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The Field Guide: Simplify, Navigate and Elevate Your Financial Life

The Field Guide: Simplify, Navigate and Elevate Your Financial Life

By: Brian Colvert | Bonfire Financial
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 You are at the heart of the story behind Bonfire Financial. We believe that like a bonfire, life should be filled with celebration and memorable experiences. Money is often the way to get there, and that is what the Filed Guide Podcast is about, helping you find creative solutions to balance living for today and saving for tomorrow. Hosted by the CEO of Bonfire Financial, Brian Colvert, CFP®, each episode will bring you ideas to simplify, navigate and elevate your financial life.Brian Colvert | Bonfire Financial Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Am I Ready to Retire? Risk, Returns, and Real Answers

    Am I Ready to Retire? Risk, Returns, and Real Answers
    Dec 24 2025

    In this client Q&A, Brian breaks down how to tell if you are truly ready to retire, how much risk is appropriate, and what realistic investment returns actually look like once retirement is in sight.

    Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/am-i-ready-to-retire
    To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com
    Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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    17 mins
  • What to do with an Inherited IRA (And the Mistakes to Avoid)

    What to do with an Inherited IRA (And the Mistakes to Avoid)
    Dec 17 2025

    Inheriting an IRA is common, but handling it correctly is not. In this episode, Brian breaks down how inherited IRAs and Roth IRAs work, the 10-year rule, and the costly mistakes to avoid so you do not pay more in taxes than necessary.


    Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/inherited-ira
    To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com
    Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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    13 mins
  • Year End Planning - The Two Minute Drill for Your Financial Life

    Year End Planning - The Two Minute Drill for Your Financial Life
    Dec 10 2025

    A practical rundown of the year end financial moves that matter most. From HSAs and FSAs to 401k contributions, Roth conversions, and RMDs, this quick two minute drill helps you wrap up the year with confidence and keep more of your money working for you.

    Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/year-end-planning

    To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com


    Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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    14 mins
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