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Episode 399: Steve and Ryan help you think through your options as you consider whether long-term care insurance makes sense for your situation.  They also go over six questions you should ask yourself before leaving your current job.

Episode 398: The Money Doctors discuss the pros and cons of paying off your house versus investing in the stock market.  You’ll also learn the basic tools of estate planning and why it’s so important. 

Episode 397: On this episode you’ll hear new research from Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) on investing for a successful retirement.  John and Steve also talk through ten important financial issues you and your spouse need to discuss before it’s too late. 

Episode 396: The Money Doctors delve into some little-known features of the Health Savings Account.  It’s not just a fancy flex spending account!  You’ll also learn about the pay and benefits you can plan on after completing your military service.

Episode 395: Dreaming of retirement?  John and Steve have some essential questions for you to consider before taking the leap. They also warn you about four types of commonly overlooked expenses to factor in before you decide to make that big move.

Episode 394: Ryan and Matthew discuss a number of strategies that can help you make the most of your charitable giving.  You’ll also learn how to avoid penalties and navigate the tax laws surrounding an inherited IRA.

Episode 393: John and Matthew dedicate this entire episode to a topic near and dear to everyone’s heart: The secrets to true happiness.

Episode 392:  Steve and Ryan go over important details about IRAs that will help you avoid pitfalls and maximize benefits. They also explain how you can potentially turn your car payments into a million dollars!

Episode 391: Steve and John give detailed advice about how to become a 401(k) millionaire.  They’ll also reveal the truth about debt consolidation and how it really works. 

Episode 390: The Money Doctors go over Dave Ramsey’s seven tried-and-true baby steps to financial stability. They also discuss five estate planning mistakes that can create major problems for your heirs, especially for a second marriage. 

Episode 389:  Hear four ideas that can teach your kids about money while staving off summer boredom. You’ll also learn about inflation and how to combat it while you still have time.  

Episode 388: On this week’s episode you’ll learn from the unfortunate experiences of real people that made some very costly mistakes with their money.  Steve and Ryan also walk you through a mid-year to-do list that will help keep your financial goals on track.

Episode 387: The Money Doctors warn you about six very convincing scams that target your older friends and family!  They also help you and your spouse avoid five costly retirement planning mistakes that can wreak havoc on your marriage. 

Episode 386: Steve and John help you think through the hidden costs of selling your house – they may surprise you!  You’ll also learn the causes and effects of inflation, and whether you need to make any changes to prepare for the future. 

Episode 385: Steve and John discuss steps you can take now to make sure someone could successfully step in and manage your financial affairs if the unexpected happens.   They will also give you some insight into international stock trends you may want to consider as you plan your portfolio. 

Episode 384: On this week’s episode you’ll hear the details of the newly updated child tax credit and how it may affect your bottom line.  John and Matthew also tell the tale of the COVID-19 vaccine's astounding development journey.

Episode 383: Hear the nitty gritty on how to take distributions from your 529 plan without triggering painful tax consequences. Ryan and Steve also share some tried and true ways to get out of an unwanted timeshare.

Episode 382: Have you ever considered moving to a different state to lower your taxes? John and Steve give you some food for thought before you make that final decision. They also take a look at the performance of individual stocks over the last decade to see how many of them actually beat fixed income investments.  

Episode 381:  John and Matthew walk you through the retirement planning process to help you determine how much money you will need to retire. They also help you think through the pros and cons of paying for your kids’ college education. 

Episode 380: Steve and John discuss some very wise quotes from Warren Buffet's long-time business partner, Charlie Munger. You'll also hear about seven personality types that control how people spend money, and what you can do about yours.

Episode 379: The Money Doctors get down to the nitty-gritty on specific strategies that may significantly lower your taxes in retirement.  They also weigh in on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Episode 378: Hear a collection of "money stories" that often control our spending habits and then learn how to rewrite the unhealthy ones. The Money Doctors will also help you determine whether buying a long-term care insurance policy makes sense for your situation.

Episode 377: The Money Doctors warn you about six retirement killers and give advice on how to dodge the bullets.  They also examine world markets and give you some strong reasons to take a second look at international stocks.

Episode 376: Steve and Ryan break down the pros and cons of paying off your home early. You'll also hear about eight gifts that can teach your kids how to make smart financial decisions for a lifetime!

Episode 375: Hear a list of what-not-do's that can destroy your finances in a hurry ― some of these will probably take you by surprise! You'll also hear the impressive results of a recent Bank of America study based on 90 years of stock market data.