https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Prout-073125_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadOn today’s show, we are thrilled to be joined by special guest, Lacey Edgecomb, Director of the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network. Lacey is here to share a bit about the rich history of the Senior Center, as well as the many incredible ways the Center continues to serve and connect with our […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Prout-072425_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadFor those of you who missed last week’s show, we gave a 5,000-foot overview of the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping piece of legislation aligned with many of the priorities of the current Trump administration. Today, we’re zooming our focus in a bit on its impact on Social Security […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Prout-071725_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadOver the July 4th holiday weekend, while you were grilling burgers and watching fireworks, President Trump signed his landmark, One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law after some back and forth between the House and Senate. While this budget package includes many changes, on today’s show we’ll be touching on a few aspects of […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prout-071025_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadWe’ve all heard the famous words of American statesman Benjamin Franklin: “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” While we often tackle the topic of taxes on this show, today we’re turning our attention to the other certainty – death – and why it’s not as grim as it sounds when approached […]

https://proutfinancialdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Prout-062625_Release.mp3Podcast: DownloadThink retirement planning starts at 65? Think again! The most successful retirees start well before that magic number. On today’s show, we’ll dive into the nine key milestones that you’ll want to keep on your radar and on your calendar. From boosting your savings with catch-up contributions to avoiding costly Medicare penalties, timing is […]