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Ep 165: Are you mortgage ready?

July 10, 2019 By Michael Clark

In this series of the Let’s Talk Future Show we had on Troy Tiedemann and Don Almeida from Christensen Financial to discuss your money and how to handle it with regards to your home. We discussed topics such as foreclosure and bankruptcy, down payment assistance, what to do with your home in a divorce, buying a house from a family member, VA loans, and mortgage insurance.

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Ep 163: The Future of Technology and Investing

May 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

Just arriving back in town from a Raymond James national conference in Las Vegas, Michael Clark and John McCann are eager to share with you their insights towards the future of investing and what it means for you as an investor.

Some people like to focus on how bleak the future seems to be for the financial market in the United States because all good this have to come to an end. Today on the Let’s Talk Future Show our focus is on how bright the future seems to be in terms of rising technology such as bio-tech, nano-tech, and healthcare as we are about to enter the record for the longest bull market run in United States history. Exciting times are ahead for investors and we hope that this show helps you understand how to better read the markets and where they are heading.

This show is all about the Future, specifically your future and your finances.

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Ep 150: The Big Game Special

March 22, 2019 By Michael Clark

December of 2018 was a bit rough for most, and now that 2019 is in full swing, people are probably wondering what to expect for this year. 

In this show Michael Clark and John McCann spend some time discussing a USA Today article with predictions that were made from 2018 and some of the actual numbers might really shock you.  It is always important to remember that no matter how much experience someone has in the markets, no one has a crystal ball.  We hope that you will enjoy this episode and learn a little about RMD’s, (Required Minimum Distributions) Roth, and even some cool stats from the big game. 

As always, this show cuts through the noise and nonsense about money and gives you the tools you need to build wealth, invest for the future, and put a plan in place.

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Ep 149: All About Social Security and Planning

March 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

Social Security is often a significant part of an individual’s retirement plan.  Knowing its importance, the “mistakes”, if you will, when taking Social Security could be very impactful on your plan. 

In today’s episode of the Let’s Talk Future Show Michael Clark and John McCann get into the topic of Social Security and a potential mistake that some people make.  However, this “mistake” may not be a mistake after all!  Be sure to check out the time stamps below to see what this potential Social Security misconception is. 

This show helps listeners cut through the noise and nonsense about money and gives them the tools they need to build wealth, invest for the future, and put a plan in place.

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Ep. 146: New year, New Market?

March 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

This week Michael Clark and John McCann are kicking off 2019 by discussing some of the recent volatility as well as an overview of 2018. 

This show is full of interesting facts and stats about the S&P 500 as well as some great comparisons to 2008 with regards to bank failure rates.  Another interesting topic that came up was the use of credit cards.  There are very mixed feelings as to where credit cards fit into a person’s financial plan, so John and Michael spend some time discussing this topic.  Remember, this show is to help you answer questions about anything in life relating to a dollar sign. 

The Let’s Talk Future Show cuts through the noise and nonsense about money and gives you the tools you need to build wealth, invest for the future, and put a plan in place.

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Ep 148: Wills, FRS, and Deciding How to Invest

March 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

Often individuals work 40 or more years of their lives saving up money to retire.  The thing is, do we really know what to do once we retire?

John McCann and Michael Clark have made it their passion and career to help people with this very question find out how to turn that lifetime of savings into a lifetime of income.  The financial planning practice in College Park as well as Jacksonville Beach are how they accomplish this.  Having the Let’s Talk Future Show also allows them to reach listeners just like you to help as many people as possible accomplish their unique financial goals.  This episode dives into Wills, the Florida Retirement System, as well as some other items that might relate to your current situation.

This show cuts through the noise and nonsense about money and gives you the tools you need to build wealth, invest for the future, and put a plan in place.

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Ep. 145: Year End Volatility

March 15, 2019 By Michael Clark

2018 is winding down and it is trying to go out with a bang.  Unfortunately, it is not the bang that most were hoping for. 

Michael Clark and John McCann, the hosts of the Let’s Talk Future Show are here discussing this volatility and providing you with insight that might help to ease the pain a little.  Of course, with the news being constantly in your ear, we understand how difficult that may be!  That is, after all, one of the key reasons John and Michael have this radio show. 

They want to help listeners just like you cut through the noise and nonsense about money and give you the tools you need to build wealth, invest for the future, and put a plan in place.

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Ep. 144: Planning for Income in Retirement

January 17, 2019 By Michael Clark

Do I have enough money to retire? How much money is enough? How will timing of Social Security change how much I need?


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Ep. 143: Geoff Hoatson on Trusts and Wills

January 16, 2019 By Michael Clark

Geoff Hoatson is back this week on the Let’s Talk Future Show along-side John McCann and Michael Clark. In this show he is answering some fantastic questions from listeners just like you!


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Ep. 142: Trusts, Wills and Long-Term Care

January 16, 2019 By Michael Clark

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Future Show, John McCann and Michael Clark have guest Geoff Hoatson back live to answer all of the great questions about Wills, trusts, and any other legal question that might be bugging you.


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