Finding Your Passion in Retirement
Retirement is often portrayed as the finish line after decades of work, but for many people, it's actually the beginning of an entirely new...
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For over two and half decades, Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), has combined her financial planning expertise with a wide array of education from special gue...
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20 of 406 episodesQ3 Market Update & Outlook
The third quarter delivered no shortage of market-moving headlines. Rising energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation con...
Why Americans are Retiring Earlier than Planned
Most people have an idea of when they'd like to retire, but life doesn't always follow the timeline we have in mind. Health concerns, job lo...
EIG Behind the Scenes: Technology and the Human Connection
Financial information can be valuable, but understanding how it fits into your bigger financial picture is what makes it meaningful. In this...
EIG Behind the Scenes: What Makes Our Approach Unique
Financial planning is about more than choosing investments. A thoughtful financial plan considers where you are today, where you want to go,...
How to Get the Most Out of Your 401(k)
Saving for retirement is one thing. Making the most of your workplace retirement plan is another. This week on Money Sense, Jamie Williams,...
De-Influencing in a "Swipe Now" Culture
In today’s digital world, shopping has never been easier. With targeted advertising, social media influencers, one-click purchasing, and end...
Small Business Tips and Habits
Building a successful business takes more than passion and determination. Long-term growth requires financial clarity, strategic decision-ma...
Planning Extraordinary Travel
Travel is often one of the most rewarding goals people build into their financial plans. Whether it's exploring a bucket-list destination, c...
Retirement Realities
Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions, and while financial preparation is essential, the emotional, social, and practical realitie...
7 Ways Grandparents Can Help Their Grandchildren Financially
Helping grandchildren financially is about much more than simply giving money. Thoughtful planning can create opportunities for education, e...
Q3 2026 Bond Market Update
Markets are constantly balancing optimism and uncertainty. While headlines often focus on volatility, long-term success comes from understan...
The Psychology of Retirement
Retirement is one of the biggest life transitions we face, yet most retirement conversations focus solely on the financial side. In this epi...
The Difference Between Tax Preparation and Tax Planning
Taxes are often something people think about once a year. Gather the documents, file the return, and move on. But what if that approach is c...
Pet Care, Costs, Planning, and Community Resources
Pets are family, but they also come with financial responsibilities that many owners don't fully anticipate. In this episode of Money Sense,...
Q2 2026 Market Update
Markets rarely move in straight lines and Q2 2026 was a powerful reminder of that. In this week’s episode of Money Sense, Karen Ellenbecker...
Insurance Coverage Gaps, Liability Risks, and Recommendations
Insurance is something many people have, but not always something they revisit or fully understand. In this week’s episode of Money Sense, A...
College Athletics in a Pay-for-Play Era
College athletics is evolving fast. What used to center on scholarships and school pride now includes contracts, branding deals, and real in...
EIG Behind The Scenes: Operations & Systems
“EIG Behind the Scenes” is a new Money Sense series designed to highlight the people and perspectives behind Ellenbecker Investment Group. I...
Why Delayed Gratification Matters for Investors
What if the hardest part of investing is not finding the right strategy but sticking with it? In this episode of Money Sense, Kristina Schnu...