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June 21, 2020

Episode 49 - Basics of Financial Planning

In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex go back to discussing the basics of financial planning. Do you know what the basics are? Do you know how to plan your finances now and for retirement? If you would like to …

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June 14, 2020

Episode 48 - Do You have a financial quarterback?

In today's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss having a financial quarterback. Most of us have at least one person in our life that talks to us about our finances. Who is this person in your life? Are they helping you …

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June 7, 2020

Episode 47 - Have a good life now and a better life later part 2

In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss more about how to have a good life now and a better life later by planning financially. You can still have things that you want now by financially planning and set yourself …

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May 31, 2020

Episode 46 - Art of People - Interview with Best Selling Author Dave …

In this episode, Ryan interviews Dave Kerpen, a best selling author of the book The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want. He is also a keynote speaker, and the founder and Chairman …

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May 24, 2020

Episode 45 - Have a good life now and a better life later

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to have a good life now and a better life later by working on your finances and understanding what is important. The question they answer is why don't people like to …

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May 17, 2020

Episode 44 - Do you have assets that aren't being affected by market …

In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex continue their discussion on market volatility and having assets that are not affected by what is happening right now. This is part 2 of this discussion, so go back and listen to episode …

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May 10, 2020

Episode 43 - Do you have assets that aren't being affected by market …

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss assets that are not affected by volatility in the stock market. They pose the question, do you have these assets in your portfolio and talk about why you should. If you have …

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May 3, 2020

Episode 42 - Interview with Nicolas Cole

Nicolas Cole is an author, Top Writer on Quora, and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Digital Press. His work has acquired over 30 million views online, and has been published in Time, Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, CNBC, and more. He …

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April 26, 2020

Episode 41 - Interview with Chris Burgess

In this episode, Alex interviews Christopher Burgess. Christopher has served 30 years with the Central Intelligence Agency. He was also a senior security advisor with Cisco Systems and is the coauthor of the book Secrets Stolen, Fortunes Lost:...

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April 19, 2020

Episode 40 - What's holding you back? Interview with Bennie Fowler

In this episode, Ryan interviews Bennie Fowler, a former Michigan State wide reciever who has since gone on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, and New York Giants. In his book Silver …

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April 12, 2020

Episode 39 - Rules of Investing

In today's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the Rules of Investing. Even more important during a tumultuous time like now, sticking to these rules is vital for a healthy portfolio. If you would like to reach out to Alex or …

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April 5, 2020

Episode 38 - Financial Literacy with Ryan Harris

In this week's podcast, we interview Ryan Harris, a former NFL player, who also graduated from Notre Dame with degrees in Economics and Policy and in Political Science. He discusses leadership, financial literacy, honesty and responsibility. You can...

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March 29, 2020

Episode 37 - How do you create income in retirement part 4

In the final part of this four part series, Ryan and Alex discuss the ways in which you can create income in retirement. This podcast is good for anyone, whether you are close to retirement or years away. If you …

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March 23, 2020

Episode 36 - How do you create income in retirement part 3

This is the third part of a four part series on ways to create income in retirement. In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss the bucket method as one of those ways. If you have any questions about this podcast …

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March 15, 2020

Episode 35 - How to create income in retirement part 2

This is the second episode in the series How to create income in retirement. In this week's podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss amortization and annuitization as two methods of creating income after your working years. If you have questions about …

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March 8, 2020

Episode 34 - How do you create income in retirement part 1

Ryan and Alex are recording a series of podcasts on how you can create income in retirement. This is the first episode in the series and they will discuss the 4% method and the safe withdrawal rate. If you are …

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March 1, 2020

Episode 33 - Roth, to convert or not convert

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss Roth conversions and if you should or shouldn't consider doing this. They have become more popular with the tax changes, but they are not a good idea for everyone. If you have …

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Feb. 23, 2020

Episode 32 - 5 ways to talk to your parents about money

As our parents age, it becomes more important that we understand their finances and their philosophy on money. In many cases, we, as their children, become the people who take care of them and their money as they get older. …

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Feb. 16, 2020

Episode 31 - Why you should care about taxes in retirement Now

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss taxes but particularly taxes when you are retired. This important topic is one most people overlook until they are retired, but it is something you should think about now. How will your …

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Feb. 9, 2020

Episode 30 - 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Part 2

This is the second part in a two part episode where Ryan and Alex break down the top 7 financial mistakes many of their clients have told them they have made. If you haven't listened to episode 29 yet, go …

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Feb. 2, 2020

Episode 29 - 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Part 1

In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex talk about the 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes that most people make. They have also written a booklet on the subject, which you can find . This is the first of a two part …

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Jan. 26, 2020

Episode 28 - How to talk to your kids about money

In today's episode, Ryan and Alex discuss how to talk to your kids about money. From an early age, it is important for your kids to know what money is and the smart ways to treat money. This taboo topic …

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Jan. 19, 2020

Episode 27 - Different Methods of College Planning

This week's episode is important for anyone with kids looking to attend college. Ryan and Alex discuss different methods of college planning and how to pay for this every increasing cost of education. If you have kids, this episode is …

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Jan. 12, 2020

Episode 26 - What can you learn from the FIRE movement

What is the FIRE movement? The acronym stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. In this week's episode, Ryan and Alex talk about the movement and help you find ways to achieve FIRE.

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