11/24/25: I made a big move in 2023 and am considering doing it again and I need your input because I don't want to blow up our retirement plans.
11/23/25: The sluggish employment landscape explains why workers are now “job hugging,” rather than job hopping. The challenge is to fight the urge to hunker down and instead try to be proactive and focus on what you can control.
That means raise your hand for any new opportunity at your company, update your LinkedIn profile/fire up your network, and consider pursuing any side hustle that might help your cash flow and spark creativity.
For those who have been unlucky enough to lose a job, know that the loss is not just financial. I reached out to business Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Sharon Melnick, PhD, after talking to a variety of folks who were let go recently.
The author of two best-selling books, In Your Power and Success Under Stress, Sharon joins us this weekend to discuss the various stages of job loss.
11/22/25: The sluggish employment landscape explains why workers are now “job hugging,” rather than job hopping. The challenge is to fight the urge to hunker down and instead try to be proactive and focus on what you can control.
That means raise your hand for any new opportunity at your company, update your LinkedIn profile/fire up your network, and consider pursuing any side hustle that might help your cash flow and spark creativity.
For those who have been unlucky enough to lose a job, know that the loss is not just financial. I reached out to business Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Sharon Melnick, PhD, after talking to a variety of folks who were let go recently.
The author of two best-selling books, In Your Power and Success Under Stress, Sharon joins us this weekend to discuss the various stages of job loss.
11/21/25: With Thanksgiving around the corner, the charitable giving season is upon us and changes are afoot. Of course, most people give because they want to do good, but the tax rules around philanthropy have always been an added sweetener.
To break it all down, we're joined by Fred Kaynor from DAFgiving360. The mission of DAFgiving360 is to increase charitable giving in the U.S. by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution of a donor-advised fund (DAF) account and related philanthropic tools and guidance that empower donors to incorporate planning into their everyday lives.
11/20/25: With hopes of calling it quits in just a few years, when should I pull money from my different "buckets" once I get into retirement?
11/19/25: With a large inheritance sitting in cash, should I leave it as is and take the peace of mind it provides, or invest it?
11/18/25: I find myself at a fork in the road, and I'm hoping you can help me choose the right financial path.
11/17/25: Is it foolish if I spend $300k on a renovation project during retirement?
11/16/25: After going at it hard for quite a while, can we begin to pull back on our retirement savings?
11/15/25: A new Federal Reserve report shows total household debt is more than $18 trillion, which is equivalent to nearly half the size of the economy. We discuss some tips to help you cut down on your debt.
11/14/25: Retirement and college expenses are on a collision course, how should we handle both?
11/13/25: Should we run screaming from a potential financial planner or am I overreacting?
11/12/25: Will we blow up our financial plan if we tap the TSP to fund a renovation project?
11/11/25: With a large inheritance sitting in CDs, should we leave the money as is or start investing it?
11/10/25: I think now is the time for a financial advisor. How do I find the right one?
11/9/25: Is it better to take money out my brokerage account to cover the cost of surrogacy or does it make more financial sense to take a loan against the portfolio?
11/8/25: A new social media trend called "The Great Lock-In" encourages people to focus on self-improvement before the new year begins. I joined CBS Mornings to share how to apply the idea to your finances and start 2026 on stronger footing.
11/7/25: With early retirement in our plans, should we switch from retirement accounts to a brokerage account?
11/6/25: With some bad financial decisions in our past, and a large inheritance now in the picture, we're terrified of making the wrong move.
11/5/25: With a recent divorce now in the rearview mirror, what's the right financial game plan to ensure that I'm still on track for a solid retirement?