Episodes 299
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Financial and retirement planning guidance from Des Moines’ Eric Peterson of Peterson Financial Group.

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Recent Episodes

Good Intentions, Bad Advice: Well-Meaning Advice Can Cost You

May 07, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Not all bad financial advice comes from bad sources. Sometimes it comes from the people you…

When Life Happens, Your Plan Needs to Change

Apr 30, 2026 14m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and your finances need to be ready when things…

Challenging What You “Know for Sure” About Retirement

Apr 23, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Mark Twain once said, “It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you…

Questions To Ask Your Advisor

Apr 16, 2026 12m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Not all financial advice is created equal, and sometimes the difference comes down to the…

How the 24/7 News Cycle Hurts Your Portfolio

Apr 09, 2026 11m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  In today’s 24/7 news cycle, financial headlines are designed to grab attention, not guide smart…

Why Most Of Your Financial Goals Fail

Apr 02, 2026 12m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Everyone talks about setting financial goals, but far fewer people know how to set the right…

March Madness & Your Money: Don’t Bust Your Retirement Bracket

Mar 26, 2026 14m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Filling out a March Madness bracket is fun, but when it comes to your retirement, you can’t…

What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Retirement Readiness

Mar 19, 2026 10m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Fred Rogers spent decades teaching life lessons through kindness, patience, and thoughtful…

The Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds in Retirement

Mar 12, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Most people own mutual funds, whether they know it or not. They’re inside 401(k)s, brokerage…

Retirement & Emotions: How Feelings Can Derail (or Improve) Your Plan

Mar 05, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Retirement decisions aren’t made in spreadsheets alone. They’re shaped by mood, headlines,…

Why Retirees Struggle to Spend Their Money

Feb 26, 2026 12m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  You’ve saved diligently for retirement, but now it’s time to spend. For many retirees, that…

Mailbag: Inherited Farmland, AI Planning, and Retirement Readiness

Feb 19, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  What do you do when financial decisions aren’t just about the numbers? Today, Eric pulls from…

How Advisors Get Paid

Feb 12, 2026 12m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  One of the most common- and least understood- questions in financial planning is how advisors…

What Snow Days Teach Us About Money

Feb 05, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  There’s something special about a snow day. They’re somewhat unexpected, memorable, and a break…

Controversial Financial Takes: Are Kiyosaki, Orman, Sethi & Ramsey Right?

Jan 29, 2026 15m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Some of the loudest voices in personal finance aren’t shy about strong opinions, but are those…

Start the Year Right: A Smarter Financial Checklist

Jan 22, 2026 14m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  A new year is the perfect time to make sure your financial plan is still working the way it…

Financial Truths Hidden in Famous Songs

Jan 15, 2026 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  Money shows up in our favorite songs for a reason. It captures the emotions, tensions, and…

Are You Falling for Financial “Shiny Objects?”

Jan 08, 2026 14m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  In a world full of flashy promises and polished marketing, how do you know what actually…

Mailbag: Do I Really Need An Advisor If I Have Enough Money?

Dec 31, 2025 12m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  When it comes to retirement, having enough money doesn’t automatically mean having everything…

Retiree’s First Christmas: The First Holiday Season After You Retire

Dec 23, 2025 13m

📞 Ready to take the next step? Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/  We’ve all seen those Christmas ornaments that say things like “Baby’s First Christmas.” It’s a…

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