Equipping Points:
Dorothy Parker is one of the great writers of the 20th century. Her wit and prose have been appreciated by readers for generations. But are there any lessons we can learn when it comes to finance with some of Parker’s most well-known quotes?
Eric will try to bring out his financial wisdom from some of these Parker quotes, and we’ll have a fun discussion about that in today’s episode. We’ll talk about being prepared and stress testing your financial plan, getting your capital to work for you, having a solid strategy for your financial legacy, and more.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
- Planning for the worst and hoping for the best.
- Putting your financial resources to work for you.
- Having a plan for what you want to do with your wealth when you die.
- The relief you’ll feel after financial planning.
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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