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Episode 100: Volatility is Still Not Risk

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | July 30, 2025

In this episode, we revisit the topic of risk versus volatility from our very first episode

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

Jarrett B. Topel
By Jarrett B. Topel | June 30, 2025

In this episode we compare investing to gardening

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Episode 98: Investing 101 – The Basics

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | May 28, 2025

In this episode, we discuss the basics of investing

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Episode 97: Predict Less, Plan More

Jarrett B. Topel
By Jarrett B. Topel | April 29, 2025

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

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Episode 96: Strategies for Investing in Volatile Markets

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | March 25, 2025

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

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Episode 95: Dividends Are Worthless, But Perhaps, Still Worthwhile

Jarrett B. Topel
By Jarrett B. Topel | February 26, 2025

In this episode we discuss the importance of dividends. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

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Episode 94: Monday Blues

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | January 27, 2025

In this episode we discuss the stock market movement on 1/27/2025. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

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Episode 93: Maxing Out for 2025

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | December 21, 2024

In this episode we discuss retirement plan contribution limits for 2025. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

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Episode 92: The Time Is Now

Gavin L. DiStasi
By Gavin L. DiStasi | November 28, 2024

In this episode we discuss why now might be the most important time for socially responsible investing. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi…

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Episode 91: Why Should I Hire A Financial Planner

Jarrett B. Topel
By Jarrett B. Topel | October 28, 2024

In this episode we discuss the reasons one might need to hire a financial planner. Contact us at Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management.

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  1. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing 9:32
  2. Episode 109: The Market Crash is Coming - Someday 6:49
  3. Episode 108: Money Can't Buy Happiness 8:44
  4. Episode 107: The Myth of The Stock Pickers Market 7:56
  5. Episode 106: When Strong Markets Breed Confidence - Beware! 7:50
  6. Episode 105: Start the New Year Right 7:24
  7. Episode 104: Thankful 4:55
  8. Episode 103: What Pickleball Can Teach Us About Investing 6:42
  9. Episode 102: Socially Responsible vs Traditional Investing 8:46
  10. Episode 101: Back to School, Back to College Savings Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management: Financial Advisors | Investments | Wealth Management 10:28
  11. Episode 100: Volatility is Still Not Risk Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management: Financial Advisors | Investments | Wealth Management 8:41
  12. Episode 99: Investing is like gardening - So, let it grow Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management: Financial Advisors | Investments | Wealth Management 5:27
  13. Episode 98: Investing 101 - The Basics Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management: Financial Advisors | Investments | Wealth Management 6:38
  14. Episode 97: Predict Less, Plan More Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management: Financial Advisors | Investments | Wealth Management 8:34
  15. Episode 96: Strategies for Investing in Volatile Markets
  16. Episode 95: Dividends Are Worthless, But Perhaps, Still Worthwhile
  17. Episode 94: Monday Blues
  18. Episode 93: Maxing Out For 2025
  19. Episode 92: The Time Is Now
  20. Episode 91: Why Should I Hire A Financial Planner
  21. Episode 90: Life Transitions
  22. Episode 89: How Much House Can You Afford
  23. Episode 88: Do Presidential Elections Impact Your Investments
  24. Episode 87: Stock Splits 2.0
  25. Episode 86: Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor
  26. Episode 85: How To Take Advantage Of Low Income Years
  27. Episode 84: Converting 529 Plan Balances To A Roth IRA
  28. Episode 83: Common Questions
  29. Episode 82: The New FAFSA
  30. Episode 81: Five Common Investing Mistakes