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Michael Makes Sense

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Michael Makes Sense cuts through the noise of personal finance with clear, practical conversations designed to help you make more confident decisions about your financial future. Hosted by Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, the show tackles the real questions people have about money, retirement, investing, financial planning, risk, and the decisions that can shape the years ahead. From When will I be able to retire? and Will I run out of money? to Do I really need a financial advisor?, Michael takes complicated financial topics and explains them in a way that is straightforward, approachable, and easy to understand. You’ll also hear questions from listeners facing the same financial concerns many of us have, along with conversations about what to consider before making some of life’s biggest financial decisions. Michael Makes SenseCommon Sense Answers in Uncommon Financial Times. Real questions. Clear answers. Conversations that make sense. Learn more at MichaelMakesSense.com.

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Are Taxes the Hidden Shortfall in Your Retirement Plan? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 05

You may know how much you’ve saved for retirement, but do you know how much of it you’ll actually get to keep?In Episode 05 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael takes a closer

Sep 27
12 min

Should I Be Worried About Social Security Running Out? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 03

Is Social Security really running out of money, and should you be worried about what that means for your retirement? In Episode 03 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake

Sep 16
8 min

The PILL Method: How to Pay Off Debt Faster | Don Daniel | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 04

Can you really pay off debt faster without simply throwing more money at it? On Episode 04 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake sits down with Don Daniel, founder and

Sep 3
15 min

Should I Be Worried About Social Security Running Out? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 03

Is Social Security really running out of money, and should you be worried about what that means for your retirement? In Episode 03 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlak

Aug 27
8 min

When will I actually be able to retire? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 02

In Episode 02 of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder of Commonwealth Guardians, discusses some of the biggest questions people face as they approach retirement:

Aug 20
10 min

The Role of a Financial Planner | Do You Really Need One? | Michael Makes Sense Ep. 01

Do you really need a financial planner if you’re already doing a good job managing your money? In the premiere episode of Michael Makes Sense, Michael Widlake, Founder o

Aug 13
12 min