Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAmerican Army of Productivity: How to Overcome Tariff Fears and Secure Your Financial Future
Season 5 Episode 172
Learn how to optimize your retirement planning by utilizing essential financial tools. Discover strategies for leveraging a COLA-adjusted pension, na…
1 year, 6 months ago
Retire Sooner, Retire Smarter: 6 Costly Mistakes to Avoid for Financial Freedom
Season 5 Episode 171
Dive into the six biggest mistakes early retirees often make—and how to avoid them. Are you financially prepared to retire sooner than 67? See why a …
1 year, 6 months ago
10 Habits of the Happiest Retirees: Smart Money Moves & Fulfilling Lifestyles
Season 5 Episode 170
Break down the five financial habits of the happiest retirees—including how much money you really need, the power of multiple income streams, and why…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Much Do You Need To Retire? Break It Down And Fill The Gap
Season 5 Episode 169
Tackle the million-dollar retirement question: How much is enough? Use Wes’s "Fill the Gap" (FTG) method to simplify retirement math—subtract guarant…
1 year, 7 months ago
Millionaire Mindset Unlocked: Hard Work, Thoughtful Investing, and Bogle’s Playbook Might Fast-Track Your Retirement
Season 5 Episode 168
Probe America’s "mini-millionaires"—how they earn, invest, and build wealth through hard work, not luck. Dive into the potential for owning stocks an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Lump Sum Or Pension? Crack the 6% Code + Market Highs & Retirement Power Moves
Season 5 Episode 167
Should you take a lump sum or pension payout? Use the 6% Test to help you decide. With markets hitting record highs, is it the right time to invest, …
1 year, 7 months ago
5 Powerful Portfolio Diversification Strategies to Reduce Market Anxiety + The Army Of American Productivity
Season 5 Episode 166
Discover 5 powerful portfolio diversification strategies to help reduce market anxiety and boost financial security. Learn how these strategies can a…
1 year, 8 months ago
It's Never Too Late To Start Saving For Retirement + Q&A
Season 5 Episode 165
New changes in Social Security policies, particularly the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (…
1 year, 8 months ago
More Foundational Principles For A Happy Retirement + Listener Questions
Season 5 Episode 164
Unpack the keys to investing for a happy retirement by highlighting foundational principles like prioritizing stocks to combat inflation and the stra…
1 year, 8 months ago
10 Market Challenges For Investors To Watch In 2025
Season 5 Episode 163
On today’s episode, Wes looks at 2024’s obstacles to see what might serve as clues for success in 2025. The resilient U.S. economy closed 2024 with a…
1 year, 8 months ago