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Having A Baby, Now What? 6 Financial Planning Tips For Baby On The Way
Expecting? Congratulations! Listen today to hear our 6 financial planning tips for when baby is on the way. Here’s our checklist with six...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 2


Just Married? A Checklist To Manage Money Together
Just married or know someone who is? Listen today for how to manage money together for financial success in marriage. We discuss...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 1


Smart Couples Master These Money Moves Before Marriage
Getting married or know someone who is? Smart couples master these money moves before marriage! In today's conversation, we discuss...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 1


The Legacy Letter Challenge: Leaving More Than Money Behind
This week we discuss legacy letters, which are personal letters written to loved ones to express values, life lessons, regrets, and love,...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 11


George Kinder on Values, Freedom, and Financial Planning
In this insightful episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning (FTFP), we dive deep into the intersection of values, money, and freedom...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024


George Kinder Shares Vision of Legacy and Freedom
Join hosts Bridget and John in this thought-provoking episode of FTFP as they sit down with George Kinder, a pioneer in financial and...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 27, 2024


Understanding Fiduciary Financial Advisors with Industry Pioneer George Kinder
Welcome to another insightful episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning! In today's special episode, we are joined by industry pioneer...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Sep 30, 2024


Collision and Comprehensive Coverage Explained by Financial Planners
In this episode of FTFP, hosts John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel dive deep into the importance of comprehensive and collision...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 28, 2024


Mastering Money: 5 Personal Finance Fundamentals You Should Know
In this informative episode, Bridget Sullivan Mermel and John Scherer discuss the foundational aspects of personal finance, known as the...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 27, 2024


Is Home Ownership Slipping Away From Americans?
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the concerns facing many Americans today regarding home...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 15, 2024


Four Secrets Financial Advisors Don't Want You To Know
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel uncover four hidden secrets that investment...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 5, 2024


A Day in the Life of a Financial Planner
Join Bridget and John as they discuss the day in the life of a financial planner, sharing insights from their decades of experience in...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 28, 2024


Heart vs. Head in Financial Decisions: Choosing What Feels Right
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John Scherer and Bridget Sullivan Mermel dive into the intricate balance between...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 11, 2024


The No Budget Budget with Ken Robinson
Join us as we welcome a very special guest, Ken Robinson, the author of Don't Make a Budget: Why it's So Hard to Save Money and What to...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jul 1, 2023


Donating: Feel Less Regret, More Happiness!
Giving money away can come with happiness or regret. Bridget Sullivan Mermel and John Scherer discuss how to avoid three flavors of...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 17, 2023


Your 200 Year Legacy | Nurture what Matters!
Your 200 Year Legacy is something that can be difficult to wrap your head around. Thinking about your legacy can enrich your life and...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jun 3, 2023


Why We Became Fee-Only Financial Planners | We Share our Stories
Hi, this is Bridget Sullivan Mermel. Why financial planning? Why fee-only? What's important to John Scherer and I? The first time John...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 27, 2023


Roth for Kids and Grandkids | Making it Easy and Legit!
Kids benefit from Roth, just like grownups do. Children benefit from Roth can be great places to save money and it can be especially...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 20, 2023


Recession-Proof Your Finances | Us vs ChatGPT
Recession-Proof Your Finances: Which gives better advice on recession-proofing your finances? Experts or ChatGPT? That's what we decided...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 27, 2023


How is Football Like Financial Planning? | Special Superbowl Episode!
Financial planning can be compared to playing football in many ways. Just as a football team needs both an offense and a good defense,...
Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Feb 12, 2023
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