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Retirement should feel like every day is a Saturday! Mike and Jess Panico, the husband-and-wife team behind Arcadia Financial Group, help retirees turn financial confidence into a lifestyle they love. From their own humble beginnings in a heatless basement, they built Arcadia Financial to help others make the most of their next chapter through smart, intentional financial planning.
On the Saturday State of Mind podcast, Mike and Jess share real retirement stories, smart financial strategies, and inspiration for building a fulfilling, stress-free retirement.
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Recent Episodes
029: The Nathan Carman Story: A Great Estate Plan Ends in Tragedy with Liz Nolin
After building generational wealth and creating trusts, you expect to leave a lasting legacy and provide for your beneficiaries. But today’s episode reveals how even the best intentions can unravel…
028: How Couples Can Avoid Conflict in Retirement with Mike and Jessica Panico
Retirement is often thought of as a dream season of life—but what happens when couples have different visions of what that dream looks like? Whether it’s disagreements about spending, travel, or…
027: The Hidden Costs of Retiring Early with Mike and Jessica Panico
Retiring early might sound like a great idea to those who are in a position to do so, but most people don’t realize that there are hidden costs associated with making that decision. From outrageous…
026: How A Financial Planner Helps you Prepare for Taxes in Retirement with Mike and Jessica Panico
When most pre-retirees begin preparing for retirement, they often assume their income tax bills will be lower in the future. Which is a fair assumption because if the regular paychecks stop, then the…
025: A Second Chance at Love & Living a Purposeful Life with Jim and Vicki Gotay
Have you ever felt like you knew someone pretty well, and then sat down with them in a different setting, only to be blown away by how much you didn’t know? That’s what happened to us when we sat…
024: The Psychology of Spending Money in Retirement with Mike and Jessica Panico
For most, retirement planning means focusing on saving, sacrificing, and delaying gratification. Yet when the paycheck stops, many retirees unexpectedly struggle with the confidence to spend the…
023: The 5 Biggest Myths About Estate Planning with Liz Nolin
When it comes to estate planning, many people procrastinate or avoid the conversation altogether. The reality is that most of the hesitation comes from myths—false beliefs that estate planning is…
022: Health in Retirement: Why It Matters More Than Your Portfolio with Mike and Jessica Panico
When planning for retirement, most people focus on saving, investing, and ensuring their money lasts. However, what is often overlooked is just as important—your health. Without the right habits,…
021: Learning to Embrace Financial Freedom and Spend More in Retirement with Tom and Tracy Untiet
Growing up in large families with modest incomes, Tom and Tracy Untiet learned early on that while they didn’t have much, they always had what they needed. From sharing space in multi-family homes to…
020: Aging & Medical Issues: The Most Overlooked Aspects of Estate Planning with Liz Nolin
When most people think about estate planning, their minds go straight to wills, trusts, and what happens after they’re gone. But what about protecting yourself and your family while you’re still…
019: How to Talk to Your Family About Inheritance with Mike and Jessica Panico
Talking about money with your family can be a sensitive and uncomfortable topic. But when it comes to inheritance, avoiding the conversation often leads to confusion, conflict, and unnecessary…
018: Turning Back Time To Fearlessly Spend More In Retirement with Mike and Jessica Panico
What if you could prevent one of the biggest regrets retirees face and spend more of their money early on in retirement? Too often, the fear of the unknown prevents people from enjoying the wealth…
017: Turning An Inheritance Into A Legacy of Generosity with Burt & Kim White
When Kim White unexpectedly inherited money from her father, she found herself grappling with an unexpected emotion—guilt. Burt and Kim spent their lives working hard, living modestly, and saving…
016: Estate Planning: Protecting More Than Your Wealth and Legacy with Liz Nolin
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s essential for everyone, especially if you have kids. Protecting the people who depend on you means planning for what happens if you become…
015: Retiring Together: Dream Scenario or a Daily Disaster with Mike and Jessica Panico
Retirement is just around the corner, and the stars have aligned so that you and your spouse can retire together. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? However, it can also become a recipe for disaster without…
014: How to Choose a Financial Advisor with Mike and Jessica Panico
What if the person managing your retirement isn’t qualified—or worse, isn’t trustworthy?In today’s episode, we’re sharing advice on how to choose a financial advisor you can actually trust. They run…
013: How To Leave an Inheritance without Leaving a Mess with Mike and Jessica Panico
What if your best intentions for leaving an inheritance actually led to stress, resentment, or legal battles?Today, we’re tackling the unfortunate and messy reality of estate planning, specifically…
012: Leaving the Past in Peru to Achieve the American Dream with Al Chau
In this inspirational conversation, Al Chau shares his journey from his early childhood in Peru to the transformative decision to move to the United States as a teenager with his mother and brother.…
011: 5 Retirement Myths That Could Sabotage Your Financial Future with Mike and Jessica Panico
What if the beliefs you’ve built your retirement plan on were flat-out wrong?In this episode, we’re breaking down 5 of the most common myths we hear about retirement and how they can quietly sabotage…
010: The Shocking Truth About the Future of Social Security with Mike and Jessica Panico
There is growing concern among Americans with recent headlines that Social Security will run out of money in the next 10 years. And rightly so.Retirees paid into it all their lives and have earned…
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Saturday State of Mind has published 29 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
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