In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions that touch on career transitions, portfolio evaluation, and giving your kids a head start on retirement savings. We start with a burned-out teacher in New Zealand who’s paid off her mortgage and is ready to shift to part-time work, but she’s caught in a […]
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#686: Q&A: Are AI Stocks About to Crater?
In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions that touch on concentration risk, major retirement decisions, and entrepreneurship. We start with a new investor wondering whether the AI-dominated stock market requires rethinking traditional index fund strategies, or if diversification is already built in.
From there, we explore a complex 65-year-old’s situation involving […]
#682: 52 Tiny Improvements in 2026 [GREATEST HITS]
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Today’s episode is a special rerun that’s perfectly timed for anyone looking to build stronger financial habits this year.
Originally aired on January 3rd, 2025, this episode introduces a game-changing approach to personal finance: instead of relying solely on big moves like […]
#680: Q&A: I Want to Retire Early Without Selling My Stocks in a Crash
In this Q&A episode, we tackle three questions that sit right at the intersection of money, time freedom, and life design. We start with a listener who’s planning a self‑funded sabbatical and needs to decide how much risk to take with savings earmarked for a very specific timeline.
From there, the conversation widens into […]
#677: First Friday: What 2026 Means for Your Money
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a reality check on where your money stands right now.
The Good News: Gas prices dropped below $3/gallon. Inflation cooled to 2.7%. The Fed cut rates again. GDP grew 4.3% (surprisingly strong). Gold hit $4,500 an ounce. And 19 states raised minimum wages.
The Not-So-Good: Health […]
#676: Q&A: Should You Keep Part of Your Money Outside the U.S.?
In this Q&A episode, we tackle three listener questions covering portfolio efficiency, tax rules, and global diversification.
We start with a deep dive into how to rebalance a seven-figure portfolio without triggering unnecessary taxes. Then we clarify a common (and risky) misunderstanding about dependent tax status and health insurance subsidies. […]
#675: The Myths We Believed About Startups [GREATEST HITS]
Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E.
Today’s letter E stands for Entrepreneurship. This episode originally aired in September 2018, at a moment when startup culture was loud, venture capital was abundant, and entrepreneurship was often framed as something that involves outside investors and rapid […]
#674: Remember When Inflation Was High and Rates Were Rising? [GREATEST HITS]
Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E.
Today’s letter R stands for Real Estate. This episode originally aired in May 2022, but the insights on long-distance investing remain just as relevant for anyone feeling priced out of their local market.
We tackle the five biggest […]
#673: Why Young Investors Focus on the Wrong Things [GREATEST HITS]
Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E.
Today’s second letter I stands for Investing. This episode originally aired in April 2022, but the framework remains one of the most practical guides we’ve shared for building wealth at any age.
Nick Maggiulli joins us to reveal […]
#672: The Hidden Information That’s Costing You Money [GREATEST HITS]
Welcome to Greatest Hits Week — five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E.
Today’s letter I stands for Increasing Your Income. This episode originally aired in August 2024, but the strategies are more essential than ever.
Jeff Wetzler, Ed.D., reveals why the people around us withhold crucial information — and how […]
