Episodios

  • Love, Lies & Financial Landmines: The Retirement Pitfalls No One Warns You About!
    Jul 5 2025

    In this episode, Allen dives into the sneaky personal decisions that can quietly sabotage your finances—especially in retirement. From spotting financial vampires to choosing your inner circle wisely, the show dishes out entertaining yet crucial advice on love, legacy, and lasting wealth. Tune in for real stories, smart strategies, and a powerful reminder: your relationships are your retirement plan.

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    52 m
  • The Real Estate Wake-Up Call: What Every Retiree and First-Time Buyer Must Know
    Jun 28 2025

    Allen and special guest Doug Anderson (VP of Mortgage Lending, Towne Bank Mortgage) deliver hard-hitting truths about home ownership on this episode, exposing the costly myths that derail first-time buyers and retirees alike. From navigating mortgages and escrow to understanding the true impact of the 2008 crash, they lay out a clear path to building wealth through real estate. If you're planning for retirement or thinking about buying property, this episode is your blueprint for making smart, lasting financial decisions!

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    52 m
  • Will Power & Wallet Villains: Estate Planning Secrets Celebs Wish They Knew
    Jun 21 2025

    In this fun yet fiercely informative episode of The Allen Reaves Show, Allen and Bruce unleash a rogues' gallery of financial foes—like IRMAA, the RMD Goblin, and Capital Gains Karen—while unpacking the chaos left behind by celebs like Prince and Aretha Franklin who passed without a plan. They also spotlight the "Little Green Book of Life" as a must-have guide to organize your financial legacy before the unexpected happens. If you think estate planning is only for the rich, this episode will change your mind—and maybe save your heirs a fortune!

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    51 m
  • Dad, Dollars & the Next Gen: A Finance Heart-to-Heart
    Jun 14 2025

    In this lively and heartwarming episode of The Allen Reaves Show, Allen sits down with his son Stone for a cross-generational chat about what it really takes to build a solid financial future. From meme stock madness to 22-step financial plans, they cover budgeting, banking, and why Gen Z needs to start investing yesterday. It’s a rare blend of father-son bonding, money wisdom, and future-proof advice that will have every listener rethinking their financial game plan.

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    52 m
  • Downgrades, Danger, and Dollars: Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for the Storm?
    Jun 7 2025

    On this episode of The Allen Reaves Show, Allen breaks down what credit rating downgrades, rising inflation, and market swings REALLY mean for your financial future. From shrinking paychecks to soaring grocery bills, he reveals how these economic red flags can shake up retirement—and what smart investors must do now to stay ahead. If you’re nearing retirement and worried about job security or portfolio performance, this high-impact episode is your financial wake-up call.

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    13 m
  • 401(k) or 401(cave)? Avoid the Pitfalls and Retire Like a Pro!
    May 31 2025

    In this fast-paced episode, financial advisor Allen Reaves lays out the retirement truths no one tells you—like why ignoring your 401(k) could wreck your future. From starting early to dodging costly mistakes, he reveals how a little planning now can mean a lot more beach days later. If you've ever said "I'll deal with retirement later," this is your wake-up call to get your future back on track today.

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    13 m
  • 50 and Freaking Out? Here’s How to Catch Up, Pay Down, and Retire Like a Pro!
    May 30 2025

    Allen Reaves and Bruce Rosenbloom team up to deliver a high-energy roadmap for anyone in their 50s wondering if it’s too late to get retirement-ready (spoiler: it’s not)! They dive into smart strategies like catch-up contributions, debt payoff plans, and healthcare prep—while also challenging outdated ideas of what retirement should look like. With millions nearing retirement age, this episode is a wake-up call to anyone who is that close to the final era of their financial journey!

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    13 m
  • Retire Like You Mean It: Budget, Breathe, and Build a Life You Love!
    May 17 2025

    Allen Reaves drops game-changing advice on how to retire with confidence, from early planning and budgeting to housing hacks and healthcare smarts. It’s not just about numbers, though! He also gets real about the emotional side of retirement, reminding us that purpose and connection are just as critical as portfolios. This episode is your all-in-one retirement reality check (with heart)!

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    14 m