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Talking Money, Clearly with Wes Cuprill is your straightforward guide to making smarter financial decisions. 


Each week, Wes breaks down investing basics, financial planning, and money management with a no-nonsense approach that cuts through Wall Street hype. From budgeting, saving, and paying off debt to building wealth, retirement planning, and navigating today’s financial noise, this show delivers clear advice for millennials, middle-aged adults, and families who want to take control of their future.


With segments like Wealth Wise Women and expert insights on global diversification, financial literacy, and long-term investing, Wes brings both education and coaching to help you stay committed to your plan and avoid costly mistakes. If you’re ready for practical financial strategies, real-world clarity, and a coach who tells it like it is, this podcast is for you.

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401(k) vs Pension: The SHIFT That Changed Everything

Mar 05, 2026 16m Transcript

401(k) vs pension: why did pensions disappear — and what does that mean for your retirement? In this episode, Wes Cuprill breaks down the shift that changed retirement planning forever.Most people…

The Accidental Birth of the 401k

Feb 26, 2026 10m Transcript

If you think the 401(k) was carefully designed by a panel of experts to solve America’s retirement crisis… think again.In this episode, we dive into the completely accidental origin of the 401(k) —…

Retirement Is Only 150 Years Old (And We're Still Getting It Wrong)

Feb 19, 2026 11m

Have you ever stopped to think about how weird retirement actually is? As a concept, it's barely 150 years old — and the version we know today is even younger than that.In this episode, we're going…

How Retirement Is Changing — And Why Your Plan Must Evolve

Feb 05, 2026 8m Transcript

Get the free book here: https://www.the401kwakeupcall.com/bookRetirement is changing faster than most people realize — and many plans are still built around assumptions that no longer apply.In this…

Why Your 401k Isn’t Enough — And How Real Wealth Gets Built

Jan 29, 2026 7m

Get the free book here: http://www.the401kwakeupcall.com/bookMost people assume their 401(k) is supposed to handle their entire retirement — but it was never designed to carry the full weight of your…

I’m Launching a Game Changer in 2026 – Are You Ready

Nov 13, 2025 7m

There’s a lot of negativity online right now — from news cycles to social media doomscrolling — and it’s convincing people that the future is bleak. I don’t buy that. In today’s episode, I’m sharing…

3 Major Problems With Your 401(k) (And How to Fix Them)

Oct 30, 2025 16m

For decades, the 401(k) has been treated as the cornerstone of retirement planning. But what if it’s not the perfect solution we’ve all been told it is?In this episode, I take a closer look at the…

The Missing Piece Most Financial Plans Overlook

Oct 23, 2025 11m

Think “tax planning” sounds boring or optional? Think again.In this episode, I unpack why proactive tax planning has become one of the most important—and overlooked—parts of a strong financial plan.…

The 401(k) Benefits — The Very Short List

Oct 16, 2025 6m

The 401(k) might be the most common retirement plan in America — but its “benefits” aren’t as impressive as they seem. In this episode, I revisit the traditional 401(k), explain what actually makes…

How an Accident in 1978 Created the 401(k) — and Changed Retirement Forever

Oct 09, 2025 10m

The 401(k) was never meant to exist — but it changed retirement forever. In this episode, I explain the history of the 401(k), how it started as a small section of the 1978 Revenue Act, and the story…

Why Your 401(k) Needs a Self Directed Brokerage Account

Oct 02, 2025 11m

Retirement as we know it is actually a very new idea. From the early days of Social Security to company pensions and now the 401k, the system has changed a lot - but not always for the better. In…

Angel Studios Goes Public — A Victory for Everyday Investors

Sep 25, 2025 6m

Angel Studios has been in the spotlight for its Regulation A offering — a way for everyday investors to put money into a company they believe in. While other Reg A offerings, like Picasso, have…

The 401k Secret Wall Street Hopes You Never Find

Sep 18, 2025 9m

Most people think a 401k limits them to a small list of mutual funds and target-date options — but that’s not the whole story. In this episode, I explain how a self-directed brokerage account (SDBA)…

The Lie Behind ‘The Next Big Thing’

Sep 11, 2025 9m

Investors are constantly told to chase the “next big thing” — whether it’s Bitcoin, AI, or the latest hot stock. In this episode, I break down why that mindset leads to bad decisions and unnecessary…

Angel Studios' $220 Investment EXPOSED

Sep 04, 2025 13m Transcript

Investment isn’t just about stocks - it can mean IPOs, SPACs, or the new wave of Regulation A offerings. In this episode, I break down how these capital-raising methods work, why Regulation A is…

S1E45 Batman and Financial Predictions: Heroes or Villains?

Aug 27, 2025 13m Transcript

Financial “gurus” love making bold crash predictions — but they’re almost always wrong. In this episode, I break down the track records of Robert Kiyosaki and Harry Dent, exposing the harm caused by…

S1E44 The Truth About Wall Street: Protecting Your Financial Future

Aug 21, 2025 12m Transcript

In this episode, I break down the investment philosophy we stand behind—why stock picking doesn’t work, why market timing is a lie, and what actually builds wealth.I’ll also unpack a big tax update…

S1E43 5 Months Left - Are You Ready to Finish the Year Strong?

Jul 31, 2025 6m

In this episode of the Wealth Wise Women Podcast, we dive into the importance of taking stock of your year as we move into the final five months. Whether you’ve celebrated wins, weathered…

Bills, Bubbles, and Bets

Jul 24, 2025 14m

In this episode of the Wealth Wise Women Podcast, we examine the market’s recovery since the March 2025 tariff-driven drop and the media’s role in shaping investor sentiment. We discuss signs of a…

Money & Emotions: How Women Take Back Control

Jul 17, 2025 13m Transcript

Welcome back to the Wealth Wise Women Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the emotional and societal landscape of women and spending. Why are women more likely to overspend emotionally…

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