Financial and retirement planning guidance from Phil Telpner of Breakout Private Wealth in Chicago, Illinois. Join Phil each show for helpful conversations about money, life, and retirement. Phil will cover topics like 401(k)s, IRAs, income planning, investing, and so much more. If you have any questions, call 312-953-4081, email PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com or visit www.breakoutprivatewealth.com for more resources.
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Ep 34: What They’re Saying: Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market
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It’s no secret the stock market is in turmoil. We’re in a bear market and the R-word (recession) is getting thrown around daily. So, what can you do to survive bear markets like the one we’re in now? We’ve collected advice from various commentators and “experts” from across the country. You might have even heard some of this advice yourself. But sh…
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Ep 33: Can You Get An A+ On Our Retirement Planning Quiz?
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Don’t dread this as much as you hated hearing these words as a kid, but it’s time for a pop quiz! We’re putting retirement planning preparedness under the microscope with 5 critical questions to which you need to know the answers. So sharpen those pencils and let’s see how ready you are for retirement. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO …
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Ep 32: Are You A Risk Taker? How To See If Your Tolerance For Risk Matches Your Plan And What To Do If The Balance Is Out Of Whack
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Let’s see if your tolerance for risk matches your financial plan. What should you do if that balance is out of whack? What if you’re a natural risk taker, but you really shouldn’t be when it comes to your finances? We’ll explore all of these angles as we break down the role of risk in your financial and retirement plan. Book A Call With Phil: https…
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Ep 31: Investor Beware: Spotting Red Flags When Picking An Advisor
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Do you know what red flags, but also some good signs, to be on the lookout for when you’re searching for an advisor to work with as you prepare for retirement? On this episode, we’ll give you some red flags to be aware of, teach you how to spot them, and illustrate the difference between an advisor who does the bare minimum versus one who goes abov…
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Ep 30: Mailbag - What Is Diversification?
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Ep 29: Are These Retirement Statistics Encouraging or Disturbing?
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We’ve gathered some updated retirement statistics from across the country. It’s time to find out if these are encouraging or disturbing findings if they’re reflective of the average client, and what you can do to improve your own retirement preparedness based on this information. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 E…
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Ep 28: Is Your Advisor An Effective Communicator?
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On today's show, we want to explore the ways in which advisors are interacting with clients, how the pandemic has shifted things, and set some expectations for what’s appropriate and effective. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com
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Ep 27: The Retirement Diet: Fixing Unhealthy Financial Habits
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We all know some of the basic secrets of eating healthier to lose weight, limit disease, and live longer. Avoid empty calories, try to limit your added sugar, and lower those pesky trans fats are just some examples. But how can we spot similar unhealthy habits in the financial world? We’ll talk about it on this episode and help you fix some of your…
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Ep 26: Understanding Financial Jargon: Investment Terms You Should Know
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There are some important terms you’re going to come across as you prepare for retirement. Having a basic understanding of these will help you achieve financial success, so we’ll cover what they mean and what you should know on today’s episode. And don’t worry. We won’t go quite so far down the rabbit hole where we expect you to be able to explain h…
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Ep 25: When Guessing At Retirement’s Most Important Questions Goes Wrong
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Most people, when trying to plan their retirement, have to guess about the answers to some important questions. Let’s talk about some of those questions and why you need to have a better answer than just a guess. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com…
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Ep 24: Article Breakdown: Murky Issues That Make Retirement Planning Harder
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This USA Today article points out 3 murky issues that increase retirement planning’s degree of difficulty, especially in today’s economic climate. On this episode, we’ll breakdown the article to see if it’s worthwhile advice, if the murky issues are actually that threatening, and what you can do about all of it if you’re concerned. USA Today Articl…
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Ep 23: How Children Become Part Of The Retirement Discussion
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If you have kids, often they come up in the discussion when you’re talking about your retirement plans. Let’s talk about some of the ways those discussions play out, the role your advisor should play in navigating these conversations, and the overall impact on you and your family’s financial goals. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phon…
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Ep 22: Don’t Fumble Your Retirement In The Financial Red Zone
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In football, teams are extra careful not to make a mistake when they get within about 20 yards of scoring points (known as the Red Zone). They’ve typically worked hard to get to that point and don’t want to cost themselves by throwing an interception or fumbling the ball and giving it to the other team. On this episode, we’ll explore the financial …
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Ep 21: How To Pronounce “Fiduciary” & How The Word Impacts Your Financial Plan
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Fuh-Doo-she-air-ee. FIGH-Doooooooooo-sherry. Few people seem to be able to even pronounce this financial buzzword correctly, let alone define it and describe how it impacts their financial world. Today we’ll learn how to pronounce the word and explore why it’s an important standard for you to consider when choosing a financial advisor. Book A Call …
You might not be able to follow through on all of these resolutions, but implement even just a few of these and you’ll be well on your way to a more prosperous financial life in the coming year. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com
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Ep 19: Don't Cut Corners In Your Financial Plan
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It can be tempting to cut corners as you make your retirement plan - but those decisions can often turn into a huge inconvenience, if not an outright disaster. We'll go over some common ways people cut corners in their financial plan, and what you should be doing instead. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT…
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Ep 18: Where Financial Advisors Drop The Ball
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We see a lot of people who aren’t getting the kind of advice and service from their financial advisor that they should be. In a lot of cases, the advisor is only “managing the investments,” but not providing guidance in other areas. Let’s talk about some of the things that your advisor should be doing. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO …
Phil recently recently released a new book titled "Damages." This book focuses on personal injury attorneys and what the road of financial independence may look like for them specifically. Phil discusses what this book is all about on today's show. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.c…
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Ep 16: Risk Averse: Explaining The Buzzword
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Have you heard someone say they’re risk averse? Do you know what it really means in the context of the financial world? We’ll explore this important buzzword on today’s show and explain why it’s so important to have a good grip on just how risk averse you are. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPri…
If you’ve ever ridden the subway in London, you’ve probably seen the “Mind the Gap” signs warning you to be aware of the gap between the train door and the station platform. Let’s talk today about what the behavior gap is and what you can do to address it. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivate…
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Ep 14: Spotting Red Flags In Your Finances
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Depending on your answers, the questions we cover on today’s show might raise red flags about your finances. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com
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Ep 13: What Makes Your Financial Advisor Tick?
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It’s time to peel back the curtain a little bit to learn about your financial advisor. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com
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Ep 12: Retirement Plan Customization Is King
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Most people understand that a customized retirement plan is much better than a one-size-fits-all approach. And yet, most people don’t have a plan that’s truly customized. Let’s talk about some of the things that need to be considered if you’re going to build a truly customized plan. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-201…
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Ep 11: The 5 Things You Need To Know About Decumulation
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So much focus in the financial world revolves around accumulating money. There’s all sorts of advice, "how to" guides, and guardrails in place when it comes to saving and investing, but a lot less resources out there to help retirees navigate the period of time after retirement. This is known as decumulation, the spending down and managing of the a…
If you’re of the age that your mom and dad retired 20 or 30 years ago, the world was a much different place when they walked away from their paychecks. Let’s talk about how things are different now. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com…
Sometimes it’s important to really breakdown a financial buzzword. Non-Correlated Income qualifies as a worthy concept to explore and something that every retiree and pre-retiree should understand. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com…
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Ep 8: Understanding The Different Types Of Risk
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There are many more risks to guard against in retirement planning than most people realize. Let’s explore some of the planning risks we all face and how to prepare for them. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com
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Ep 7: Do Retirees Really Need Life Insurance?
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Ironically, life insurance is a young man’s game. The perception among many people is that your need for life insurance dramatically decreases and perhaps becomes completely unnecessary as you age. Is that really the case? On this episode, let’s explore some ins and outs of life insurance and its various uses. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/…
It makes sense that the way we plan for retirement is largely influenced by what we think retirement is like or all about. So, let’s take a look at how various people across the US describe retirement and see how that might shape the retirement planning process. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutP…
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Ep 5: Making Customized Plans For Each Client
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As people, we all vary in who we are and what we want out of life. We all find our own purpose in this world and we want what is best in the context of our lives. That being said, our financial plan should also reflect these differences. It doesn't make sense to try and fit everybody into the same financial plan when our goals are different. Phil t…
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Ep 4: Helping Clients With Their Retirement Journey
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Diving into the financial world can be daunting for average consumer. There are big name banks and firms that are notorious for serving clients as a salesman and not a financial advisor. Even though there are shady people in the industry, finding someone with your best interest in mind can be one of the best choices you make when it comes to your r…
There are many people that feel like they will never be able to retire. They worry that they will not have enough money to live off of to be comfortable, but this can be solved by developing an income plan. Knowing where your different streams of income are coming from each month can ease this worry and give you the confidence to finally retire. Ph…
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Ep 2: Getting To Know Phil On A Personal Level
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On our last episode, Phil talked about his business and why he started it. This episode, we look to get to know Phil on a more personal level. He describes his family, what his weekends look like, and why he loves living in the Chicago area. Book A Call With Phil: https://bit.ly/31iOtBO Phone: (224) 616-2016 Email: PT@BreakoutPrivateWealth.com…
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Ep 1: Getting To Know Phil's Business, Breakout Private Wealth
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Welcome to the first episode of the Breakout Wealth Podcast! To start things off, we wanted to introduce Phil Telpner and his business. Phil was part of a large financial firm for many years before he decided to branch off and start his own practice. He discusses what drove this decision, why he initially got into the financial services industry, a…
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Coming Soon: Breakout Private Wealth Podcast Preview
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Coming soon: It's a new podcast helping you plan for your financial future and retirement. It’s the Breakout Wealth Podcast with Phil Telpner of Breakout Private Wealth, serving the Chicago area. Join Phil each week as he brings you common sense planning guidance and facilitates helpful conversations about money, life and retirement. You’ll learn a…