risk Management and Insurance Planning: The Basics

A career with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation comes with many responsibilities. In this episode of the Planning for Life…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #15

Why Your Business Needs to Analyze Its 401(k) Planning

The world of 401(k)s can be tricky to maneuver, especially if you aren’t sitting in the C-suite, where most financial…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #14

8 Topics a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner Knows Inside Out

Do you know the real concepts you should be considering when it comes to your wealth management? Russell Jacobs highlights…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #13

What You Need to Know About Your 401(k) — With Guest, Jim Jacobs

“Am I contributing enough money to my 401(k)?” That’s the number one question that clients ask special guest, Jim Jacobs,…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #12

10 Questions You Should Ask Any Financial Advisor

When you hire a financial advisor, you’re entering a long-term relationship. Since this person will know everything about your financial…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #11

Generation X, Don’t Forget to Prioritize Yourself

Right now, many Generation Xers are at a challenging point in their lives: they’re helping their kids get through college,…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #10

How to Succeed Financially as a Physician

Physicians need a financial planner who understands the joys and challenges that come with a career in medicine. Enter, Carl…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #9

Here’s a Refreshing Approach to Budgeting

Do you cringe when you think about budgeting? If so, listening to this episode could make a world of difference.…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #8

How to Understand Life Insurance as a Part of Risk Management

When it comes to life insurance, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. Today, Russell Jacobs brings you an enlightening and informative…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #7

The SECURE Retirement Plan Process®: Part 2

Today, Carl Coolidge walks you through the second part of the SECURE® process. The latter part of the acronym stands…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #6

RICH® Planning Experience in Depth

In this episode, Matt Halloran and Russell Jacobs discuss a holistic, four-step discovery and planning approach to total financial wellness…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #5

The SECURE® Process: Part 1

Today, Carl Coolidge walks you through the first part of their SECURE® process. In this informative podcast, Carl covers the…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #4

What is the RICH® Planning Experience?

Life goals and financial goals are intertwined. It’s rare to have one without the other. That’s why Russell Jacobs, of Jacobs Coolidge & Company LLC, starts every new client relationship with the RICH® Planning Experience: a holistic approach to financial planning.Continue Reading What is the RICH® Planning Experience?

February 17, 2025 Episode #3

How To Be Secure At The End Of The Rainbow – Your Retirement

We all dream of having a secure retirement. If you’re a business owner, your dream probably extends to your employees;…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #2

Introduction to Russell Jacobs III

Russell Jacobs started his career in financial planning after graduating from the University of Georgia. He began working with his…

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February 17, 2025 Episode #1

Introduction to Carl Coolidge

In this first episode of the Planning for Life Podcast, you’ll meet Carl Coolidge of Jacobs Coolidge & Company in…

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