Our 2 Cents – Episode #077 Life Lessons from the Yacht A pilot, a captain, and a school bus driver? Listen in to this week’s episode of Our 2 Cents to find out what Steve’s retirement might look like one day. Also in this episode are key retirement timing and career considerations, important components of a custom-tailored retirement plan, and more! Retire or Work Longer – Which is the Right Choice?: Have you considered being a “retired worker”? We explore why […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #076 5 Words for “Life After Career” Retirement planning means different things to different people. Have you given thought to what it means for you personally? That’s the focus of this week’s episode of Our 2 Cents. Plus, more in-depth questions for getting to know Steve and Gabriel! 1,000 People, 5 Words: How Do You Imagine “Life After Career?: With 900+ different words provided, only 28 counted for 1/2 of the responses. Can you guess what […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #075 Is Age the Price of Wisdom? Welcome back to another new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. We’re leaving the financial numbers and statistics out of the conversation today, and focusing on the ways people truly think about money and how that may shift with age. Let’s dive right in! Age and Wisdom: How Do They Play into Financial Planning?: With age comes more experience, observation, and understanding. How can this shape the […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #074 Do You Have a License to Spend? After a few weeks off, Steve and Gabriel are back with a brand new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. They are talking about retirement spending habits, cracking a few jokes and answering listener questions on the show today. Tune in now to hear it all! The Art and Science of Decumulation What do you need to know about spending down your money successfully in retirement? […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #073 Heads Up! This is Not Your Father’s Retirement Steve and Gabriel discuss how retirement has changed over the years on this week’s episode of Our 2 Cents. They also dive into the inflation fears percolating lately and what the media’s role has been in creating those fears. Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Not Your Father’s Retirement: Retirement today looks much different than it once did, but what all has really changed? We’re seeing […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #072 “Market Jitters” & Getting More for Less The Our 2 Cents podcast is back with a brand new episode this week. Steve and Gabriel have a lot to cover regarding stock market headlines and creating the most efficient investment portfolios. Listen in now! What to Do if You Have Any “Market Jitters”: Are doom and gloom headlines & predictions making you worried about a stock market drop? What is the media trying to do […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #071 Is Your Advisor Speaking in Code? There’s a lot to be excited about today! It is Gabriel’s birthday 🎉 and there’s a brand new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast! Check below for a peek at what Steve and Gabriel are discussing on the show. Financial Advisor “Code Speak”: When an advisor tells you something, are you ever left wondering what they really mean? Hearing phrases like “It’s just a minor correction,” “It’s […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #070 Listener Questions Extravaganza! This week’s episode is all about answering questions! First, Gabriel and Steve begin by discussing some great questions submitted by our listeners. Then they switch gears to answer a couple of fun questions about themselves. Listener Questions: “Is it a bad idea to go after my dream home before I retire, if it then means I will have a mortgage?” – Marie “My divorce will be final in about a month. […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #069 The “Crypto-Influencer” & More Money, More Problems? Steve and Gabriel are thrilled to be back in the saddle this week recording an all-new episode of the Our 2 Cents podcast. Here’s what they’re talking about today: Is Elon Musk Breaking Up with Bitcoin?: Elon recently announced Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin as payment, what could this mean for the future of cryptocurrency? With more than 4,000 different coins on the market, some with wild […]