• Retirement Plain & Simple

  • By: Mark Kemp
  • Podcast

Retirement Plain & Simple

By: Mark Kemp
  • Summary

  • Mark Kemp and Todd Little are Certified Financial Planners (CFP) with Kemp Harvest Financial Group in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Each episode, they'll break down important financial and retirement planning concepts and show you how to avoid common retirement pitfalls. They'll seek to keep each topic simple and easy for you to understand. If you have any questions, call 215-513-4330 or visit https://www.kempharvest.com/
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Episodes
  • How to Make the Most Out of Your Year-End Bonus
    Dec 1 2024

    We ​receive ​our ​working ​paychecks ​in ​a ​very ​systematic ​way, ​often ​every ​week ​or ​every ​other ​week. ​Well, ​what ​do ​we ​do ​when ​we ​get ​a ​year-​end ​cash ​bonus, at ​times ​in ​the ​thousands ​of ​dollars ​all ​at ​once? ​What ​is ​the ​best ​way ​to ​use ​it? ​

    In this episode, ​we'll ​talk ​about ​some ​important ​things ​to ​think ​about ​when ​receiving ​a ​year-end ​bonus, ​as ​well ​as ​some ​common ​and ​uncommon ​strategies ​to ​consider. We want this show to help you think strategically about your year-end bonus. Whether it's paying off debt, saving for the future, or giving to others, the key is to make decisions that align with your financial goals and values.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    • What would be the top three ways to spend the year-end bonus?
    • If you don’t have debt to pay off, consider boosting your emergency savings.
    • Some investment ideas if you want to grow that bonus money.
    • Using the bonus for gifting during the holidays.
    • What if you are using an IRA vs a Roth IRA?

    Contact:

    If you have any questions, call 215-513-4330 or visit https://www.kempharvest.com/

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    30 mins
  • Financial Values: Getting To Know The Kemp Harvest Team
    Nov 1 2024

    In today's fast-paced world, navigating the complexities of financial planning is very difficult at times. Many individuals find themselves asking, "What exactly does working with a financial advisor entail?" Today we’re going to shed light on this very question, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding our role and our process for planning.

    Join Todd and David as they take listeners on a journey through their six-step approach to financial advising. They emphasize the importance of aligning financial goals with personal values, a concept that resonates deeply throughout the episode. As Todd aptly puts it, "If our goals don't line up with our values, there's a disconnect, and we're oftentimes doomed to failure." This foundational principle serves as the bedrock for their unique approach to financial planning.

    For anyone considering working with a financial advisor, this episode is a must-listen. It not only demystifies the process but also highlights the importance of aligning financial decisions with personal values.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    • How faith drives Todd and David in their financial decision making.
    • Why it’s so important to align your financial goals with your values.
    • The process of getting to know your team at Kemp Harvest.
    • Every client is assigned an onboarding specialist to help facilitate the process.
    • A look inside the six-step process we work through.

    Contact:

    If you have any questions, call 215-513-4330 or visit https://www.kempharvest.com/

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    30 mins
  • How Financial Advisors Get Paid
    Oct 1 2024

    One of the first questions that anyone asks before working with a financial advisor is how do you get paid? It’s a great question because there are different fee structures, and understanding what each means can help you choose the right type of service for your needs.

    In this episode, we’ll down the different ways that advisors get paid and the types of clients often drawn to these different types of advisors. We’ll break down the four main categories of financial advisory services: do-it-yourself, product-based, fee-for-service, and partnership. So whether you're a DIY investor, need a specific financial product, seek comprehensive planning, or want a long-term partnership, this episode will guide you through the pros and cons of each option.

    Ultimately, it’s important that you build a true partnership with your financial advisor and we hope this show helps make that easier.

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    • The four types of clients in financial planning.
    • How commission-based payments work.
    • Payment by way of a planning fee and how this is structured.
    • How the relationship between advisors and clients is a genuine partnership.
    • Advisors who are paid a fee based on how a portfolio performs.

    Contact:

    If you have any questions, call 215-513-4330 or visit https://www.kempharvest.com/

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    31 mins

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