Episodes

  • E276: How to Navigate Market Volatility Without Losing Your Cool

    E276: How to Navigate Market Volatility Without Losing Your Cool
    Oct 1 2025
    Volatility is a natural part of investing. It’s the “price of admission” that we pay in exchange for the opportunity to grow wealth over time. But when markets start swinging wildly, especially to the downside, it’s easy to let emotion take the wheel.
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    11 mins
  • E275: The Truth About the Future of Social Security

    E275: The Truth About the Future of Social Security
    Sep 24 2025
    So what is the actual state of Social Security based on the most recent data and analysis? And what does this mean for your financial future?
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    9 mins
  • E274: Should I Invest in a Target Date Fund? Weighing the Pros and Cons

    E274: Should I Invest in a Target Date Fund? Weighing the Pros and Cons
    Sep 17 2025
    Target date funds are convenient, popular, and designed to do the hard work for you. But does that mean a target date fund is the best choice for your financial future?
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    12 mins
  • E273: 3 Ways to Generate Income from a Lump Sum of Money

    E273: 3 Ways to Generate Income from a Lump Sum of Money
    Sep 10 2025
    If you've come into a lump sum of money, whether from a business sale, inheritance, settlement, or years of disciplined saving, you may be asking: "How can I turn this into reliable income?"
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    9 mins
  • E272: When Should I Get Life Insurance?

    E272: When Should I Get Life Insurance?
    Aug 27 2025
    Life insurance can feel like one of those financial products that people think they’ll "get around to eventually." But waiting until later often means higher costs or even the possibility of not qualifying at all.
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    12 mins
  • E271: Does Dividend Investing Live Up to the Hype?

    E271: Does Dividend Investing Live Up to the Hype?
    Aug 20 2025
    Let’s unpack where dividends come from, why investors are drawn to them, and how to think more strategically about total return and diversification.
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    8 mins
  • E270: Should I Invest in Physical Gold to Hedge Against Disaster?

    E270: Should I Invest in Physical Gold to Hedge Against Disaster?
    Aug 13 2025
    Gold has often been viewed as a store of value and a hedge against inflation or economic crisis. But when it comes to true disaster preparedness (natural disasters, infrastructure breakdowns, or system-wide economic failure) is gold the right asset to hold?
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    10 mins
  • E269: Can an HSA Be Used to Pay for Medicare Premiums?

    E269: Can an HSA Be Used to Pay for Medicare Premiums?
    Aug 6 2025
    What happens when you transition to Medicare? Can you still use your HSA? And more specifically, can you use it to pay for your Medicare premiums?
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    7 mins