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The Kuderna Podcast
by Bryan Kuderna
Hosted by Bryan M. Kuderna, author of "What Should I Do With My Money?" and founder of Kuderna Financial Team. Join us as we pursue WEALTH in it's original meaning-- a state of well being!
Episodes
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#177- Passport to Freedom with Nizam Missaghi
Nizam Missaghi left his native Iran after the completion of high school due to being deprived of access to higher education as a religious minority in the Islamic Repulic. As a teenage boy, he risked everything to escape religious persecution and chase his dream of freedom and becoming a doctor....
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#176- Ashley Upkins, President of The National Bar
Ashley Upkins is the president of the National Bar Association (NBA), a network of over 65,000 attorneys and judges. She is the Head of Litigation, Investigations, and Alternative Dispute Resolution at Silicon Ranch, the largest independent solar power producer in the U.S. We cover the legal...
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#175- 2026 Economic Halftime Report
Certified Financial Planner and Host, Bryan Kuderna, shares a recap of the first half of 2026. He discusses stock market returns, including the best and worst stocks so far this year, economic trends including inflation, unemployment, and The Fed's outlook, tax updates, and a review of the…
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#174 Gerald Posner: Attorney to Best-Selling Author
Gerald Posner is an American investigative journalist and author of 13 New York Times bestsellers including Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK, God's Bankers, and Pharma. He was previously a litigation associate on Wall Street before doing years of pro bono representation...
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#173- The Business of Transportation Logistics with "Boss Lady" Hannah Hurckes
Hannah Hurckes is the founder and CEO of freight company "Boss Lady Logistics", and a sough after speaker on women empowerment. She provides support to carriers and customers across the U.S. with over 90,000 truck providers. We discuss how bad actors are exploiting regulatory gaps, how cargo…
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#172- "Steve Jobs in Exile" with Geoffrey Cain
Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning American journalist and author, writing about geopolitics, national security, and technology. His work has been featured in The Economist, Time, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal. He is a regular commentator on Bloomberg TV, BBC, CNN, and NPR. Cain served as an...
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#171- The Geopolitics and Business of Mining Uranium with Thomas Lamb
Thomas Lamb is an internationally recognized entrepreneur and executive in the resource sector. He's currently the CEO of Myriad Uranium Corp and is leading the advancement of one of the most historically significant uranium districts in the United States. The Copper Mountain Project in Wyoming...
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#170- U.S. Tax History and The Roth IRA
Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the ten most impactful tax cuts and hikes in U.S. history. With top federal marginal tax rates ranging from 7% in 1913 to 94% in 1994 to 37% in 2026, the tax code has evolved through wars, depressions, bear markets, and bull markets…
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#169- Investing and AI with Igor Pejic
Igor Pejic is an author, speaker, and banker focusing on the tech sector, currently leading the mobile apps team for one of the largest banks in Europe. His new book, "Tech Money", uncovers the rules of investing in the age of artificial intelligence. He appears regularly in the New York Times,...
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#168- Ray Shefska of CarEdge
Ray Shefska is the co-founder of CarEdge, the leading consumer platform dedicated to car shoppers. CarEdge is redefining transparency, fairness, and value in the automotive industry with assigned AI negotiating agents for every type of buyer. Ray merges over 40 years of experience in the car...
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#167: The "Buy, Borrow, Die" Tax Strategy
Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, delves into the "Buy, Borrow, and Die" strategy, a financial approach to minimize taxes. After three straight years of high stock market returns, investors should be aware of how to use their portfolio most efficiently. He discusses capital…
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#166- Cybersecurity with Jurgita Lapienyte
Jurgita Lapienyte is the Editor-in-Chief of Cybernews. She leads a team of investigative journalists and security experts uncovering today's biggest hacks, security threats, and innovations. She has been named the Cybersecurity Journalist of The Year and is frequently featured in BBC, Fox News,...
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#165- Srividya Jandhyala on Geopolitics and The Great Disruption
Dr. Srividya Jandhyala, author of The Great Disruption: How Geopoliticsis Changing Companies, Managers, and Work, is a Professor at ESSEC and former Fund Global Fellow at Princeton. We discuss the changing global order, corporate nationality, green energy, and trade concerns. Learn more at...
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#164- Les Csorba, White House Advisor, CEO Coach, and Author of "Aware"
Les Csorba is a trusted advisor to some of the world's most influential leaders, including Fortune 500 CEOs, U.S. Presidents, governors, and global nonprofit heads. A longtime senior partners at Heidrick & Struggles, he has spent over three decades advising on leadership decision-making, CEO...
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#163- William Forstchen, author of One Second After, on EMPs and Golden Dome
Dr. William Forstchen is the author of over 50 books, including One Second After and the John Matherson series, which have been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 8 years and are currently being made into a movie. He has also co-authored three Civil War novels with Newt Gingrich....
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#162: Social Security Taxation and Tips for Retirement
CFP and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the history of Social Security and the current state of the entitlement before explaining how Social Security benefits get taxed. The episode concludes with several tips to mitigate Social Security taxes in retirement. For more information on Social…
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#161: Million-Dollar, One-Person Business with Elaine Pofeldt
Elaine Pofeldt is the author of "Tiny Business, Big Money" and "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business". She was twice nominated for the National Magazine Award for her work with FORTUNE Magazine. She's a graduate of Yale and focuses on entrepreneurship and solopreneurs. Learn more about Elaine…
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#160- Trump Tariffs 2.0 and The Stock Market
Bryan compares Trump's first term including the economic landscape, stock market, global conflicts, and tariff schedule to Trump's second term. He highlights the impact of initial tariffs against China and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the stock market in 2017 and 2018. Many similarities between…
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#159- Tech Humanist Kate O'Neill on Leadership and AI Ethics
Kate O'Neill is a strategic advisor for Google, Yale, the UN, and more. One of the first 100 employees at Netflix, she teaches leaders how to leverage tech with empathy to maximum value to customers and shareholders. Her new book is titled, "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making...
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#158- Jay Paterno: NIL, Transfers, and The Business of College Football
Jay Paterno coached for 17 years at Penn State University and is the son of legendary coach, Joe Paterno. Jay is a public speaker, PSU trustee, and author of "Blitzed! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era". We discuss NIL deals, the transfer portal, building a winning culture and…
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#157- Broadway Producer and Author Michael Wolk on The Creative Process
Michael Wolk is a Broadway producer and has written screenplays including "Innocent Blood", produced by Warner Brothers and directed by John Landis, mystery novels such as "The Beast On Broadway" and "Signet". He is currently working on a musical adaptation of "The Pianist" and the forthcoming…
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#156- Raising Entrepreneurs with Margot Machol Bisnow
Margot Machol Bisnow is a writer, wife, and mom from Washington, DC. She spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and Chief of Staff of the President Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers, and is the author of "Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their...
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#155- American Democracy with Jeanne Sheehan Zaino
Jeanne Sheehan Zaino is a political science professor at Iona and expert in public opinion and political foundations. Zaino and Kuderna focus on the life and contributions of Sikandar Hayat Khan, a significant yet overlooked figure in the history of India and Pakistan, and its parallels to the...
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#154- Henrietta Treyz on US-China, Tariffs, and Trade Wars
Henrietta Treyz is the Managing Partner and Director of Economic Policy Research at Veda Partners. She has provided investors with election and economic policy analysis for over 15 years, including COVID-era stimulus bills, US-China trade wars, the Great Recession, and healthcare reform....
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#153- CFP on Tax Loss Harvesting in 2024
Host, Bryan Kuderna, puts on his CFP hat to discsuss the concept of tax loss harvesting, explaining its significance in investing and tax planning. He discusses how to offset capital gains with capital losses, the importance of understanding capital gains taxes versus income taxes, the wash sale...
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#152- Investing in Trump's 2nd Term with Mark Matson
Mark Matson is the CEO of Matson Money, managing over $11 billion in assets. He is an entrepreneur, author, and innovator in the fields of investing science and financial education. Mark works with over 300 advisory practices across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. He is the author of...
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#151- Trump vs Harris Economic Agenda
Kuderna provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic agendas of the 2024 presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He discusses key economic indicators such as unemployment, inflation, GDP, national debt, and the stock market, setting the stage for a detailed examination of…
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#150- What is a Custodial Account?
Bryan discusses the pros and cons of custodial accounts, particularly UTMAs (Uniform Gift to Minors Act). He covers the 2024 gifting limits and lifetime estate tax exemption, restrictions on custodial accounts, and potential tax advantages. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest...
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#149- Becoming a Smarter Investor with Steve Foerster-Archived Content
Stephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal…
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#148 - Rob Neuner on Boost Oxygen, Shark Tank, Sports and Beer-Archived Content
Rob Neuner is the founder and CEO of Boost Oxygen, named by Inc Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the world. He shares his journey from importing beer from Prague from 1996-2006 before starting Boost, and his experience on Shark Tank landing a deal the deal with Kevin…
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#147- Accounting, Unconventional Wealth, and Business Commandments with Dan Nicholson- Archived Content
Dan Nicholson is a serial entrepreneur, founder of Nth Degree CPAs, and author of the USA Today and WSJ best-selling book 'Rigging the Game'. He shares his approach to tax planning, lessons from endurance sports for business, and personality assessment of 'wealth types' in making financial...
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#146- Your Annual Financial Physical- Archived Content
Bryan Kuderna presents a financial physical, providing 10 benchmarks to help followers assess their financial health. These benchmarks cover topics such as emergency funds, income levels, investment portfolios, disability insurance, credit card debt, vacation planning, retirement plans, life...
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#145- Angel Investing and Video Game Networking with Bernard Chong Archived Content
Bernard Chong started by selling shoes in his family's shoe business, World Balance, in the Philipines before becoming an iconic angel investor. He has stakes in ASI Studios, Energy FM, Tim Hortons, RKB Productions, Thirty One Digital, and more. Chong is world-renowned for founding the...
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#144- Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go? Archived Content
In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses the topic of where our tax dollars go. He addresses common misconceptions about student loan forgiveness and explores the biggest line items in the US federal budget. The two largest expenses are Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security, followed by defense...
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#143- Investing in an Election Year-Archived Content
In this episode, Bryan Kuderna discusses investing in an election year. He provides an overview of the current political landscape and its potential impact on the stock market. Kuderna also explores the historical performance of the stock market during election years and highlights the influence…
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#142- Steven Benedict on Thriving Through Adversity-Archived Content
Steven Benedict is a professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He ranked 20th in Nationals in the 200 meter sprint, won the 4x100m at the Penn Relays, and is an Olympic Trials qualifier at 40 years-old. He grew up as a foster child and credits his faith and...
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#141- Picking The Right Insurance Carrier with Comdex Score-Archived Content
Host and Certified Financial Planner, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the importance of protection in personal finance and focuses on insurance and how to pick the right insurance carrier. He emphasizes the need to understand the language and terms of insurance contracts and the importance of planning…
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#140- Economic Crime with FBI Special Agent Jerri Williams-Archived Content
Jerri Williams, a former FBI special agent, shares insights into the world of fraud and economic crime. She discusses the anatomy of a Ponzi scheme, using the New Era Foundation case as an example. Williams explains how fraudsters manipulate victims and the psychology behind their actions. She…
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#139- How Do Stocks Work?-Archived Content
Bryan explores the stock market and the success of Nvidia. He discusses the basics of stocks, how businesses raise money, and the concept of going public. The episode also explains how investors make money through dividends and capital appreciation. He covers the different ways to track stocks…
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#138- The IRA Maximization Strategy-Archived Content
In this episode of the Kuderna Podcast, host Bryan Kuderna discusses the concept of IRA maximization. He explains the three legs of the retirement system, which include social security, defined benefit pensions, and private savings. He emphasizes the importance of private savings, particularly...
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#136- Celeb Designer Jennifer Farrell on Business, TV, and Branding-Archived Content
Jennifer Farrell is a celebrity designer and television host. She became nationally known hosting the long-running series "Find & Design," and currently hosts the hit shows "Million Dollar House Hunters", "Find Me a Beach House", and "Most Amazing Homes." As the founder of Jennifer Farrell…
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#135- Stock Market Year in Review and 2024 Outlook- Archived Content
Host, Bryan Kuderna, provides a brief summary of the stock market in 2023, including the winners and losers of the year. He shares his outlook for 2024 and economic indicators to look out for, including GPD, unemployment, inflation, and recession. This episode is brought to you by Bryan's new…
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#134- The Economics of Uranium and Nuclear Power with Mark Chalmers-Archived Content
Mark Chalmers is the President and CEO of Energy Fuels, the leading U.S. producer of uranium and an emerging global player in the commercial rare earth business. He has consulted several key industry leaders in the uranium supply sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Marubeni. Chalmers holds a...
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#133: The Post-Covid Economy with Scott Fulford-Archived Content
Scott Fulford is a senior economist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and author of The Pandemic Paradox: How the COVID Crisis Made Americans More Financially Secure. Scott Fulford led the development of the bureau's "Making Ends Meet" surveys. His wide-ranging policy and academic...
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#132- Serial Entrepreneurship with Dave Kerpen- Archived Content
Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, NYT best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. Through best-selling books like "Likeable Social Media" and "The Art of People," he's become a thought leader in social media marketing and relationship-building. Dave is also the owner and Co-founder of...
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#131- Observations of Success-Archived Content
I reveal 15 steps to overall success in work and life. These are noted from my personal and professional experiences, and observations from the happiest and most successful people I've collaborated with over my 15-year career. Link to Paul Graham's "How To Do Great Work":...
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#130- Mastering Revenue, Profit, Operations, and Culture with Damian Andrews-Archived Content
Damian Andrews is a renowned business consultant from Australia and the author of "Get The Cheese, Let The Other Mouse Go First". He was a soldier in the Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army before becoming a corporate recovery specialist for D'Aloia Handberg and eventually…
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#129: US-China, Israel-Hamas, and Global Threats with Elaine Dezenski-Archived Content
Elaine Dezenski is the senior director and head of the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). She has over two decades of leadership in public, private, and international organizations, and is a globally recognized expert and thought leader on...
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#128- The Science of Stuck with Britt Frank-Archived Content
Britt Frank is a nationally recognized neuropscyhotherapist, trauma therapist, and expert on mental health. She is the author of "The Science of Stuck", named the Top Creativity Book of 2022. Britt is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Kansas, where she is currently a professor....
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#127- Student Loan Repayments Are Back: Here Are Your Options-Archived Content
Certified Financial Planner™ and host, Bryan Kuderna, discusses the end of COVID-19 related student debt relief, including 0% interest and the repayment pause. He reviews various repayment options, forgiveness plans, and the politics of higher education. Income-Driven Repayment application:...
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Hosted by Bryan M. Kuderna, author of "What Should I Do With My Money?" and founder of Kuderna Financial Team. Join us as we pursue WEALTH in it's original meaning-- a state of well being!
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