Blog

  • Ep. 38: Why Beneficiary Designations Can Make or Break Your Estate Plan with Estate Planning Attorney Jennifer Spalding

    Are your beneficiary designations putting your estate at risk without your knowledge? In this episode, certified retirement…

  • Glowing 2026 numbers on a dark reflective surface.

    Year-End Planning 2025: What to Do Before the Ball Drops — and How the “Big Beautiful Bill” May Change the Rules

    Year-End Planning 2025: What to Do Before the Ball Drops — and How the “Big Beautiful Bill”…

  • video preview

    Healthcare Expert Matt Wicklund on Recent Medicare Changes and the Biggest Health-Insurance Mistakes Retirees Make

    What retirees should know about 2026 Medicare changes, shrinking networks, and how to avoid costly coverage mistakes…

  • Lessons from the Crypto Connect Minneapolis

    Lessons from the Crypto Connect Minneapolis Last week, I had the chance to attend Crypto Connect Minneapolis,…

  • Does Private Equity & Private Credit Belong In Your 401k Or In Your Retirement

    The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Private Equity and Private Credit in Your 401(k) For…

  • Ep. 39: The Stress Paradox: Why Good Stress Is Essential for a Healthier Retirement

    Is all stress bad? Not quite. We’ve been told for years that stress is the enemy, but…

  • Ep. 37: Top 10 Ways to Avoid IRMAA and Save on Medicare in Retirement #3

    Are you paying too much for Medicare? You might be, especially if you’re overlooking the IRMAA surcharge….

  • Ep. 36: Run Your Retirement Like a Marathon: Lessons in Discipline and Strategy

    Is retirement more like a sprint or a marathon? Turns out, it’s definitely a marathon, and the…

  • Ep. 35: The 2+ Bucket Strategy Explained for Secure Retirement

    Is the bucket strategy right for your retirement? The idea sounds simple: set aside a few “buckets”…

  • Ep. 34: Should You Put Crypto in Your Retirement Account?

    Does cryptocurrency belong in your retirement account? Some say it’s the future of money. Others call it…