Episode 218: Are Annuities for You with Michael Karwic
Release Date: 02/14/2025
Episode 236: Maintaining Your Health for a Long Retirement with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
Financial Freedom Podcast
Even if you are on track with your savings and have a clear idea of what you want to do in retirement, there is one component that most people miss: their health. If you want to have a long retirement, your health is key. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talked with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer about how you can optimize your most important asset: your body. In this episode you will learn: About the health of the average American How much it needs to improve overall to ensure a long retirement About how to increase your energy How to avoid burnout How to rebuild and maintain your...
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Episode 235: How Debt Impacts Your Mental Health with Dr. Erika Rasure
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People struggling with debt deal with stress every day. Worrying about how they are going to deal with it can have a significant impact on their mental health, their lives, and their relationships. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk with Dr. Erika Rasure, a financial therapist with a doctorate in personal financial planning on how to deal with this stress in a positive way. In this episode you will learn: The most common mental health challenges that those with debt face How credit card debt impact someone's mental health How to address this stress and have improved mental...
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Episode 234: How to Retire Like a Rock Star with Jesse Hurst
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Achieving long term financial freedom involves learning new things. You need to know the basics of investing, saving, and good stewardship of your money. But the concepts and terminology can be difficult to grasp at times. That's why on this episode of the podcast I talk with Jesse Hurst of Impel Wealth Management who uses pop culture insights to help people learn what they need to know and retire like a rock star. In this episode you will learn: All about Popenomics How pop culture references can help you understand financial and economic concepts
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Episode 233: Building Your Wealth House No Matter Who's In the White House
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Just about every day there are stories in the news about how President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, will affect the economy. People are worried about higher inflation and a possible recession. To address this issue I talked with Dr. Laquore Meadows about how you can plan for the future and achieve financial freedom despite what the political landscape may be. In this episode you will learn: How to navigate the shifting political landscape to be successful Why what the politicians do really doesn't matter How to build a strategy for wealth and financial freedom that can hold...
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Episode 232: The 5F Formula for Financial Freedom with Edgar Zavala
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Everyone wants to be able to retire comfortably and to achieve financial freedom, but a lot of people think that building wealth is an impossible task. They feel stuck in their 9-to-5. But as I said in Episode 99, you can break free of this and be successful. To take a deeper dive into this subject, and to discuss a formula for achieving this goal, I talk in this episode with wealth strategist and Marine Corps veteran Edgar Zavala, on how he did it himself and teaches others to do the same. In this episode you will learn: The biggest myth that people believe about building wealth? The first...
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Episode 231: Smarter College Planning for Wealth-Conscious Families with Paul Compeau
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In light of the national student loan crisis, parents and students continue to struggle with college choice and financial aid to avoid an unaffordable student debt load upon graduation. I have dedicated several episodes to guests who help people with that. One balancing act parents go through is educating their children while still saving and investing for a comfortable retirement. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk with Certified Financial Planner Paul Compeau about how to do just that. In this episode you will learn: What happens when families pick a college without a solid...
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Episode 230: Applying Lessons from the Army to Finance with Joshua Brooks
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Serving in the military can teach you many things: discipline, the importance of service, focus, and the determination to carry out goals. But who would have thought that it would also teach you the skills to attain financial freedom? To find out more about how this can happen, I talked in this episode of the podcast to Joshua Brooks about what he learned in his military career as an army chaplain about how to achieve your personal finance goals. In this episode you will learn: What the army can teach you about handling your money and achieving financial freedom How you can apply these tips...
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Episode 229: Solving the Retirement Lifestyle Puzzle with Jeffery Panik
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When people think about retirement, they mostly look at whether they can afford it. They plan out long term savings and hope that when they get to their golden years, that money will be enough. But how much is enough? Well, that somewhat depends on what you want to do in retirement. In Episode 125 I talked about planning for what to do in retirement, but to figure out how to use that to determine "how much is enough," I talked with financial advisor Jeffery Panik on solving that puzzle. In this episode you will learn: How to determine how much you need to save to retire Why what you want to...
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Episode 228: The Benefits of Being in a Credit Union with Grant Gallagher
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Most people have a checking account with a traditional bank, while a majority of those also have savings accounts. But what about credit unions? Should some people use those rather than traditional banks? What are the benefits? To answer those questions, in this episode of the podcast I talk with Grant Gallagher of Affinity Federal Credit Union about the benefits of credit unions and why you should consider putting your money there. In this episode you will learn: - What credit unions offer that you can’t find at other banks - Some of the unique financial and community offerings credit...
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Episode 227: Avoiding Probate Nightmares with Cameron Zabko
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Having an estate plan is very important. It ensures not only that your legacy is protected, but that you've planned for disruptions in your health and well being while you're alive. It's part of making sure that you are prepared for life's challenges (and the ultimate end of your life). But how you draft and prepare that plan can make a difference in avoiding problems when those documents are needed, especially your will. To tell us about how to avoid probate nightmares I talked with Certified Financial Planner Cameron Zabko on what you should do. In this episode you will learn about: -...
info_outlineOne of many financial tools in the retirement savings toolkit is the annuity. Most people have heard about them, and that they provide a stream of income, but beyond that, not much is known.
That's why in this episode of the podcast I bring back repeat guest Michael Karwic to talk about what annuities are, how many types they have, and how they can fit well into your retirement investment strategies.
In this episode you will learn:
- What an annuity is
- How many kinds there are
- When they are a good idea for you
- How to decide what kind to get