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About Pete the Planner®

Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is an award-winning financial mind and a former comedian. He's a USA TODAY columnist, author of ten books, and is the host of the popular radio show and podcast, The Pete the Planner Show. Pete is considered one of the foremost experts on financial wellness in the world, but he's just as likely to talk your ear off about bass fishing.

Ep. 512: The refilling of the emergency fund is the key to success

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Dame, Kristen, Pete, and special guest L.A.-based comedian Danny Dunn (actually related), discuss various financial topics. Click the PLAY…

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Ep. 511: Did Aaron just come-up with a compelling reason for a 401k loan?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Dame and Pete consider whether or not the dreaded 401k loan is justified by emailer Aaron’s latest case use….

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Ep. 510: The personal finance fantasy draft

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen, Dame, Ben, and Pete put together personal finance fantasy teams. We draft strategies in 9 different areas of…

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Ep. 509: Kristen, what debts would you take on?

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen and Pete discuss what types of loans they’d actually sign-up for. Click the PLAY button below for the…

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Ep. 508: Signs your financial stability is starting to crumble

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen, Dame, and Pete discuss how they know their financial stability is starting to suffer, and what they do…

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Ep. 507: Why homeowners insurance and auto insurance premiums are climbing

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen, Dame, and Pete discuss the harsh reality many people are facing — skyrocketing insurance rates. Is there a…

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Ep. 506: Kristen and Pete’s battle royale over hot button issues

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen and Pete “debate” each other, as Dame watches-on with glee. Click the PLAY button below for the rest…

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Ep. 505: When sitting on a giant chunk of money is the right answer

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Kristen and Pete answer an email question which wonders what to do with an extra $250,000. Yeah, we know…

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Ep. 504: Pete actually has a personal finance issue

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Dame, Kristen, and Pete discuss Pete’s financial conundrum. Click the PLAY button below for the rest of the show!…

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Ep. 503: It’s time to ask your advisor what you’re doing wrong

We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com In this week’s episode, Dame, Kristen, and Pete discuss why you should convince your financial advisor to be harder on you. Click the…

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