The Financial Heartbeat Podcast: Recent Episodes

Mike Klauke

Welcome to the Financial Heartbeat Podcast with Mike Klauke. In this podcast we talk about overcoming the challenges families and business owners face in their financial lives. We discuss big and small life events, the implications and how to plan ahead and control what you can. Let us help you redefine the retirement that’s in front of you into a better one.

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Losing your job is scary. Not knowing where your next paycheck is coming from is scarier. In this episode, Mike Klauke explains how he helps his clients prepare for the worst so they are never left wondering how to pay for everyday expenses. In this episode, you will learn: The first steps that Mike takes … Continue reading Episode 9 –  What to Do If You Lose Your Income →

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One of the most popular and well-known retirement plans is the 401(k). However, if you don’t understand how to get started with your 401(k) — or how to make the most of it once you have one — then they can be confusing. In this episode of Financial Heartbeat Podcast, Mike Klauke shares his insight … Continue reading Episode 8 – 7 Things You Should Know Before Starting Your 401(k) →

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Are you thinking about offering your employees a retirement plan? Mike Klauke is here to help you pick the best retirement plan for your business. In this episode, Mike walks you through questions to ask yourself before committing to a plan and explains which options are available. In this episode, you will learn: Why Mike’s … Continue reading Episode 7 – How to Pick the Best Retirement Plan for Your Business →

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The changes in 2018 tax laws were supposed to make filing your taxes simpler, but a lot of people were left more confused than ever. In this episode of Financial Heartbeat Podcast, Mike Klauke uncovers the tax conundrums that happened to many American families when filing taxes this year. In this episode, you will learn: … Continue reading Episode 6 – The Biggest Tax Conundrums From the 2018 Filing Season →

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The thought of retirement, like all unknowns in life, can be scary. In part two of his series on retirement planning, Mike Klauke discusses the fears pre-retirees and retirees face throughout retirement — and how to combat them. In this episode, you will learn: How to financially prepare so you don’t outlive your money The … Continue reading Episode 5 – Retirement Planning Part 2: Retirement Fears →

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Many factors contribute to the decision to retire. In this episode of The Financial Heartbeat Podcast, Mike Klauke covers the biggest questions clients have about retirement, starting with, “Is this the time for me to retire?” In this episode, you will learn: The most popular questions clients ask Mike about timing their retirement How a … Continue reading Episode 4 – Is Now the Time to Retire? →

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Mike Klauke is a staple of the La Crosse, Wisconsin area, and in this episode of The Financial Heartbeat podcast, he sits down with another La Crosse institution, Jerry Beyer of Big Boar Barbecue and More! In this episode, you will learn: How Jerry came to live and work in the La Crosse area when … Continue reading Episode 3 – Meet Jerry Beyer of Big Boar Barbecue and More →

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Now’s the time of year when we all start to think about the same thing: taxes. Today, Mike Klauke sits down with his friend and colleague, Tammy Becker of Becker Tax and Bookkeeping, LLC, to talk all thing taxes. Mike and Tammy discuss how your 2018 taxes will differ from 2017, how Tammy got into … Continue reading Episode 2 – Tackling Tax Preparation — with guest Tammy Becker of Becker Tax & Bookkeeping, LLC. →

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Welcome to The Financial Heartbeat podcast! In this inaugural episode, you’ll get to know your host, Mike Klauke, owner of Klauke Investment and Insurance Services. Find out what makes Mike tick, and what makes him an expert in the finance industry. In this episode, you will learn: How Mike got his start in the finance … Continue reading Episode 1 – Get to Know Mike Klauke →