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The Economy & Retirement Math

Episode 437: John and Zach get down to the nitty gritty on the economy.  Spoiler Alert:  The stock market is having a big sale!  They also explain how you can maintain a steady income during retirement without having to worry about the ups and downs of the stock market. 

Inflation & Changing Jobs

Episode 436: Matthew and Zach discuss the latest inflation numbers and how they're likely to directly impact you.  They also help you think through some of the less obvious financial implications of changing jobs.

Long-Term Investing & Buying a Home

Episode 435: The Money Doctors take you back a quarter of a century to help you reevaluate your current investing strategy.  Steve and Ryan also discuss six questions you should ask yourself before buying a house.

Rate Hikes & Today’s Markets

Episode 434: John and Steve discuss the Federal Reserve’s ongoing strategy for fighting inflation and how that will likely affect both you and the markets.  They also look at historical stock market data and explain what that says about how we should react to today's markets.

 

Big Mistakes & Solid Plans

Episode 433: Ryan and Zach discuss mistakes people make during down markets and the severe consequences that can result from them. They also talk through the components of a solid retirement plan.

Retirement Readiness & Wealth Transfer

Episode 432: The Money Doctors give you some warning signs to look for as you try to determine whether it's okay to retire yet. John and Steve also discuss some of the worries and complications of leaving your wealth to your heirs, as well as some planning tools that may help you minimize the risks.

Retirement Bliss & No Car Payments!

Episode 431: Steve and Matthew coach you on how to protect your marriage as you go through the major life changes that come with retirement. They also share the secret to owning a car without having to make payments!

Chrometophobia & Cryptocurrency

Episode 430: The Money Doctors address a surprisingly common problem in retirement – the fear of spending. They also explain how cryptocurrency works and weigh in on its investment potential.

Happy Retirements & Investment Strategies

Episode 429: Steve and Ryan share surprising findings from a study of "happy" and "not so happy" retirees.  Spoiler Alert: It's not all about money!  Also, if you're considering  stepping out of the market, the Money Doctors weigh in on a study comparing market timing to a balanced approach.

Decision Making & Lifestyle Creep

Episode 428: John and Matthew discuss the financial decision-making process and how to decide when it's okay to let your personal preferences overrule the data.  They also describe the symptoms of lifestyle creep and prescribe some practical ways to protect your financial goals.