Episodes

In this episode of Beer and Money, Alex Collins discusses how to find a financial advisor, what to look for in an advisor, and the key questions to ask during the selection process. He emphasizes the importance of understandi...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins reflect on the significance of Thanksgiving and the role of money in family life. They discuss the balance between financial success and enjoying the present, em...

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the intricacies of college planning, focusing on Ryan's personal experience with his daughter touring the University of Arizona. They explore various funding strategies fo...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the essential rules and obligations associated with inheriting an IRA. He explains the importance of understanding required minimum distributions (RMDs), the tax implic...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses key takeaways from Morgan Housel's book, The Art of Spending Money. He emphasizes the importance of balancing spending and saving, minimizing future regrets, cherishing...

In this episode of Beer & Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the critical aspects of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding income risks and market volatility. He explores strategies for managing retiremen...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Rob Bukacek delve into the intricacies of estate planning, focusing on a sample client with a $4 million estate. They discuss the importance of revocable living trusts, the a...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the integration of private equity and alternative assets into 401k plans. They explore the performance of endowments, the nature of private equity and pr...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses tax loss harvesting, a strategy to reduce taxes by selling investments that have lost value. He explains the mechanics of tax loss harvesting, its benefits, and the imp...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, exploring the implications for savings accounts and debt financing. They emphasize the importance o...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses essential questions to ask when interviewing financial advisors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding personal goals and finding an advisor who aligns with tho...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the contrast between small thinking and big thinking in financial planning. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on larger financial goals rather than getting caugh...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the financial risks that arise once individuals surpass the seven-figure mark in assets. He emphasizes that contrary to popular belief, reaching this milestone does not...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the three most common portfolio mistakes they encounter with clients. They emphasize the importance of understanding asset classes, avoiding over-concent...

In this episode of "Beer and Money," Ryan Burklo explores why many people feel financially stressed despite having significant retirement savings. He highlights the importance of taxable brokerage accounts in providing financ...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the critical topic of how assets are taxed and the implications for financial planning. They explore the importance of understanding tax brackets, the di...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo discusses the critical concept of sequence of returns risk and its significant impact on retirement planning. He explains how market fluctuations during the initial years of reti...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the critical question of whether savings will last through retirement. They explore common mistakes made by pre-retirees and retirees, emphasizing the im...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo, Alex Collins, and Mark SanGiacomo delve into the complexities of life insurance, discussing its various types, the importance of income replacement, and how to determine the rig...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss essential questions to ask when searching for a financial advisor, particularly from the perspective of their mothers. They explore the importance of und...

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the essential elements of prioritizing a financial plan. They emphasize the importance of cash flow, income protection, and the balance between savings rate and rate of re...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the essential components of financial planning, focusing on the question many people ask: 'When can I be done working?' They emphasize the importance of ...

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the implications of overpaying a mortgage and explore alternative strategies for managing cash flow and financial planning in retirement. They emphasize the importance of ...

In this episode of Beer and Money, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the common financial question of whether individuals should overpay on their mortgages. They explore the implications of mortgage overpayment on cash flo...