The Retirement Killers Hiding in Your 401(k) (And How to Rock Past Them)

The gloves come off as Coach Pete and the team break down the smart—and not-so-smart—ways people are using their 401(k)s. They dive into Roth vs. traditional accounts, safe money strategies, and how to build lifetime income that doesn’t disappear when the market gets rocky. Along the way, Coach Pet…

Why Wall Street Loves Volatility — And Why Retirees Shouldn’t

Coach Pete and the team pull back the curtain on how market volatility really impacts retirement — and who actually benefits when markets swing. They challenge outdated strategies like the 60-40 portfolio, break down the importance of tax planning, and explain why lifetime income and risk managemen…

The Retirement Mistakes That Cost You Big — And How to Rock Past Them

Coach Pete and the crew call out the most common retirement pitfalls, why waiting too long to plan can hurt, and how the right advisor helps keep you on track. They explain why a written retirement plan matters and how lifestyle changes can quietly blow up your spending assumptions. This episode al…

The Retirement Red Zone: AI, Year-End Money Moves, and the Mistakes That Can Blow Your Game Plan

Coach Pete and Russ Hackmann crank up the volume on smart retirement planning, breaking down year-end money moves, why rebalancing matters more than ever, and the real difference between a will and a trust (hint: they’re not the same thing). They dig into the financial red zone, talk AI and investi…

Crank Up Your 401(k): Roth Showdowns, Safe-Money Hits, and Termite Traps!

Coach Pete and his crew turn up the volume on 401(k) maxing, break down Roth vs. Traditional in plain English, and spotlight safe-money moves that protect your core. They map out lifetime income planning, right-sized asset allocation, and real-world risk tolerance so your plan can rock in any marke…

Retirement Pitfalls You Don’t See Coming (Until It’s Too Late)

Coach Pete and the crew break down sneaky money leaks—like tiny fees and “lifestyle creep”—that can quietly wreck your nest egg, and show you how to stress-test a plan so market headlines don’t jerk your retirement around. You’ll hear why Shaq’s “trust but verify” approach to picking a fiduciary ad…

Beyond the 401(k): Coach Pete’s Income Engine

Coach Pete shatters the “just save more” myth and shows you how to turn your money into reliable income, not just a big account balance. He breaks down smart investment strategies in plain English, builds a step-by-step plan that outgrows inflation, and boosts your financial literacy so you can mak…

$50 Million Refund Racket: How One Tax Preparer Fooled the Treasury

Coach Pete unpacks the wild case of Gene D. Amad, a Queens tax preparer accused of cranking out 20,000+ fake returns and siphoning $50 million from the US Treasury. You’ll hear how bogus income, phantom businesses, and a web of bank accounts allegedly kept the scheme humming. Tune in to learn the r…

Red-Zone Money Moves: Year-End Plays the Pros Don’t Want You to Miss

Coach Pete and Russ Hackmann (The Wall Street Sweeper) blitz through must-do year-end strategies—smart rebalancing, tax-savvy tweaks, and the right call on wills vs. trusts—so your money hits the end zone, not the sidelines. They decode how AI is shaking markets (and how to use it, not fear it) whi…

Bitcoin, Bad Advisors & Paychecks for Life: KD’s Lesson Your Retirement Needs

Coach Pete and the crew turn headlines into hard-won wisdom—using Kevin Durant’s Bitcoin saga to unpack what crypto means (and doesn’t) for your nest egg. They show how a rock-solid income strategy and dynamic spending plan keep you living your lifestyle goals no matter what markets throw at you. P…