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Welcome to Planning Made Simple, where Paul Durso takes the stress out of important decisions. With a blend of wisdom and wit, Paul delivers insightful, easy-to-understand advice on everything you didn’t know you needed to know about the important aspects of life. Tune in weekly for conversations that are equal parts entertaining and educational, helping you navigate a complex world full of decisions—and maybe a laugh or two along the way!
Unknown Host hosts Planning Made Simple, a business show with 158 episodes published.
AI can analyze financial data, compare companies, and make dividend stock research faster—but should you trust the answers it gives you? In this episode of Planning Made Simple, the team explains how dividend investors c
Should you use your dividend income to pay off debt—or continue reinvesting it for the future? In this episode of Planning Made Simple , the team examines how the answer depends on the kind of debt you have, its interest
Divorce can change nearly every part of your financial life—from your income and monthly expenses to your retirement goals and long-term plans. When emotions are high, however, making major financial decisions too quickl
You’ve spent years building wealth through growth stocks—but what happens when it’s time to turn that growth into dependable dividend income? For many investors, the biggest obstacle is taxes. Selling highly appreciated
In this episode of Planning Made Simple, we explain why young investors may have a huge advantage when it comes to building lasting wealth. Instead of chasing the highest returns and hoping everything works out decades f
What if seeing your portfolio fall could actually be a good thing? In this episode of Planning Made Simple , the team explains the "Dividend Growth Gap"—the difference between what investors feel is happening during a ma
In this episode of Planning Made Simple , we break down four dividend-paying companies currently on our watch list: Bank of Nova Scotia, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, and AbbVie . Rather than chasing the highest divi
You spent decades saving, investing, and building your retirement nest egg. But what if a large portion of that money isn't actually yours? In this episode of Planning Made Simple, Paul, Kyle, and the team uncover one of
Most people think inheritance is about leaving money behind. But what if the real goal is leaving behind an income stream that lasts for generations? In this episode, the Planning Made Simple team explores how dividend i
Is the “Barbell Strategy” a brilliant investing framework… or just another flashy trend? In this episode, the team breaks down the growing popularity of barbell portfolios — putting most of your money into dividend inves
Should you change your dividend portfolio when the market gets scary, a stock drops, or YouTube says it’s time to buy something new?In this episode, we break down the difference between smart portfolio management and emo
K-1 investments can confuse even experienced investors — especially during tax season. In this episode, the team breaks down what K-1s actually are, why they often pay significantly higher yields than traditional dividen
Is SCHD really the ultimate dividend ETF… or are investors overlooking some major tradeoffs? In this episode, we break down the truth about diversification, dividend yield, portfolio turnover, and what actually happens b
In this episode, we break down the reality of starting late—and why it's NOT too late to retire. Whether you've gone through a setback, started saving late, or feel behind, this conversation will give you clarity, direct
Most investors ask the wrong question: “How much can I withdraw?” But what if the better question is, “How much income can my portfolio generate?” In this episode, we break down the popular 4% rule, why it dominates the
Is $1 million really the magic number for retirement—or just a myth? In this episode, we break down where that number came from and why it may not apply to your life. We explore what actually determines financial indepen
Are you hurting your portfolio by doing nothing? In this episode, we break down the power of rebalancing and why most investors completely overlook it. While many focus on buying and holding, the real advantage comes fro
Why does investing feel so stressful—even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Planning Made Simple, we uncover the real reason behind financial stress—and it’s not the stock market. Joined by Jeff Ho
Most people assume more money means less stress in retirement. But for many retirees, building a larger nest egg can actually create more complexity, especially when taxes, RMDs, inherited IRAs, Medicare surcharges, and
Can you really live off dividend income? The short answer: yes—but it’s not that simple. In this episode, we break down the real strategy behind living off dividends and why most investors misunderstand how it actually w
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Planning Made Simple is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 158 episodes.
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