This week Ross and Dan celebrate their 200th episode of Check Your Balances with a lighthearted reflective episode of the journey up to this point. We appreciate each and every one of you, whether you've listened to a single segment or every single episode of the show up to this point. Happy Thanksgiving!

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When financial decisions matter most, you need strong arguments to consider. This week episode brings you a lighthearted debate on 5 financial topics:

- How relevant is net worth as a metric?
- Should I just invest in the S&P 500 and stop overthinking it?
- Do you really need an emergency fund before investing?
- Is the FIRE movement good for personal finance?
- Should you have a side hustle to accelerate your progress?

Tune in this week to hear us battle it out!

This episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5_yW6JimE0

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As we celebrate our Veterans this week, we got a great listener questions about what unique benefits our Veterans have access to. We also answer questions about whether high earners should consider a 529 for themselves to gain access to a Roth IRA.

Our apologies for the late post, we were having technical difficulties!

This episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IP_b-5Ea5VY

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Elections can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it's easy to get caught up in the hype and fear-mongering. But as investors, it's crucial to stay calm and focused on our long-term financial goals. In this episode, we'll discuss how to avoid making big mistakes with your investing regardless of the election outcome.

This episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-YTCVeVV_70

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In this episode, we dissect the iconic personal finance book, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" at the request of our listeners. We'll delve into the core principles, analyze their effectiveness, and challenge some of the controversial claims. While acknowledging the book's influence on millions, we'll explore its limitations and discuss why a more nuanced approach to wealth building is often necessary. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and provide practical advice to help you achieve your financial goals.

This episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpc-FNweaJ0

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Ever wondered how the couples on Love is Blind discuss their finances? Join us for a look into the financial decisions made by the contestants, and how we might treat the same questions. We'll analyze their choices through a financial lens and discuss how their financial literacy (or lack thereof) could impact their relationships and future. Will their love stand the test of money?

This episode is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xeYk37KxFYc

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Ever wondered how your taxes change after you retire? In this episode, we'll break down the key tax implications of retirement, and what sources you can still have withholding versus the ones where you'll have to take care of it yourself.

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WFBaNImVUpM

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Join us for the October edition of our personal finance mailbag podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into listener questions and provide insights on:

• Safe Withdrawal Rate: How much can you safely withdraw from your retirement savings without depleting your funds? Can you safely adjust up after a good year?
• Investing $500K: Do your portfolio options need to change as your capital grows?

Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqAtc11kLswWe're

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