Episodes 522
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (249)
Since Oct 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
82%
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Discussing money can be emotionally charged, but not here on the Pete the Planner® Show where Personal Finance Expert, former comedian, and author Peter Dunn breaks down personal finance with humor, practical advice, and real-life scenarios to help you make smarter money moves. Pete and his co-hosts Kristen and Damian lead a guilt-free discussion of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and any number of other topics meant to help you thrive in the present and future. Part of the IBJ Media Podcast Network.

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Recent Episodes

The most overrated financial goals

Jun 04, 2026 1h 2m

Everyone has financial goals. Pay off your mortgage.Retire early.Get an 850 credit score.Pay cash for everything. But what if some of the most celebrated financial goals in America are actually…

The Millionaire Math: How to Become a Millionaire in Your 20s, 30s, or 40s

May 29, 2026 1h 6m

Everybody wants to become a millionaire. Almost nobody wants to hear the actual math required to do it. This week, we break down the old-fashioned path to building a million dollars depending on when…

The role your house should play in retirement

May 22, 2026 1h 4m

For decades, Americans have treated their homes like both a dream and an investment strategy. But when it comes to retirement planning, your house has a very specific role to play — and it’s probably…

Love, marriage, and relationship exit strategies

May 15, 2026 1h 1m

This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete, Kristen, and Dame sit down with divorce attorney Elisabeth Edwards for a brutally honest conversation about the financial side of relationships — before,…

The hot take Olympics

May 08, 2026 1h 2m

Welcome to the first-ever Hot Take Olympics — where financial opinions aren’t just shared… they’re defended like gold medals are on the line. This week, Pete, Kristen, and Dame each bring their…

3 Money Decisions You’ll Either Regret Forever… or Be Glad You Made

May 01, 2026 1h 7m

Three questions. No overthinking. Just real answers. This week, we’re tackling three financial decisions that feel simple on the surface… but can completely change the direction of your life. Do…

Money and Marriage -- When 50/50 stops making sense

Apr 23, 2026 1h 2m

What happens when one spouse downshifts their career—and the money dynamic in a marriage suddenly changes? This week, Pete, Kristen, and Dame tackle a thoughtful (and spicy) listener dilemma: after…

Did Boomers have it worse than Millennials at their age?

Apr 17, 2026 1h 8m

Millennials say the system is broken. Boomers say, “Try buying a house at 18% interest.” So… who’s right? This week, Pete, Damian, and Kristen step into one of the most emotionally charged financial…

Oil prices aren't hurting who you think

Apr 10, 2026 1h 8m

Gas prices are climbing again, and if you’re like most people, it feels like your entire financial life just got more expensive overnight. But did it? This week, we take a step back from the…

Pete on the IBJ Podcast: Recession, Iran, and Petrodollars

Apr 06, 2026 45m Bonus

The U.S. economy has been sending troubling signals for months now in the form of high energy prices, rising inflation, modest hiring and slowing growth of gross domestic product. Then the United…

How to start your financial life right out of school, and not mess everything up

Apr 03, 2026 1h 8m

You just graduated, landed a $52,000 job, and moved to Des Moines. You’ve got $35,000 in student loans… and suddenly, real life is very real. This week, Pete, Kristen, and Dame break down what life…

Just moved into our new house. We feel...less excited than we thought we'd be

Mar 27, 2026 1h 1m

You finally upgrade your home. More space, better fit for your family, and—on paper—you can absolutely afford it. So why does it suddenly feel… heavier? This week, Pete and Kristen unpack the…

HS students are learning about money now. Are they being taught the wrong things?

Mar 20, 2026 1h 6m

High schools across the country are making a big shift—replacing traditional economics classes with personal finance. On the surface, it sounds like a win. After all, most of us could’ve used a…

Why leaving money to your kids can backfire

Mar 13, 2026 1h 4m

Last Valentine’s Day, listener Lucas from North Carolina wrote in about retiring early and “taking our foot off the gas.” This year, life looks very different. Lucas and his wife recently received a…

Emergency Pod: Stagflation

Mar 09, 2026 7m Bonus

A surge in oil prices tied to rising tensions involving Iran has economists and investors whispering a word we haven’t heard much since the 1970s: stagflation. But what exactly is it—and should you…

She built the wealth...he feels weird about it

Mar 06, 2026 1h 6m

This week’s listener question comes from a self-described “Type-A podcast listener girlie” who—financially speaking—is absolutely crushing it. At 32 years old, she’s earning about $100,000, saving…

The Curious Case of Having More Money Than Time

Feb 27, 2026 1h 1m

They’re 42. They’re doing everything right. $185,000 household income. 15% to retirement. Emergency fund solid. Almost no debt. And yet… they’re exhausted. This week’s email comes from a couple who…

The Great 2026 Rent or Buy Crossroads

Feb 19, 2026 56m

Lauren and her husband are 35. Two kids. Solid income. No credit card debt. $70,000 saved. They’re doing everything right. And now their landlord just dropped the bomb: he’s probably selling the…

Prediction Markets: Are They Smart Money or Just Smart-Sounding Gambling?

Feb 13, 2026 1h 8m

You can now bet on inflation, elections, interest rates, wars, and whether the Fed blinks—and people are calling it “information,” not gambling. This week on The Pete the Planner Show, we dig into…

Why the markets are unsettled right now

Feb 06, 2026 1h 4m

Gold is pulling back. Silver is getting smacked. Tech stocks feel heavy, crypto feels frozen, and investors everywhere are asking the same question: If things are so uncertain, why aren’t the “safe”…

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