I cheated death this past weekend and learned something valuable in the process. My kids were invited to a birthday party at a local roller-skating rink and I needed to go to help with wrangling kids. Little did I know…
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…
As our team meeting got started this week, Pete made the following announcement: “Good news! It’s Marie Kondo week!” A blank expression on my face faithfully masked the internal panic that was rapidly building as everyone else clearly knew who…
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. …
Do you ever wonder how banks really make their money and why they have stopped encouraging saving money? This week we welcome Chad Meadows (ChadForce) to the show and he gives us the inside scoop on what you should know…
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Dear Pete, Currently purchasing a house and I noticed on my credit report that my score is 807. One of the items hurting it is the length of time my accounts have been open. I have a Lowe’s, Home Depot,…
This week on The Pete the Planner® Show, we’re getting into the holiday spirit! Well the Thanksgiving spirit, that is. We can’t go a show without answering one of your money questions, so we kick off this week’s episode with a 529 question,…
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This week on, The Pete the Planner® Show, we meet Stella. She’s never been one to save and is feeling the repercussions as she prepares for retirement. Stella has carried some bit of debt for a majority of her adult financial life and is…
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This week on The Pete the Planner Show®, we meet Holly. After staying home to focus on raising her four children, Holly has returned back to the workforce. But it’s taken a little while for her to hit her stride in navigating…
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This week on The Pete the Planner® Show, we meet Kendall. On paper, her financial life looks amazing. And believe it or not, her financial life is even better in real life. She’s 23, recently got a raise, and paid off ALL her…
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