The Hidden Danger of Playing It Too Safe With Your Money

What feels safe with your money today could quietly cost you tomorrow. In this episode, Ethan explores the concept of “spaving” and how seemingly smart financial decisions can sometimes create unintended consequences. He discusses the hidden costs of holding too much cash, chasing the latest invest…

Are You Counting on an Inheritance That May Never Come?

What if the inheritance you’re counting on never arrives? In this episode, Ethan discusses why retirement plans should be built around your own resources, not future expectations. He explores the importance of proactive tax planning, how family conversations about estate planning can prevent confus…

Are You a 401(k) Millionaire—or Just a Future Taxpayer?

What if becoming a 401(k) millionaire is only half the retirement planning story? In this episode, Stuart Seegmiller explains why market volatility can be a valuable reminder to review your portfolio, especially as retirement approaches. He discusses the difference between growing wealth and protec…

The Retirement Planning Conversation Too Many Families Avoid

What if some of the best retirement lessons come from people who are still working? In this episode, Stuart Seegmiller discusses the habits retirees can carry forward from their working years, including budgeting, continuous learning, maintaining multiple income sources, and keeping an emergency fu…

The Retirement Questions That Keep People Up at Night

What keeps retirees up at night isn’t always the market—it’s the fear of the unknown. In this episode, Ethan Glasgow discusses the two biggest retirement concerns he hears most often: being unprepared for life’s surprises and worrying about income lasting through retirement. He explains why having …

The “Fab 10” Boom: Opportunity or Warning Sign?

What happens if the hottest stocks in your portfolio suddenly cool off? In this episode, Ethan Glasgow discusses the growing excitement around the “Fab 10” tech companies and why retirees should be cautious about becoming too concentrated in a single sector. He explains the importance of having a P…

Why Retirement Dreams Often Cost More Than Expected

Your vision for retirement can fall apart quickly if you don’t understand what it actually costs. In this episode, the conversation explores the growing gap between retirement expectations and real‑world expenses, from inflation and taxes to major decisions like selling real estate or creating inco…

If You Can’t Explain Your Plan, It’s Too Complicated

A retirement plan shouldn’t feel harder to understand than the product it’s meant to support. In this episode, Abe Ashton explains why many people get overwhelmed by financial jargon and how complexity often masks clarity. Using a timely pop‑culture moment as a springboard, the conversation explore…

Best Of: A Conversation with Donald Trump Jr.

With the celebration of Independence Day, we brought back Abe's conversation with Donald Trump Jr. from Mar-a-Lago. Listen to this exclusive interview now! As the founder of Ashton and Associates, Abe Ashton has more than 20 years of financial planning experience helping thousands of families in U…

The Retirement Trade-Off Many Families Overlook

Before you help fund someone else’s future, are you sure your own retirement is on solid ground? In this episode, the conversation explores new “Trump accounts” for children and the broader question of when it makes sense to prioritize family gifting versus personal financial security. The discussi…