To kick things off for 2021, John talks with cohost Erica about the 3 Best and 3 Worst financial habits for investors. Especially in light of all of the wild events taking place in the stock market, it's critical now more than ever to be disciplined and prudent about how to set yourself up for success with your personal finances. 

During the episode, John talks about what he sees as the 3 worst financial habits, which include:
Taking advice from random people on social media
Trying to play the investment lottery and get rich quick 
Believing that there's a secret or silver bullet to gaining wealth 

Conversely, John talks about what he sees as the 3 best financial habits, which include: 
Writing down your goals in the categories of Faith, Family, and Finances and what you hope to accomplish in each category
Creating a written financial plan that clearly states your annual savings target
Staying humble and continuing to ask yourself 'what could I be missing'

 

To kick things off for 2021, John talks with cohost Erica about the 3 Best and 3 Worst financial habits for investors. Especially in light of all of the wild events taking place in the stock market, it's critical now more than ever to be disciplined and prudent about how to set yourself up for success with your personal finances.&nbsp;
During the episode, John talks about what he sees as the 3 worst financial habits, which include:
<ul>
<li>Taking advice from random people on social media</li>
<li>Trying to play the investment lottery and get rich quick&nbsp;</li>
<li>Believing that there's a secret or silver bullet to gaining wealth&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Conversely, John talks about what he sees as the 3 best financial habits, which include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Writing down your goals in the categories of Faith, Family, and Finances and what you hope to accomplish in each category</li>
<li>Creating a written financial plan that clearly states your annual savings target</li>
<li>Staying humble and continuing to ask yourself 'what could I be missing'</li>
</ul>
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The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your time and money. Pre-retirees face some major headwinds: ultra low interest rates, high stock valuations, increasing healthcare costs and longevity, and the ever changing tax and estate laws. If you're planning to retire within the next 10 years, are you on track to attain financial independence? Host, John Chapman, is a CFP® and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients get the most from life with the money they do have. For more information, you can check out www.thejohnchapmanshow.com. 

The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your time and money. Pre-retirees face some major headwinds: ultra low interest rates, high stock valuations, increasing healthcare costs and longevity, and the ever changing tax and estate laws. If you're planning to retire within the next 10 years, are you on track to attain financial independence? Host, John Chapman, is a CFP&reg; and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients get the most from life with the money they do have. For more information, you can check out <a href="http://www.thejohnchapmanshow.com">www.thejohnchapmanshow.com</a>.&nbsp;

The John Chapman Show Podcast

Planning to retire in the next 5-10 years? Want to ensure you are retirement ready? 

The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your investing, tax, insurance and estate planning.  

Pre-retirees biggest risks lie in not just investing the wealth they’ve built, but also in maintaining an up to date and secure financial plan as life changes. 

As you make the final push in your working career, be sure to stay on track with your financial plan so that ultimately you get the MOST from life with the money you do have. 

Host, John Chapman, is a CFP® and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients gain financial peace of mind.

Planning to retire in the next 5-10 years? Want to ensure you are retirement ready?&nbsp;
The John Chapman Show is your source for retirement strategies to help you better manage your investing, tax, insurance and estate planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pre-retirees biggest risks lie in not just investing the wealth they&rsquo;ve built, but also in maintaining an up to date and secure financial plan as life changes.&nbsp;
As you make the final push in your working career, be sure to stay on track with your financial plan so that ultimately you get the MOST from life with the money you do have.&nbsp;
Host, John Chapman, is a CFP&reg; and Partner at WorthPointe, a boutique wealth management firm helping clients gain financial peace of mind.

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