Your Financial Pharmacist

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP® takes this question from D'Yana in Atlanta, GA: How risky should I be with my investments at age 34? Mentioned on the Show: YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning Send in your questions here or to info@yourfinancialpharmacist.com Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.

Nate Hedrick and David Bright discuss three key approaches for finding and purchasing real estate investment properties in a low inventory market. Key Points From This Episode Nate and David discuss the current trends in the market. Reasons for difficulties experienced with inventory currently. Peace of mind working with a realtor can give you. How having a great team does not always protect from inventory shortages. Setting criteria and being able to adapt to the changing market. Aspects to consider when setting your criteria for property investing. What to consider upfront regarding the rental market. Benefits of setting specific criteria for your potential investment. Giving everyone on your team a veto option. Importance of being practical and pragmatic when investing in real estate. The type of real estate to avoid for investment purposes. Why you should not cheat the match when deciding on an investment. Links Mentioned on Today's Episode YFP Real Estate Concierge Service YFP Real Estate Investing Find an Investor-Friendly Agent Book Your Jump Start Planning Meeting YFP Real Estate Investing 52: Six Considerations for Making an Offer and Getting the Deal YFP Real Estate Investing 47: 5 Things to Know Before Walking a House with Your Realtor Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Nate Hedrick, The Real Estate RPh, and co-host of the YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast, discusses evaluating online home listings, why open houses exist, how real estate agents get paid, and how the home buying concierge service he developed can help first-time homebuyers. Key Points From This Episode The resources that prospective buyers can use to search for homes. Nate gives us an outline of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). What to look out for when viewing listings. Being able to react quickly to the market to secure a purchase. Steps to take when viewing a property listing. The purpose of signing in when viewing a house What to do when asked about an agent. Advice on what to do when making an offer. Rules and regulations regarding listing and buying agents. The benefits of using a real estate agent when home buying. A brief rundown of the YFP Real Estate Concierge Service. Some of the challenges that first-time homebuyers are experiencing. The best time to start the home buying process. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode Real Estate RPh YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast YFP Real Estate Concierge Service Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Redfin Zillow Realtor.com YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning Three Strategies for Buying a House with Student Loans YFP 160: Navigating the Home Buying Process Through the YFP Concierge Service YFP 064: 6 Steps to Home Buying (Part 1) YFP 065: 6 Steps to Home Buying (Part 2) YFP Real Estate Investing Find an Investor-Friendly Agent Book Your Jump Start Planning Meeting Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP® takes this question from James in Bellingham, WA: What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and how does it compare to a mutual fund? Mentioned on the Show: YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Send in your questions here or to info@yourfinancialpharmacist.com Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.

Paul Hinckley, PharmD, CSPI, makes his second appearance on the podcast, sharing his most recent rental portfolio growth and best practices for success in partnerships for long-term rental investments. Key Points From This Episode An introduction to Paul Hinckley and his professional background. The motivation behind Paul's decision to scale his real estate portfolio. How Paul was able to find the real estate investment property he recently purchased. The importance of being patient when purchasing a property. Paul's strategy for funding real estate purchases. Why Paul chose to deviate to a triplex real estate. Benefits from investing continually in one area. What Paul's pet policy is and how this fills a gap in the market. Methods to ensure that inherited tenants will not become a problem. Details about Paul's current partnership in real estate investing. Peace of mind that comes with working with a partner. The agreements to be put in place when working with family and friends. The approach that Paul has taken to handle future problems. Experience Paul has with single-family home purchases and renovations. A brief highlight of the rental market in Paul's investment area. Future real estate investment plans that Paul has. Advice that Paul has for people looking at forming a partnership. Links Mentioned on Today's Episode YFP Real Estate Investing 16: Starting with Single Family Rentals MLS Multiple Listing Service BiggerPockets YFP Real Estate Investing Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

YFP Co-Founder & Director of Financial Planning, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP® is joined by YFP Planning Lead Planners, Kelly Reddy-Heffner, CFP®, CSLP®, CDFA®, and Robert Lopez, CFP® to walk you through a financial planning case study on growing a family, paying off student loans, and buying a house. Key Points From This Episode Introducing YFP Lead Planners, Kelly Reddy-Heffner and Robert Lopez. Describing the fictitious family of today's case study: Jason and Lauren Jones. The Joneses' earnings, expenses, and debt. Their goals and concerns. How their cash position fits in the context of their goals and debt. The question of whether or not to go the PSLF route. The tendency to get caught up emotionally without considering the mathematics. How the Joneses should tackle the wealth-protection aspect of their financial planning. Speculation of whether a whole life policy is necessary. The benefits of having one joint credit card per family. What the Joneses should consider with regards to the mortgage conversation. The power of financial planning. The wealth-building opportunities for the Joneses' emergency fund. The ideal amount to put aside as an emergency fund. Investment options and recommendations. How to approach college education funds. The future prospects of a supplemental income for the Joneses. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning Case Study #1 Summary Sheet Insuring Income: Get Quotes and Apply for Term Life and Disability Insurance YFP 248: How 3 Pharmacists Had $700,000 of Student Loans Forgiven Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP® takes this question from a member of the YFP Facebook Group: Is non-PSLF forgiveness an option for a non-retail pharmacist? Mentioned on the Show: YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Join the Your Financial Pharmacist Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist Webinars Learn More About Our 1:1 Student Loan Analysis with a CFP® YFP 248: How 3 Pharmacists Had $700,000 of Student Loans Forgiven Send in your questions here or to info@yourfinancialpharmacist.com Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.

Todd Strumpfer, a senior account executive at Cost Segregation Services, Inc., discusses depreciation, its importance in real estate investing, and why pharmacist real estate investors should consider cost segregation services for their properties. Key Points From This Episode Welcome to Todd Strumpfer, senior account executive at Cost Segregation Services, Inc. What depreciation is from a tax standpoint, and how it differs from the property dropping in value. Breaking down the lump depreciation value into individual costs. Why cost segregation is beneficial to owners in the short term. How tax cuts accelerate depreciation further. Why the state of a property when bought doesn't affect the tax benefits. The common mistakes and misunderstandings Todd sees in this field. The relationships between CPAs and tax planners, and how they differ. Todd's suggestions on how to optimize your tax situation: why vacation properties are so beneficial. Links Mentioned on Today's Episode YFP Real Estate Investing 18: Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investing Cost Segregation Services Incorporated Your Financial Pharmacist The Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast Call Todd Strumpfer: (888) 303-4874 Find out if your property qualifies for cost segregation Contact CSSI YFP Real Estate Investing Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Emlah Tubuo, the owner and pharmacist in charge at Powell Pharmacy & founder of Emlah Naturals, a pharmaceutical-grade supplement line, shares why she decided to start her own business, the challenges she has had to overcome in starting and running a business, and how she defines personal and professional success. Key Points From This Episode Emlah's professional background and training. How Emlah was able to study abroad to further her career. The first job Emlah had after graduating and what her role was. Highlights of Emlah's approach to pharmacy and health care. What motivated Emlah to start her own business. The first steps Emlah took when starting her business. Tim and Emlah discuss when the best time is to start a business. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business and lessons learned. How Emlah keeps motivated to do her best every day. We find out more about Emlah's new business, Emlah Naturals. Why people should implement lifestyle changes along with taking medication. What Emlah's definition of success is, both personally and professionally. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode Powell Pharmacy Emlah Naturals YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning Refinance Your Student Loans with Splash Financial ​​The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference Connect with Emlah Naturals on Facebook Follow Emlah Naturals on Instagram: @emlahnaturals Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP® takes this question from a member of the YFP Facebook Group: How should we handle money the kids get considering their 529 accounts are well funded? Mentioned on the Show: YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists Join the Your Financial Pharmacist Facebook Group The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money by Ron Lieber YFP 202: How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Investing Investing for Kids: How to Save, Invest and Grow Money by Dylin Redling and Allison Tom YFP 211: The Ins and Outs of the 529 College Savings Plan 7 Things to Consider Before Starting a 529 Plan Send in your questions here or to info@yourfinancialpharmacist.com Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.