Financial Articles & Podcasts

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Episode 101: Back to School, Back to College Savings

In this episode we discuss all things college savings  
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Episode 100: Volatility is Still Not Risk

In this episode, we revisit the topic of risk versus volatility from our very first episode
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Don’t Build Your Financial House Without a Blueprint

Imagine deciding to build a house without a blueprint. You purchase lumber, choose tiles that catch your eye, and find...
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Investing With Purpose: The Basics of Socially Responsible and Impact Investing

In recent decades, the landscape of investing has undergone a quiet yet powerful transformation. Beyond just seeking profits, a growing...
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Episode 99: Investing is Like Gardening — So Let it Grow

In this episode we compare investing to gardening
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How to Start Financial Adulting

A common question I hear from young adults when talking about their finances is: “Where do I even start?” And...
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Episode 98: Investing 101 – The Basics

In this episode, we discuss the basics of investing
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The Essentials of Retirement Planning: Building the Life You Deserve

Retirement is not just the end of a career—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. It’s a time to rediscover...
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Episode 97: Predict Less, Plan More

In this episode we discuss the importance of planning for, rather than predicting how, markets will move
  1. Episode 114: Why People Avoid Financial Planning 7:02
  2. Episode 113: Trump Accounts 8:54
  3. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  4. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  5. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing