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How to Build a Healthier Money Story with Christine Luken podcast episode Oct 24, 2026

What becomes possible when you separate your financial mistakes from who you are?

 

Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach and Merchant...

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Rethinking Retirement and Unretirement podcast episode Oct 22, 2026

What could retirement make possible in the next chapter of your life?

 

Richard Eisenberg, co-host of the Friends Talk Money podcast and w...

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Why Planning for Caregiving Is a Gift to Your Family podcast episode Oct 20, 2026

Early conversations about caregiving give families more choices when life changes.

 

Suzanne Scheer, founder of SGS Insurance Services, jo...

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How to Age Wisely With Purpose and Intention podcast episode Oct 16, 2026

Aging wisely begins with the choices, attitudes, and relationships that help us stay purposeful, resilient, and engaged through life’s later...

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How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Decisions podcast episode Oct 15, 2026

How does knowing your money story change the financial decisions you make?

 

Kevin Feig, founder of Walk You To Wealth, financial advisor,...

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How Kids Learn About Money by Making Real Choices podcast episode Oct 13, 2026

What changes when children get to practice making money decisions for themselves? 

 

In this episode, Tony Steuer talks with Braden Cobb, ...

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How to Build the Retirement That’s Right for You podcast episode Oct 09, 2026

How can a clear view of your money help you build the future you want? 

 

Barry Cothran joined me on Get Ready Before Life Happens to talk...

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Why Human Connection Matters in the Age of AI podcast episode Oct 08, 2026

How can AI create more time for the human connections that help businesses grow? 

 

Derrick Kinney joined me on this episode of Get Ready ...

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Making Financial Planning Work for Women podcast episode Oct 06, 2026

Women need financial planning that reflects real life. 

 Cary Carbonaro, author and CFP joined me on the Get Ready Before Life Happens podc...

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How to Create Your Forever Paycheck life transitions podcast episode Oct 02, 2026

Retirement confidence grows when your savings become reliable income.

 

Jean Chatzky joined me on the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcas...

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How to Have Better Money Conversations podcast episode Oct 01, 2026

Better money conversations start with curiosity, structure, and a willingness to learn together.

 

Sheila Schroeder, author of “It’s Time ...

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How to Help Your Parents As They Age podcast episode Sep 29, 2026

Helping parents as they age starts with better conversations, clearer plans, and realistic expectations.

 Elliott Appel, founder of Kindnes...

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How to Build a Better Relationship With Money money mindset podcast episode Sep 25, 2026

Your relationship with money shapes how you think, feel, give, and make decisions.

 

Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP®, Author, Speaker and consultan...

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Retirement Is More Than Money Sep 24, 2026

Retirement is a life transition, not just a financial event. 

 

In this episode, Tony Steuer talks with Andrea Maizes, author of Your Next...

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How Small Savings Habits Build Financial Resilience financial dashboard podcast episode Sep 22, 2026

Savings is an important step on the road to financial resilience.

 Andrew Gall, Head of Savings and Economics at the Building Societies Ass...

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Life Settlements and What to Do When a Policy No Longer Fits insurance and risk protection podcast episode Sep 18, 2026

What if there were more options for your life insurance than you realized?

 

Lisa Rehburg, life settlement broker joins Tony on Get Ready ...

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How Financial Infrastructure Turns Income Into Empowerment money mindset podcast episode Sep 17, 2026

Income creates options when it is supported by strong financial systems.

 

Kahlilah Dowe, CFP®, founder of TrueWealth Solutions, joined me...

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Why Talking About Money Secrets Builds Financial Confidence kids financial literacy podcast episode Sep 15, 2026

Money shapes our choices, relationships, and confidence. 

 Wally Luckeydoo, educator and founder of Money Secret joined me on the Get Ready...

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Why Estate Planning Matters Sooner Than You Think legacy podcast episode Sep 11, 2026

Life can change quickly. Planning ahead, having the right conversations, and using tools like trusts can help protect what matters most.

Wi...

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Why Journaling May Be Your Most Valuable Skill money mindset podcast episode Sep 10, 2026

Your story is one of your greatest assets. 

 

Jed Collins, author of Fourth & Goal: An NFL Memoir, Grit, Survival, & Stories From Inside M...

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How Cognitive Biases Shape Your Money Decisions money mindset podcast episode Sep 08, 2026

The way we think shapes the way we spend, invest, and make decisions. 

 

Colin Hodge, founder and author of Outrageous Startup Growth join...

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How to Create an Aging Plan Before Life Happens life & care plan your team Sep 04, 2026

Aging planning starts with conversations.

Lauren Clough, Co-Founder and CEO of bQuest joined me on the Get Ready Before Life Happens podcas...

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Better Money Conversations, Better Decisions Sep 03, 2026

Better money decisions start with better conversations.

 

Phil Weiss, Founder of Apprise Wealth joined Tony on this episode of Get Ready B...

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What 300 Conversations Taught Me About Financial Readiness consumer advocacy money mindset podcast episode Sep 01, 2026

What can 300 conversations teach us about making thoughtful financial decisions and preparing for life? 

 

After 300 conversations with gu...

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