The Pilot Money Guys

We're all going to die... Someday. Yes, this is not a fun topic to cover, but unfortunately we've dealt with a few deaths over the last 12 months and we want to talk about the lessons we've learned. We get philosophical in this one, but we think it's extremely important! Top 5 things to do to make sure you take care of loved ones when you've gone: Beneficiaries Life Insurance How do you access each account? Where are physical documents located? Accounting – Financial Assets and Liabilities Develop a Plan for Minor Children. Bonus: Write a letter...

The majority of 401(k) plans are invested in Target Date funds. These funds give diverse exposure in stocks and bonds, and as we get closer to the target retirement date, the fund automatically adjusts as to be more conservative. This has helped many people to avoid the stress of picking funds in their retirement plan, as well as helping to protect the funds as retirement gets closer. Many times, these funds has low expenses, and they often get close to market returns. So, are these funds right for you? In this episode, we are diving into target date funds and giving reasons why they may or may not be right for you. Thank you for listening! The Pilot Money Guys

In this episode of the Pilot Money Guys, we discuss the Frontier - Spirit Airlines merger, where investment returns come from, and why Cowbell should permanently replace Rubber Mallet. (Ok maybe not this...). In this podcast, we are joined by Carson McLean, CFP®. Carson is a regional director with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and a true expert in the industry. We're so excited to share our conversation and want to give a big thank you to Carson for joining us. We cover everything from callsigns to the history of index funds, so sit down, buckle up, and enjoy the flight! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please give us a call at 865-240-2292 or send us and email to [email protected]. If you feel uncertain about your financial future, we'd love to connect. Schedule a time to talk at https://www.leadingedgeplanning.com/bookmeetings/ Thank you so much for listening! The Pilot Money Guys