Fire Your Financial Advisor by Golden Reserve
The Fire Your Financial Advisor Podcast by Golden Reserve is for every-day retirees. We challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings. Join us each week for straight shooting, honest insights on protecting your assets from taxes, market risk, fees and long-term care. We'll also challenge financial advisors and the fees the trillion-dollar industry takes from your hard-earned savings. Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook & LinkedIn.
Episodes
On this episode:
- Is market volatility really the biggest retirement concern, or is there a more important question hiding in plain sight?
- "Whatever's left, they can have" sounds simple. Why that mindset may create challenges for spouses, children, and heirs.
- Healthcare costs, spending habits, and other unexpected realities can reshape retirement faster than many people anticipate.
- A large IRA could create unexpected tax conseq...
Studies show that the happiest decade of our life is our 60s. What should you be doing to make that a reality?
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On this episode:
- She bought her dream house on the beach but may have done it the wrong way.
- Is the greed factor getting you in this stock market?
- If you delay Social Security and draw off your 401(k), does the math work?
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What if the biggest reason retirees avoid annuities has nothing to do with the product itself? Greg examines why annuities continue setting sales records while remaining one of the most criticized financial tools. He breaks down the differences between annuities, CDs, and market-based investments, explains the role of guarantees and risk management, and shares his perspective on why parts of the financial industry push back against...
On this episode:
- Micron's earnings sparked excitement, but market volatility remains. Greg explains why retirement planning shouldn't depend on stock picking or chasing the next hot investment.
- From 401(k)s to advisory accounts, fees can quietly drain retirement assets. Greg breaks down the true cost of financial advice and why value matters.
- An advisor suggested borrowing instead of spending retirement money. Greg examines th...
On this episode:
- Most people believe they will be in a lower tax bracket and will get tax refunds in retirement. That may not be true.
- Is it time to pull back on your market risk when you retire?
- Financial advisors get paid in many ways. What is right for you?
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What if everything the financial industry has told you about retirement isn't quite the full story? Headlines insist you need $1.8 million to retire, yet only 3% of retirees actually have that — and 82% say they have enough and are happy. So what's really going on? On this episode, Greg Aler unpacks why the industry leans on fear, inflation talk, and savings targets to keep retirees uncertain and dependent.
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On this episode:
- Maybe we don’t all need a million dollars to retire.
- Are we all leaning too much on our 401(k) money?
- It worked for mom and dad, why won’t it work for me?
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On this episode:
- Many retirement plans fail in the first 5 years of retirement…why?
- Is an IRA-to-Roth conversion a good move for you? One article says be careful.
- How one man had to wait 5 years to settle his father’s estate, only to find out about a big tax surprise.
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On this episode:
- The over heated stock market, the war, and inflation: Are these things keeping you from retiring?
- Have we found the perfect number for your IRA-to-Roth conversion?
- The purpose for a Will and how you spend your inheritance.
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Maybe your family is one that doesn’t talk about money. That can come back to haunt you after the passing of a loved one.
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On this episode:
- When tech stocks are up 200%, is it real?
- Whirlpool stopped paying its dividend after 70 years. Does that mean something?
- Want to know how much you’ll need per month in retirement? The new averages are out.
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You may love your job and gladly work 60 hours a week. What challenges does that bring for your retirement?
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On this episode:
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Some people retire with strong finances but still struggle—because retirement isn’t just about the numbers.
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Why are annuities suddenly gaining traction among retirees?
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Retirement withdrawals aren’t always rule-based—how you pull income can be more flexible than you might expect.
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Family inheritance plans can look simple on paper, but real-life dynamics often make them far more com...
Ever look out the window at work longing to be out there instead of at your desk? Most everybody does, but it takes on a different meaning in your 60s. Greg is joined by Golden Reserve President Phil Huff to discuss when you know it’s time to be done.
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On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor:
- Can you “break the bank” on a retirement whim?
- Sometimes boring is better with investing.
- Is Vanguard taking it too far?
- When the estate had bills, how much do you have to pay?
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If your kids are shocked by what’s in your will, the damage may already be done.
On this episode of Fire Your Financial Advisor, Greg Aler digs into why inheritances so often spark family conflict and how unclear estate planning can turn grief into litigation. Greg draws from years as an estate attorney to explain common flashpoints—unequal distributions, family businesses, estranged children, and last‑minute ...
On this episode:
- Headlines scream disaster—are you letting clickbait steer your retirement plan and risk tolerance?
- One Medicare premium bump can distract from the bigger IRA tax math—especially for spouses and heirs.
- A neat rule of thirds sounds simple—until your goals, emotions, and income needs refuse to fit the buckets.
- DIY investing feels great in your 60s—what happens when paperwork, health, and l...
What are the pros and cons of dipping into your 401(k) to let your Social Security payment grow?
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On this episode:
- Coming to grips with watching your balance go down in retirement.
- Should you ever put personal money into a workplace 401(k)?
- What happens when your advisor invests your money in ways you never asked for?
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