Best Klaas Financial Podcasts (2024)

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Elevating Employee Savings: Basics of Engaging Employer Plans 23:13

7d ago23:13

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Dr. Brian Klaas: The Secret to Financial Resilience 1:05:27

12d ago1:05:27

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#516: Have you ever wondered how small, seemingly insignificant actions can have massive impacts on your financial life? In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Brian Klaas, a Professor at University College London and an affiliate researcher at the University of Oxford. He explains how our decisions can lead to unintended and unanticipated consequences…

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How The Supreme Court's Chevron Ruling Could Impact Retirement 44:06

3h ago44:06

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#520: Happy 248th birthday, USA! In this 5th of July First Friday economic update, we cover five topics: the economic impact of elections in the UK; the S&P 500 topping 5500; the effect of the Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling on Social Security and retirement planning; the latest jobs report; and California’s new law allowing accessory dwelling units…

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Jim Kwik: Secrets to a Smarter Brain 1:24:35

1d ago1:24:35

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#519: We sit down with Jim Kwik, a brain coach and expert in memory improvement, speed reading, and optimal learning. As a child, Jim suffered a brain injury that made learning difficult. He was labeled "the boy with the broken brain," which deeply affected his confidence and performance in school. Today, he’s an expert in memory, focus, learning, …

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Rachel Rodgers: The Million Dollar Mindset 1:02:49

5d ago1:02:49

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#518: If you want to learn about building wealth through entrepreneurship, you’ll enjoy this episode. When Rachel Rodgers graduated from law school, she didn’t take the conventional path to working at a big law firm. Instead, she opened her own practice, specializing in intellectual property law. Many of her clients were entrepreneurs and small bus…

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Elevating Employee Savings: Basics of Engaging Employer Plans

7d ago

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Strategies to Ensure Your Plan Resonates and Engages Your Team #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Should I Raid My Retirement Plan to Buy Real Estate? 1:13:08

8d ago1:13:08

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#517: Kimiko is dismayed that the asset allocation books she’s read led her down a path to an underperforming portfolio heavy in ex-US stock investments. Where should she go from here? Julie and her husband dream of owning a vacation rental in the Denver area even though the math doesn’t add up. It seems like everyone around can make it work though…

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Is The A.I. Bubble Bursting? 11:20

9d ago11:20

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The past few days have been hard on A.I. stocks, which until now have been driven higher and higher by the widespread A.I. euphoria. In this episode, I discuss a recent Working Paper (published May 2024) from the National Bureau of Economic Research that shares a more modest projection on the impact of A.I. in total factor productivity over the nex…

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Decoding Medicare & Supplements: Timing and Considerations

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When and What to Consider for a Seamless Medicare Experience #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Decoding Medicare & Supplements: Timing and Considerations 30:10

14d ago30:10

30:10

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Q&A: Sell Your Home or Stay Put? 56:44

15d ago56:44

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Jessica and her husband are juggling two home sales and one home purchase within the next two to four years. How do they execute wisely while navigating a tight real estate market? Zerai works two jobs that both offer a pension and retirement plan. Can he take advantage of everything at his disposal or must he make some tough choices? Emily and her…

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Why the Latest Economic Report is a Rorschach Test 35:24

19d ago35:24

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#514: The S&P 500 hit a record high — and the GameStop guy is back, and he now owns 9 million shares of GME, making him the 4th largest shareholder. Interest rates from remain the same, and are expected to hold steady until September. Inflation remains unchanged from last month. Last month we saw a massive explosion of new jobs, at 272,000 — nearly…

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Rolling Over Right: Master Your Retirement Choices

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Understanding Your Options Before Making the Move #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Rolling Over Right: Master Your Retirement Choices 31:52

23d ago31:52

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Bachelorette Star Jason Tartick: The Truth About Financial Infidelity 1:02:55

23d ago1:02:55

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Jason Tartick, a former banker and TV star from The Bachelorette, discusses finances in relationships. He describes eight crucial questions about money that every couple should discuss. When a couple is dating, but before they get serious, he says, each person should divulge their debt-to-income ratio. This is your monthly debt payments divided by …

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Don't Let One Big Bill Blow Up Your Budget (Here's How) 1:02:20

27d ago1:02:20

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#512: An anonymous caller who received a large inheritance feels paralyzed by all the investment philosophies he’s read about. How does he pick a winning strategy he can stick with? Josh is an expectant dad looking to buy a bigger house but doesn’t know how much everything will cost. Should he save more or invest more? Another anonymous caller worr…

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Critical Considerations in Long Term Financial Planning and Retirement Portfolio Management

28d ago

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Mitigating Risks and Managing Expectations through Return Calculations and Asset Allocation #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Critical Considerations 27:47

1M ago27:47

27:47

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Q&A: "I'm Scared of Running Out of Money in Retirement!" 53:12

1M ago53:12

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#511: Sara is five years from retirement with a paid-off house. But she’s worried that her money will run out before she turns 80. What does she need to do now to protect her future self? Lauren is a personal finance nerd who gets it. But one question perplexes her: When should she should choose an ETF over an index mutual fund? What about vice ver…

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How to Master the Psychology of Persuasion, with Michael McQueen 53:44

1M ago53:44

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#510: Maybe you’re trying to convince: – Your spouse | to embrace the FIRE movement. – Your teenage kids | to invest some of their summer job money in stocks. – Your neighbor | to sell you their house in a private, off-market deal. – Your boss | to give you more vacation time. – Your client | to pay you more. Today’s episode is about how to change …

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Retirement Focus: Nailing Allocation Strategies

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Optimal Cash, Stocks, and Bonds Mix for Your Portfolio Success #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Retirement Focus: Nailing Allocation Strategies 28:38

1M ago28:38

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I’m Retiring at Age 34 and a Half! 44:24

1M ago44:24

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#509: Rob wants to retire early, but a real estate investment led to $30,000 of credit card debt. Should he take on more debt to pay it off? An anonymous return caller took Paula’s advice and ran with it, doubling her income within a few years. Should she update her investment strategy now that she’s in a higher tax bracket? Humaira is tired of pay…

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Stanford Researcher Dr. Mary Murphy on How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset 54:48

1M ago54:48

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#508: Recently I chatted with Stanford researcher Dr. Mary Murphy, a renowned expert in the field of psychological and brain sciences. Dr. Murphy, who is a Professor at Indiana University and conducts research at Stanford University, shared insights into the concepts of fixed mindset and growth mindset. We deep dived into her extensive research on …

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Eternal Planning: Your Final Chapter Decisions

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Ease Your Family’s Burden with Wise Choices Today #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Eternal Planning: Your Final Chapter Decisions 29:52

1M ago29:52

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How One Ex-Inmate is Building a Better Future 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

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#507: Robert was recently released from prison and wants to start his life on the right foot. What’s Joe and Paula’s advice for him? Suzy is excited to deploy her first corporate bonus but scared to invest everything in a lump sum. Should she stick with what’s worked in the past and just dollar cost-average? Meghan doesn’t understand how stock pric…

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MadFientist: Life is Too Short to Wait for Someday 1:03:07

2M ago1:03:07

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#506: "Today's guest, Brandon Ganch, also known as the MadFientist, reached Financial Independence (FI) and quit his job as a software developer at 34. But then he faced a vexing question: what should he do with the rest of his life? In this episode, Brandon shares his journey with FI, revealing the gap between the ideal life you envision on spread…

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Ready to Retire? Assessing Your Retirement Readiness

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Ensuring Everything’s in Place for Your Seamless Transition #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Ready to Retire? Assessing Your Retirement Readiness 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Harvard Dropout Builds Nation’s First Car-Free Utopia, with Ryan Johnson and JD Roth 58:41

2M ago58:41

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#505: Ryan Johnson isn't your average CEO. He's a visionary reimagining city life, one car-free community at a time. In this episode, we chat with Ryan, the co-founder of Culdesac, about building walkable neighborhoods designed for human connection, not just traffic. We'll dive into his experience with Opendoor, his passion for electric bikes (he o…

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The Points Guy: Growing a Side Hustle into a 140-Person Business 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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#504: Brian Kelly faced a harsh reality during the Great Recession – $65,000 in income and crushing credit card debt. He started a simple side hustle, a website called The Points Guy, as an attempt to earn a few hundred dollars a month. Fast forward to today: The Points Guy boasts 11 million monthly visitors and a thriving team of 140 employees. In…

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Pension Precision: Navigating Crucial Choices 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Maleeah and CJ talk about options for those rare few who still have pensions and how those options might change in the future, even if you have a pension now.By 1310 WIBA (WIBA-AM)

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Pension Precision: Navigating Crucial Choices

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The Importance of Making the Right Decision for Your Pension Plan #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Implications For Protracted Yield Curve Inversion 15:45

2M ago15:45

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For roughly two years, the U.S. economy has been undermined by a challenging dynamic - a yield curve inversion. Not to be ignored, when short-term interest rates are much higher that long-term interest rates, investor and lender behavior modulates accordingly. If this dynamic persists too long, unintended consequences become manifest across marketp…

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Q&A: “My Husband is Not Reliable with Money. Should We Split Finances? 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

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#503: Lindsay’s husband struggles with a mental disability. She’s worried about the impact on her family’s finances. How does she maintain harmony in her marriage and protect her kids’ future? An anonymous caller is stoked about her young nephew’s interest in saving for retirement. What’s Paula and Joe’s advice for a teenage saver? Another anonymou…

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Fed Keeps Interest Rates High; Jobs Grow for 40th Consecutive Month 43:19

2M ago43:19

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#502: The Fed met earlier this week and elected to keep interest rates at a 23-year high, in an effort to wrestle inflation closer to its two percent target. Despite this, the April jobs report, which was released today, shows that jobs grew for the 40th consecutive month, and unemployment remains under 4 percent, an historic low, for the 27th stra…

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Demystifying RMDs: Timing, Amounts, and Tax Strategies

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Navigating Required Distributions with Confidence #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Demystifying RMDs: Timing, Amounts, and Tax Strategies 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Mic Drop! ChooseFI's Brad Barrett Interviews Paula Pant 1:27:11

2M ago1:27:11

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#501: Drop the mic! ChooseFI's Brad Barrett takes the host role in this special episode, interviewing Paula Pant about the financial independence community. This episode was recorded LIVE at a comedy club in Brooklyn, as the final installment of the Episode 500 and 501 celebration. For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanythin…

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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Episode 500, Part 2, with ChooseFI’s Brad Barrett 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Enjoy Part 2 of our two-part Episode 500 special, recorded live at a comedy club in Brooklyn. Host Paula Pant and special guest Brad Barrett from ChooseFI answer questions from the audience, live on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network

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Guarantees Unveiled: FDIC vs. SIPC Truths

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Understanding the True Meanings behind Guarantees #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}By Webmaster

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Guarantees Unveiled: FDIC vs. SIPC Truths 31:30

2M ago31:30

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By 1310 WIBA (WIBA-AM)

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LIVE FROM BROOKLYN: Episode 500 with ChooseFI’s Brad Barrett 53:55

2M ago53:55

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Enjoy Part 1 of our two-part Episode 500 special, recorded live at a comedy club in Brooklyn. Brad Barrett, host of the ChooseFI podcast, joins us on stage to talk about what financial independence ideas and practices have changed … and what ideas and practices have remained consistent, universal and time-tested throughout the years. For more infor…

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Vicki Robin: Financial Independence After 70 [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 44:29

3M ago44:29

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We delve into the world of Financial Independence (FI) with a pioneer -- Vicki Robin, the co-author of Your Money or Your Life. In the 1970s, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, from vastly different backgrounds, came together over a shared vision: FI as a life philosophy, not just a savings strategy. Their book, "Your Money or Your Life," which sold mo…

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Bullseye Retirement: Hit the Mark with Today's Financial Steps! 34:03

3M ago34:03

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A.J. Jacobs: Habits, Health, and Human Connection [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 34:33

3M ago34:33

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Esquire Magazine editor-at-large and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs joins the show to discuss his experimental approach to life. Jacobs, whose TED Talks have been viewed more than 3 million times, shares best practices around motivation, habits, confidence, boosting happiness, and optimizing creativity. In this episode: -- Discover the benefits tha…

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Michael Kitces: Investing in Stocks vs. Skills [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 1:06:41

3M ago1:06:41

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Stocks or skills? How should you invest? Should you pour money into unlocking your income potential? Or should you pour money into the market? Forget the motivational posters -- unlimited potential is real. But unlocking it takes investment. The question is: Do you invest in yourself or the market? Stocks, bonds, real estate offer clear returns. Bu…

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JL Collins: How to Beat Wall Street with a Boring Portfolio [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 29:31

3M ago29:31

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JL Collins, the author of "The Simple Path to Wealth," achieved financial independence in 1989 with a surprisingly simple strategy: saving half his income and investing in index funds. In this episode, JL breaks down his ultra-simple investing approach. He argues that keeping things uncomplicated leads to better results in the long run. "The less y…

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Jean Chatzky: The 50% Off Fallacy & Other Ways You're Sabotaging Your Savings [GREATEST HITS WEEK] 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Today’s guest is Jean Chatzky, financial editor for the TODAY Show, host of the HerMoney podcast and a frequent guest on TV shows like Oprah, Regis & Kelly, and The View. We discuss six money rules to guide your spending, including: #1: The more time you spend looking, the less happy you’ll be with what you find. #2: Your retirement trumps their tu…

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