What if financial success isn't about saving more, but aligning money with the life you want today?

Episode Summary

After years of doing "everything right" financially, many pharmacists reach a surprising crossroads: retirement feels on track, but something still feels off. In this solo episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD reflects on a counterintuitive decision he has made over the past five years by intentionally not maxing out traditional retirement accounts, and the deeper question that choice surfaced: what are you optimizing for right now? This conversation explores the tension between financial efficiency and life alignment, the concept of "enough," and why financial planning in mid-career is less about winning spreadsheets and more about finding a way to live your rich life today while preparing for the future.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why "on track" financially doesn't always feel satisfying
• The difference between accumulating wealth and being truly retirement-ready
• The hidden risk of always optimizing your financial plan for a future state at the expense of today
• Why "enough" is a decision, not just a number

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD covers 10 practical year-end financial moves to reduce tax burden, build clarity, and start 2026 with confidence—plus a bonus step most people overlook.

Episode Summary

As 2025 winds down, it's tempting to push financial decisions into January. But some of the most impactful moves you can make happen before the calendar turns.

In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO Tim Ulbrich, PharmD walks through 10 practical, foundational financial moves to make before 2026 to help you reduce tax burden, invest with intention, organize your financial life, and enter the new year with clarity and momentum.

The episode wraps with a bonus step that isn't on most year-end checklists but may be one of the most leveraged decisions you can make heading into 2026: evaluating whether it's time to hire a financial planner or reassess your current advisory relationship.

This is your financial "closing shift" for 2025—simple, intentional moves that quietly build confidence and long-term wealth.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to perform a year-end financial inventory and why tracking net worth is one of the most powerful planning habits.
• Which tax-advantaged accounts need attention before December 31 and how to prioritize last-minute contributions.
• The importance of rebalancing your investment portfolio and prepare for paycheck changes heading into a new year.
• Why organizing estate documents, beneficiaries, and a "legacy folder" creates clarity and peace of mind.
• How to set meaningful financial goals for 2026 and evaluate whether it's time to hire (or reassess) a financial planner.

Mentioned on the Show

• YFP Legacy Folder Checklist

Tim & Tim discuss how to handle a windfall or inheritance with clarity emotionally, financially, and strategically during the biggest wealth transfer in U.S. history.

This episode is brought to you by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

Episode Summary

Handling a windfall or inheritance isn't just about the money—it's an emotional, relational, and identity-level shift. Whether it's an inheritance, equity payout, stock options vesting, or another financial surprise, the "right" next step can feel overwhelming. Many people think the challenge is how to invest a large sum… but the real challenge often begins much earlier: Who am I now that money is no longer the limiting factor?

In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and Tim Baker, CFP®, RICP®, RLP® break down how to prepare for, navigate, and thoughtfully plan through sudden wealth. They talk about the emotional side of receiving money, how to avoid rushed decisions, the importance of building the right team, tax considerations, and how to align a windfall with your goals, values, and relationships. With the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history underway, this is a conversation every generation needs to hear.

If you've received a windfall, expect one, or simply want to understand how to handle one wisely, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and make decisions you won't regret.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why sudden wealth creates emotional, identity, and relational shifts—not just financial ones
• The most common types of windfalls and why they require different planning strategies
• How to avoid rushed decisions and use a "90-day pause" to regain clarity
• The key professionals you need on your team before making major moves
• How taxes, investment priorities, and giving strategies change when a windfall enters the plan

Mentioned on the Show

• Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk by Cameron Huddleston
• Cerulli Associates "Great Wealth Transfer" data
• "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins
• YFP Episode: 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Planner