Sue Buska and Cole Bruner

Financially Speaking

Business EN ↓ 247 episodes

Small changes, made over time, can produce significant results. Much like a high performance engine, or an entire orchestra, when even a small part is not doing what it is supposed to do, everything suffers. And the same is true of your finances. This show is dedicated to the small things that make a significant difference.

Author

Sue Buska and Cole Bruner

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.retirewithbuska.com

Latest episode

Jun 1, 2025

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Episodes

So, You Want to Retire Early 01.08.2021

On this episode, we examine the 10 potentially critical things you need to know if you’re considering early retirement.

Your Financial Time Machine Is Already Here 04.07.2021

During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the financial insights and lessons you’ve learned during your life and how you can put that information to work helping your kids and grandkids make their own financial strategies stronger.

Are You Ready for Inflation? 13.06.2021

Inflation is a concern for some people in retirement. Let’s discuss the current inflation news and then examine ways you can build a budget and a retirement strategy that may offer some degree of protection against inflation.

Grow Your Financial Garden 06.06.2021

During this episode, we’re going to discuss how you can grow the kind of financial garden that provides consistent retirement income while also stabilizing your finances long before you retire.

Find YOUR Retirement Lifestyle 30.05.2021

During today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some of the common preferred retirement lifestyles and what you can do to make one of them a reality for you.

How to Have Fun on a Budget 16.05.2021

During today’s episode, we’re going to illuminate some of the ways you can have fun and travel the world in a way that truly lets you explore while also keeping you within the parameters of your financial strategy.

Surprising Retirement Facts You Probably Don’t Know 09.05.2021

During this episode, we’re going to illuminate some potentially surprising facts and figures about retirement. And, to make things a little more fun, we’re going to intersperse some fascinating facts about some of our most beloved movies.

Breaking down the Biden tax plan 02.05.2021

We examine some of the most significant elements of the Biden tax plan proposal and what some of its details may mean for your financial strategy in both the near term and the long term.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Services Professional 18.04.2021

During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the critical questions you should ask a financial services professional you’re considering working with. In our final segment, will look at some steps you can take if your retirement date is very close.

Financial Steps in Three Stages 11.04.2021

During this episode, we discuss smart financial decisions during three critical chapters of your life: your 20s and 30s, your 50s, and during your retirement.

What the American Rescue Plan Means for You 21.03.2021

During this episode, we’re going to do a deep analysis of the recently passed American Rescue Plan. In our final segment, we’ll address some good post-pandemic budgeting options.

Should I Buy a House? 14.03.2021

During this episode, we’re going to discuss the benefits of buying a home, the benefits of not buying a home, and the benefits of being a long-term renter.

Understanding 401(k)s 28.02.2021

During this episode, we’re going to really break down 401(k) so that listeners can gain a deeper understanding of their importance. We’ll also discuss way to maximize your 401(k).

Are You Retiring Soon? 21.02.2021

During today’s episode, we’re going to analyze what steps you should take if 2021 (or a year shortly thereafter) is your year to retire.

Social Security in 2021 14.02.2021

During today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some of the changes you’ll see to Social Security in 2021 as well as what you can do to adjust your own retirement strategy to address those changes.

How to Get Over Your Retirement Fears 07.02.2021

During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the common financial fears that people nearing retirement often experience and how they can be overcome. In the final segment, we’ll discuss how you can develop a savings target for retirement.

In-Demand Jobs for Older Workers 31.01.2021

In this episode, we discuss employment anxiety among older workers and look at some jobs that are in demand for them, especially those who are 62 and older.

Medicare Premiums and Your Retirement Strategy 24.01.2021

During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the financial changes coming to Medicare in 2021, as well as some general insights and advice into this essential retirement tool.

What to Do if You Want to Retire Right Now 17.01.2021

During this episode, we’ll look at the steps people who are very close to retirement may want to take to ensure their financial strategies are as solid as possible so they leap into retirement with optimism and confidence.

When to Stop Saving for Retirement 10.01.2021

During this episode, we’ll examine eight scenarios when temporarily pausing saving for retirement may make broader financial sense.

Tricks to Fix Your Finances 20.12.2020

During this episode, we’re going to discuss the ways you can make some small but powerful changes to your financial habits. Combining a few of these steps could have a profound impact on your finances.

The Pros and Cons of Retiring on the Road 06.12.2020

During this episode, we discuss the various pros and cons of living full-time in an RV after you retire. For many people, life in an RV can be a grand adventure but there are potentially significant drawbacks.

How to Effectively Work from Home 22.11.2020

During this episode, we’re going to discuss ways you can work efficiently and confidently at home. The coronavirus pandemic has forced countless of Americans to work from home for the first time, and this timely topic gives several relevant tips.

What Retirement Savings Tools Should You Consider? 08.11.2020

During this episode, we’ll discuss various retirement savings tools that might be a good fit for your overall financial strategy, whether you work for someone else, own a small business, or are otherwise self-employed.

Mastering the Last Five Years 01.11.2020

During our episode today, we’re going to discuss specific steps you can take in each of the last five years before retirement to better position yourself to enjoy the rewarding retirement you’ve worked so hard towards.

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