There are plenty of retirement podcasts out there, but what about the financial challenges facing families, professionals, and retirees navigating life today? Personal Finance from the Hill-Top (PFFTHT) brings you real, straightforward conversations about money—without the confusing industry jargon.
Hosted by Kyle Hill, CFP®, owner of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, this podcast dives into the financial topics that actually matter to you:
✅ How to build wealth while raising a family
✅ Saving for college and retirement at the same time
✅ Smart tax strategies for high earners and retirees
✅ Investing, insurance, and making confident financial decisions
✅ Avoiding common money mistakes and planning for the future
You’ll hear expert interviews, real-world financial tips, and practical advice you can actually use—whether you’re in your 30s juggling career and kids, in your 50s preparing for retirement, or somewhere in between.
💡 Join us as we break down personal finance in a way that’s fun, engaging, and built for real life.
🎧 Subscribe now and start taking control of your financial future!
We're back, baby! After a year-long hiatus (and a new baby in the Hill household!), Personal Finance from the Hill-Top is kicking off Season 2. In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tyler Landes, CFP®, as we break down the last-minute tax planning moves you can still make before Tax Day (April 15th).
What We Cover:
✅ Post-Year-End Tax Moves – What you can still do now (HSA, IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Solo 401(k))
✅ Avoiding Tax Filing Mistakes – The common errors that could cost you
✅ What to Do If You Owe the IRS – Payment options, extensions, and penalties
✅ Planning Ahead for Next Year – Tax projections, safe harbor rules, and why tax planning is a year-round sport
✅ Fluff & Fun – Girl Scout cookies, BBQ rankings, and the never-ending struggle of dad hair styling
💡 Want to pay only what you owe (and not a penny more) next year? Tax planning is part of what we do as financial planners—don’t hesitate to reach out!
📌 Show Notes & Links:
🔹 Learn more about Tyler Landes at Tandem Financial Guidance (https://www.tandemguidance.com)
🔹 Find me (Kyle Hill) at Hill-Top Financial Planning (https://www.hilltopfp.com)
🔹 Book a free 30-minute intro call: Schedule Here (https://calendly.com/hilltopfp/30minintro)
🔹 Follow us on social: LinkedIn - Kyle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-hill-cfp-kc/) | LinkedIn - Tyler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerlandes/)
🎧 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes, and if you enjoy the show, leave a 5-star review! (Because, let’s be honest, 5 stars is the appropriate number of stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Skip the Fluff: 20:45
📢 Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax professional or financial advisor for guidance on your specific situation.
20 Oct 2023
Episode #23 - Annual Benefits Enrollment
EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Kyle and Michael cover Annual Benefits Enrollment. Topics covered include: 401k/Roth 401k Plans, Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and much more.
Skip the Fluff Time Marker: 54:33
Schedule a Call (https://calendly.com/hilltopfp)
RESOURCES:
LMFAO - “Sexy and I Know It” (https://youtu.be/wyx6JDQCslE?si=OhVQNH6hNW7yls1B&t=29)
Chris Stapleton - “White Horse” (https://youtu.be/pXyUUUFtNJc?si=V3y2QErBzqWrTmOv&t=96)
Charlie Blackmon Walk up (https://www.tiktok.com/@ronnmiera/video/7012277420917001478?lang=en)
401k Plan (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/what-is-a-401k)
Roth 401k Plan (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/roth-401k)
Vesting Schedule (https://www.globalshares.com/academy/vesting-schedule-examples/)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan vs. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) (https://www.ramseysolutions.com/insurance/hdhp-vs-ppo)
Health Savings Account (HSA) limits for 2023 and 2024 (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/fsa-hsa-taxes)
Lively HSA Provider (https://livelyme.com/)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/disability-insurance-explained)
Term Life Insurance (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/what-is-term-life-insurance)
Episode #4 - Life Insurance w/ Andy Flattery (https://www.hilltopfp.com/podcast/episode/3bd36af4/episode-4-bringing-sexy-back-to-life-insurance)
Michael Pyle - Challenge Everything Financial
Website (https://www.challengeeverythingfinancial.com/),
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-pyle-8a8b2546/),
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Challenge-Everything-Financial/100087776306125/),
X (Twitter) (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fchevfinancial)
Kyle Hill, CFP® - Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC
Website (https://www.hilltopfp.com/),
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-hill-cfp-kc/),
Kansas City Financial Advisors Network (KCFAN) (https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/kyle-hill)
XY Planning Network (XYPN) (https://connect.xyplanningnetwork.com/find-an-advisor/kyle-hill-10281),
NAPFA (https://www.napfa.org/member/90226/26879),
FEE-ONLY Network (https://www.feeonlynetwork.com/financial-advisor/kyle-hill/),
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18 Aug 2022
Episode #21 - Questions about Bitcoin with Andy Flattery, CFP®
In Episode 21, we're discussing questions about bitcoin with Andy Flattery, CFP® from Simple Wealth Planning.
Andy is a Kansas City-based bitcoin enthusiast and local expert on the topic that is very involved in the bitcoin community.
The rise over the last decade of bitcoin has created a lot of interest, but even more questions.
What is bitcoin?
How does it work?
Is it money or an investment?
How do you value it?
How do you secure it?
What happens if you lose it?
These are all questions that have probably popped into your head at one time or another when thinking about bitcoin.
Being intrigued but still skeptical about bitcoin, Kyle sits down with Andy to ask his honest questions about bitcoin.
Before they dive into bitcoin, the Hill boys define money for you. Not bad for a 4 and 6-year-old!
To skip the fluff go to the 25:20 mark.
Bitcoin Resources:
Satoshi Nakamoto While Paper (https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin/)
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/satoshi-nakamoto.asp)
Nick Szabo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Szabo)
What is a Cypherpunk? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypherpunk)
Merkle Tree (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle_tree)
Blockchain (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blockchain.asp)
Satoshi Nakamoto = SAmsung, TOSHIba, NAKAmichi, and MOTOrola? (https://cryptopotato.com/5-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-satoshi-nakamoto/)
Halving Events (https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-the-bitcoin-halving)
Block Reward (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/block-reward.asp)
Bitcoin Mining (https://www.bankrate.com/investing/what-is-bitcoin-mining/#:~:text=Bitcoin%20mining%20is%20the%20process,a%20predetermined%20amount%20of%20bitcoin.)
Mt. Gox (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mt-gox.asp)
Brainwallet (https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Brainwallet)
El Salvador goes to Bitcoin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin_in_El_Salvador)
Value Investing (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/valueinvesting.asp#:~:text=Value%20investing%20is%20an%20investment%20philosophy%20that%20involves%20purchasing%20assets,The%20Intelligent%20Investor%2C%20in%201949.)
Austrian School of Economics (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/austrian_school.asp#:~:text=The%20Austrian%20school%20is%20an,or%20%22causal%20realist%20economics.%22)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati (https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1)
Michael Saylor (https://www.microstrategy.com/en/investor-relations/executive-team/michael-saylor)
The Bitcoin Standard: A Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean...
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