Financial care for aging parents: tough decisions unveiled…

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discus some of the biggest financial challenges facing aging parents including:

• Home Care vs. Care Facility
• When to add adult kids names to accounts
• Reviewing your estate plan
• When do you start thinking about taking the keys away?
• Senior Fraud
• Joint meetings with professionals

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while combing out his lovely locks, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

Investing in uncertain times, making sense of markets, emotions, and sticking to timeless strategies to weather the storm

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discus investing in chaos including:

• Understanding Market Volatility
• The emotional Rollercoaster
• Timeless Strategies That Weather the Storm
• Investing Trends in 2025
• Inflation & Interest Rates
• Geopolitical Wildcards
• Learning From the Pros in the Industry
• Laying out Your “Chaos” Playbook

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while laying out by the pool, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discuss how to build a winning business plan, including…

• • What is an annual Business Plan?
  • Why do you need an annual Business Plan?
  • What benefits do you see from a Business Plan?
  • How do you write a business plan?
  • • Mission / Vision Statement
    • Past Goals / Year in Review
    • Current State of Business
    • Future Goals
    • Activities Needed to Achieve those goals

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while puffing on his Beehive branded cigar, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

Notes: Refer to Ameriprise 2024 Stock Market Year in Review: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/rex.m.baxter/insights/2024-stock-market-reflections?CID=MOD_ME_1224_C_2

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

Win financially in 2025 by mastering the following:

• Budgeting
• Pay Yourself First
• Debt Management / Strategic Borrowing
• Investing / Wealth Building
• Understanding Market Trends
• Income Diversification / Skill Acquisition
• Personal Financial Growth
• Set Clear Goals
• Leveraging Technology

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while sipping mai tai’s on the beach, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2024

Oh, for the love of insurance…

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discuss the importance of Insurance when it comes to your finances, along the potential savings and risks involved

- Why do we have insurance - The invention of insurance

- What is a loss ratio?

- Most important insurances: Auto, Health, Life, Disability, etc…

- What are HSA’s and should you have one?

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while sipping hot cocoa, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

Financial planning is crucial for achieving financial stability and reaching long-term goals, yet many individuals struggle with it.

On this Through The Pines episode, we’ll discus some of the biggest reasons people fail to plan financially and what you can do about it, including…

• Procrastination
• Living Beyond One’s Means
• Emergency Expenses
• Fear of Investment or Risk Aversion
• No Clear Goals
• Mental or Psychological Barriers
• Poor Debt Management
• Lack of Discipline
• Life Changes and Lack of Adjustment
• Economic Conditions
• Over-reliance on One Income Source
• Neglecting Retirement Planning
• Not Seeking Professional Advice

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while contemplating the mysteries of the universe, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines

LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast

Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/

Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

Yes, you can create income in retirement without a j.o.b…

On this episode of Through The Pines, we’ll discuss avenues for income in retirement including…

• ◼ Social Security
• ◼ Annuities
• ◼ Real Estate
• ◼ Cash Investing
• ◼ Pensions from work
• ◼ Investment account distributions

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while grooming that tremendous fur coat of his, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

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This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines

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Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/

Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025

On this Through The Pines episode, we’ll discuss the importance of marriage and finance…

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while hot-tubbing under the stars, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023 & 2024 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial happiness can be achieved on a tight budget. Although more money tends to allow for more

opportunities and fun, there doesn’t seem to be a dramatic correlation between lack of marital financial

fights and income. -Brandyn

What is it that causes financial conflict within a relationship?

◼ Not feeling fairly treated (whether true or not true)

◼ Lack of communication

◼ Different pain points (savings/ CC debt)

◼ Different long-term goals

Spending, how do couples work it out?

◼ Spender vs Saver

◼ Spender vs Saver

◼ Saver and Saver

Everyone has a pain threshold and usually it is different.

◼ $100k in savings

◼ $20k in savings

◼ $0 in savings

◼ $10,000 in CC debt

◼ $30,000 in CC debt

o When spouses have different pain points, they will likely feel financial tension.

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.

Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia

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Through the Pines - Reminding you to use Yesterday’s Dollars to Finance Tomorrow’s Dreams.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2024