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Free financial planning resources and podcast for young adults

A podcast for young adults who want to get their financial life in order without the jargon, guilt, or gimmicks.

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About the Show

Real financial advice.

Skyler Fleming, host of Financial Planning for Young Adults

Financial Planning for Young Adults is a podcast dedicated to making financial planning simple and approachable for young adults. Each week, your Financial Planner, Skyler breaks down real financial topics - budgeting, investing, debt, and more - into clear, actionable steps you can actually use.

No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just straightforward financial education for the generation that needs it most.

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The Complete Financial Planning Guide for Young Adults

Everything you need to build a solid financial foundation, from budgeting basics to estate planning, organized into seven clear, actionable sections.

Section 1

General Principles

Build your financial foundation: track your net worth, create a budget, and set up systems that make managing money automatic.

 Section 2

Investing

Learn how to start investing with confidence, covering index funds, asset allocation, and how to grow long-term wealth on any income.

 Section 3

Insurance

Understand which types of insurance you actually need, how to compare plans, and how to avoid being over- or under-covered.

 Section 4

Retirement

Discover why starting early matters, how to use tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs, and how to plan for the future you actually want.

 Section 5

Estate Planning

Find out why every young adult needs a basic estate plan and how to put the essential documents in place, even without significant assets.

 Section 6

Psychology of Money

Explore the behavioral patterns and emotional triggers that drive financial decisions, and how to build better money habits that actually stick.

 Section 7

Tax Planning

Learn how the tax system works, which deductions and credits apply to you, and how to keep more of what you earn through smarter planning.
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What Listeners Say

Real people. Real results.

Timely and Practical Money Tips. The show delivers what it promises. Skyler lays out a clear set of topics for each episode, covering relevant daily financial topics to everyday people, like budgeting, loans, paying the bills, asset planning, and everything else.

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Great Resource! Love this podcast's simplicity in explaining personal finance. Thank you for providing such an important service!

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Super Informative! Skyler really knows what he's talking about! This podcast has helped me learn so much about money and given me tips on how I can be prepared in the future!

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