Podcast Episode 21: Financial Decisions Don’t Have to Be Permanent

by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / July 10, 2023

With all the changes happening in the world, interest rates to inflation, many people can feel trapped by their financial decisions. But in this episode, we explore how your plan, from your mortgage to your retirement, should be resilient enough to withstand any change. No matter what life stage, you should be confident that your decisions will help you reach whatever your goals are.

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Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®; Jake Turner, Financial Planning Associate

Behind the Designs Ep 21 : Financial Decisions Don’t Have to be Permanent

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Key Moments

1:41 Where did this question come from?

4:07 What changed about big decisions?

8:57 What do temporary financial decisions looks like?

16:30 Did you know, most retirees won’t spend all their money?

24:40 What financial decisions should be permanent?

Links for Financial Decisions Don’t Have to Be Permanent

Listen to ep. 14, “Don’t Make Retirement Your Dream,” to find new ways to think about retirement.

Learn more about interest rates and how you can carry on in ep. 19, “How to Finance Your Summer Projects.”

Watch our short to learn about the history of interest rates.

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Credits for Episode 21

Executive Producer : Anna Lewis

Host : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®

Guests : Jake Turner, Financial Planning Associate

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We are financial advisors in Deer Park and Barrington, IL. A team with a passion for helping others design a path to financial success — whatever success means for you. Each of our unique insights fit together to create broad expertise, complete roadmaps, and creative solutions. We have seen the power of having a financial plan, and adjusting that plan to life. The result? Freedom from worrying about the future so you can enjoy today.