FYR036 An economics approach to financial planning with Laurence Kotlikoff

Published: Dec. 7, 2021, 9 a.m.

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Professor of economics at Boston University Laurence Kotlikoff shares an economics approach to financial planning. Laurence Kotlikoff explains why economics matter, and how they can be applied to banking, personal finance, and retirement strategy.

Professor Kotlikoff is a New York Times best-selling author and a frequent television and radio guest. \\xa0In 2014, The Economist named him one of the world\\u2019s 25 most influential economists. Professor Kotlikoff regularly features in the wall street journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, and yahoo finance.

Timestamps:

0:00 to 1:15 Introduction

1:16 to 9:26 Professor Kotlikoff\\u2019s backstory, journey, and how he became a professor of economics.

9:27 to 17:59 A brief history of economic thought.

18:00 to 19:30 The application of economics to almost everything

19:31 to 27:34 Professor Kotlikoff\\u2019s solution to fix the banking system\\xa0

27:35 to 35:95 An introduction to Maxifi financial planning software

35:96 to 43:58 An economist\\u2019s approach to personal finance

43:59 to 48:05 Professor Kotlikoff\\u2019s final thoughts and big takeaway for the episode

48:06 to 48:42 Wrap up

Hope you enjoy the episode and have a great day.

The FYR team.

Helpful Links & Resources:

Visit Laurence Kotlikoff\\u2019s website

Visit MaxiFi Planning software

Pre-order Money Magic here

Follow Professor Kotlikoff on Twitter

Follow Professor Kotlikoff on LinkedIn

Visit Fund Your Retirement Website

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