Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve

Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve

Greg Aler

Episodes 413
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 3.9 (21)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
65%
Hosting
www.omnycontent.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

The Fire Your Financial Advisor Podcast by Golden Reserve is for every-day retirees. We challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings.

Join us each week for straight shooting, honest insights on protecting your assets from taxes, market risk, fees and long-term care. We'll also challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings.

Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode!

Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube

Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Silence is Not Golden in Estate Planning

Jun 02, 2026 13m

Maybe your family is one that doesn’t talk about money. That can come back to haunt you after the passing of a loved one. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your…

Should We Be Nervous About the Current Stock Market? | Are Dividend Paying Stocks Still a Good Retirement Option? | The New Number on How Much You Spend Per Month in Retirement

May 30, 2026 54m

On this episode: When tech stocks are up 200%, is it real? Whirlpool stopped paying its dividend after 70 years. Does that mean something? Want to know how much you’ll need per month in retirement?…

How “Type A” People Might Struggle in Retirement

May 26, 2026 12m

You may love your job and gladly work 60 hours a week. What challenges does that bring for your retirement? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on…

When Work Ends and You Retire, What Comes Next? | The Quiet Growth of Annuities and What’s Driving It | Are You Overpaying for Financial Advice?

May 23, 2026 47m

On this episode: Some people retire with strong finances but still struggle—because retirement isn’t just about the numbers. Why are annuities suddenly gaining traction among retirees? …

10 Signs You Are Ready to Retire

May 19, 2026 10m

Ever look out the window at work longing to be out there instead of at your desk? Most everybody does, but it takes on a different meaning in your 60s. Greg is joined by Golden Reserve President Phil…

One of the Biggest Dangers to Your Retirement Security May Be…YOU! | Jack Bogle and a Super Simple Retirement Portfolio | Are You Responsible for Your Parents Debts When They Pass?

May 16, 2026 48m

On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor: Can you “break the bank” on a retirement whim? Sometimes boring is better with investing. Is Vanguard taking it too far? When the estate had bills,…

Your Will Shouldn’t Be a Surprise—How Inheritance Can Tear Families Apart

May 12, 2026 12m

If your kids are shocked by what’s in your will, the damage may already be done. On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor, Greg Aler digs into why inheritances so often spark family conflict…

When Clickbait Tries to Run Your Portfolio | The IRMAA Boogeyman and the IRA Tax Bomb | Bill Murray, Wrigley Green and a Memory That Hit Hard

May 09, 2026 55m

On this episode: Headlines scream disaster—are you letting clickbait steer your retirement plan and risk tolerance? One Medicare premium bump can distract from the bigger IRA tax math—especially for…

Should You Push Your Social Security Off and Live on Your 401(k)?

May 05, 2026 9m

What are the pros and cons of dipping into your 401(k) to let your Social Security payment grow? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube!…

Dealing With One of the Most Uncomfortable Feelings in Retirement | A New 401(k) Idea You Need to Know About | My Advisor Invested My Money Without Asking Me

May 02, 2026 1h

On this episode: Coming to grips with watching your balance go down in retirement. Should you ever put personal money into a workplace 401(k)? What happens when your advisor invests your money in…

The Annuity Backlash Doesn’t Match the Math

Apr 28, 2026 10m

Everyone loves to hate annuities—yet $464 billion poured into them last year. What do all those retirees know that the loudest critics don’t? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check…

Why Are You Still Writing Checks to the IRS in Retirement? | Do “401(k) Boosters” Really Mean Higher Returns—or Just Higher Costs? | Should an Unrealized Inheritance Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?

Apr 25, 2026 47m

On this episode: Without all that employer income, why do retirees get into tax troubles? IRAs often look like savings—but they can turn into one of the biggest tax liabilities retirees and their…

When Your Advisor’s Account Is Up More Than Yours | What Will Give You Retirement “Sticker Shock?” | A Move Many Have Discovered That Is Leading to Retirement Happiness

Apr 21, 2026 54m

On this episode: The fallacy of “When you do better, we do better.” Hidden costs that may surprise you in retirement. Many happy retirees have established this bucket of money. Subscribe or follow…

A Big Retirement Question: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Not?

Apr 11, 2026 7m

Being debt free is a great goal in retirement. But at what cost? Sometimes paying off that mortgage makes more psychological sense than financial sense. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an…

The Retirement Pothole Nobody Thinks They Will Hit

Apr 04, 2026 10m

70 percent of us will need some kind of care in our elder years. That care could be VERY expensive. Saying, “That will never happen to me” is not a good strategy. Subscribe or follow so you never…

Retirement’s Biggest Repeat Mistake | The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot | The Fee Wake-Up Call Hiding in Plain Sight

Mar 29, 2026 54m

On this episode: Why retirees keep making the same mistake: Your money keeps growing, but fear holds you back from spending—until you realize the real risk isn’t spending too much, it’s not living…

A Revealing New Question to Ask Your Financial Advisor

Mar 24, 2026 8m

How much do you charge? How do you deal with risk, inflation, taxes, and Social Security? These are all good questions for your financial advisor. We discuss a question that may be a deal breaker.…

How Is Your Advisor Charging You and Is There a Better Way? | Your 401(k) Just Hit 1 Million, Now What? | Your Biggest Retirement Asset May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

Mar 21, 2026 54m

On this episode: Fee only, flat fee, one-time fee. What advisor is right for you? You hit your retirement savings goal. Is it time to go to cash?  Your savings, your pension, your 401(k), or your…

A Retirement Lesson from the Shamrock Shake

Mar 17, 2026 11m

Each year around St. Patrick’s Day, McDonalds offers the Shamrock Shake. But it’s only available for a short time. Are there tasks in retirement that have a window of opportunity? Subscribe or follow…

Dealing With This Shaky Stock Market | Could You Double Your Money in Retirement? | Should We Look at Australia for a Better Retirement System?

Mar 14, 2026 54m

On this episode: Should you be backing off your risk in this crazy market? Haven’t saved enough? Maybe you can double your savings in retirement. What works better: Paying taxes now on your…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve have?

Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve has published 413 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Business, Business News.

Is Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve still active?

Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 31m.

How do I contact Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts