Ideas by Mike™

Ideas by Mike™


Latest Episodes

(Ep. 40)How Inflation Reshaped America’s Cost of Living (1909 vs 2025 Historic Prices Changes)
December 19, 2025

In this 40th Episode of Ideas by Mike Podcast, Mike Milligan, CFP, sits down with financial experts Coach Pete D’Arruda & Gary Nolan to discuss the history of the US economy, the stock market, and personal finance strategies. Whether you are loo

(Ep. 39) AI and the Age of Abundance: A Futurist Perspective from Dr. Axel Meierhoefer
December 05, 2025

Dr. Axel Meierhoefer joins Mike Milligan, CFP, to uncover his unique strategies for achieving financial freedom and navigating the future landscape of wealth.This Ideas by Mike Podcast episode dives deep into three core areas: building wealth through re

Real Estate Investing Tips & Franchise Growth Strategies with Rhyan Finch (Ep. 38)
November 28, 2025

In this episode of the Ideas by Mike Podcast, Mike Milligan, CFP, talks with Rhyan Finch, CEO of 1st Class Real Estate, about the mindset and strategies behind real estate investing and franchise growth. Rhyan shares how to spot real estate investing opp

Tom Hegna’s Book for Getting Your First $1M | Financial Mistakes Young Adults Should Avoid (Ep. 37)
November 14, 2025

In this 37th episode of Ideas by Mike Podcast, Mike Milligan, CFP and Tom Hegna went for another one to discuss his newest book “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?”.They revealed these HUGE financial mistakes younger generation can avoid because

Answering Why Taxes Could Derail Your Retirement | David McKnight’s New Insights (Ep. 36)
October 31, 2025

In this episode of the Ideas by Mike Podcast, Mike Milligan sits down with best-selling author David McKnight, creator of The Power of Zero. They dive deep into the truth about rising taxes, why the next 10 years are critical for retirement savers, and ho

Understanding The 4 Phases of Retirement & How to Thrive in Each One w Dr. Riley Moynes (EP. 35)
October 20, 2025

When people talk about retirement, most conversations revolve around money but what about what comes after the paychecks stop?In our latest Ideas by Mike Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Riley Moynes, author of The Four Phases of Retirement, to unpack the

1.OAK Financial’s True Meaning: Guiding People to Overcome Fear & Anxiety Around Finances (Ep. 34)
October 03, 2025

In this episode of the Ideas by Mike podcast, host Mike Milligan, CFP shares the journey of his financial planning firm, Ideas by Mike, and its evolution into 1.oak Financial.He discusses the tumultuous financial landscape over the past few years, the fo

William P. Bengen’s Newest Updates: How Retirees Can Safely Withdraw 4.7% or Even 5.5% Ep. 33
September 19, 2025

William Bengen retirement withdrawal strategies have shaped how millions plan for retirement. Known as the creator of the famous 4% Rule, Bengen now reveals new research that challenges the old standa

Conversation with Tom Hegna: Proven Formula for Retirement Income, Wealth & Peace of Mind (Ep. 32)
September 05, 2025

Tom Hegna retirement income strategies are some of the most researched, proven methods to retire with security, peace of mind, and lasting wealth. In this episode of the Ideas by Mike Podcast, Mike Milligan, CFP, sits down with Tom Hegnarenowned author

Tax Strategies For Wealth Building You Probably Didn’t Know (Ep. 31)
August 25, 2025

In this episode, Mike Milligan discusses innovative tax planning strategies that can help individuals and businesses maximize their financial potential. He explores various tax incentives, including t