From Ballparks to Health Checks—Life Lessons That Matter

What do baseball, doctor visits, and everyday conversations reveal about financial planning? This lighter episode with Julie McPherson blends real-life experiences with insights on health, habits, and decision-making. It highlights how personal behaviors can influence long-term outcomes. For more …

When Retirement Plans Hit Real Life

What happens when retirement plans meet real-life disruptions? Art McPherson discusses why many retirees appear asset‑rich but feel cash‑constrained, and how health events, market swings, and unexpected expenses can change priorities. The episode examines long‑term care, liquidity, and planning for…

The Vacation Costs Families Forget to Budget

Summer travel can create memories—and surprise expenses. Julie McPherson talks through common vacation budgeting mistakes, from hidden fees to over-scheduling and over-packing. The conversation blends practical travel insights with broader money habits that affect family finances beyond the trip it…

The Personal Side of Money Planning

Sometimes the toughest questions aren’t about money at all. Art & Julie McPherson share a candid conversation that blends relationships, communication, and personal insight with the realities of planning for the future. The episode explores how personality, habits, and priorities influence financia…

The Retirement Assumptions That Miss the Mark

Retirement myths tend to sound reassuring—until reality sets in. This episode with Art McPherson breaks down common misunderstandings around spending, healthcare costs, taxes, and working longer. The conversation explains why many expectations don’t match lived experience and how planning assumptio…

Perspective Is the Real Investment Strategy

Is market fear louder than reality? This episode with Christian McPherson blends timely market discussion with real‑life spending decisions, using relatable examples like The Masters, travel, and long‑term investing. The conversation explores how perspective, planning, and alignment matter more tha…

Tuning Out the Financial Noise

Are headlines driving your retirement decisions—or just creating fear? This episode with Art McPherson cuts through financial noise, focusing on how economic headlines, market predictions, and online “experts” can overwhelm people nearing retirement. The discussion explains why the economy matters …

Retirement Without a Safety Net

Retirement planning looks different for those going it alone. This episode with Art McPherson focuses on solo retirees, widows, and individuals without traditional family structures. The conversation covers budgeting, decision-making, legacy planning, and why guidance matters when support systems a…

When Emotions Sabotage Retirement Plans

Markets move—but emotions often move faster. This episode with Art McPherson explores the emotional triggers that cause retirees to abandon well-constructed plans during periods of volatility. From headline-driven fear to political and economic noise, the conversation explains how overreaction can …

When a Legacy Plan Falls Short

Legacy planning is about more than documents—it’s about avoiding unintended consequences. Art McPherson discusses estate planning oversights, unfunded trusts, and the emotional strain families face when plans aren’t complete. The episode reframes legacy as a process that blends clarity, coordinatio…