Mike Branham, CFP®, Senior Financial Planner at The Planning Center, was interviewed for a recent episode of the Aligned Money Show podcast. In the episode, he discussed the importance of financial preparedness and resilience, practical steps to take if faced with a layoff, strategies for dealing with financial overwhelm, and offered advice about how to use employer benefits to your advantage.
He emphasized the critical need for individuals and families to build financial resilience through proper planning and preparation and addressed common concerns about what to do in the event of a job loss, providing listeners with concrete first steps to take when facing financial uncertainty. The conversation also covered how employees can ensure they are taking full advantage of all the benefits available to them through their employers, a resource that many people overlook or underutilize.
Throughout the episode, Mike shared practical advice on breaking through financial overwhelm by identifying logical first steps and creating a clear action plan. His message centered on empowerment through education and action, reinforcing that the best time to start building financial preparedness is now, regardless of where someone is in their financial journey.
Listen to learn more about Mike’s insights on financial preparedness here.
