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VIDEO: Thanksgiving, Generosity & Apple Pie: A Warm Holiday Chat
In this warm and light-hearted Thanksgiving conversation, Dan and Leah sit down to talk about the heart of the holiday season: gratitude, generosity, and of course… apple pie. 🥧
VIDEO: PSLF Buyback Explained: How to Turn Past Forbearance Months Into Qualifying Payments
If you’ve worked 10+ years in public service but were placed in deferment or forbearance, the new PSLF Buyback program could help you reach forgiveness, even if those months didn’t originally count.
VIDEO: Year-End Reflection: How to Realign Your Values & Give with Purpose | Part 1
Join us in this special end-of-year conversation as we talk about slowing down, refocusing on what truly matters, and finding meaningful ways to give that don’t require opening your wallet.
VIDEO: 2026 Retirement Contribution Limits | IRS Announces Major Increases (401k, IRA, Roth, SIMPLE)
The IRS just announced the official 2026 contribution limits for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE plans, and catch-up contributions, and there are some meaningful increases you don’t want to miss.
VIDEO: She Almost Lost $7,000 a Year for ‘Account Watching’ — The Truth About Hidden Fiduciary Conflicts
A 60-year-old nurse was almost convinced to move her $800,000 401(k) into an IRA with the same custodian, and it almost cost her nearly $7,000 a year in new advisory fees. All for what? “Someone watching her account.”
VIDEO: Case Study: How a 24-Year-Old Speech Pathologist Built Her Financial Foundation | Roth IRA | 401k
Meet Ella, a 24-year-old speech-language pathologist who just started her first full-time job and wanted help getting her finances organized.
VIDEO: Should You Save for College or Focus on Retirement First? | Financial Planning for Parents
As parents, we want to give our children every opportunity, including a great education. But what happens when saving for college competes with saving for your own retirement?
VIDEO: What’s Really Happening with Healthcare Subsidies During the Government Shutdown? | Financial Q&A
Dan and Leah unpack the real effects of the government shutdown on Marketplace coverage and your financial plan.
VIDEO: Should You Max Out Your HSA Before Increasing Retirement Contributions?
Should you max out your HSA before contributing more to your 401(k) or IRA?
VIDEO: When Real Estate Becomes a Cash Flow Trap | Smart Retirement Planning Strategies
How one investor’s property portfolio kept her from retiring—and the strategy that set her free.