The Fit Financial

If You’re Making $1M+ in Your Business — Here’s What You Should Be Doing With Your Money   Most business owners spend years focused on growth.   Growing revenue. Growing income. Growing the business.   But eventually the conversation changes.   Once income is no longer the biggest problem, the real questions become:   How should I structure th...

Why Gold Is Shining Again — and When It Actually Makes Sense to Own It   Episode Summary   Gold is glimmering again — hitting all-time highs and grabbing investors’ attention. But what’s really driving it? And should you jump in?   In this episode, Amanda talks with Shawn on breaking down:   Why gold prices are soaring right now   When investo...

The Silent Fear: Will I Run Out of Money?   You’ve built wealth, worked hard, and invested wisely—so why does the quiet fear of running out of money still creep in? In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , Amanda and Shawn Hanquist unpack one of the most common (but rarely talked about) worries: whether your money will last as long as you do.   What we talk about:   Why even s...

5 Smart Tax Moves to Make Before Year-End   The end of the year isn’t just about holidays and celebrations — it’s also the deadline for some of the most important tax planning opportunities. And if you’re between the ages of 45 and 65, the choices you make now can set you up for more income, more flexibility, and fewer tax headaches in retirement.   In this episode, we’re unpacking five...

Episode Show Notes: What Is Your Real Financial Freedom Number?   Have you ever wondered: “Am I actually doing enough with my money to feel secure?”   You might be saving, investing, and checking all the right boxes — but that nagging question still lingers: What’s my number?   In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , Amanda Hanquist breaks down the concept of your Financial F...

Episode Title: Asset Allocation vs. Asset Location: The Retirement Planning Strategy Most Investors Miss   Episode Summary   Most people have heard of asset allocation — the mix of stocks, bonds, and investments in a portfolio. But almost no one talks about asset location — where those investments are held (taxable, tax-deferred, or tax-free accounts).   Here’s the truth: You can ha...

Episode Title: Are You On Track for Retirement? Benchmarks, Rules of Thumb, and Your Real Number   Episode Summary   If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably wondered: “Am I saving enough for retirement?” Maybe you’ve even Googled it and seen benchmarks like 3× your salary saved by 40, 6× by 50, or 10× by 60. But what do those numbers really mean — and do they apply to your li...

How Much Should I Have in Real Estate vs. Investments?   Episode Description:   Real estate or stock market?   It’s one of the biggest debates in the world of wealth building — and everyone’s got an opinion.   In this episode, we break down the real conversation high-income earners should be having:   What’s the right balance between real estate and traditional investments...

IULs as Retirement Plans: Smart Strategy or Sales Trap?   Episode Description (Show Notes):   You've probably seen the pitch:   "Tax-free retirement!"    "Be your own bank!"    "Never lose money in the market again!"   In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most aggressively marketed financial tools right now — Indexed Universal Life insurance (I...

🎙 Episode Title:   Should You Take Social Security at 62? Why Waiting Isn’t Always the Best Strategy   Episode Summary:   The advice to "wait as long as possible" to collect Social Security might look good on paper — but for many business owners and pre-retirees, that strategy can backfire.   In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , Amanda and Shawn unpack why taking Soci...

Episode Notes:   Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, live, and do business — but what does that mean for your income, your business, and your long-term financial security?   In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , Amanda and Shawn Hanquist break down how AI may impact your career, your wealth, and your ability to stay ahead financially — especially if you're a bu...

Episode Title:   Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Flooding? What You Need to Know Before the Next Storm   Episode Description (Show Notes):   With flooding on the rise across the U.S. — and many homeowners learning too late that they’re not actually covered — this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast couldn’t be more timely.   Shawn and Amanda Hanquist break down what your homeo...

Episode Overview   The latest tax bill making its way through Congress is creating a lot of uncertainty for business owners, high-income professionals, and families trying to plan their financial future.   In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , Amanda and Shawn break down what’s happening with the proposed tax legislation — including the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) — and what y...

👋 Welcome   Welcome to The Fit Financial Podcast . I’m Amanda Hanquist, and together with my husband Shawn, we help high-income earners and entrepreneurs grow and protect their wealth—while building a life they can actually live with.   In today’s episode, we’re exploring a moment we see often: your career is thriving, your assets are growing… but something feels off. You’re starting to...

Your Roth Strategy Might Be Too Small   Think Roth IRAs don’t apply to you because you’re a high earner? Think again.   In this episode, Amanda breaks down why your Roth strategy — not just your contribution — might be the most underutilized piece of your long-term wealth plan. From Roth conversions to backdoor Roths to stacking tax-free income for the future, this episode gives you the...

How We Build Wealth Together as Married Entrepreneurs )   Marriage. Business. Money.   Mixing all three isn’t always easy—but it can be powerful.   In this special anniversary edition of The Fit Financial Podcast , I’m sitting down with my husband (and business partner!) Shawn to reflect on how we’ve grown together—not just as a couple, but as co-creators of our family’s wealth. &nb...

Raising Financially Fit Kids: A Father’s Day Edition   Host: Amanda Hanquist, Financial Planner for High-Earning Entrepreneurs   Guest: Shawn Hanquist – husband, business partner, and dad of three   Episode Summary   You’re building wealth—but what about your kids?   In this special Father’s Day episode of The Fit Financial Podcast , I’m joined by my husband and business p...

Aligned & Abundant: Financial Energy for Online Coaches (feat. Ava Johanna)     You’re hitting your goals.   The income is flowing.   But something still feels off.   In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Ava Johanna —breathwork teacher, energy coach, and creator of Vision Board Life —to unpack the deeper conversation so many online coaches need but rarely have: What...

The Credit Conversation Every Health Entrepreneur Needs to Hear (Feat. The Fit Credit Doctor)   Is your credit score quietly holding you back—even while your business is thriving?   In this episode, I sit down with The Fit Credit Doctor for a powerful and practical conversation about credit, confidence, and how to stop letting financial confusion get in the way of your next level. Whethe...

Earning Great Revenue. But Do You Feel It?   What’s in this weeks Episode:   You’ve nailed the revenue. Your systems are working. Your business is scaling.   So why does money still feel unclear?   This episode is for the entrepreneur who’s earning more than ever — but still feels unsure, unstructured, or even a little anxious when it comes to managing that wealth.   Not b...

The Fit Financial Podcast   Defining Your Financial Freedom Number  with Lindsey Mathews Today on the show, I’m joined by the incredible Lindsey Mathews—CEO of Moxie, powerhouse entrepreneur, and long-time Fit Wealth client. Lindsey shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed by finances to building a clear, confident path to freedom.   We talk about what it really means t...

Welcome to The Fit Financial Podcast , have you always been afraid that your business will run out of cash, so you’ve just been stashing it away, but now you’ve got to thinking, hmmm...maybe I should be doing something different...or how much is too much extra cash to have on hand in my business? Well today on the show, we’re going to talk about how much cash you should have, signs that you m...

Welcome back to The Fit Financial Podcast! Today, I have Chief Investment Officer Brandon VanLandingham, CFA, CMT, CFP here to help me dive into a topic that’s making waves in the economy— tariffs . What are they, how do they impact your wallet, and what should you be doing to prepare? You’ve probably heard about tariffs in the news, but most of the time, they’re talked about in political or econo...

Welcome to The Fit   Wealth Show , In the dynamic world of online business, determining the right pricing strategy is crucial for remaining competitive while ensuring profitability. The right pricing strategy can attract your ICA and drive your business Buuut , striking the perfect balance between competitiveness and profitability requires a strategic approach. Today on the show, we’re talkin...

Welcome to The Fit Wealth Show, do you know the numbers in your business that will drive performance that will outlast the test of time? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics used to gauge the performance of a business against your desired goals. Today on the show we are talking about the most important financial KPI’s that will either drive your business , or drive it right into...