Inflation-Proof Investing and Smarter Financial Planning with Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS

Amid inflation and rising interest rates, traditional financial strategies are evolving. Dive in as Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS, shares modern approaches to financial planning, investment strategies, and wealth-building in today's challenging market.

Key takeaways to listen for

[05:05] Biggest myths about passive income and why it’s not truly passive
[09:45] Why rental properties aren’t the cash cows they used to be
[14:45] How much you actually need to be financially free today
[19:54] What to do with home equity and investment accounts
[30:06] The hidden impact of inflation and why people underestimate it

Resources mentioned in this episode

[00:30] EmPowered Money by Alan Franks | Kindle and Paperback
[16:53] The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
[17:25] Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy | Kindle and Paperback

[41:34] Get your FREE personalized 10-Minute Financial Plan! Complete EmPowered Money's quick questionnaire and take the first step toward financial clarity. Start now at https://www.empowered-money.com/.

About Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS

Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS, is the founder of Empowered Money and the author of "EmPowered Money," a guide to financial planning. With a background in Economics and Entrepreneurial Management from Mercer University, Alan started his career in financial planning during the 2008 financial crisis. His firm, The Mill Financial Partners, focuses on helping individuals manage their finances to achieve a fulfilling life. Alan lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two rescue dogs, sharing his expertise to empower others financially.

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