Episodes

  • E308: Can I Afford a House Even If I Can't Put 20% Down?

    E308: Can I Afford a House Even If I Can't Put 20% Down?
    Jul 15 2026
    Understanding where the 20% number comes from, and what your actual options are, can help you make a decision based on your finances instead of someone else's rule of thumb.
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    12 mins
  • E307: Why We Avoid Looking at Our Finances (And What It Costs)

    E307: Why We Avoid Looking at Our Finances (And What It Costs)
    Jul 8 2026
    Financial avoidance is very common, but if you learn to recognize it and manage it, you can get better at overcoming these tendencies.
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    12 mins
  • E306: How to Protect Your Money From Crypto "Pig Butchering" Scams

    E306: How to Protect Your Money From Crypto "Pig Butchering" Scams
    Jul 1 2026
    What is a pig butchering scam? Learn how this crypto fraud works, the warning signs to watch for, and how to protect your money.
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    21 mins
  • E305: Am I at Risk of Having My Identity Stolen or Being a Victim of Fraud?

    E305: Am I at Risk of Having My Identity Stolen or Being a Victim of Fraud?
    Jun 17 2026
    Identity theft and financial fraud are not abstract problems that happen to other people. They happen to people who are careful, educated, and financially stable. The good news is that most identity theft and fraud can be prevented with a few deliberate habits.
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    14 mins
  • E304: What Is a 5498 Tax Form and What Should You Do With It?

    E304: What Is a 5498 Tax Form and What Should You Do With It?
    Jun 10 2026
    You did everything right. You gathered your tax documents, filed your return on time, and finally felt that satisfying sense of closure. Then, sometime in May or June, an envelope shows up with yet another tax form inside.
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    8 mins
  • E303: The Truth About IPOs – What Wall Street Doesn't Tell The Average Investor

    E303: The Truth About IPOs – What Wall Street Doesn't Tell The Average Investor
    Jun 3 2026
    With all the hype around IPOs, it's easy to see why people tend to get excited about getting in on the action. But what does the historical performance data show? And how can everyday investors participate?
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    14 mins
  • E302: Powers of Attorney – The Estate Planning Documents Almost Nobody Has

    E302: Powers of Attorney – The Estate Planning Documents Almost Nobody Has
    May 20 2026
    There are two documents that belong in almost everyone's hands, and most people don't have them.
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    12 mins
  • E301: Are 529 Plans Still Worth It? Why I Think the Answer Is Yes (Probably)

    E301: Are 529 Plans Still Worth It? Why I Think the Answer Is Yes (Probably)
    May 13 2026
    The question I keep hearing from parents right now is some version of this: "Is it even worth funding a 529 plan anymore?"
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    13 mins