7/13/25: Is the thought of paying off our mortgage the correct thought process given that the interest rate is nearly 7%?

7/12/25: Mark and I discussing who will benefit and who could be impacted negatively by President Trump's massive spending bill, which he signed into law last week.

7/11/25: I recently retired after working in tech for 27 years but now I'm struggling with the transition and how to think about this new phase for the next 30-40 years.

7/10/25: My daughter is very upset with an early inheritance she received. How should I proceed?

7/9/25: I am retiring in June of 2026 after 30 years in the Navy. There will be some kind of reset, but before I embark, are we on track for the next phase?

7/8/25: Can I retire at age 59, which is the very last day of this year, or should I keep going for another year or so?

7/7/25: We're in our 30s, have about $300k saved with a nice pension on the horizon, but we don't own any real estate. Is that holding us back?

7/6/25: I am 41 years old and totally over my corporate job. I want to get out of the rat race and be done with my long commute and try something new and/or go part-time. When can I do it?

7/5/25: As young Americans struggle with job prospects and loan repayment, Mark and I share tips to ease financial stress and stay on track.

7/4/25: Since it's the 4th of July, we're re-airing an interview we did with Ken Langone, the legendary financier, who helped take a bunch of companies public before co-founding Home Depot. He joined us seven years ago to talk about his book, ⁠I Love Capitalism!: An American Story⁠, but really it was just a fascinating conversation with a guy who grew up in a working-class family, put himself through school, and after some hard work and smart decisions and a few guardian angels, became one of the most successful businessmen in the country.

7/3/25: I'll be turning 65 in two years and would like to retire at that time, if it's financially feasible. Is it?

7/2/25: My financial advisor is recommending a company to manage my 401(k). He says this company will be managing it constantly and said studies show they increase returns by 2-4%. Should I jump for joy or run for the hills?

7/1/25: We are building a house that will be way more expensive than we thought, initially. Are we over-extending ourselves?

6/30/25: If my employer, a federal agency, offers an early retirement option, can I say yes and call it quits?

6/29/25: After taking a new job for a higher salary, I now realize it was a mistake. Can I afford to back to a lower paying job?

6/28/25: Millions of Americans are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market. How can you keep calm and carry on? Mark and I discuss.

6/27/25: A financial planner is suggesting an annuity to provide guaranteed income to bridge the gap between retirement and Social Security. Is it the right product for us?

6/26/25: My husband hates his job, and has hated it for years. Can he get a lower paying job earning about half of what he does now, but still keep us on track for retirement at age 55.

6/25/25: I've been on the show before, but I'm still struggling to convince my hubby that we have enough money to retire. Can you help again?

6/24/25: I'm 68 and was planning on waiting until 70 for Social Security, but I am concerned about the shortfall and the potential for means testing. Should I take it now?