Ep. 462: Should moving-in with a partner be the solution to your financial problems?
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, we talked about the whether or not a financial situation should escalate a relationship. Click the PLAY button below…
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Ep. 461: Why withdrawing money for college this fall will sting
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, we talked about the unfortunate timing of this down-turn as it relates to the college fall semester. Plus, Kristen…
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Ep. 460: Is a credit line a reasonable emergency fund?
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, we all brought a topic to the table. In other words, it was Potluck Radio. Dame talked emergency funds….
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Ep. 459: Are income share agreements going to replace student loans?
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, we explore whether income share agreements can replace student loans. Purdue University made a big bet on this type…
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Ep. 458: iBonds, gas tax holidays, and a chaotic stock market
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, we explore what we’ve learned about the stock market so far this year. We also look at iBonds and…
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Ep. 457: Was the American Rescue Plan a mistake?
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, we explore whether or not all the economic stimulus helped us or hurt us. Is it possible for it…
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Ep. 456: The return of live calls!
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, I did something I hadn’t done in nearly 10 years. I took random live calls. I loved it. Enjoy….
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Ep. 455: The housing market is about to cool down, right?
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, we’re discussing whether or not the housing market is finally going to cool down. With rising interest rates and…
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Ep. 453: Is a recession coming?
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, we’re discussing whether or not a recession is on the horizon. It kinda feels that way, doesn’t it? Click…
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Ep. 452: What role should shame play in our financial lives?
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, we’re talking to the Director of Education at Your Money Line, Kristen Ahlenius, about how shame impacts our finances….
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Ep. 451: Thing That Matter with Joshua Becker
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, we’re talking to friend of the show Joshua Becker. Joshua’s new book Things That Matter is available for purchase…
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Ep. 450: What parts of your financial life should be automated?
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, we’re taking a look at how much of your financial life should be automated. The reality is, sometimes automation…
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Ep. 449: Should you be concerned if your advisor is charging you 2.5 percent? Probably
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, we’re taking a look at advisor fees. We’ll discuss what’s normal, what’s high, and why you should care. Click…
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Ep. 448: How much are gas prices really impacting your wallet?
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, we’re taking a look at how gas prices are directly impact your wallet. Yes, there’s indirect impact, primarily pass…
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Ep. 447: The difference between risk tolerance and risk capacity
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, we’re talking investing! We discuss a few finer point, which often get overlooked. Click the PLAY button below for…
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Ep. 446: The impact of Ukraine on the world economy
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, we’re discussing the impact Ukraine has on the world right now. Please understand, our primary concern is with the…
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Ep. 445: The housing market is a giant bubble, right?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring why we think the housing market is about to get hammered, and who’s…
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Ep. 444: Are 401k vesting schedules ethical?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring three main topics: Are 401k vesting schedules ethical? Should my wife’s organ transplant…
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Ep. 443: Could consumer habits solve the inflation problem?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring three main topics: How often should you look at your investments? Could changing…
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Ep. 442: Stress is an amazing financial motivator…at first
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring three main topics: How does the taxation of ETFs differ from the taxation…
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Ep. 441: How common is insider trading, and are you at risk?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring three main topics: Is cash about to become popular again? Why did Netflix…
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Ep. 440: Should you care if your financial advisor is an avid gambler?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re exploring three main topics: Can an emailer retire, whether or not you should be…
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Ep. 439: Market Review for 2021 PLUS Our Picks for 2022
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, we’re still saying Happy New Year! 🥳 🎉 Here’s a preview of what happened and when:…
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Ep. 438: Three Smart Money Moves to End 2021 & Start 2022
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, a bonanza of Dunns! Damian is back, Pete’s here, and they bring on the most…
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Ep. 437: Talking Modern Money with Special Guest: Joe Saul-Sehy
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete brings a friend and special guest co-host, Joe Saul-Sehy from the podcast Stacking Benjamins!…
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Ep. 436: HELP! My Employer Doesn’t Have A Good 401(k) Plan
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete pushed his limits tooooo far with a giant 2PM cold brew coffee. 🥴 …Bad…
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Ep. 435: Discretionary Spending + Financial News Rundown
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete abandoned the show opening tune and got scolded by Damian! Whew! No time to…
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Ep. 434: Let’s Play, ‘Will You Need That Much?’
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian get into the show in record time! No time to listen? Here’s…
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Ep. 433: Retirement – Digging Deep Into the 4% Rule…
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian revisit a #FAIL of their own: the intro music to the show….
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Ep. 432: Does Being ‘Dependable’ Make You Financially Stable?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian discuss what could be the biggest business FAIL of all time! No…
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Ep. 431: Do You Need Credit to Get Student Loans?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Damian is back! And …there goes the show. 😅 No time to listen? Here’s a…
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Ep. 430: Colleges Running Up the Tab on Parent PLUS Loans
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Dam- wait… no; Kristen! Pete and Kristen connect to throw down the gauntlet…
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Ep. 429: Why Raising the Federal Debt Ceiling Matters
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Peter and Damian are back in the chairs with the most hilarious banter of all…
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Ep. 428: Handling the Unexpected Expenses Parents See!
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, IT’S SPOOKY SEASON! Don’t skip past this show intro! No time to listen? Here’s a…
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Ep. 427: Questioning Our Confidence in Retirement!
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete admitted he talked too much last week! No time to listen? Here’s a preview…
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Ep. 426: Parent PLUS Loans Are the Bane of Our Existence?!
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian drop in with a new intro! You’ve got to hear this. No…
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Ep. 425: Open Enrollment: The Biggest (Financial) Missed Opportunity?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian ease back into things from a holiday off-week! No time to listen? …
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Ep. 424: Is Your Alma Mater Going Under?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete goes full-on Soccer Assistant Coach! No time to listen? Here’s a preview of what happened…
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Ep. 423: Pandemic Fallout: We React to the News!
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian continue their Dunniest unrelated Dunn banter! No time to listen? Here’s a…
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Ep. 422: When I Retire, What Really Happens to My Money?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Damian becomes a radio star! No time to listen? Here’s a preview of what happened and…
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Ep. 421: The Jobs Report Is Here & I Was Wrong (Again!)
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian change it up with YouTube and Facebook Live with the killer ‘wide…
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Ep. 420: “Pete, Am I Investing Too Aggressively?”
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete is back from vacation and Dame’s AquaDunns are expected to do quite well in…
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Ep. 419: Dissecting the New Inflation & Social Security Rates
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian discuss what happens next week when Pete goes on vacation! What do…
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Ep. 418: What Do We Do If We Might Over-Fund Our 529?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete hits the beep AGAIN and wonders if he’s a radio master by now after…
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Ep. 417: Should I Roll Over My Older 401(k)s?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete hits the beep AGAIN, also Damian chooses the order for the show. WHAAAAT?! 🤯😱…
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Ep. 416: Is This the Greatest Time Ever for Hustlers?!
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete hits the beep! 🎉🥳 Remember: In the first six months of 2021, we’re going…
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Ep. 415: So, We Need Long-Term Care Insurance Now, Too?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian adjust the levels and the recording day to recognize the new Federal Holiday:…
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Ep. 414: My 2021 Prediction was WRONG! 😫
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian are rested, recharged and energized from vacation and getting back in their…
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Ep. 412: How Much Exposure Do You Have to Inflation?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Pete and Damian decide if they’re shirts on or shirts off kind of guys at…
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Ep. 411: How Do You Know When You’re A Worse Investor Than You Thought?
We want to answer your questions about money. Email us and you may hear yours on the air: askpete@petetheplanner.com This week on the Pete the Planner Show, Damian is exposed to be a martial arts expert?! Remember: In the first six months…
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