The Boldin Your Money Podcast
by Steve Chen
Welcome to the Boldin Podcast — your trusted source for retirement planning, financial wellness, and purposeful living. Formerly known as NewRetirement, Boldin is on a mission to empower you to take control of your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement, already retired, or just starting to plan, we cover what matters most: money, lifestyle, health, meaning, and how to retire smarter. Each episode features expert interviews and actionable insights on topics like retirement income strategies, Social Security planning, saving for retirement after 50, and creating a fulfilling life after work. Ready to start your journey? Explore the best free retirement planning tool and a library of financial resources at Boldin.com — and take the first step toward financial independence and a well-lived life.
Episodes
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Retirement Planning's Hidden Tradeoffs | With Jesse Cramer (Ep. 114)
Building a retirement plan means balancing financial security with the life you want to live. Steve Chen sits down with fee-only fiduciary financial planner Jesse Cramer, host of Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors and writer behind The Best Interest, to explore both the numbers and the…
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The Future of Financial Advice Is Closer Than You Think | With Ed Williams & Michael Byram (Ep. 113)
Vanguard's $4.6 billion acquisition of Altruist made headlines across the financial industry, but the bigger story is what it says about the future of financial advice. In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen is joined by Ed Williams, Lead Financial Advisor at Boldin, and Michael Byram,...
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How AI Is Changing Personal Finance | With AI & Data Expert Subbiah Subramanian (Ep. 112)
What does the future of financial advice look like when AI, automation, and modern technology reshape how people manage their money? In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen sits down with Subbiah Subramanian, VP of Product Management at Clearwater Analytics, to explore how technology is...
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Nir Eyal: Beyond Belief - Why We Don’t Do What We Know We Should
Here's Where to Find Nir: ⬇️ Purchase Beyond Belief: geni.us/beyondbelief Free belief change guide: www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal: nirandfar.com/beyond-belief Website: http://nirandfar.com LinkedIn -...
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Paul Merriman: Evidence Based Investing
Paul Merriman — nationally recognized authority on index investing and one of the most trusted voices in evidence-based investing — joins Steve Chen to share what nearly six decades in financial services taught him about how the industry really works. Paul opens up about why he walked away from...
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Mark Miller: Social Security & Medicare, What’s Changing and What It Means for You
In this episode, host Steve Chen sits down with Mark Miller — journalist, author, and retirement expert behind RetirementRevised.com — to unpack the biggest changes hitting Social Security and Medicare right now. Mark shares his personal experience claiming both programs, explains why “later is...
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Erin Talks Money: Personal Finance for Real People
Erin Moriarity, creator of the Erin Talks Money YouTube channel, joins Steve Chen to share the personal story behind her passion for financial independence — from investing at age eight alongside her Depression-era grandmother to watching her mother lose financial control through a difficult...
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Fiona Ma & David Teykaerts: What Happens Next for CalSavers?
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen sits down with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and CalSavers Executive Director David Teykaerts to explore how California is tackling the retirement savings gap through the CalSavers program. Fiona shares her personal journey from the...
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David Bach: The Automatic Millionaire in an Automated World
David Bach joins Steve Chen to discuss the evolution of The Automatic Millionaire and his newest idea, the IRA Flat Tax, which aims to rethink how Americans use their retirement savings. Bach explains that decades of automation have helped millions accumulate wealth, but most retirees now delay...
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Paula Pant: You Can Afford Anything, but Not Everything
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen catches up with Paula Pant, founder of Afford Anything to explore how her work and thinking have evolved. Paula shares how earning a graduate degree in economic journalism deepened her approach to personal finance, why her audience is juggling more...
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Katy Song: Money Confidence for Real Life
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen sits down with Katy Song, a Certified Financial Planner based in Mill Valley, to explore how modern families can achieve financial confidence and “work optionality.” Katy shares her journey from investment banking to flat-fee financial…
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Real Retirement Stories: Leslie and Thomas Martin
Leslie and Thomas Martin share how years of consistent saving and do-it-yourself planning helped them confidently retire early and enjoy life on their own terms. Starting with the classic “save 10%” rule, they eventually built detailed retirement models using Boldin, holding regular “family...
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Caring for Parents, Planning for the Future with Beth Pinsker
Beth Pinsker CFP®, MarketWatch columnist, and author of My Mother’s Money explains how caring for her mom exposed the gap between “knowing” and “doing” estate/care plans. Only ~30% have wills; even fewer have POAs/health proxies, creating real cash-flow and authorization crises when care starts....
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Real Retirement Stories: Andrea Solarz
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen talks with Andrea Solarz, a Boldin community member from Arlington, Virginia, about her lifelong journey to financial independence. Andrea shares how early lessons from her parents about saving and budgeting set her on the right path, later...
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Introducing Real Retirement Stories
In the 100th episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen chats with community member Mark Eakle about his real-life money journey. Mark shares how he went from relying on pensions to taking charge with 401(k)s, paying off his house, and helping his daughters graduate debt-free. He talks about…
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What If You Didn’t Wait? Mini Retirements, Big Life with Jillian Johnsrud
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen talks with Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often, about how taking intentional career breaks, what she calls mini-retirements can lead to greater freedom, career clarity, and personal growth. Jillian shares her journey from debt at age 19 to...
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Retired, Not Done: How Scott Garrett Took Control of His Financial Future
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen chats with Scott Garrett, a retired software engineer and active member of the Boldin community. Scott talks about how he went from selling forklift parts to leading tech teams, and why he and his wife decided to retire earlier than planned. After...
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Money, Marriage, & Raising Financially Fit Kids
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen talks with Andy Hill, creator of Marriage, Kids and Money, about Andy’s journey from having a negative net worth to achieving financial independence through intentional saving, living on one income, and aligning money decisions with family goals....
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How Not To Invest - Avoiding Big Money Mistakes with Barry Ritholtz
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen talks with Barry Ritholtz about his journey from law to leading a $6B wealth management firm. They discuss Barry’s book How Not to Invest, focusing on avoiding common mistakes, tuning out media noise, and the value of humility and process in...
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Flipping the Script
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen sits down with Geoff Schmidt, the creator behind the wildly popular YouTube channel Holy Schmidt. Geoff shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to YouTube, sparked by a mission to help his father and ultimately millions better understand...
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Millionaire Milestones: Building Wealth on Your Terms with Sam Dogen
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen welcomes back Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai, to discuss his journey from Wall Street to financial independence, and his latest book, Millionaire Milestones. Sam shares hard-earned insights from his early career in finance, the emotional and...
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Five Years Later: White Coat Wisdom with Dr. Jim Dahle
In this episode, host Steve Chen reconnects with Dr. Jim Dahle, founder of The White Coat Investor, to reflect on life, money, and purpose five years after their first conversation. Jim shares the impact of a serious 2024 climbing accident, how it shaped his perspective on aging, balance, and...
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Making Sense of Social Security
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen sits down with financial advisor and YouTube creator Devin Carroll, the mind behind Social Security Intelligence and the book Social Security Basics. Devin shares his journey from tire salesman to financial planner, and how a curiosity about...
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Women’s Month Special - Money, Mindfulness & Mastery
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen welcomes Leisa Peterson, a financial coach, author of The Mindful Millionaire, and advocate for financial mindfulness. Leisa shares her personal journey from growing up in a financially unstable household to becoming a successful financial...
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Tariffs, Markets & The Macro Story
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen and guest Mike Himmelfarb unpack the newly announced "Liberation Day" tariffs and their sweeping impact on global markets, economic strategy, and personal finance. Recorded just days after a sharp market correction, the discussion blends...
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Boldin Your Wealth: Catching Up to FI
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen sits down with Jackie Cummings Koski, co-host of Catching Up to FI, to talk about her inspiring journey to financial independence after overcoming poverty, divorce, and single motherhood. Jackie shares practical advice for late starters, those in...
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Invest with Impact: Toussaint Bailey
UpliftingCapital.com LinkedIn Toussaint Bailey (42:49) 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything (44:42) Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
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Retirement Ready: Confidence, Planning, and Purpose with Mike Richardson
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Richardson, former SVP and CTO of Nationwide, who retired at 55 to embrace a fulfilling second act. Mike shares his inspiring journey of building a financial plan, navigating early retirement, and redefining purpose. Learn how he transitioned from leading...
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Mark Goines: Pioneering Fintech and the Future of Money
In this episode of Boldin Your Money, Steve Chen connects with FinTech pioneer Mark Goines, the force behind TurboTax, Quicken, and Personal Capital. Mark reveals the keys to scaling innovations, mastering distribution, and how AI is transforming the future of financial services. Packed with...
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Living with Intention: Insights from Christine Benz on Retirement Success
Steve Chen welcomes Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar, to discuss her book How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. Christine shares practical strategies for retirement planning, including tax-efficient decumulation, dynamic spending…
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Intentional Retirement Living with Fritz Gilbert
In this episode of the Boldin (formerly NewRetirement) podcast, Steve Chen interviews Fritz Gilbert, a former corporate executive and author of Keys to a Successful Retirement, who has been retired for six years. Fritz discusses his journey to retirement, emphasizing the importance of physical...
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Financing the Future: Empowering the Next Generation with Tim Ranzetta
Next Gen Personal Finance
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Exploring the Changing World of Alternative Investments with Ryan VanGorder
In this podcast episode, Steve Chen interviews Ryan Van Gorder from Opto Investments, discussing the rise and role of alternative investments. Ryan shares his journey from an accounting background to working in finance and technology, including his time at BlackRock. He explains how Opto...
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The role of insurance in financial planning - a conversation with New York Life
In this podcast episode from NewRetirement, Todd Taylor, the newly appointed head of Life Insurance Solutions at New York Life, shares his career journey from actuary to executive. He discusses his early interest in math and economics, leading to his role at New York Life, where he works on life...
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Is There Really a Retirement Crisis? Examining Social Security
In this podcast episode, Andrew Biggs, an expert in retirement economics, discusses the perceived retirement crisis in America, challenging the notion by presenting data on Social Security and private retirement savings. He argues that Americans are generally better prepared for retirement than...
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Wealth & Wisdom with Robert Brokamp
In this episode of the NewRetirement Podcast, Steve Chen interviews Robert Brokamp, a certified financial planner and key figure at the Motley Fool. They discuss Robert's journey in the financial sector, the valuable lessons he's learned about financial planning, and the story behind the Motley...
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Unlocking the Future: Dr. Jordan Hutchison’s Vision
RFG Advisory [32:54] The Geometry of Wealth: How to shape a life of money and meaning by Brian Portnoy https://amzn.to/3xhWKtk (Amazon) [38:36] Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://amzn.to/3J35s13 (Amazon) [44:35] Drive: The Surprising...
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Rising Above the Money Fog with Mikelann Valterra
In this episode of the NewRetirement Podcast, host Steve Chen and guest Mikelann Valterra, a master money coach, explore the concept of "money fog" and its impact on financial decision-making. They discuss strategies for gaining clarity and control over finances, the importance of understanding...
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Scaling Financial Education: A Conversation with Cody Garrett
In this episode of the NewRetirement Podcast, Steve Chen interviews Cody Garrett, a dedicated advice-only financial planner and educator. Cody shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a financial planner and educator. He discusses his passion for empowering DIY investors and his focus...
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Financial Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach with Brian Portnoy on Shaping Wealth
Shaping Wealth The Geometry of Wealth: How to shape a life of money and meaning by Brian Portnoy: https://amzn.to/48snjJL (Amazon) How I Invest Money: Finance Experts Reveal How They Save, Spend and Invest by Brian Portnoy https://amzn.to/3SncdA9 (Amazon) The Investor's Paradox: The Power of...
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Aperio - Unveiling Financial Innovations and Ethics
Aperio Group Transparent Investing by Patrick Geddes Transparent Investing, the Electronic Version of the Book Go to https://dl.bookfunnel.com/o1knw45b7t Click “Get my book” Enter your email address and click the box “I understand that I’m signing up for Patrick Geddes’s email newsletter, and I’m...
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Gary Danoff on Work, Purpose, Financial Planning, and Literacy Across Generations
In Episode 73 of the New Retirement Podcast, host Steve Chen welcomes Gary Danoff, Global Alliances Leader at Google and an Executive Coach, for an enlightening conversation on work, purpose, and financial literacy across generations. Gary shares his unique journey to new retirement, inspired by...
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David Chen: Early Retirement & Key Lessons from a Community Member
Steve Chen is joined by guest David Chen — brother of a good friend of Steve's from high school and a member of our community — and discusses David’s story, some of the biggest lessons and insights from his journey around investing, and his plan for generating income for life. Plus what he…
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Eric Balchunas: The Bogle Effect
The 71st NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Eric Balchunas — Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst & Funds Product Specialist — and discusses Eric’s book, The Bogle Effect, the Wealth Universe, ETFs, and the future of financial advice. Try out the NewRetirement Planner for…
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Burton Malkiel: A Random Walk Down Wall Street, 50 Years Later
The 70th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Burton Malkiel — a legendary American economist and author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street — and discusses Professor Malkiel’s book and some of the biggest lessons from his life. Try out the NewRetirement Planner for free:...
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Joe Kuhn: Tools to Decide When It Is Safe to Retire
The 69th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Joe Kuhn — former world-class plant manager and reliability leader, and current Financial Independence influencer on YouTube — and discusses Joe’s journey to financial independence, his rise on YouTube, and the lessons he’s...
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Doc G: DiverseFI and Regret Minimization
The 68th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined once again by guest Doc G — a financially independent part-time physician and current podcaster and author — and discusses Doc G's new book, Taking Stock. This is Jordan Grumet's second round on our podcast and he’s also been…
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Financial Samurai: Buy This, Not That
The 67th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Sam Dogen — a popular OG FIRE blogger and author — and discusses Sam’s new book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom. BTNT aims to help you achieve financial freedom sooner and it helps you tackle...
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Andre Nader: What and How Much is Enough to FIRE
The 66th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Andre Nader — Product Growth Manager at Meta and writer at FAANG FIRE on substack — and discusses “What is Enough” and also touches on a cool tool he built to help people explore relocation and remote work. Try out the...
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Jeff Rose: Good Financial Cents
The 65th NewRetirement podcast. This time, Steve Chen is joined by guest Jeff Rose — founder of the Good Financial Cents blog, the Wealth Hacker YouTube channel, author of “Soldier of Finance,” and CFP — and discusses why financial control & independence is important and how to plan, save &…
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About this show
Welcome to the Boldin Podcast — your trusted source for retirement planning, financial wellness, and purposeful living. Formerly known as NewRetirement, Boldin is on a mission to empower you to take control of your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement, already retired, or just starting to plan, we cover what matters most: money, lifestyle, health, meaning, and how to retire smarter. Each episode features expert interviews and actionable insights on topics like retirement income strategies, Social Security planning, saving for retirement after 50, and creating a fulfilling life after work. Ready to start your journey? Explore the best free retirement planning tool and a library of financial resources at Boldin.com — and take the first step toward financial independence and a well-lived life.
Hosted by
Steve Chen