SML Planning Minute

SML Planning Minute


Latest Episodes

Thirteen Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons
June 25, 2025

Episode 154 - The rich and famous are prone to estate planning mistakes. Today we look at some real world examples, and the lessons we can all learn from all of them.

Six Reasons Single People Need Life Insurance Too
June 24, 2025

Episode 338 - Do single people really need life insurance? Here are six good reasons why they might.

The Epidemic of Gray Divorce
June 17, 2025

Episode 337 - The rate of gray divorcedefined as divorce after the age of 50 following a long-term marriagehas increased in recent years. The financial impact can be especially difficult for women.

Financial Considerations When You Become an Empty Nester
June 10, 2025

Episode 336 - Being an empty nester undoubtedly creates challenges you might never have thought of. Here are some tips about what you may encounter, and how to deal with them.

Four Trending Scams to Stay Ahead of
June 03, 2025

Episode 335 - Financial criminals are a crafty bunch. Just when you figure out what they are doing, they change tactics. Here are four trending scams to stay ahead of.

Selecting the Right Entity for Your New Business
May 27, 2025

Episode 334 - Just starting a business? Do you understand the differences between a sole proprietorship, partnership, C corporation, S corporation or LLC? What type is best for you?

Eight Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance
May 20, 2025

Episode 333 - Do young people need life insurance? Here are eight good reasons why they might.

Planning for Retirement
May 13, 2025

Episode 332 - Most Americans are very concerned with the adequacy of their retirement savings, and whether rising health care costs and inflation will adversely affect their retirement. Many are also

Understanding Opportunity Cost
May 06, 2025

Episode 331 - Opportunity cost is an often-overlooked factor that has an effect on every financial decision you make. Understanding this concept can have a significant impact on how you approach even

New Challenges for a Long Retirement
April 29, 2025

Episode 330 - The prospect of increased longevity should make all of us smile, but it creates issues that prior generations rarely had to face. Are you ready to deal with the consequences?