I don’t know why my father insisted that a book about career change was a good idea for a 20-year-old college junior, but nonetheless I found myself reading Who Moved My Cheese? in the fall of 1998. The wildly…
Do you ever feel like our government leaders aren’t in touch with the financial lives most Americans live? I feel that way all the time. That’s precisely why I jumped at the opportunity to interview presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Pete,…
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Young listener Lincoln wants to know how to begin investing. We dedicate the whole episode to his great question. 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,…
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Hi Pete, I have credit card debt of $5,300 (between two cards), but I have $6,000 of student loan money in an account earning 1 percent. More loan money, roughly $10,000, is on the way next semester. I’m working and…
You know what stinks? Losing your job. You know what stinks more? Losing your job when you’re in your 50s. 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…
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This week we tackle exorbitant daycare costs, firing your male investment advisor, and more. With Special guest Blair DuQuesnay from Ritholtz Wealth Management. Pete the Planner®Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is an award-winning financial mind and a former comedian. He’s…
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The podcast is back! And it has a new sound. A flurry of shows are on the way! Prepare yourself for a big week. Pete the Planner®Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is an award-winning financial mind and a former comedian….
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Dear Pete, I have always been good with money, and my wife of 50 years and I have zero debt. Taxes on our home are about $8,000 a year. We have about $700,000 in savings, and are both 70 years old….
Fragility. It’s the word, concept, feeling I can’t escape this week. Our financial lives are incredibly fragile. No matter our level of preparation, forces significantly outside of our control can rewrite the stories we’ve worked so hard to pen. …
I’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s start with the bad news. I’ve lived in the Indianapolis, Indiana area my entire life. I love it here. I love being a member of the community, and I love contributing to…