A Look Back at 2025: A Look Forward to 2026 | Can You “Buy the Dip” and Be Successful? | Should an Advisor Charge You for a Roth Conversion?

On this episode: Will 2026 be a better or worse year to retire than last year? There are trillions of dollars in money market funds waiting to be deployed into the market. Will it save us from a downturn? Can you do a Roth conversion without paying taxes? One advisor says he has the secret. …

The Estate Planning "Talk"

Much like when parents try to put off the "talk" when their kids are younger, they often avoid sharing estate plans when their children are older. Greg Aler explains how clear communication on wills and trusts—especially in blended families—prevents probate battles and protects your legacy with a s…

Don’t Pack Your 401(k) Before You Know Your Destination

Before making big moves with your 401(k) at retirement, Greg Aler and Phil Huff explain why understanding your goals is more important than defaulting to “safe” investments.  Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenR…

Red Flags to Watch Out for When Choosing a Financial Advisor

With 4 million people retiring every year, there are bound to be “bad actors” out there in the financial planning world. How do you spot them? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: …

3 Things People Want from Their Retirement Plan | The “Red Flags” to Watch for When You Choose a Financial Advisor | What Does It Mean to “De-Risk” Your Portfolio?

On this episode: Why is there a disconnect between what people want and what financial advisors provide? Don’t fall prey to “bad actors” in the financial world. What are the actual steps to dialing back your portfolio risk? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Fin…

Are Financial Advisors Responsible for a Big Retirement Problem?

The #1 concern every year among retirees is the fear of running out of money. Some advisors are saying, maybe that’s on us. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.

What Is “The Retirement Spending Smile”? | Why Don’t Many Parents Share Details of Their Will with Their Kids? | Vanguard’s Odd New Offering in 2026

On this episode: How will you spend in retirement? Should your kids know the details of your will? Vanguard: Will two wrongs make a right? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Face…

The Term “Fiduciary” Means Nothing!

Even a national group of financial advisors admits the term fiduciary is vague and, in their words, “means nothing.” Greg gives his opinion on the topic and what is more important when searching for retirement assistance.   Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more at GoldenRes…

What Are the Chances We’ll See Another Up Year in the Stock Market? | Higher Income Means More Taxes and Penalties in Retirement | What Should the DIY Retirement Planner Watch Out For?

On this episode: 3 straight years of double digit returns in the stock market. What are the chances it will happen again?  The more money you make in retirement, the more benefits you lose. How do you balance it out? What many DIYers miss in retirement planning. Subscribe or follow so you never mi…

Ask Greg: Once You Max Out Your 401(k), Then What?

You are invited to submit your questions about investing and retirement with our web site Askgregradio.com. This week we handle a question about your 401(k) and other tax deferred accounts. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Face…