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  • How to Add Charitable Giving to Your Financial Plan
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode, Josh breaks down how to incorporate charitable giving into a comprehensive financial plan that is intentional, sustainable, and tax-efficient. If you’ve ever wondered how much you can afford to give, how to align generosity with long-term goals, or how to support the causes you care about without jeopardizing financial security, this conversation is built for you.


    You will learn why charitable giving belongs in a well-structured financial plan, how to build a personal giving strategy that reflects your values, and which advanced techniques can help high-net-worth families give more while optimizing tax outcomes.

    Josh covers key strategies such as donating appreciated assets, using donor-advised funds, leveraging qualified charitable distributions, and applying charitable bunching to maximize deductions. You will also see how giving fits into retirement planning, estate planning, and legacy conversations with your family.


    Whether you’re focused on impact, tax efficiency, or long-term stewardship, you will walk away with a clear framework for giving generously and wisely.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com


    About F5 Financial Planning:


    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.


    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.


    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.


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    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.


    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    15 min
  • Top 5 Retirement Planning Pitfalls You Can Avoid
    Dec 10 2025

    Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make, yet even smart, disciplined families fall into avoidable traps. In this video, we break down the top five retirement planning pitfalls that derail long-term financial independence and peace of mind.


    You’ll learn why guessing at your “retirement number” leads to overspending, how retiring too early without a distribution plan can drain your portfolio, why longevity risk magnifies every other financial risk you face.


    We also unpack the tax mistakes many households overlook—especially when managing withdrawals across taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts. And finally, we address one of the most underestimated issues: entering retirement without a clear sense of purpose.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com


    About F5 Financial Planning:


    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.


    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.


    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.


    *****


    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.


    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    13 min
  • How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio (Without Owning 20+ Funds)
    Dec 3 2025

    A diversified investment portfolio isn’t about owning as many funds as possible—it’s about owning the right asset classes in the right proportions. In this video, Josh Duncan breaks down how families with significant wealth can build a truly diversified investment portfolio that supports long-term goals, reduces unnecessary volatility, and avoids the clutter that derails even the smartest investors.


    Using a simple framework built around five or six core asset classes—US large cap equities, US small cap equities, developed international stocks, emerging markets, real estate, and bonds—Josh explains why simplicity often beats complexity.

    You’ll learn how to avoid overlapping investments, how to structure your portfolio at the household level rather than account by account, and how tax-efficient placement of assets can meaningfully improve long-term results.


    Whether you're evaluating your current strategy or starting fresh, this video breaks down the purpose of each asset class, the role it plays in risk management, and how to build a unified, well-balanced portfolio across all accounts.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com


    About F5 Financial Planning:


    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.


    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.


    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.


    *****


    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.


    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    18 min
  • Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Using a Side Fund—Not Extra Principal Payments
    Nov 26 2025

    Paying off your mortgage early is one of the most common financial goals, but most people
    never learn the smarter, safer alternative to sending extra principal payments to the lender. In
    this video, Josh breaks down a powerful strategy called the side fund mortgage payoff
    method, which protects your liquidity while still helping you eliminate your mortgage years
    ahead of schedule.

    You’ll learn why traditional extra mortgage payments lock away your money, how a side fund
    keeps you flexible, and why this approach often produces better long-term outcomes—
    especially for families with meaningful assets and complex financial priorities.
    We’ll walk through the pros and cons of a money-market side fund vs. a brokerage side fund,
    how to manage volatility, and the step-by-step process to determine your payoff timeline. If
    you want the confidence of maintaining your cash flow and the freedom of a mortgage-free
    life, this video will show you exactly how to do it.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://
    www.f5fp.com

    About F5 Financial Planning:

    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what
    matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary
    financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or
    sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide
    comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and
    retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves
    clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.

    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial
    future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.

    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.

    *****

    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered
    investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and
    should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All
    investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your
    situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    20 min
  • How to Create Your One-Page Financial Plan
    Nov 19 2025

    Financial freedom is just one page away!
    DOWNLOAD → https://www.f5fp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/F5-Financial-One-Page-Financial-Plan-Template.pdf

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your finances, you’re in the right place. This video teaches you how to unlock the power of clarity with a simple yet powerful tool—your one-page financial plan. No complex spreadsheets or jargon—just straightforward steps to help you stay focused and make confident decisions every day.

    We'll explore why a one-page plan works better than lengthy documents that get ignored, and how it can serve as your personal dashboard that keeps you aligned with what truly matters. Whether you're looking to pay off the mortgage early, build a legacy, or achieve financial independence, this approach puts control back in your hands.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com

    About F5 Financial Planning:

    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what
    matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.

    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.

    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.

    *****

    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered
    investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and
    should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All
    investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your
    situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    20 min
  • Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom in 5 Steps
    Nov 12 2025

    Many people save, invest, and pay off debt, but still wonder: Am I actually on the right track?
    In this video, financial advisor Josh Duncan walks you through a clear, 5-step process to build
    your personal financial roadmap—a plan that turns your values into meaningful progress
    toward financial freedom and personal significance. By the end, you’ll know how to make your
    money work for you, not the other way around.

    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://
    www.f5fp.com.

    At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with
    what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance.

    We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm,
    meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to
    our clients’ best interests.

    We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient
    strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and
    entrepreneurs.

    Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in
    Illinois, Georgia and Florida.

    At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your
    financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most.

    Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.

    *****

    Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-
    registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational
    purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax,
    or legal advice.

    Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial.

    All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

    For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.

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    15 min
  • Traditional Insurance vs Health Sharing: What to Know Before You Switch
    Nov 5 2025

    Have rising health insurance premiums left you wondering if there’s a better way? In this episode, financial advisor Josh Duncan takes you through a comprehensive, firsthand analysis of health sharing programs and how they compare to traditional insurance.


    After seven years of using health sharing for his own family of five, Josh reveals what’s worked, what hasn’t, and the key lessons families should know before making the switch.


    Want to achieve financial freedom for personal significance? Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com.

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    19 min
  • How to Align Your Spending with What Truly Matters
    Oct 29 2025

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” with money but still not satisfied? In this video, we uncover why your spending might not align with your values—and how to fix it. You’ll learn how to identify what truly matters to you, evaluate where your money actually goes, and design a spending plan that supports a more meaningful life.

    Financial freedom isn’t just about saving—it’s about making sure your money reflects your priorities. Watch until the end for simple steps to create a values-based spending plan that finally feels right.

    Work with us → https://www.f5fp.com/

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    14 min