Equipping Points:
What kind of financial wisdom can we take from a baseball player’s quotes? Quite a bit! Today’s quotes from Yogi Berra have a bit of humor and a lot of truth when it comes to your financial plan.
From navigating annuities to planning for inflation, Eric shares how these quotes can bring a lot of meaning and understanding to our finances. Stay tuned to learn how working with a financial advisor and creating a plan will help build your confidence and allow you to retire when you want to retire.
Here are the quotes we talk through on the show:
- “I never said most of the things I said.” 1:49
- “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” 3:55
- “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might go somewhere else.” 7:17
- “The future–it ain’t what it used to be.” 8:15
- “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” 10:29
If you have any questions about what we discussed on the show or want to follow up with any financial planning questions of your own, get in touch with us and schedule a visit here.
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