One of the most popular and well-rated television series of all time is AMC’s Breaking Bad. 

Bryan Cranston earned an absolutely obscene (but well-earned) number of awards for his incredible performance as Walter White; the ill-fated high school teacher turned meth kingpin.

On the day after his 50th birthday, Walter was diagnosed with inoperable stage 3 lung cancer.  

Naturally, as a high school teacher in the U.S., he’s not exactly loaded, so he feels compelled to come up with a solution to his financial problems and find a way to provide for his family after he dies. 

Desperate, he turns to former student Jesse Pinkman, who is a small-time methamphetamine cook and distributor. 

Ultimately, Walter ends up ruining his life and the lives of everyone he knows due to his own hubris and underlying narcissistic nature. 

I have to say – even though it made for great television, I can’t help but think that it didn’t have to end up that way!

If I had my way, no one would ever find themselves in a situation where they have to worry about money when they have a health crisis. But – that’s not our reality. 

I’d rather no one have to face serious illness at all. But again – not our reality. 

So, I prefer to focus on what we can control – and that’s how we prepare ourselves for life’s hurdles. And luckily – even if you have as modest an income as a high school science teacher, you can still plan! 

Don’t you find that incredibly comforting? I know I do!

Why don’t you reach out to my office and book a quick 15-minute financial checkup of your own? Call 513-563-PLAN (7526) or book it online.

Together, we’ll go over where you are now and start creating a plan that will help you breathe easier knowing that you won’t have to go to such extreme lengths as Walter to keep your money woes at bay.