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How To Manage Employee Benefits After Changing Jobs - A Financial Planning Checklist
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, we share valuable advice on how to optimize your benefits when changing jobs. First,...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 16


Key Considerations To Make When Inheriting Money Or Other Assets
This week, join us on Friends Talk Financial Planning as we talk about some key considerations when inheriting money or other assets. We...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 13


Having A Baby, Now What? 6 Financial Planning Tips For Baby On The Way
Expecting? Congratulations! Listen today to hear our 6 financial planning tips for when baby is on the way. Here’s our checklist with six...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 2


Just Married? A Checklist To Manage Money Together
Just married or know someone who is? Listen today for how to manage money together for financial success in marriage. We discuss...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 1


Smart Couples Master These Money Moves Before Marriage
Getting married or know someone who is? Smart couples master these money moves before marriage! In today's conversation, we discuss...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 1


Everything You Need To Know About Taxes In The New Trump Era
Join us as we discuss what we think is everything you need to know about taxes in the new Trump era! There is a lot of uncertainty...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 9


5 Best Ways To Maximize Savings In The New Year - Plan Ahead!
Learn the 5 best ways to maximize savings in the new year! In this episode, Bridget and John discuss five important financial actions to...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 4


Maximize Your 401(k) With A Super Catch Up Contribution!
This week we discuss important changes to 401(k) contribution limits for 2025, particularly for individuals aged 60-63. In 2025, people...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 11


Retirement Planning For Inflation: 5 Reasons You Don't Need to Worry!
Retirement planning for inflation - Don't worry about inflation, be happy in retirement! Many people worry about how inflation will...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 21, 2024


Stress Free Retirement Planning: How To Estimate Your Future Expenses
In this episode of "Friends Talk Financial Planning," hosts John and Bridget dive into an important aspect of retirement planning:...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 21, 2024


Take Advantage Of Tax Planning To Save Big On Taxes In 2024!
Take advantage of tax planning as we approach the end of 2024! Join us this week as we continue last week's conversion discussing...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 21, 2024


Year End Tax Tips: 'Tis The Season To Save BIG With Tax Planning
Year end tax tips can be helpful when tax planning to help you save BIG this tax season. Bridget and John offer various tips that can...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 30, 2024


Don't Panic! Catch Up On Retirement Savings - It's Not Too Late!
Catch up on retirement savings - it's not too late to start saving today! Do you struggle with saving money? Take responsibility for your...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 28, 2024


Tax Changes Post Election: What To Expect And How To Prepare
Tax changes post election - what can you expect and how can you prepare for these changes? Join us this week as Bridget and John discuss...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 19, 2024


Separating Politics From Your Portfolio: What To Know About The Stock Market & Economy Post-Election
Separating politics from your portfolio: what to know about the stock market and economy post-election. In this episode of Friends Talk...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 19, 2024


Do I Have Enough Saved To Retire? I Am Afraid I Am Not On Track!
I just turned 50. I have $100,000 saved. Do I have enough saved to retire? In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, hosts...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 6, 2024


Should You Do a Roth Conversion? Key Factors to Consider
Welcome back to Friends Talk Financial Planning! In today’s episode, Bridget and John discuss the strategic world of Roth conversions....
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024


IRA Inheritance Rules Explained: What You Need to Know
Inheriting an IRA can be overwhelming, especially with the recent changes in tax laws. In this episode, Bridget and John break down the...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024


George Kinder on Values, Freedom, and Financial Planning
In this insightful episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning (FTFP), we dive deep into the intersection of values, money, and freedom...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024


George Kinder Shares Vision of Legacy and Freedom
Join hosts Bridget and John in this thought-provoking episode of FTFP as they sit down with George Kinder, a pioneer in financial and...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024
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