Ep. 27 | Case Study: What Comes After “We’re On Track”?

28/11/2025 38 min Episodio 27
Ep. 27 | Case Study: What Comes After “We’re On Track”?

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Plain English Finance, Tré Bynoe, CFP®, CIM® walks through a real-life case study (with names changed) to explore what happens when you’ve already “made it” — when your retirement savings are on track, your debt is under control, and your financial plan is stable.Tré and Sierra unpack the next stage of wealth building: turning a strong foundation into long-term flexibility and opportunity. They discuss how to transition from saving for retirement to managing money for life, including optimizing taxes, separating income from expenses, and building an “opportunity fund” that gives you the freedom to act when life changes.This episode challenges the idea that financial success means slowing down. It’s about not coasting on autopilot.Key Topics:What to focus on once you’ve already met your retirement goalsTurning non-deductible debt into deductible debtWhy a non-registered account creates future optionsTax-efficient planning for couples in different bracketsBalancing security with enjoying life and spending intentionallyHow to build an “opportunity fund” for flexibility and freedom