Ep 109: Goodbye 2020 – How to Financially Prepare for 2021 and Beyond

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020 and everyone is looking forward to turning the page to a new year. These past ten months have been a financial burden on so many CRNAs and their family and friends, but now is an opportunity to assess your future and make the changes you need. Financial planning can feel overwhelming so we put together a checklist to guide you through the most important areas of your money.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-109-goodbye-2020-how-to-financially-prepare-for-2021-and-beyond/2754/    Learn more about CRNA Financial Planning: https://www.crnafinancialplanning.com/    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   What we discuss on this episode:  6:52 – How Sharon & Jeremy feel about the vaccine   9:49 – The financial topics we’re going to cover on this show 12:03 – Are you scared?    13:21 – People have spent less this year 14:58 – Make sure you have your emergency reserve fund 16:20 – Should you refinance your mortgage? 20:00 – Have you checked your credit recently?   26:21 – Investing considerations for 2021 29:20 – Where will taxes go in the future 31:52 – Retirement contributions 33:20 – College funding 34:20 – If you’re getting close to retirement 38:32 – Charitable giving 41:54 – Estate planning 46:55 – Thoughts on the continuing rise in CRNA salaries. 49:32  – What could the government do differently?