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Upticks: A Financial Planning & Investment Podcast

Upticks: A Financial Planning & Investment Podcast

By: Jake Falcon
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Welcome to Upticks, your podcast for financial insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC® and Cory Bittner, CRPC®, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax strategies, and timely market topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that empower your financial literacy. Disclaimer: Securities offered through HighTower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, HighTower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment AdviserAll rights reserved Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 6 Retirement Surprises After 6 Months
    May 21 2025

    Retirement might be the goal—but what happens after you get there? Jake and Cory unpack six surprising truths that often surface in the first six months of retirement. From emotional curveballs to unexpected spending and shifting routines, they cover what most don’t tell you about life after the paycheck. Whether you're nearing retirement or already there, this episode can help you prepare for what’s next—and make the most of it.
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    Upticks is your podcast for financial planning insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC™ and Cory Bittner, CRPC™, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax planning, and timely industry topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that help empower your financial literacy.
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    Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC™       
    https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524        
    https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en        
    https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc        
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors

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    33 mins
  • Powerful Tax-Free Retirement Tools
    May 15 2025

    Think tax-free retirement sounds too good to be true? Think again. Jake and Cory break down the most powerful tools that could help you keep more of your money—legally and strategically. From the mysterious-sounding Mega Backdoor Roth to the triple-tax-advantaged HSA, they’re covering the heavy hitters. Ever heard of tax-free municipal bonds? What about using life insurance to offset taxes for your heirs? And yes, they even talk about donor-advised funds (don’t worry, it’s more interesting than it sounds). If you’re planning for retirement—or just looking to learn more about your money—this one’s for you.
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    Upticks is your podcast for financial planning insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC™ and Cory Bittner, CRPC™, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax planning, and timely industry topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that help empower your financial literacy.
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    Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC™       
    https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524         
    https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en         
    https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc        
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors     

    #taxfreeretirement #financialplanning #rothira #megabackdoorroth #healthsavingsaccount #hsa #municipalbonds #retirementplanningtips #wealthbuilding #taxstrategies

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    37 mins
  • 5 Things to Buy Before You Retire… Or Do You?
    May 8 2025

    They aren’t what you think. Well, at least some of them aren’t. Have you considered buying your health? You can’t really do that directly, but it’s important to think about before you retire! What about setting up a home office or hiring the right professionals to help you? Then there’s the most popular question, should you pay off your mortgage before you retire? Jake and Cory spend the next thirty minutes breaking all of this down for you.
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    0:00 – Introduction
    1:31 – Professional relationships
    5:14 – Invest in your health
    7:56 – Why doesn’t Jake journal
    9:26 – Home office in retirement?
    11:06 – Don’t forget your email!
    13:07 – Borrowing money
    14:38 – Paying off your mortgage
    18:45 – Busy in retirement
    20:24 – Tip! How to say no
    23:29 – Reliable fuel-efficient vehicle
    29:01 – Personal updates
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    Subscribe to our newsletter
    https://bit.ly/upticksubscribe

    Contact us
    https://falconwealthadvisors.com/contact.html

    Order ‘Retiring Right’
    https://bit.ly/orderretiringright
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    Upticks is your podcast for financial planning insights. Hosted by Jake Falcon, CRPC™ and Cory Bittner, CRPC™, who discuss the philosophy of wealth management, exploring tailored retirement plans, tax planning, and timely industry topics. Join us for concise, understandable discussions that help empower your financial literacy.
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    Connect with Jake Falcon, CRPC™       
    https://www.facebook.com/jake.falcon.524        
    https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en        
    https://twitter.com/jakefalconcrpc        
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefalconfalconwealthadvisors      

    #retirementplanning #financialplanning #healthinvestment #homeofficesetup #professionalrelationships #majorpurchases #mortgage #spendingwisely #retirementtips #lifeafterwork

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    33 mins

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