# Cynthia Meyer

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Clarity, Confidence, and Control with Kim Bridges

In Episode 92 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®,  is joined by Dr. Kim Bridges, CFP®, CDFA®, CPWA®,  RMA®,  founder of Bright Women Financial, for a powerful conversation about financial clarity, career decisions, and long-term consequences that often go unexamined…

How Does the New Housing Legislation Impact Real Estate Investors?

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, unpacks the newly enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act and explains what it means for landlords, homebuyers, home sellers, and real estate investors. She separates the headlines from the practical realities, covering everything from the institu…

Should You Pay Off Your Rental Property Mortgage Early?

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, shares a practical framework for one of the most common questions real estate investors face. Instead of relying on emotion or rules of thumb, she explains how to evaluate mortgage payoff as an investment decision by weighing interest rates, levera…

Is It Time for a 1031 Exchange?

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, explains five key triggers that tell real estate investors it may be time to consider a 1031 exchange. She walks through the financial and strategic indicators that can help you decide whether deferring capital gains taxes could accelerate your lon…

Should Your Rental Property Be in an LLC?

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer tackles one of the most common questions real estate investors ask: whether rental properties should be held in a limited liability company. She breaks down what an LLC actually does, what it does not do, and why many investors misunderstand the relationship between L…

5 Money Lessons I Learned From My Mother

In this heartfelt solo episode, Cynthia Meyer reflects on the recent passing of her mother, Betsy, and the financial habits that shaped her family's future. From weekly money meetings and disciplined saving to charitable giving and creative frugality, these lessons helped influence Cynthia's path a…

Down Payment Strategies for Your Next Rental Property

In Episode 94 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFP®, CFA®, ChFC® shares the practical strategies real estate investors use to fund future acquisitions without overextending themselves. From recycling equity and leveraging bonuses to understanding risk tolerance and avoiding dangero…

Estate Planning Essentials Without Children with Maddy Roche

In Episode 93 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with Maddy Roche, Chief Growth Officer of Childfree Trust, for an important conversation about estate planning, continuity planning, and aging without traditional next-of-kin support. As more Americans choo…

Are You a Delegator, Validator, or Independent Operator?

In this milestone 100th episode, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC® introduces three real estate investor types: the Delegator, the Validator, and the Independent Operator. She explains which strategies tend to fit each style and why your ideal approach may change as your life and portfolio evolve. T…

10 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Home Renovation with Chad Sovia

In Episode 101 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with construction, real estate development veteran, and founder of Reform Construction & Development, Chad Sovia, to talk about maximizing both the lifestyle and financial value of a renovation. They cover…