Episodes

  • The Only Q1 Financial Checklist That Actually Matters (Ranked)
    Feb 14 2026

    This episode breaks down the ultimate Q1 financial checklist for high-income professionals who want to reduce taxes, invest smarter, and accelerate financial independence.
    Learn how to review your retirement plan, rebalance your portfolio, optimize savings, and track net worth using a simple annual system.


    #PersonalFinance #FinancialIndependence #WealthBuilding #Investing #MoneyManagement

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    16 mins
  • I Trained ChatGPT to Be a Financial Advisor… It Missed This
    Feb 7 2026

    I trained ChatGPT to act as a fiduciary financial advisor using real financial data and tested it live.

    In this episode, we break down what the AI got right, what it got wrong, and the hidden risks of using AI for personal finance.

    A real-world stress test of AI in investing, taxes, and financial planning.

    #ChatGPT #AIinFinance #PersonalFinance #Investing #FinancialPlanning #WealthBuilding #MoneyMattersMD #DoctorFinance

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    15 mins
  • The Federal Reserve Quietly Controls Your Money (Here’s How)
    Jan 31 2026

    Understand how the Fed controls interest rates and impacts mortgages, stocks, and bonds.


    Learn key strategies for individual investors to navigate the economy and make smarter financial decisions.

    #Fed #InterestRates #Investing #FinanceTips #MoneyMatters #StockMarket #Bonds #PersonalFinance #FinancialEducation #Economy

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    10 mins
  • The Hidden Risk in “Safe” Active Bond ETFs
    Jan 24 2026

    Active bond ETFs are growing fast, but many investors don’t realise they may be taking on more risk than expected.

    In this episode, we'll discuss the bond ETF risk spectrum, why active management can work in bonds, and why higher yield doesn’t always mean safety.

    You’ll learn how to spot risky “conservative” funds and how to use a simple Core + Satellite approach to protect your portfolio.

    #BondETFs #ActiveBondETFs #FixedIncome #ETFInvesting #PortfolioConstruction #RiskManagement #YieldVsRisk #MoneyMattersMD

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    18 mins
  • My 2025 Portfolio Review: What I’m Changing for 2026
    Jan 17 2026

    How did your investments really perform in 2025 — and what should you do differently in 2026?

    In this episode, we unpack why international stocks and commodities outpaced U.S. markets, even as large-cap growth stayed strong.

    You’ll also learn how a globally diversified 80/20 portfolio delivered better returns with less volatility — and why rebalancing and slowly increasing bonds is the smartest way to stay on track in 2026.

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    12 mins
  • Can One Fund Really Be Your Entire Portfolio
    Jan 10 2026

    Can one fund really be enough to build a fully diversified investment portfolio?


    In this episode, Dr. Abhishek Gadre breaks down why many investors overcomplicate investing and how a single, well-structured fund can replace an entire multi-fund portfolio.


    You’ll learn the fundamentals of asset allocation, explore the best one-fund portfolio options, and understand how to choose the right fund based on your risk tolerance and long-term goals.


    #Investing #OneFundPortfolio #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #AssetAllocation #PortfolioDiversification #LongTermInvesting #RetirementPlanning #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding

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    15 mins
  • Spend Guilt-Free With My Simple 3-Account System
    Jan 3 2026

    Automate your finances with micro-budgeting by splitting your income into Needs, Wants, and Savings.


    Learn how a FUN money account lets you spend guilt-free while your money runs on autopilot.#PersonalFinance #Budgeting #MoneyManagement #FunMoneyAccount #MoneyMattersMD


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    14 mins
  • 10 Places to Keep Your Emergency Fund (Ranked Worst to Best)
    Dec 27 2025

    Most people keep their emergency fund in the wrong place—and it quietly costs them money or puts their financial safety at risk.


    In this episode, I rank 10 different places to store your emergency fund from worst to best, breaking down which options are risky, which are inefficient, and which offer the best balance of safety, liquidity, and yield.


    By the end, you’ll know exactly where your emergency cash should live—and why the #1 choice may surprise you.

    #EmergencyFund #PersonalFinance #CashManagement #MoneyMarketFunds #HighYieldSavings #FinancialPlanning #WealthBuilding #InvestingBasics #DoctorFinance #MoneyMattersMD

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    15 mins