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Red Zone Retirement Planning — 183 episodes

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The Red Zone Retirement Planning Process Explained | Adam Olson CFP®

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7 Spending Strategies NOBODY Uses in Retirement (Retire 3X Richer in After-Tax Income)

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The $3M Retirement Tax Trap: RMDs, IRMAA, and the Hidden IRS Schedule

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If You’re 55+ and Feel Financially Behind in 2026, Listen to This

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9 Purchases That Destroy Your Retirement! (And What to Do Instead)

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You Hit $2M… Now Here’s the Mistake That Can Ruin Your Retirement

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WARNING: If You Retire at 60 and Do This, You’ll Regret It Forever

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Shocking Numbers That Prove You Can Retire Sooner at 60+

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How Business Owners Can Shelter $150K–$300K+ From Taxes Using a Cash Balance Plan

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Why I Stopped Listening to “Convert Everything to Roth Now” Advice

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The Retirement Income Sequence That Saves You Hundreds of Thousands

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The 401(k) Crisis: Why Savers Still Fail—and How to Fix It

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The Simple Fix at 60 That Turned Chaotic Retirement Savings into Predictable Lifetime Income

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The Oversaving Trap: How Millionaires End Up Living Like They’re Broke

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Can You Retire at 59 With $2.8 Million? The Truth No One Tells You.

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Early Retirement at 58: The Truth About Readiness, Lifestyle, and Regret

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Stop Letting the IRS Dictate Your Lifestyle: The Truth About RMD-Only Retirement Planning

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Think $2 Million Is Enough? Here’s the Truth About Spending in Retirement

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What $2 Million Really Buys You in Retirement (Most People Miss This)

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Why Vanguard Says Most Over 55 Save Wrong — And How It’s Quietly Costing You Six Figures

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The Unknown Tax Strategy That Saves Retirees $200,000 in Hidden Taxes

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Past 55 and Still Saving? Why Retiring Sooner Could Be Smarter

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Here’s Why the $6,000 Tax Break Could Change Everything for Retirees

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Retirement Stats You Wouldn't Believe If I Didn't SHOW You

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8 Things Rich Retirees Never Buy — And Poor Ones Always Do

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Retire at 59.5 (Even If Everyone Tells You Not To)

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Why Retiring at 65 Could be a MASSIVE Mistake

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Do you really need $1M to retire?

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The PERFECT Plan To Avoid Taxes In Retirement (Step by Step)

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How to: Avoid Retirement Taxes So Well It Feels Like Cheating

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Retire at 59.5 (Even If Everyone Tells You Not To)

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I am 62 with $2.5M in Savings. Why Can't I Retire?

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The Real Cost of Retiring at 60: Why Most Calculators Fail

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How the Red Zone Retirement Plan Changes Everything

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Tax Breakthroughs for 2025: A Dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill, with Special CPA GuestTad J. Pospisil, CPA

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Can Your Retirement Survive on Dividends

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Unveiling the True Cost of Retirement: Is $1 Million Really Enough?

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Avoid These 8 Retirement Spending Traps

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The 3 Different Retirements $500K Buys You

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10 Unexpected Retirement Wealth Killers: Guarding Your Million-Dollar Dream

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Saved $1M+ For Retirement? Why You Still Can't Spend It

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Top 5 Critical Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Fidelity Data Insights

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The Social Security Tax Trap: Are You Paying More Than You Should?

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"I Wish Someone Had Told Me": Money Regrets Of 75+ Millionaires

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Retirement After 60: The Secret Advantage

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The 3 Retirement Withdrawal Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

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WARNING - Don't Retire Until You See This Spending by Age Data

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Spending Wisely: Building Buffers and Enjoying Life

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The Oversaving Trap That's Killing Your Retirement

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Transform Your Retirement: 10 Proven Strategies to Stop Overspending

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I am 62 with $2,500,000. Why Can't I Retire?

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Retirement Roadmap: Stop Working Confidently with $750k

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5 Retirement Savings Lies That Stop You From Retiring in 2025

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Why Following Generic Retirement Advice Could Cost You Everything

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My Happiest Retired Clients All Made These 3 Changes Before 60

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33% of Retirees Are Making THIS 401k Mistake! (Here's How To Stop It!)

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X% Of Retirees Get These 3 Withdrawal Decisions Wrong

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Retirement Spending Secrets: What High-Net-Worth Retirees Get Right

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Research Shows This Is The New Number To Retire…But They’re Wrong

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7 Genius Retirement Hacks to Maximize Your Wealth and Freedom

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Minimizing Retirement’s Hidden Risk: Moves To Make Before The End of 2024 To Secure Your Future

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Strategic Withdrawals: Where to Pull Funds From First in Retirement

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45 With Nothing Saved. Here Are the FIRST 5 Things You Should Do

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5 Uncomfortable Reasons You Should Retire As Soon As You Can

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7 Strategies to Lower Your Taxes in Retirement

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Less Than You Think? How much Do You Need To Retire in 2024

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Maximizing Your 401(k) - Tips for a Strong Retirement

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7 Smart Strategies to Retire Comfortably with Less Than $1 Million

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Why Do You Need an Advisor: Finding Value in a Certified Financial Planner

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Financial Independence - The Path to Early Retirement

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From Windfall to Wealth: Smart Strategies for Managing a Large Cash Reserve's

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We are 58 and 62 with 2.2M. Can We Retire?

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Should You Downsize in Retirement? Pros, Cons, and Strategies

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Building Legacy: Why Heritage Matters More Than Inheritance with Special Guest Scott Donnell

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 21 - Insurance

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 20 - Investment Accounts. IRA, Roth IRA, 401k, 403b, SEP, SIMPLE IRA

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 19 - Employer Benefits

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How to Get Tax Free Income in Retirement: 10 Reasons to Consider a Roth Conversion

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 18 - Bank Accounts

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 17 - Compound Interest - The 8th Wonder of the World.

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What is the Ideal Safe Withdrawal Rates for YOUR Retirement: Will YOUR Retirement Savings Last

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 16 - Vacations

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 15 - Weddings - Spend Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 14 - Leasing Cars Vs. Buying Cars.

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Three-Bucket Tax Strategy: Tax-Free, Tax-Deferred, and Taxable Accounts

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 13 – Beware of the “Latte Effect.”

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 12 - Credit Cards - How To Use Them, and How Not To Use Them

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 11 - Kids

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Retirement Planning and tax strategies for Self-Employed Individuals: Unique Challenges and Strategies

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 10 - Home Loans - How large of a Mortgage You Should Get.

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 09 - Renting. Is Renting Really Like Throwing Money Out Of Your Window?

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 08 - Credit Score - What Does This Do?

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Retirement Income Strategies: Ensuring Financial Security in Your Golden Years

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 07 – Keep Your Expenses Low When You Are Young. Ditch That Payment Plan!

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 06 – Student Loans - What You Are Getting Yourself Into?

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 05 – Getting Out On Your Own. Providing For Yourself.

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Navigating Health Care Cost in Retirement: Strategies For Peace of Mind

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 04 – Part Time Work - Getting Your Side Hustle On

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: CHAPTER 3: Order of Operations

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 2: Save 20%, Give 10%, Spend the Rest.

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Hidden Tax Free Retirement Income Hack: MEGA Backdoor Roth & Backdoor Roth

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21 Things You Need To Know About Money: Chapter 1: Budgeting

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Maximizing Employer Benefits: Your Guide to Open Enrollment

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Living a “Tax Advantaged” Retirement! 10 Things You Need to Know!

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Launching a Financial Advisor Career: Key Traits and Opportunities with Mutual of Omaha’s Jordan Crowe (We are looking for Advisors to join our team)

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I’m 60 years Old, and I’ve saved 1.8M, Which I Feel Like is a TON of Money! Why Can’t I Retire Yet?

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The 20% Rule: How to Save for Retirement and Still Manage Debt

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Retirement Reality Check - How Much Do You Need to Retire in 2024

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7 Shocking Personal Finance Stats (And How to Fix Them) with Tyler Cotterell

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Building Generational Wealth: Adam Olson’s Financial Journey

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Sunday Short: The Law of the Inner Circle & Employer Benefits

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Income and Asset Protection with Special Guest Melissa Swan

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Sunday Short: The Law of Connection & Insurance

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Navigating Student Loans

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Sunday Short: The Law of Magnetism & Getting Out On Your Own

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Retirement Income Strategies with Special Guest Andy Rodriguez

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Sunday Short: The Law of Intuition and The Latte Effect

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Personal Financial Planning with Special Guest TJ Rifkin

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The Law of Respect & Credit Cards

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Unlocking Happiness - 5 Keys to a Fulfilling Retirement

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Sunday Short: The Law of Solid Ground & Cars (Lease vs. Buy)

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Unlocking Side Hustle Success: How to Boost Your Income in College and Beyond with Cody Huizenga

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Sunday Short: The Law of Picture & Home Loans

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Retirement Planning Pitfalls - 9 Mistakes to Avoid

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Sunday Short: The Law of Navigation & Save 20%, Give 10%, Spend the Rest

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Our Financial Journey "Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork" ft: Special Guest Katie Olson

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Sunday Short: The Law of Process and Compound Interest

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The Countdown to Retirement - Navigating the 10 Years Before Retirement

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Sunday Short: Law of the Lid & Saving for Your Future First

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Storytime with Stephanie: Take away's from "21 Things You Need To Know about $" & "What's Your Plan?"

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Sunday Short: The law of Influence & Kids

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The Holy Grail of Tax Deferral: Cash Balance Plans with Luke Terhark

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Sunday Short: Debt Management and Financial Freedom-Living Life on Your Own Terms

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Saving for College, Risk vs. Reward, & Investment Strategies

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Sunday Short: Filling the Void

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RedZone Retirement Planning: Your Retirement RIGHTS & Finding your WHY

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Financial stress: Tools to Manage Your Emotions

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Unlocking the Benefits of 529 Plans: Strategies for Educational Savings

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Sunday Short: Biblical Principles of Stewardship

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Mastering Personal Finance: Essential Strategies for Financial Success

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Sunday Short - Materialism, Budgeting, Saving

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Estate Planning Essentials: Securing your Legacy with Alissa Baier

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Sunday Short: Parable of the Talents

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Navigating Market Volatility, Strategies for Investors

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Sunday Short: Adding Value and The Rebekah Rule

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Demystifying Social Security

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Sunday Short: Marriage and Money, an Interview with Dr. Mark Stortvedt

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Real Estate 101 with Derrick Reinhart

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Sunday Short: Biblical Principles of Stewardship

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Tax-Free Income Anyone? -10 Reasons to Consider a Roth Conversion

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Sunday Short: Patience and Compound Interest

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Only Insure What You Can Not Afford

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Sunday Short: Honor and Wealth

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The Power of Zero: Tax-Free Income for Life with David McKnight

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Understanding the Importance of Singular Focus in Business and Personal Finances

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What You Got, Keeping up with the Kardashians

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Sunday Short: Changing Minds with your Mission

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Unlocking Retirement Secrets with Tom Hegna

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Sunday Short: Parallels Between Accepting Grace and Taking Control of Your Financial Future with Calvin Mueller

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Passion Through Planning with Paul Thomas

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Sunday Short - 3M’s of Leadership for Parents

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3 Step DIY Financial Plan

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Sunday Short: Building a Strong Foundation in Your Christian and Financial Home

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College First Risk Reward Investment Basics

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Sunday Short: The Most Important Lesson for Financial Mastery

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Part 2: 4 Types Of Retirement Income. Which One Is Best? With Bill Beckett

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Sunday Short: Insights on Parenting, Financial Planning, and Incorporating Bible Passages into Daily Practices

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Part 1:Tax Strategies For Business Owners To Build Generational Wealth W/Bill Beckett

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Sunday Short: Understanding Your Values and Prioritizing Generosity

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Special Episode: Retirement Planing with Jay Van Beusekom

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Sunday Short - Embracing Discomfort: The Key to Financial Success and Generational Wealth

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The Most Effective Order of Operations for Building Wealth and Security

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Sunday Short - Setting Your Kids Up for Success: Financial Tips for Parents

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Navigating the Complexities of Tax Planning

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Sunday Short - Money, Markets, and Miracles: Finding Grace in Financial Turbulence

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Investing in an Election Year

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Sunday Short - Exploring the Spiritual and Financial Responsibilities of Fatherhood: Insights from the Book of Luke

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The Ticking Time Bomb: The IRMAA Tax

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Job's Financial Wisdom: Transforming Setbacks into Success

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How Can an Annual Financial Review Secure Your Future?

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How Can Defining Your Values Lead to a More Fulfilling Life?

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Are You Ready to Master Your Money and Mindset?

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