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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Ep. 202: Chris
This week, we met Chris. Chris’s main concerns, in his own words: “My in-laws have struggled through financial issues for most of their lives. Now that problem is hitting home for my family. They are moving in with our family... Read More
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Ep. 202: Chris
This week, we met Chris. Chris’s main concerns, in his own words: “My in-laws have struggled through financial issues for most of their lives. Now that problem is hitting home for my family. They are moving in with our family... Read More
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Ep. 201: Frank is changing his mindset and taki...
This week, we met Frank. Frank’s main concerns, in his own words: “I’m in about $22,000 worth of debt between personal and credit card loans. My wife and I are expecting baby number two very soon and I need to... Read More
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Ep. 201: Frank is changing his mindset and taki...
This week, we met Frank. Frank’s main concerns, in his own words: “I’m in about $22,000 worth of debt between personal and credit card loans. My wife and I are expecting baby number two very soon and I need to... Read More
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Ep. 200: Mrs. Planner’s Debut
This week, we celebrated a special episode for The Million Dollar Plan. While I have been doing radio (going on) eight years now, there has been one guest I have been waiting for. In honor of our 200th episode, Mrs. Planner joined... Read More
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Ep. 200: Mrs. Planner’s Debut
This week, we celebrated a special episode for The Million Dollar Plan. While I have been doing radio (going on) eight years now, there has been one guest I have been waiting for. In honor of our 200th episode, Mrs. Planner joined... Read More
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Ep. 199: Eliminating expenses prior to retirement
This week on the Million Dollar Plan, we’re combating retirement (or as I should say, income independence) from a COMPLETELY different angle. Usually on this show we look at and discuss ways to get/save a bunch of money. But today... Read More
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Ep. 199: Eliminating expenses prior to retirement
This week on the Million Dollar Plan, we’re combating retirement (or as I should say, income independence) from a COMPLETELY different angle. Usually on this show we look at and discuss ways to get/save a bunch of money. But today... Read More
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Ep. 198: Dr. Stella
This week, we meet Stella. Stella’s main concerns, in her own words: “I got a late start financially because I got a PhD, but I’ve educated myself a lot and am passionate about being in control of my finances. I’d... Read More
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Ep. 197 Budgeting Basics
This week, we’re talking budgeting. Through the different online sites, apps and e-resources, setting a monthly budget can get lost in all the noise. We live in a world of convenience, but when it comes to budgeting–convenience is one of... Read More
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Ep. 196: Mike, semi-retired and fully funded
Meet Mike. Mike’s main concerns, in his own words: “My wife and I are early retired, slightly, for a couple of years now. She was a stay at home mom and has been retired for decades. I now make six... Read More
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Ep. 195: Pete’s Potpourri pt. 2
Y A few weeks back, we introduced a special edition of The Million Dollar Plan, called “Pete’s Potpourri.” We talked a little bit about this and a little bit of that. Some might say, a bit of a “potpourri” episode, if you will.
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Ep. 194: Wayne is ready to retire and recharge
Meet, Wayne. Wayne’s main concerns, in his own words: “My government job is stressful, I feel burned-out, and I need a change. When I turn 57 in 4 months, I’m eligible to retire from a with a monthly pension of... Read More
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Ep. 193: Answering your wake-up call
This week, we’re talking about wake-up calls. Whether it’s your health, your relationships or your finances–you are well aware if a certain component of your life is not where it needs to be. You don’t have to receive an ominous... Read More
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Ep. 192: Olivia is trying to pay off her past a...
Meet, Olivia. Olivia’s main concerns, in her own words: “I wasn’t a credit wizard in my early 20’s and early 30’s. It took a lot of hard knocks to show me the light. Now I have seen said light, and... Read More
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Ep. 191: Wendy is funding a Midwest present, pr...
Meet Wendy. Wendy’s main concerns, in her own words: If we were to stay in the Midwest in our current jobs, I wouldn’t be worried about our financial future at all. However, my husband, who is active duty military, is... Read More
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Ep. 190: Rosé, radio, and health care with Paul...
This week, I welcome back my friend Paul Ashley from First Person Advisors. Paul has been featured on my show two times prior to this week’s episode, and you can find both by clicking here and here. *clicky, clicky* There... Read More
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Ep. 189: Cassie is ready to walk the walk to a ...
Meet Cassie. Cassie’s main concerns, in her own words: I find managing money difficult, but over the past several years I’ve educated myself on financial responsibility and budgeting. I am quite proud of what I have accomplished–curbed my unnecessary s...
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Ep. 188: Maybel, she’s got multiple next moves ...
Meet Maybel. Maybel’s main concerns, in her own words: I am not sure WHAT to do next, or how to go about it. When I left my previous employer, I became a contract worker and stopped contributing to retirement to build... Read More
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Ep. 187 Freezing your credit: the what & how to’s.
In a special early week edition we’re focusing on how our data is handled, specifically with the credit data bureaus. In early September of 2017, one of the big three credit bureaus (Equifax) had a data breach causing potential reproductions... Read More
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Ep. 186: Autumn, a mom working to keep her fami...
Meet Autumn. Autumn’s main concerns, in her own words: We have roughly $1500-1700/mo in extra income and we would like to know how we should allocate this money. We have ideas of contributing more to my HSA, start ROTH’s, contribute... Read More
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Ep. 185: Sharing finances with your special som...
This week: we’re talking about banking. *Specifically* with that special someone of yours. Your “lovey-dovey”, if you will. This is an episode that has been a long time coming. And after seeing a friend of mine this past week while... Read More
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Ep. 184: Rubin, a business owner focused on sav...
In this week’s episode–we shake things up a little bit. It’s what we do here in PTP headquarters. If you listen to my radio show, and usual Thursday podcast postings, you’re familiar with my four-segmented show. Now stay with us–for... Read More
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Ep. 183: Red, a state worker & wanna be salesman.
Meet Red. Red’s main concerns, in his own words: My wife and I are in our mid 30’s. We have one child who is 8 y.o, of which we recently found out has Type 1 Diabetes. I work for the... Read More
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Ep. 182: Signs of a Chaotic Financial Life
This week, we’re talking about the chaos that can ensue in your financial life. Chaos—while fun to spell and fun to say is not so fun when it comes to your financial life. If you’re waiting on your next paycheck... Read More
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