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How to Build a Financial Plan By Age

May 8, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Hosts Brian and Beau break down financial planning priorities by decade, covering six key areas like budgeting, risk management, and tax strategy. They advise 20-somethings to focus on cash flow and early investing, while urging those in their 30s to address estate planning and insurance. The episode highlights how 40s and 50s require deeper tax optimization, retirement stress-testing, and legacy planning to navigate increasing financial complexity.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: LinkedIn, Quaker, and MoneyGuide Introduction: Financial planning by decade Your 20s: Career, budgeting, and risk management Investing in your 20s: The wealth multiplier Your 30s: Estate planning, insurance, and taxes Sponsors: Visible and StreetEasy Your 40s: Tax buckets, retirement, and complexity Your 50s+: Estate planning and portfolio risk Outro, disclosures, and final sponsors
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