Welcome to Ideas by Mike™ — The Podcast with Mike Milligan, CFP®, where you will find one-of-a-kind financial planning advice for your one-of-a-kind life. With over 22 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner®, Mike shares experiences and advice on crafting simple, easy-to-understand financial plans based on your values and priorities. He believes that taking a personalized approach is the best way to prepare for the future and gives meaning to your finances. So, follow along as Mike and his guests explore different strategies and tools that could help you secure your financial future in retirement!
Ideas by Mike™
Claim This Podcastby Mike Milligan, CFP®
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Welcome to Ideas by Mike™ — The Podcast with Mike Milligan, CFP®, where you will find one-of-a-kind financial planning advice for your one-of-a-kind life. With over 22 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner®, Mike shares experiences and advice on crafting simple, easy-to-understand financial plans based on your values and priorities. He believes that taking a personalized approach is the best way to prepare for the future and gives meaning to your finances. So, follow along as Mike and his guests explore different strategies and tools that could help you secure your financial future in retirement!
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June 19, 2026
How to Never Miss a Moment in Your Next Chapter with Dr. Gary David | Ideas by Mike™ Ep. 53
<p>Stop focusing only on the spreadsheet and start designing a life that matters. Join <strong>Mike Milligan, CFP®</strong> and design sociologist <strong>Dr. Gary David</strong> as they explore the human side of retirement, from navigating the “identity cliff” to the sociology of meaningful moments.</p> <p>Learn how to transition from a job title to a purposeful new chapter, bridge the communication gap with your spouse about legacy and money, and create “storyable” experiences that last a lifetime. Whether you are a pre-retiree or already in your next phase, discover why retirement is a sociology project, not just a financial one.</p> <p>Watch it on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luxc4m-mU2U&list=PLZ3KupZ4PKZW7NBOjRRQxRCSOSpS0G2ok&index=1">YouTube</a> and don’t forget to subscribe for more!</p> <hr /> <h2>About our Guest:</h2> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">About our Guest: <strong>Dr. Gary David</strong> is a professor of sociology and experience design at Bentley University, where he has taught for over 25 years. He holds a PhD in sociology from Wayne State University and specializes in the intersection of how humans relate to one another and the art of designing meaningful experiences.</span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">As a design sociologist, keynote speaker, and host of the Experience by Design podcast, Dr. David studies how individuals build connection, belonging, and meaning, particularly during major life transitions like retirement.</span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">His professional background also includes judging international customer experience awards and applying his expertise in conversational analysis and linguistics to help people navigate the complex human elements of work, identity, and personal relationships.</span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">Websites: </span><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"><a class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG8taHdmZi15dnpHckpiZWZWdTJEUEpLdVlwUXxBQ3Jtc0ttS1pwb19GU2JzUTJ5dzdoNUttQXE3TDR5aHJaMG1rdE1BeDBQRUZSRkJxV0JKdTlJUVBXc1NyLWUyYjFrT0xPRUVDdFJyanJlZ1pSeGkwSlY0ZkN1UXNSMmh0SDlhcjFfdVBicXU3bFU4NnVXSGJXbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garycdavid.com%2F&v=luxc4m-mU2U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.garycdavid.com/</a></span><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"> | </span><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"><a class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThxaW5naHBaN19jT1hINGZ3Yjg1Q25JZ2h1d3xBQ3Jtc0trVk5NeVFGWjFLTGZodXJldFJfWXUxNjFLLWN4RkRTMlNWZzlpYWJ1ZGt6REZJb1RUMm9sS0dCeGZpNWhqSHhKVkV2RUUtbGRkSmhQNDFsM0FwaUNnYkFqVDhQQkNQMVpHYW9NQXZlQjZaMnBHMG5BVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgaryconnects.com%2F&v=luxc4m-mU2U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://garyconnects.com/</a></span></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">LinkedIn: </span><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"><span class="ytAttributedStringHighlightTextDecorator" dir="auto"><a class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-c-david" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label="LinkedIn Channel Link: gary-c-david">Gary C. David</a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">**We’d love to hear your thoughts! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a comment below!**</span></strong></p>
June 5, 2026
How to Retire into a Dream Job: The Emotional Nature of Retirement | Ideas by Mike™ Ep. 52
In this episode of Ideas by Mike™, Mike Milligan, CFP® sits down with Dr. Ives Machiz, PhD, CFP®, a fee-only pioneer, shares lessons from 4 careers on retiring into purpose. Learn how coaching and financial education build self-sufficiency & reduce anxiety.
May 22, 2026
Information is Cheap, Transformation is Rare | Ideas by Mike™ (EP. 51)
<p>Are you endlessly consuming financial content but still feeling stuck?</p> <p>In this special solo episode of the <a href="https://youtube.com/@1.oakfinancial?si=JSgJnnUAAaEBBpBt">Ideas by Mike<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilligancfp/?skipRedirect=true">Mike Milligan, CFP®</a> takes a step back to connect the dots. Over the last fifteen episodes, we’ve explored wealth, health, fear, and communication—but how do all these pieces actually fit together into a real, actionable plan for your future?</p> <p>Join Mike as he bridges the gap between cheap information and rare transformation. You won’t hear any guests today, just a powerful look back so we can look forward to the next level of the show.</p> <p>Discover why building a “one-of-a-kind life” is about much more than just a spreadsheet, and find out the single most important question you need to ask yourself to finally get unstuck. Stop doom-scrolling and start planning.</p> <p><a href="https://youtube.com/@1.oakfinancial?si=JSgJnnUAAaEBBpBt">Subscribe to our YouTube</a> and Tune in to find your starting line!</p> <p>Also Get the Book “The One of a Kind Financial Plan” on Amazon: <a href="https://a.co/d/hAOPAgM">https://a.co/d/hAOPAgM</a></p> <p>#moneymanagementpodcast #financialplanningpodcast #Finance #Inflation #RetirementPlanning #EconomicHistory #IdeasByMikePodcast</p>
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