Strengthen Your Budget: Get Flexible!

Tariffs and tariff threats and retaliatory tariffs oh my! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, share how you can adjust your budget for regular inflation, tariffs, and anything else that might come your way throughout the rest of this year and beyond. Hear how you can divide your budget into fixed, non-monthly, and flexible portions to help you focus on what you can control.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2025 FPFoCo

Sticking to the Plan

Market volatility or economic concerns getting to you? Stick to the plan! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, talks with Regina Neenan, CFP®, about how he builds investment portfolios that are designed to include and manage downside risk. Learn what that means and when you should actually make a meaningful change to your portfolio — and your plan — in uncertain times.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2025 FPFoCo

Change of Plan!

Ready to refresh your financial plan? Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, share instances when it makes sense to do just that. From starting your independent financial life to marriage, a new job, relocation, having children, retirement, and so many more critical life moments, they discuss the perfect opportunities for your financial plan build or refresh.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2025 FPFoCo

Savings and De-Paws-It 🐾

Christin Hutchcraft has a new furry family member! Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®,  hear Christin’s story of teaching her son financial responsibility as he planned and worked hard to save for a dog. You’ll hear about the tasks he completed to earn money, how he thought outside the box as he prepared to adopt, and the responsibilities he’s now taking on to care for his sweet and cuddly pup, Creek! Plus, check out a photo of the whole Hutchcraft family in Christin’s blog, From Pennies to Paws: Teaching My 7-Year-Old Financial Literacy.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2025 FPFoCo

Are ‘Windfalls’ Ahead for Government Retirees?

With President Biden having eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) via the Social Security Fairness Act, some government retirees will soon receive higher Social Security benefits. On today’s episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®,  will discuss what this means for government retirees affected by the WEP and GPO, the Social Security Administration’s trust funds, and your own Social Security benefit — even if you work in the private sector.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2025 FPFoCo

It’s Been a Year!

The New Year is almost here! On today’s episode, we’re all in! Join the full team as Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, Regina Neenan, CFP®, Riley Thoubboron, CFP®, and Christin Hutchcraft chat FPFoCo’s year in review. We’ll celebrate our clients’ and our firm’s successes in numbers from our implementation credit to continuing education hours and SEC registration to our new website

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2024 FPFoCo

Making Moves

Ready to make a move? A relocation, that is! On today’s episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, have a special guest: Their FPFoCo colleague, Riley Thoubboron, CFP®! Riley just moved over 1,000 miles from Boulder, CO, to Bend, OR, and he’s here to tell us all about it, from financial to tax and personal aspects of the decision and the move itself.

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2024 FPFoCo

ThanksGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, are celebrating gratitude and giving — of the charitable type, that is! We’ll explore local shopping, charitable donations, and the tax deductions associated with some types of giving. Plus, check out Jason’s favorite green bean casserole or the vegan version Regi makes each year!

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2024 FPFoCo

What’s In a (Legal) Name?

Do you know what your legal name is? Are you sure — and have you been using it properly? In this episode, Jason Speciner, CFP®, EA, and Regina Neenan, CFP®, will tell you where you can find it — and how you can properly update yours if you’ve used a variation of your legal name for anything official along the way. Plus, we’ll touch on the variety of reasons why people change their names and even share our nicknames with you!

Have a money or tax question for us? Send it to , and Jason or Regina might answer your question in a future episode! We’ll release a new one every other Thursday, and they’re ad-free for everyone — no subscription required.

Learn more about FPFoCo at fpfoco.com, and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast feed! You can also follow us on your favorite social media platforms @fpfoco.

Jason Speciner and Regina Neenan are investment advisor representatives of FPFoCo, a registered investment advisor. 

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It may not apply to you or your specific circumstances and should not be considered financial, investment, or tax advice. 

© 2024 FPFoCo