It Starts with a Plan
Welcome, I’m Michael Bishop, a financial consultant in Murrieta, California. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement and look to succeed with their financial goals. With a carefully thought-out plan, I aim to prepare you for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, my personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
For over 35 years I've been advising families, individuals, and businesses and can help you address your needs and goals through all stages of your life.
Helpful Content
Medicare At 65+
65 or older? It may be time to enroll in Medicare. Read to learn if you’re eligible.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
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Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.