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. 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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Ep. 181: Brielle has a lot of moving pieces & i...
Meet Brielle. Brielle’s main concerns, in her own words: My biggest hurdle is balancing it all. We have a two and four year old that we will send to day care and preschool and starting in Sept. My children both have... Read More
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Ep. 180: Peter Dunn & CJ McClanahan
This week, I’m joined by CJ McClanahan. CJ is an accomplished writer, speaker, executive coach and long-time personal friend. Over the past 10 years CJ has helped me grow personally, entrepreneurially, and is the reason I got into radio. Over the...
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Ep. 179: Tina, a single mother ready to get bac...
Meet Tina. Tina’s main concerns, in her own words: I am a single mother of a 4 year old. I owned a home but after a legal case I sold my home via short sale in 2015 after owing since 2000... Read More
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Ep. 178: Selling Your Home
This week, we’re talking about: Selling Your Home. A daunting feat, that if done correctly–can be a sizable pay off. When selling your home (or getting ready to sell your home) you’re preparing to leave the house. Your main focus... Read More
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Ep.177: Allison wants to retire early, but got ...
Meet Allison. Allison’s main concerns, in her own words: I am a single Federal Government employee who would like to retire at 62. I currently make just over $100,000, but I live in the high cost of living area of... Read More
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Ep. 176: Jeff, rocket ship salesman by day…real...
Meet Jeff. Jeff’s main concerns, in his own words: I’m 34, married with a 1-year old, based in Los Angeles (pretty high cost of living), and work for a tech startup. My wife works in law enforcement, but we have different... Read More
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Ep. 175: A Potpourri Episode
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Some might say, a bit of a “potpourri” episode, if you will. There are a couple different things I want to cover,... Read More
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Ep. 174: Katie, the Paper Mill Engineer Who Dri...
Meet Katie. Katie’s main concerns, in her own words: I’m graduating from college in May 2017 and have a job making 72,000 as an engineer. I have no debt, no car payment, and a small amount in an IRA, so... Read More
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Ep. 173: Family & Money
In this episode, we’re talking about: Family & Money. Now as a husband, father, son, and friend–while I’m no relationship expert, I do have experience in a handful of different ones. Today I’m going to cover the good, the bad,... Read More
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Ep. 172: Lynette is in her mid 30’s and trying ...
Meet Lynette. Lynette’s main concerns, in her own words: My husband (38) and I (34) paid off all our debt, except our mortgage. We have a toddler, and a dog. We’re about to move to another state and will be... Read More
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Ep. 171: Mailbag
On this episode of the Million Dollar Plan, I answer your questions. Once a month, or every four weeks or so, I like to dive into my mailbox and revisit some of your emails. They intrigue me–I never know what I’m... Read More
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Ep. 170: Jordan, a school teacher, reverses rol...
Meet Jordan. Jordan’s main concerns, in his own words: I am a school teacher with two children under 4 and a third on the way. I have a net worth of $110,000 but only an income of $50,000 because my... Read More
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Ep. 169: Setting Your Financial Rules.
This week, I’m talking about rules. You need rules to live by. For each component of your life you need to set some personal rules, or standards if you will, that apply to you and your everyday obligations.
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