Do This To Simplify Your Next Financial Review ... (Part 1) | Jon Luskin | 156

Bogleheads favorite Jon Luskin, CFP® drops in for a masterclass on keeping money moves "so dull they sparkle." He specializes in providing hourly advice to do-it-yourself investors and is a long-time advocate of simple, low-cost investing. In this episode he shares with us: Why every late-starter's to-do list should begin with an emergency fund and Social Security game plan before touching their asset mix How low fees—not "sexy" alts—make numbers grow His soup-to-nuts review (including insurance gaps, estate docs and Investor Policy Statement) How simplicity wins This is the first part of a 2 part episode. Click here to listen to part 2.   ===    VOTE FOR US: PLUTUS AWARDS  === We need your vote for the 2025 Plutus Awards! You can now vote for your hosts behind "Catching Up to FI" - Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski.   ✅ WHAT IS THE PLUTUS AWARDS? The Plutus Awards recognize excellence in independent financial content. That's the best podcasts, books, video channels, blogs, and more.     ✅ VOTE  If you've gotten value from our content and think we are worthy of recognition,  please support by casting your votes here   https://plutus.awardsplatform.com/. There's a short registration needed to vote and you'll be in and out in just a few minutes.    ✅ DEADLINE The deadline to vote is August 30th, 2025. Winners will be announced in October.   ✅ CATEGORIES Below are the categories we have been nominated for and we'd love your vote in each of them.  Catching Up to FI Best New Personal Finance Content Creator - Audio Content Creator of the Year: Audio People's Choice: Audio Best Financial Advisor Content/Jackie Cummings Koski, CFP Plutus Storyteller Award Best Traditional Retirement Content Best Personal Finance Content for Underserved Communities Best Personal Finance Content for Women   Other categories  Best New Personal Finance Content Creator - Written (F.I.R.E. for Dummies) Best New Personal Finance Book (F.I.R.E. for Dummies) Plutus Resilience Award (Jackie Cummings Koski) Best Financial Independence or Retire Early Content (F.I.R.E. for Dummies)   📩 Sign up for our newsletter  NEW! 🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website  🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Charity: Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative 📘 The Best of Jonathan Clements: Timeless Advice for a Financial Life Well Lived 🌐Jon's Website Jon's Sample Financial Reviews Jon' Thesis paper:  Measuring the Value Added by Alternative Assets within the Investment Pools of Non-profit Organization Bogleheads Live- Episode 39: Disability Insurance Kitces Article: Why Tax-Loss Harvesting During Down Markets Isn't Always A Good Idea Bogleheads on Investing Podcast Bogleheads Investment Policy Statement The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy  2025 Bogleheads Conference (Oct 17-19, San Antonio) ⏰ 'Catching Up to FI' Episodes referenced Retirement Remix: Crafting Financial Futures with Purpose | Christine Benz | 117 Tactical Tips and Tripwires: The DIY Financial Planner's Guide | Cody Garrett | 112 How to Think About Money | Jonathan Clements | 040 How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street | Allan Roth | 033   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!     ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.

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