Five-Minute Finance
Five-Minute Finance
Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF®
**We're off for the summer. Watch for all new episodes this fall.** Ever been confused or frightened by finances, you're not alone. We help you understand complex financial concepts and news in just five minutes or less. Check back every Monday/Wednesday/Friday for new episodes.
Investing: Building Wealth and Navigating Risks
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 26, 2023
7 min
Demystifying Condo Insurance
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 24, 2023
6 min
How The Federal Reserve Shapes the Economy and Ensures Financial Stability
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 22, 2023
5 min
Decoding Medicare
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 19, 2023
5 min
Coping with Loss - Estate Checklist
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 17, 2023
7 min
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 15, 2023
5 min
Protecting Your Child’s Future - Practical Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 12, 2023
4 min
Don’t Let Indecision Hurt Your Financial Future
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 10, 2023
4 min
Don’t Get Caught in the Rain: The Benefits of Umbrella Liability Insurance
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 8, 2023
4 min
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Five-Minute Finance is created by Park Lake Advisors. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube. Larry A. Mengerink, CFP®, AIF® can be found on LinkedIn.Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC to residents of California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc, Registered Investment Advisor. Park Lake Advisors and Cambridge are separate and unrelated companies.This site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation or offering of any security and:Representatives of a Registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) or a Registered Investment Advisor (“IA”) may only conduct business in a state if the representative and BD or IA they represent (a) satisfy the qualification requirements of, and are approved to do business by, that state; or (b) are excluded or exempted from that state’s registration requirements.Representatives of BD or IA are deemed to conduct business in a state to the extent that they would provide individualized responses to investor inquiries that involve (a) effecting, or attempting to effect, transactions in securities; or (b) rendering personalized investment advice for compensation.
May 5, 2023
4 min
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