Financial Articles & Podcasts

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Episode 99: Investing is Like Gardening — So Let it Grow

In this episode we compare investing to gardening

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

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...

Episode 97: Predict Less, Plan More

In this episode we discuss the importance of planning for, rather than predicting how, markets will move

Stocks as a Hedge Against Inflation

Wherever you turn these days—TV, podcasts, coffee shops—it seems that everyone’s talking about inflation. Is it going up? Is it...
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Episode 96: Strategies for Investing in Volatile Markets

In this episode we discuss strategies for riding out market volatility. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

What is the Value of a Financial Advisor?

When starting out as a financial advisor, one of the more difficult processes one must go through is defining the...
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Episode 95: Dividends Are Worthless, But Perhaps, Still Worthwhile

In this episode we discuss the importance of dividends. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.  
  1. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  2. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  3. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing
  4. Episode 109: The Market Crash Is Coming - Someday
  5. Episode 108: Money Can't Buy You Happiness