Michigan's Retirement Coach Podcast With Mike Douglas
Retire with confidence! Introducing "Michigan's Retirement Coach," podcast- one of Feedspot's "Top Retirement Podcasts You Must Follow!"
Join Mike Douglas and his engaging series as he draws upon insights from real clients and their stories to help you make the most of a fulfilling retirement.
Mike and the whole team at LifePlan Financial Design can help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning in Michigan. Click for your personalized Retirement Roadmap here!
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About Mike Douglas, President and Advisor at LifePlan Wealth Design:
Mike Douglas specializes in wealth management and retirement planning at LifePlan Financial Design. Previously, he spent many years in the service industry, focusing on account management and business-to-business relationships.
His CFP® professional and financial planner certification and MBA round out his unique insight. He combines those experiences with his life, health, and Series 65 securities licenses and training to help families pursue their financial goals.
Mike and his wife, Kimberly, live in Howell, Michigan, with their four young children: Gavin, Zachary, Kaleb, and Emmalyn, along with one Shorkie (Shih Tzu/Yorkie), Satchmo. He enjoys doing anything with his family – sports, gardening, cooking, fishing, and more. Mike plays the piano and several other instruments at church and also enjoys golf and running. A former college football and tennis athlete, he completed his first marathon in 2017 at Walt Disney World.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
How Interest Rate Cuts Could Affect Your Retirement Planning
Inflation is down from the 9.1% high of June 2022, which has Wall Street hoping for interest rates cuts in 2024. That’s good news for loan-seekers, but lower rates could also result in a decrease on …
What You Can Learn About Taxes from Shohei Ohtani's $700M Deal
Join Mike as he dissects Shohei Ohtani's groundbreaking $700 million, ten-year contract with the LA Dodgers, the ways Ohtani may be able to leverage international options to minimize tax burdens, and…
Strategizing Your Financial Future: Navigating Roths and Tax Planning for Retirement
For many Americans taxes will be the greatest expense in retirement. Whether you're approaching or already retired, Certified Financial Planner Mike Douglas shares ideas on seizing Roth conversion op…
The “Moving Parts” of a Retirement Plan - Financial Insight Inspired by Charlie Munger
In this episode Mike explores the wisdom of legendary investor Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, who recently passed away at the age of 99. Munger's investment philosophy, known for it…
Navigating Retirement Finances: Debunking Dave Ramsey's 8% Rule
On this episode, Mike addresses the recent controversial financial advice from renowned personal finance radio host, Dave Ramsey. In a bold statement, Ramsey suggests retirees remain 100% invested in…
Financial Evolution: Finding Confidence in Uncertain Times
Join Mike Douglas as he discusses strategies to help you better prepare for retirement. Drawing parallels with the classic movie "Home Alone," he explores the fear and uncertainty many people feel in…
Retirement Planning Insights Using Monopoly Game Play Strategies
Mike Douglas is no stranger to board games and Monopoly is one of his favorites so adapting Monopoly game strategies to retirement planning strategies is a no-brainer.
Don't settle for just financial…
Reflecting on Holiday Feasts & Your Retirement
Join Mike Douglas, Michigan's Retirement Coach as he reflects on how holiday feasts relate to your retirement.
Don't settle for just financial planning; set your sights on a fulfilling future. Michig…
Tools You Can Use In Retirement to Keep The Income Flowing
There are several tools to continue income streams in retirement. Michigan's Retirement Coach Mike Douglas shares ideas you can use to help plan for retirement.
Don't settle for just financial planni…
How to Plan for Funflation in Retirement
Tune in as Mike Douglas explains funflation and how to plan for it when you retire.
Don't settle for just financial planning; set your sights on a fulfilling future. Michigan's Retirement Coach was r…
Interview with David Foster and Katharine McPhee
Michigan’s Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas, was recently in Nashville where he sat down with one of the music industry’s most powerful couples. Producer, composer, and philanthropist David Foster has …
How to avoid the, "Coulda, shoulda, woulda," in retirement.
Nobody wants to be a position full of regrets when in retirement, especially if you're a couple years into retirement and you start having that kind of awakening with your plan. Or perhaps the lack t…
What do Travis Kelce and retirement have in common?
Many professional athletes approach retirement the same way- once they feel fulfilled in their career, they retire or they retire from professional sports but go one to do other things. Take Travis …
Costco Conundrums & Golden Opportunities: Making Informed Investment Choices
In this episode, Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding the "why" behind wanting to invest in gold or other precious metals. Whether it's seen as a market hedge, an apocalyptic insurance, or…
Retirement Audibles: Transitioning Into Retirement and Creating Your Second Half Game Plan
In this episode, Michigan's Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas discuss the importance of preparing for retirement as a dynamic and ever-evolving journey.
Drawing inspiration from Tom Brady's transition t…
Navigating Retirement in a Shifting Market: Strategies for Success in 2023
Michigan's Retirement Coach, Mike Douglas, discusses the profound shifts in the market and economy post-2020. He explores how LifePlan Wealth has adapted to these changes, emphasizing the need to rec…
Financial Planning for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the biggest challenges that parents face is planning for their child's financial future. In this episode, financial ad…
401(k) Dogs: How to Avoid Them and Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Savings Plan
Many 401(k) plans have high fees and offer mediocre investment options. This can lead to lower returns for retirees.
To avoid the dogs in your 401(k) plan, you need to do your research. In this episo…
The Issues with The 4% Rule For Retirement
Mike Douglas helps break down the math that impacts the rule of 4% for retirement and why it's outdated. He shares the recent research that indicates the rule of 4% only has a 50% success rate and w…
How Much Income Do You Need in Retirement?
If you're nearing retirement or already retired, Mike gives you the tools you need to make sure you have enough income to live a comfortable and enjoyable retirement.
In this episode he talks about t…