Episodios

  • From Thanksgiving to Year-End

    From Thanksgiving to Year-End
    Nov 29 2025
    This episode provides a crucial financial roadmap, guiding you through the often-turbulent spending period From Thanksgiving to Year-End. We break down actionable strategies for managing holiday budgets, maximizing charitable giving deductions, and leveraging year-end benefits like Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. Tune in to finish the year strong with smart money moves that will position you for a successful and less-stressed start to the new year.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving
    Nov 22 2025
    With the Thanksgiving holiday officially kicking off the end-of-year season, now is the perfect time to set yourself up for financial success in 2026. This episode lays out seven practical, actionable steps that you can implement right now. Tune in to transform your holiday reflection into clear financial action and ensure your portfolio and budget are optimized for the new year.
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  • Your Year-End Retirement Checklist

    Your Year-End Retirement Checklist
    Nov 21 2025
    In this Networking Arizona interview, Shawna & Carol Blonder share smart year-end retirement strategies, from Social Security timing to tax planning, RMD tips, and income protection. Discover practical steps to strengthen your retirement plan before the year ends.
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  • What the 2026 COLA Numbers Mean for You

    What the 2026 COLA Numbers Mean for You
    Nov 8 2025
    The official 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security has been announced at 2.8%, but the real impact on your monthly budget is a far more complex equation. This episode breaks down the new adjustment, analyzing how this relatively modest increase translates to an average of about $56 extra per month for the typical retiree. We also detail how the rising cost of Medicare Part B premiums will likely consume a significant portion of that raise, and what you can do to adjust your budget and protect your retirement purchasing power in the year ahead.
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  • Halloween Special

    Halloween Special
    Oct 30 2025
    This Halloween, we're swapping ghost stories for the financial nightmares that keep investors up at night. We tackle three of the scariest money mistakes—from blindly chasing "hot stocks" to letting high-interest debt compound out of control—and discuss how to exorcise them from your portfolio for good. Tune in for practical tips that will help you avoid ghastly fees and keep your financial future healthy, wealthy, and stable.
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  • What Your Advisor Won’t Tell You

    What Your Advisor Won’t Tell You
    Oct 25 2025
    Join us as we pull back the curtain on the financial advice industry, revealing the hidden conflicts of interest and compensation structures that can work against you. We dive into the critical questions your advisor might actively avoid, from fee transparency to proprietary products, and why they might steer you toward specific investments. Learn the red flags to watch out for and get actionable steps for taking control of your financial relationship and ensuring your advisor truly works for you.
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  • Sequence of Returns Risk: Save Your Retirement

    Sequence of Returns Risk: Save Your Retirement
    Oct 18 2025
    Understanding "Sequence of Returns Risk" is critical for anyone in or near retirement, as poor market timing early in withdrawal can swiftly deplete your nest egg. This episode breaks down the concept, illustrating how early losses combined with withdrawals can be devastating, even if the market recovers later. We'll explore practical withdrawal strategies—from dynamic spending to cash buckets—that can effectively mitigate this risk and significantly increase the longevity of your retirement savings.
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  • These Habits Aren’t Just for the Wealthy - September 30, 2025

    These Habits Aren’t Just for the Wealthy - September 30, 2025
    Oct 8 2025
    In this Networking Arizona interview, Shawna & Carol Blonder discuss a few smart financial habits that help retirees build lasting security—habits anyone can follow, not just the wealthy. From saving first to planning for healthcare, discover practical steps for a confident retirement.
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