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May 27, 2024

Episode 251 - The Importance of True Liquidity in Retirement

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the importance of true liquidity in retirement. He explains that while pre-retirement, short-term volatility can be addressed due to a longer time horizon, withdrawals from market-based assets in retirement can...

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May 20, 2024

Episode 250 - What Is Your Net After Tax Return?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the taxation component of net after-tax rate of return. They emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of taxes on investment returns over a long period of time. They use a …

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May 13, 2024

Episode 249 - Intentional Fatherhood with Tyler Graham

Tyler Graham, a coach for dads with young kids, shares his journey and insights on intentional fatherhood. He started posting on LinkedIn about leadership and non-anxious presence, but found that his posts about fatherhood generated more engagement....

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May 6, 2024

Episode 248 - The Importance of Efficient Choices for Future Flexibil…

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the challenge of turning variable assets into a consistent income stream in retirement. They emphasize the importance of making efficient choices today to set oneself up for flexibility in the...

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April 29, 2024

Episode 247 - The Importance Of Expanding Financial Knowledge Beyond …

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of expanding financial knowledge beyond personal experiences. They highlight the influence of personal experiences on financial decision-making and the need to seek advice from...

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April 22, 2024

Episode 246 - 5 Wealth Objectives That Everyone Wants

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss five wealth objectives that everyone has but are often not properly planned for. These objectives include creating the highest possible cashflow, creating the lowest possible tax, never running out of money,...

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April 15, 2024

Episode 245 - The Single Biggest Factor To Financial Success

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the single biggest factor that contributes to financial success: managing cashflow. He highlights the flawed cashflow management system that most people have, where income increases are often accompanied by...

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April 8, 2024

Episode 244 - Which Asset Class Is The Best?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses investment portfolios and the importance of diversification and asset classes. He introduces a tool for analyzing the performance of different asset classes over a 50-year period. Burklo highlights the potential...

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April 1, 2024

Episode 243 - What Are Alternative Investments And Should I Own Them?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss alternative investments and whether or not they are suitable for individual investors. They define alternative investments as those that do not fall into traditional categories like stocks, bonds,...

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March 25, 2024

Episode 242 - 4 Factors That Have The Greatest Impact On Financial Su…

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the four factors that impact financial success: the amount of wealth, location of wealth, true liquidity ratio, and taxes. He emphasizes the importance of considering these factors when planning for retirement...

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March 18, 2024

Episode 241 - Interview With Estate Planning Attorney Katie Ludwick

In this episode, Ryan Burklo interviews Katie Ludwick, an estate planning attorney, about estate planning. They discuss the potential changes to the federal estate tax, the Washington state estate tax, and the importance of proactive planning. They...

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March 11, 2024

Episode 240 - What 3 Metrics You Should Use To Inspect How Financiall…

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the metrics for analyzing financial health. They introduce the concept of top line being vanity, bottom line being sanity, and cash flow being reality. They emphasize the importance of measuring...

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March 4, 2024

Episode 239 - The Best Way To Be Your Best

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of knowing who you don't want to be in order to become the person you want to be. They explore the default path that many people follow and the …

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Feb. 26, 2024

Episode 238 - What Is A Good Tool To Track Your Finances?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of tracking cash flow and steps to attain financial goals. They emphasize the need to understand abstract goals and how expenses play a role in achieving them. The hosts …

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Feb. 20, 2024

Episode 237 - Do You Have Fixed Rate Handcuffs?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the impact of fixed interest rates on financial decisions. They explore how low interest rates can make people feel trapped in their current situations, whether it's buying a new home or …

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Feb. 12, 2024

Episode 236 - Why You Don't Plan For Your Finances

In this episode, Ryan and Alex discuss why you don't plan for your finances the way that you should. The beer of the day is Nothing But Hazy by Black Raven Brewing. If you would like to learn more about …

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Feb. 5, 2024

Episode 235 - A Formula For Your Vision That You Have Not Heard

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses the formula for vision and how it applies to personal finance. He shares his experience with the 75 Hard program and how it has pushed him to think differently about himself and his finances. …

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Jan. 29, 2024

Episode 235 - Cash Flow Concepts

Summary In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the number one problem for most people with their personal finances: cash flow. They explore the default cash flow management system that most people use, where income goes directly into …

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Jan. 22, 2024

Episode 234 - Morning Walks Can Fix Your Finances

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses how going for a walk can help improve your finances. He shares his personal experience of struggling to find time for communication with his spouse and how they decided to go for a walk …

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Jan. 16, 2024

Episode 233 - Another Tax Efficient Distribution Method

Summary In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins continue their discussion on turning assets into income in retirement. They emphasize the importance of understanding this process early on, even if retirement is still far away. The conversation...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Episode 232 - Tax Efficient Distribution

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss how money is taxed in retirement. They emphasize the importance of considering both current and future taxation when making financial plans. They provide a historical overview of federal income tax...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Episode 231 - How Much True Liquidity Do You Have?

Summary In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the concept of true liquidity and its importance in retirement planning. They explain that true liquidity goes beyond cash reserves and savings, and involves considering what assets will be...

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Dec. 27, 2023

Episode 230 - What Is Your Investment Philosophy?

Summary In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss investment philosophy and the different approaches to investing. They cover three main styles: active management, passive management, and structured management. They also touch on the...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 229 - 5 Ways To Build Wealth And Maximize Life

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses five ways to build wealth and maximize life. He emphasizes the importance of spending money on items that truly matter, focusing on what can be controlled, protecting income and family's wealth, creating lasting...

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