# 3630: What’s Probably Missing From Your Financial Plan by Erik Carter of Financial Finesse on Financial Planning

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Podcast: [Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-finance-daily-financial-independence-and-money-advice-879660)
Published: 2026-07-15T07:00:00+00:00
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