Behavioral Finance

Discover how psychological influences and biases may affect your financial behavior.

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Retirement

Which Milestone Ages Factor Into Retirement Planning?

Retirement planning is tied to a series of milestone ages. Mark Riepe outlines which birthdays can shape decisions about your financial future.

Behavioral Finance

Are You Making One of These Car Buying Mistakes?

Learn how to navigate the decision-making process of purchasing a vehicle by minding these common financial and psychological factors.

Bonds

Do You Know These 7 Bond Market Basics?

Mark Riepe is joined by Schwab's Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones to walk through seven fundamentals investors should understand about the bond market.

Fraud Prevention

What Steps Can You Take to Avoid Cyber Fraud?

Mark Riepe and his guest, Lisa Lang, break down emerging trends in the evolving world of cyber fraud and strategies for protecting your financial security.

Financial Planning

How Can You Set the Right Financial Goals?

Mark Riepe is joined by guest Cindy Scott to discuss ways you can align your vision for the future with your values and plan a path to long-term financial success.

Behavioral Finance

(Bonus) How Can Gratitude Improve Your Life?

Host Mark Riepe, joined by his team and past guests of 2024, explores the impact of gratitude on our long-term perspective through personal stories and academic research.

Financial Planning

A Holistic Approach: Do You Need a Wealth Advisor?

Host Mark Riepe is joined by Senior Wealth Advisor Stephanie Shadel to explain holistic wealth management and the importance of understanding clients' personal histories and preferences.

Government Policy

How Do You Gauge the Impact of Washington on Your Finances?

Mark Riepe is joined by Michael Townsend to discuss the cognitive and emotional biases that influence political decision-making and unpack the gap between campaign promises and legislative realities.

Small Business

How Do You Plan for the Succession of a Business?

Austin Jarvis joins Mark Riepe to discuss succession planning for business owners and the unique challenges faced when keeping a business in the family or selling to a third party.

Behavioral Finance

How Can You Plan for a New Pet?

Mark Riepe and Susan Hirshman discuss how to prepare for the responsibilities, costs, and emotional attachment that come with bringing home a pet.

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