Our 2 Cents – Episode #095 The Murky World of Retirement Planning Breaking down a recent USA Today article, on today’s episode Steve and Gabriel are discussing issues that are increasing the difficulty in retirement planning. They also talk about the current state of the bond market and share some great getaways across the U.S.! Murky Issues in Retirement Planning: How much income or asset growth is needed to offset inflation? How much income will Social Security provide in retirement? […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #094 Lessons to Score a Home Run Retirement Spring training is top-of-mind on today’s episode of Our 2 Cents! Sit back and enjoy the baseball analogies for thinking about your investments. Next, the guys jump into some listener questions and then there’s another question to get to know Steve and Gabe at the end of the show! How to Plan Your Retirement Like a Game of Baseball: Should your lineup consist of only home run […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #093 The “Money Voices” in Your Head Welcome back for another episode of Our 2 Cents. Steve and Gabriel jump right in by talking about some hidden voices you may have in your head that influence your money decisions. Then they cover the world of designations and credentials and how to detect which are important. They wrap up with a fun question, too! Listen in now! The “Money Voices” in Your Head: How are we influenced […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #092 The Market is Reacting, But No Need to Panic On today’s podcast episode, Steve and Gabriel begin by discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s impact on the stock market and economy. Then they share some hidden biases that cost investors money and how to spot them within yourself. Last, they wrap up with a thought-provoking question from one of Gabriel’s clients. The Market Reacts to the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Broadly speaking, what might the overall impact on […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #091 Planning for Life’s Unpredictable Events Steve and Gabriel are covering a lot of great topics on this week’s podcast episode. They’re sharing ways to plan ahead for the unknown, and how doing so can bring you some peace-of-mind in retirement. Plus, steer clear of these expensive cities and financial scams in retirement! How Can You Plan for These Unpredictable Events?: When is the next market crash going to happen? What will healthcare costs look […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #090 Economic Predictions and Happiness Indicators Welcome back to a fresh new episode of Our 2 Cents! On the podcast this week we are discussing a few economic projections that we think might be possible this year. Next, we talk about the findings from a recent study on investors. Then we wrap things up by saving a great listener question for last. Economic Predictions for this Year: GDP Growth Forecast – do we see a recession on the […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #089 Don’t Fumble in the Retirement Red Zone We’ve been following playoff football (even without the Bears) and it got us thinking about the “Retirement Red Zone” and why it’s critically important to not make a financial fumble when you’re so close to the finish line. Next, we had Steve and Gabriel separately fill in the blanks on some financial potpourri, we’ll compare their answers and see why they chose what they did. Join now to […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #088 “The Great Resignation” is Upon Us It’s a new year and we have fresh new show topics to look forward to on the Our 2 Cents podcast! First we’re diving into “The Great Resignation” movement and what to keep in mind if you’re planning on joining this phenomenon. Plus, we’re starting a new monthly planning tip segment in 2022 and we share the very first planning tip today. Listen in now to join the […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #087 2022 Money Resolutions List – Part 2 Your Our 2 Cents podcast co-hosts Steve and Gabriel are back this week to round out their list of 22 money resolutions for 2022. Tune in to hear what’s left on the list! Plus, the guys will share one of their non-financial resolutions they’re setting for themselves in the new year. 2022 Money Resolutions List – Part 2 of 2: There’s no shortage of ways to consider […]