Episodes

  • #60 Credit Checks Demystified: What They Mean and How They Affect You (Listener Questions Answered)

    #60 Credit Checks Demystified: What They Mean and How They Affect You (Listener Questions Answered)
    Feb 18 2025

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    23 mins
  • #59 Tax Savings Simplified: Deductions vs. Credits Demystified

    #59 Tax Savings Simplified: Deductions vs. Credits Demystified
    Feb 11 2025

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    16 mins
  • #58 The Psychology of Money: Why We Spend, Save, and Stress

    #58 The Psychology of Money: Why We Spend, Save, and Stress
    Feb 4 2025

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    22 mins
  • #57 Investment Properties and Taxes: What Every Owner Should Know

    #57 Investment Properties and Taxes: What Every Owner Should Know
    Jan 28 2025

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    22 mins
  • #56 Financial Wellness Through Health Coverage: What You Need to Know

    #56 Financial Wellness Through Health Coverage: What You Need to Know
    Jan 21 2025

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    19 mins
  • #55 Property and Casualty Insurance Explained: Safeguarding What Matters

    #55 Property and Casualty Insurance Explained: Safeguarding What Matters
    Jan 14 2025

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    Discover how to safeguard your financial future with insights from Ryan Nelson, the perceptive founder of Alchemy Wealth Management. More than just discussing insurance, Ryan shares a personal narrative that underscores how minor mishaps can balloon into major financial setbacks. We'll break down the essentials of property and casualty (PNC) insurance, illustrating its vital role in protecting your assets and preserving your financial security. Equip yourself with the knowledge to prevent unforeseen expenses from derailing your retirement plans by understanding how to effectively cover your homes and automobiles against liabilities.

    Engage with strategic thinking as we navigate the complexities of financial planning through relatable scenarios. With an approach inspired by engineering problem-solving techniques, you'll learn how to assess risks and make informed decisions. Whether it's the small cost of earthquake insurance against the potential devastation of home loss or using a structured method to tackle everyday challenges, this episode offers practical strategies to enhance your financial resilience. Tune in to redefine your understanding of insurance and elevate your long-term financial strategy.

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    24 mins
  • #54 Navigating Investment Choices: Active vs. Passive Investing

    #54 Navigating Investment Choices: Active vs. Passive Investing
    Jan 7 2025

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    Can active investing outpace its passive counterpart, or is the human touch an unnecessary expense? Get ready to explore these intriguing questions with us, Aaron Hoisington and Ryan Nelson, founder of Alchemy Wealth Management, on the Fiscal Physical Podcast. We pull back the curtain on these investment strategies, breaking down the role of a portfolio manager in active investing and its associated costs. Contrast that with the cost-effective, hands-off approach of passive investing, and you're left with a debate that has investors on both sides of the fence. Ryan sheds light on his role as a financial advisor, clarifying that portfolio management fees don't play a part in his services, leaving listeners with insights to better navigate their investment choices.

    But it's not all numbers and finance; we shift gears to share our personal encounters with fear and phobias. From the adrenaline rush of skydiving to an unexpected moment of trepidation on the Space Needle's rotating glass floor, we recount experiences that might just resonate with your own brushes with fear. We also dive into the peculiar world of trypophobia, where clusters of holes can send shivers down your spine. As we wrap up, we extend our gratitude to our listeners and dish out a dose of encouragement to stick to those New Year's resolutions. Whether you're here for financial wisdom or a good story, we've got a little something for everyone.

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    14 mins
  • #53 Risk and Reward: A Guide to Modern Portfolio Theory

    #53 Risk and Reward: A Guide to Modern Portfolio Theory
    Dec 31 2024

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    Curious about how you can harness the power of modern portfolio theory to enhance your financial fitness? On this special year-end edition of the Fiscal Physical Podcast, we promise to unravel the intricacies of diversification and the efficient frontier to help you build a balanced investment portfolio. I’m joined by Ryan Nelson, founder of Alchemy Wealth Management and author of "Your Fiscal Physical: Seven Keys to Becoming Financially Fit," as we explore these fundamental concepts pioneered by Nobel laureate Harry Markowitz. Together, we dissect how strategic investment combinations, rather than just owning a variety of stocks, can reduce portfolio risk.

    Our conversation ventures into the realm of futuristic possibilities in technology and transportation. Reflecting on decades of technological leaps—from the Y2K era to the dawn of 2025—we consider what the future holds with innovations like autonomous vehicles, the Hyperloop, and even recreational space travel. Sharing personal anecdotes about self-driving cars in San Francisco, we also ponder the implications of artificial intelligence and advancements in medicine. This engaging discussion offers a glimpse into how these developments might reshape our world in the coming years, sparking both excitement and curiosity.

    To wrap up, we emphasize the importance of staying informed on your personal finance journey. With a plethora of resources available, including Ryan’s insightful book and the Alchemy Wealth Management website, you have the tools at your disposal to make informed financial decisions. We invite listeners to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast to stay updated on the latest episodes, and encourage you to send in your questions or topic suggestions. Remember, personal finance is unique to each individual, and our insights are meant to inform and entertain rather than serve as specific advice.

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    21 mins