Five Minute Finance
Mike Morton, CFP®, RLP®, ChFC®
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You Don’t Need A Side Hustle → You Need a Better Strategy
Most people don’t need another side hustle; they need a smarter framework for building financial flexibility. This week, Matt and I explore the difference between true passive income and expensive…
AI Was Supposed to Save Time. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
AI promises efficiency, but what if the real effect is simply raising expectations rather than freeing time? Join Matt and I for this first ever BONUS Five Minute Finance that riffs off our latest…
AI Assistant ≠ AI Advisor - Use AI for What it is Good at and Leave the Rest to Humans
AI is changing how people approach personal finance, but the smartest use isn’t asking it to make decisions; it’s using it to surface ideas, explain strategies, and help you ask better questions…
The Real Lesson After 200 Conversations About Money
After 200 episodes, the biggest financial lesson is that success comes from structure—not complexity. Mike Morton and Matt Robison look back on the top ten most popular episodes in the past five…
Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation - They Are NOT the Same Thing
Most people think doing their taxes correctly is enough—but the real opportunity lies in planning ahead. Join CFP® Mike Morton and Matt Robison as they break down the critical difference between tax…
Why High Earners Still Feel Broke (And How to Fix It Without Cutting Everything)
High earners often feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck, but the real issue isn’t income—it’s visibility and alignment. As earnings increase, so do expenses and expectations, while savings…
Equity Compensation, Stock Options and RSUs: How to Make Smarter Decisions With Company Stock
Company stock: one of the most confusing—and potentially valuable—parts of your compensation. From RSUs to ISOs and NSOs, learn what you actually own, how vesting and exercising work, and where…
Private Markets: Should You Go Beyond the Stock Market?
In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and Matt Robison unpack the world of private assets—investments like private equity, private credit, and private real estate that aren’t traded on…
Navigating Tax Season: Top 10 Smart Saving Tips for 2026
In this episode of Five Minute Finance, CFP® Mike Morton and Matt Robison walk through 10 smart tax-saving strategies for 2026, from maximizing retirement accounts and using HSAs to capital loss…
Are Index Funds Still Safe? S&P 500 Concentration Risk Explained
You’ve been told index funds are safe — and they are. But what if your “diversified” portfolio is more concentrated than you realize? In this episode, Certified Financial Planner Mike Morton and Five…
How to Track Your Net Worth (and Why It Matters)
Want a fast, simple way to feel more in control of your finances without budgeting apps or tracking every purchase? In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton explains why tracking your net…
Five Simple Moves to Set Up Your Best Financial Year
In this New Year’s episode of Five Minute Finance, Matt Robison and CFP® Mike Morton ditch the pressure to “optimize everything” and focus on five simple moves that can meaningfully improve your…
The Juggling Act: A Financial Guide for High-Achieving Parents
In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and Matt Robison preview The Juggling Act: A Financial Guide for High-Achieving Parents, Mike’s new book due out in 2026. They offer a high-level…
Boost Family Values: Smart Charity Strategies using a Donor Advised Fund
This week on Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and host Matt Robison dive into end-of-year charitable giving—how to make it reflect your family’s values, how to simplify it with donor-advised funds,…
Parenting and Portfolios: Are Your Folks Making Costly Mistakes?
Talking to your parents about money may be the most awkward conversation you ever have—right up there with “the talk” from your teenage years—but avoiding it can cost your family serious time,…
Worried about the Stock Market? Don't Forget about Your College Savings!
In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Matt Robison and Mike Morton tackle the “when later becomes now” moment for parents approaching college costs. They explain how to review and adjust your 529…
Can Money Buy Happiness? Yes—But Not the Way You Think
In this week’s Five Minute Finance, Matt Robison and Mike Morton explore whether money can really buy happiness, and what science says about it. From research on income thresholds to practical advice…
From Windfall to Wealth: Building a Lasting Financial Future
Found money feels great, until it’s gone. In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and Matt Robison tackle the psychology and strategy of handling unexpected cash. From splitting your…
Learn the Secrets of Inherited IRAs: What are Smart Strategies?
Got an inherited IRA, or think you might someday? On this episode of Five Minute Finance, Matt Robison and Certified Financial Planner Mike Morton give you the no-nonsense playbook. You’ll learn the…
More Money in Your Pocket: The Impact of the One Big Bill
In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and Matt Robison unpack the latest tax legislation, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” They cover the most important updates, including permanent tax…
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Five Minute Finance has published 203 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Business, Education.
Five Minute Finance is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.
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