The Financial Insanity's Podcast

Three Blind Mice

Do you have a holistic approach when it comes to your financial plan? In this episode of Financial Insanity, Scott discusses the importance of the 3 A’s - the accountant, the attorney and the advisor and why it’s critical to ensure these professionals are on the same page and communicating with each other. 

Critical Estate Planning Documents

Don’t judge a book by it’s cover as things aren’t always as they first appear.  When it comes to Estate Planning, are you asking the right questions to ensure your legal affairs are in order?   In this episode, Scott reviews critical documents to pay attention to and what questions you need to ask to avoid miscommunications and complications, such as unforeseen taxes or probate.  You can leave a legacy, or you can leave a mess. Which one do you want to leave behind?

Crypto-Currency and Reflation

We’ve all heard the expression “this time it’s different”.  Is bitcoin and crypto-currency really different this time?  Will it be the next big innovation with promise of extraordinary return?  Join Scott McLean in this week’s episode of Financial Insanity as he covers what can be learned from history regarding the latest trends and how they could impact your investments.  He also covers Reflation, a form of Inflation, and whether it could be very good for your portfolio or very bad.  Is it temporary or permanent?  Listen today to find out.

Retirement Focus - Part 2

We all come up with excuses at one time or another. Unfortunately when it comes to retirement, there's no do-over. Continue listening to Scott's podcast episode on the right areas of retirement to focus on and not procrastinate with.

Retirement Focus - Part 1

Many people think they are on track when it comes to their retirement...but when was the last time you did a deep dive on your retirement? Learn how to focus on the right areas of your retirement in this week's show.

Income vs. Growth Investing

What kind of investments are you choosing?  How do you choose your investments? Are they tailored-made to your needs or made up by someone else's design?  Are you in control of making those choices when it comes to your portfolio? In this episode, Scott discusses the different types of investments, what they can and can’t do for you and what you can potentially expect. 

8 Mistakes that can destroy your retirement

Did you know that 88% of new year’s resolutions end in failure?  Well, failure is a part of life and sometimes unavoidable.  But what if you could avoid it?  Don’t leave your retirement planning to chance.  Join Scott McLean in this week’s episode of Financial Insanity as he shares 8 Mistakes that can destroy your retirement and offers strategies to help keep your retirement plan on track.  Listen today.

Transitioning to Income

Remember when gas prices were $4 or $5 a gallon in California? Did they make you want to switch out your nice big truck to a more fuel efficient car? That shift in thought is similar to shifting from the growth stage of retirement into income which Scott will be discussing in this show. 

Annuities 101 - The Good, Bag and Ugly Part 2

In this episode, Scott continues his explanation of annuities and how they could be used in a retirement portfolio.  He discusses the pros and cons of various types of annuities and the misinformation that can be associated with this particular product.

Annuities 101 - The Good, Bag and Ugly

There are a lot of misconceptions about annuities but Scott breaks it down and provides the pros and cons of various types of annuities. .  In this episode, you’ll gain an understanding of  how to use annuities to benefit your portfolio and save money.  Don’t be misinformed - listen today!