In this episode Mark shares his approach to starting the new year with a solid personal financial plan. He covers how to reflect on the past year's financial activities, organize income and expenses, and prepare a comprehensive one-page financial plan for the upcoming year.
Topics include tracking income and expenses, calculating net worth, preparing for tax season, optimizing health insurance subsidies, and setting savings goals. Mark offers practical tips and tools for both retirees and those still earning income, emphasizing the importance of aligning spending with personal values and automating savings.
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Episode Links:
Mark’s Money Mind YouTube Channel
The Financial Speedometer: Tracking Your Income & Expenses | Episode 004
The Financial Starting Line – Net Worth, 529 to Roth IRA and Q&A | Episode 003
Dinkytown.net 1040 Tax Calculator
College for Financial Planning - 2025 Annual Limits Relating to Financial Planning
Social Security Administration
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