Ideas by Mike™
Welcome to Ideas by Mike™ — The Podcast with Mike Milligan, CFP®, where you will find one-of-a-kind financial planning advice for your one-of-a-kind life. With over 22 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner®, Mike shares experiences and advice on crafting simple, easy-to-understand financial plans based on your values and priorities. He believes that taking a personalized approach is the best way to prepare for the future and gives meaning to your finances. So, follow along as Mike and his guests explore different strategies and tools that could help you secure your financial future in retirement!
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Dan Chuparkoff is an international keynote speaker, technology strategist, and AI expert. Having previously worked as a team lead at Google, Dan left the tech giant to help individuals and businesses navigate the massive transformation brought on by Artificial Intelligence.
With decades of experience at the forefront of major technological shifts (including cloud computing, web platforms, and mobile tech), Dan specializes in transl...
In this episode of the Ideas by Mike™ podcast, host Mike Milligan, CFP sits down with Cody Lutz, a coach who helps high-performing people think more clearly, act more courageously, and get better results with less wasted effort. Cody shares the path that took him from rural farm kid to event coordinator, SaaS leader, entrepreneur, and full-time executive coach.They also dig into practical tools for major life transitions, includin...
In this episode of the Ideas by Mike™ podcast, host Mike Milligan sits down with Tracy Lownsberry, an industry-leading financial professional, trusted trainer, and founder of The Annuity Giants.
Tracy shares his unique journey from a small Michigan town to serving in the U.S. Army Special Operations and law enforcement, and how his faith and family values ultimately guided him into reshaping the financial services industry.
The two...
In this prequel episode of Ideas by Mike™, Mike steps up to the mic alone to break down the 6 Moves to Stop Borrowing Desires and Start Living a One-of-a-Kind Life.
Is your financial advisor still stuck in the 1960s? In this episode of Ideas by Mike™, host Mike Milligan, CFP sits down with Eric Runge, a third-generation entrepreneur and founder of Veritas Wealth, to discuss the institutionalization of financial planning and why standard commoditized products like the 60/40 portfolio are failing modern investors.
In this episode of Ideas by Mike™, financial therapist Erica Wasserman joins host Mike Milligan, CFP to explore the emotional side of retirement planning. Moving beyond just the spreadsheet, they discuss the concept of "Phase Three," how childhood "money scripts" unconsciously influence adult financial decisions, and the importance of aligning retirement visions as a couple. Erica provides practical frameworks—including her M...
Stop focusing only on the spreadsheet and start designing a life that matters. Join Mike Milligan, CFP® and design sociologist Dr. Gary David as they explore the human side of retirement, from navigating the “identity cliff” to the sociology of meaningful moments.
Learn how to transition from a job title to a purposeful new chapter, bridge the communication gap with your spouse about legacy and money, and create “...
In this episode of Ideas by Mike™, Mike Milligan, CFP® sits down with Dr. Ives Machiz, PhD, CFP®, a fee-only pioneer, shares lessons from 4 careers on retiring into purpose. Learn how coaching and financial education build self-sufficiency & reduce anxiety.
Are you endlessly consuming financial content but still feeling stuck?
In this special solo episode of the Ideas by Mike podcast, Mike Milligan, CFP® takes a step back to connect the dots. Over the last fifteen episodes, we’ve explored wealth, health, fear, and communication—but how do all these pieces actually fit together into a real, actionable plan for your future?
Join Mike as he bridges the gap between cheap infor...
Are your childhood memories secretly managing your money?
We ALL have these stories.
On this week’s episode of the Ideas by Mike podcast, I sat down with Dr. Megan McCoy, one of the top academic minds in financial therapy. We went deep into the psychology of how we handle money across every generation.
Dr. McCoy even shared her own vulnerable money story about how wanting to “save the world” made her think she ha...
(Ep. 45) The Science behind Fear & Bravery | Jill Schulman Answers Why many #solopreneurs Stay Stuck
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