Double-Check Your Beneficiaries, The Story Of The VFW "Buddy" Poppy...

Double-Check Your Beneficiaries, The Story Of The VFW "Buddy" Poppy...

Author: Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd May 30, 2022 Duration: 9:32

Quick Memorial Day episode for you...

First up, a quick reminder to check and make sure you've got correct and up-to-date beneficiaries designated for all of your retirement accounts. It's the right thing to do on, say, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed.

And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem:

In Flanders Fields

BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

    That mark our place; and in the sky

    The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.


We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

        In Flanders fields.


Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

    The torch; be yours to hold it high.

    If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

        In Flanders fields.



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Matt Franklin has worn a lot of hats-entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and self-proclaimed retirement nerd-and he brings that full spectrum of experience to Rogue Retirement Lounge. This podcast is built for the self-employed, the freelancers, and the business owners who find traditional financial advice doesn't quite fit their unconventional path. Forget the dry lectures; here, retirement planning is about actionable strategy and building real freedom. You'll hear detailed discussions on constructing a portfolio that goes far beyond the stock market, focusing on tangible, cash-flowing assets that aim for better returns with managed risk. Episodes dive into the nuts and bolts of self-directed IRAs, the realities and opportunities of investing in real estate, and the practicalities of considering a retirement abroad. Matt also breaks down essential, often overlooked tactics for legal tax reduction and robust asset protection, ensuring what you build is safeguarded. As a Bitcoin enthusiast, he naturally explores where digital assets fit into a modern, diversified plan. The conversation is always geared toward creating a resilient financial future that aligns with an independent lifestyle, making this podcast a resource for anyone who wants their retirement to be as dynamic as their career has been.
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