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Aug. 8, 2022

Episode 158 - Top 3 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Retirement

In this episode, Ryan discusses how to recession proof your retirment. He talks about the top 3 things that you should do or continue to do to help during this volatile time. The beer of the day is the St. Bernardus Abbey Ale from Belgium. If you...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Episode 157 - Are You Allocating Just Your Accounts or Your Entire Ba…

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the allocation of your accounts verses allocating your entire balance sheet. The beer of the day is Southern Resident Killer Whales IPA from Two Beers Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this...

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July 24, 2022

Episode 156 - Top 5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Financial Advisor

In this episode, Ryan discusses the top five questions you should ask when you are hiring a financial advisor. The beer of the day is Profuse Juice Hazy IPA from 10 Barrel Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their...

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July 17, 2022

Episode 155 - 7 Steps to Set up Your Family for Financial Success

In this week's episode, Ryan breaks down the seven steps you can take to help you and your family be financially successful. The beer of the day is Baie Noir from Valley House Brewing in Duvall, WA. If you would like to learn more about this beer,...

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July 10, 2022

Episode 154 - 3 Examples of Mixing what is True and what You want to …

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss what you think is true and what is actually true when it comes to your finances. The beer of the day is Double Dale's IPA from Oskar Blues in Colorado. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please...

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July 3, 2022

Episode 153 - 3 Areas to Focus on in Your Finances that Produce Bigge…

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss three areas of your finances that you can focus on to make big changes. The beer of the day is the Brew 6000 from Fremont Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website If...

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June 27, 2022

Episode 152 - How Money and Finances Have Changed

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how money and finances have changed throughout time and help you learn if you are keeping up with those changes.  The beer of the day is Huckleberry Pucker by Paradise Creek Brewery in Pullman, WA. If you...

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June 20, 2022

Episode 151 - Why Room for Error is the Most Important Factor of Long…

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss why you need room for error in your financial life. The beer of the day is Reubens Brews Summer IPA. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website If you would like to learn more...

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June 13, 2022

Episode 150 - What is Leverage and How Can You use it?

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss what leverage in your portfolio is and how you can use it to your benefit. The beer of the day is the Samish Haze IPA from Black Raven Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, visit their website...

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June 5, 2022

Episode 149 - Why do We Discuss Retirement Planning with 20 and 30 ye…

In this episode, Alex discusses why we discuss retirement planning with people in their 20s and 30s. The beer of the day is Deviation Works from Fort George Brewing in Portland, OR. If you would like to learn more about their beer, please visit their...

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May 29, 2022

Episode 148 - Market Volatility and What You Should Do

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the recent market volatility and what you should or can do about it?  The beer of the day is the Bourbon County Stout from Goose Island. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit...

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May 23, 2022

Episode 147 - 4 Areas of Your Finances that are More Important than R…

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss four areas of your finance that you should look at other than rate of return. The beer of the day is Cinq Cents Chimay. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website If you would...

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May 15, 2022

Episode 146 - How to Financially Prepare for Aging Parents

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to prepare your parents and yourself financially as they get older. The beer of the day is the African Amber from Mac and Jack's brewery in Redmond, WA. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please...

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May 8, 2022

Episode 145 - 3 Elements of Financial Sucess

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the 3 elements they think will bring you financial success. The beer of the week is Hop Venom from Boneyard Beer. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their website If you would like to...

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May 2, 2022

Episode 144 - What is the difference between a tax preparer and a fin…

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the difference between the job of a financial planner and tax preparer. The beer of the day is Cloud Mentality hazy IPA from 10 Barrel Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit...

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April 24, 2022

Episode 143 - How to make your financial decision by context rather t…

In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss how to make your decisions after doing research instead of just hearing something and making moves.  The beer of the day is Wanderlust IPA from Breakside Brewing in Portland, OR. If you would like to...

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April 18, 2022

Episode 142 - 3 Signs is it Time to Hire a Financial Advisor

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the 3 signs it is time for you to hire a financial advisor. The beer of the week is the Inversion IPA from Deschutes Brewery. If you would like to learn more about their beer, please visit their website ...

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April 10, 2022

Episode 141 - What is the Difference between Marginal and Effective T…

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the difference between marginal and effective tax brackets. Understanding this will be very helpful for preparing for retirement. The beer of the day is the Scotch Ale by Boundary Bay in Bellingham, WA. If you...

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April 3, 2022

Episode 140 - Giving Your Kids an Education in Money with Amanda Gros…

In this episode, Ryan interviews Amanda Grossman with Jessica Nguyen. Amanda is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, winner of the 2017 Plutus Foundation Grant to create a kid money program (the Mt. Everest Money Simulation: A Kid's Educational...

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March 27, 2022

Episode 139 - What is the Value of an Advisor?

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss what the value of a financial advisor is and what they can do for you. The beer of the day is the Good Neighbors Stout from Valley House Brewing in Duvall, Washington. If you want to learn more about their beers,...

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March 20, 2022

Episode 138 - 4 Concepts to Teach Kids Age 8-11 about Money

In this episode, Ryan and Alex continue their series on teaching kids about money. This episode focuses on kids aged 8-11. The beer of the week is the Gutterball Hazy IPA from Ten Pin Brewing. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please...

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March 13, 2022

Episode 137 - 3 Fees You Could be Paying in Your Portfolio

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the fees you pay in your portfolio and why you pay them.  The beer of the day is Fly Jack from Firestone Walker Brewing Company. If you would like to learn more about this beer, please visit their...

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March 6, 2022

Episode 136 - Common Misperceptions about Personal Insurance

In this episode, Ryan interview Kristen Blosser, a Personal Lines Insurance Producer at Sprague Israel Giles, LLC. They discuss common misunderstandings around home and auto insurance. If you would like to reach out to Kristen, you can call her at...

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Feb. 27, 2022

Episode 135 - 4 Concepts to Teach Kids Age 4-7 about Money

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex begin our series on educating your children about money. This podcast focuses on children aged 4-7. The beer of the week is Hop Session IPA from Dru Bru in Washington. To learn more about this beer, please visit...

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