The Pete the Planner® Show

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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RePete Ep. 3: Lessons from our parents
We’re back with another RePete! This week’s question of the week: what lessons did you learn from your parents? Over the course of this episode, Pete and I realize a lot of lessons we’ve learned from our parents that we apply... Read More
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Ep. 257: How to prioritize debt pay off while s...
We’re back answering more of YOUR money questions! Why? Well, it’s what we do. To kick off this week’s show Pete and I read an email from a listener who’s hustling her way through just shy of $50,000 of debt.... Read More
44 min
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RePete Ep. 2: Who is your financial role model?
We’re back with another episode of RePete! This week’s question of the week: who are your financial role models? I’ve always searched for a role model, consciously or subconsciously, in almost every aspect of my life. It was no different when... Read More
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Ep. 256: The worst financial question ever.
This week, on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete is answering… the worst money question ever. And what makes this question the worst? Well, let us explain. A younger follower of ours, who recently graduated from college, is on the up and... Read More
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Ep. 255: Helicopter Parents & Entrepreneurship
This week on The Pete the Planner Show Pete and I have more of your money questions, answered. For the first time ~ever~ I’m on the other side of the control room!!! I join Pete in studio this week and let... Read More
43 min
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Ep. 254: Money conversations and college saving...
This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete and I are back answering more of your money questions. To kick off this episode, we’re joined in studio by Christy Fogg from Journey to Joy Counseling! Why has Christy graced us with her... Read More
44 min
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Ep. 253: Healthcare, mortgages and leather puzzles
This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete and I are back answering more of your money questions. We kick off this episode with a retirement question from an emailer, “I’m 64 and trying to figure out when to retire. If... Read More
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Ep. 252: Is it possible to not retire… successf...
This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete and I are back answering more of your money questions! We’re covering a wide range of topics this week (which if your a friend of the show, should not come as a surprise... Read More
43 min
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Ep. 251: The Sandwich Generation and cryptocurr...
This week on The Pete the Planner Show we’re back with more of your money questions, answered. Pete and I dive into this episode with a common question we get from our friends of the Sandwich Generation in the great debacle of,... Read More
42 min
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Ep. 250: Your money questions, answered.
This week on The Pete the Planner Show, Pete and I are answering your money questions. To start this week’s show, we piggyback off of a question he answered in his USA Today column, “Why does my investment advisor charge based... Read More
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Ep. 249: Janet
Imagine setting your financial goal, aggressively saving for it, and achieving it. But now… you’re not sure how to more evenly spread out your savings. You and your husband both contribute to your retirement fund(s) and have an emergency fund fully...
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Ep. 248: Pete’s back in studio
This week on The Pete The Planner Show, Pete’s back in studio!!! After a couple months on the road, Pete joins me back at HQ and his mic has never sounded more clear. In this episode, we cover four very different topics.... Read More
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Ep. 247: Nick
You just moved across the county and are still acclimating to your new (and more expensive) cost of living. Trying to make the most of your current income, you’re working your way through a chunk of student loan debt paying... Read More
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Ep. 246: Pete’s in Phoenix
This week on The Pete The Planner Show  we wrap up our road series! Pete’s in Phoenix for the final leg of his travel… for right now and I’m in HQ maning the board. In this episode, Pete’s diving into his... Read More
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Ep.245: Laine
As the parents of two young girls, one of you and your husband’s major financial goals is to set them up to become fiancially successful adults. You’re actively contributing to their college funds and always on a mission to create... Read More
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Ep. 244: Jerry
Imagine already knowing before you’re 30 that you want to retire early. You and your fiance live on the east coast and are both teachers. You’re getting married in August and are trying to have a budget wedding, but that... Read More
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Ep. 243 Road Series: Pete’s in Philadelphia
This week on The Pete The Planner Show we’re back with another road series edition! This episode we dissect Power Percentage™ from Philadelphia. When measuring how well you’re doing in your financial life, your income alone isn’t a good representation....
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Ep. 242: Lucy
Imagine being a single parent having sole custody of your two young children. You’re trying to save but the West coast cost of living doesn’t lend itself to your budget . You do not receive any child support and have had... Read More
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Ep. 241 Road Series: Pete’s in Austin
On this episode of The Pete The Planner Show, we’re back again with a road series edition. This week, I’m recording from Austin, TX.  However it’s not just any edition, it’s a bit of a Petepourri edition. My travel schedule is in... Read More
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Ep. 240: April
Imagine being well over half-way to retirement, but not being sure if you’ve been saving enough. You are an on-call archaeologist working part-time and your husband is a high-school teacher, together you bring in $93,000 a year.
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Ep. 239: Pete’s in Atlanta talking about taxes
In the second instalment of our road series, were recording this week’s episode from Atlanta, Georgia! Millennial producer Nicole is manning the board from home, as I dive deeper into my 2018 travel season. And this week on The Pete... Read More
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Ep. 238: Greg
Imagine wanting to retire early to pursue a growing side business full-time. But before you retire, you would like to buy a bigger home in the next couple of years and possibly a new/newer to you car. With a consistent... Read More
24 min
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Ep. 237: Pete’s with Parrots in Pasadena
This week on The Pete The Planner Show we debut a new mini special: The Road Series. As travel season gears up, for the next few weeks I’ll be joining the show from location while Producer Nicole mans the board at HQ.... Read More
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Ep. 236: Elaine
Imagine, returning to work after having two boys and having taking on steep daycare costs. You bought a modest house a few years back full of functional flaws, with the intention to one day renovate. You’re behind on savings and... Read More
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Ep. 235: A Petepourri Episode
It’s been an exciting whirlwind of events in the PTP headquarters the past couple a months, and this week we’re taking time to step back and take a deep breath. As things calm down,  I’m trying to dodge being sick... Read More
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