Buying a New House in Retirement
Can we afford to buy a more expensive home in retirement? If yes, how should be pay for it? Have a money question? Email us ...
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Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyo...
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20 of 2,598 episodesPlanning to Retire in Another Country
With plans to retire overseas, what should I be thinking about as I prepare to make the move down the road? Have a money question? Email us...
Should We Buy a Deferred Fixed LTC Annuity?
Our advisor is suggesting we swap one annuity for another, one that comes with long-term care coverage. Should we do it? Have a money questi...
Handling an Upcoming Inheritance
With a large inheritance coming our way in a matter of months, we're unsure of what to do with the money. Have a money question? Email us ...
Does My Retirement Plan Work?
We are looking for your opinions as to whether our plan is financially stable to get us through the early retirement years. Have a money que...
Is There a Benefit to Switching Jobs?
In the right circumstances, job hopping can actually be beneficial for your career and bank account. Today we're discussing how and why. Hav...
Taxes and Why I Love Them
We should celebrate our ability to come together, to pool our money, and build something great. If you are successful in America, it's becau...
Ready to Retire or Have We Overlooked Something?
We are targeting an end of 2027 retirement date, and although we have reviewed everything carefully, we are unsure if we might have overlook...
Platypus Economics
From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun. Available n...
Is the Management Fee for My ETFs Worth It?
I really don't want to manage my own money, so is the fee I'm paying my advisor worth it? Have a money question? Email us ...
Transition Planning for Rural Folks
Although I'm pretty good with numbers and accounting, the tax stuff confuses me and makes it difficult to figure out what a good financial g...
How to Fund an Emergency Cash Fund?
With my cash reserves feeling a bit low, what's the best way to replenish them? Have a money question? Email us ...
Did I Make a Mistake With Two Annuities?
Did I make a mistake by purchasing two separate annuities in retirement? Have a money question? Email us ...
Just Married, When Can We Retire?
We're recently married and already looking forward to retirement. When will we have enough money? Have a money question? Email us ...
How to Pay for My Doctorate?
My husband and I are wondering what the best strategy is to pay for my doctorate tuition? Have a money question? Email us ...
Key Money Habits to Teach Your Kids
With school back in session, we're here with some advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids. Have a mone...
Disliking My Business “Partners” Uncle Gavin and Uncle Don
I'm 66 and still working but starting feel bummed out at the tax bills we will face due to the large pre-tax dollars we have accumulated. Ha...
Do I Need to Go Back to Work Full-Time?
I was recently part of a layoff and now I'm wondering if I need to go back to work full-time or will a part-time gig be enough? Have a money...
Being Advised to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
Our financial advisor is advising us to buy long-term care insurance but we're wondering if we'd be better off investing the money instead?...
Do I Have Too Many Funds?
I am considering changing advisors but not sure what questions to ask of my current advisor regarding the large number of funds he has us in...