#166 – Unlocking the Lessons of Blue Zones with Dan Buettner
Today on Retire Sooner, Wes Moss revisits one of his favorite interviews from his radio show, Money Matters. He talked about Blue Zones – areas in the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives – with renowned explorer, educator, and expert on longevity from National Geographic, Dan Buettner. From diet to social connections […]
5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees
I spend so much time studying financial minutiae that when I have a free moment, I typically try to focus on the other aspects of retirement. Namely, how to help families find happiness in retirement. Ironically, bending over backward to “think different” can sometimes mean I neglect to write about the nuts and bolts of […]
#165 – How To Find and Achieve What You Want With Jennice Vilhauer
For a lot of people, what they want and what they expect can be two very different things. This may include those in their 30’s and 40’s who want to be able to retire, but don’t expect they’ll be able to. Dr. Jennice Vilhauer is a psychologist, author, and the developer of Future Directed […]
How Neuroscience Proves The Importance of Friendship
Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a friend? What happens inside of your brain when you feel a social connection click? To answer these questions and more, we found Michael Platt, Ph.D. Michael is the director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the esteemed Wharton School of Business. He holds a […]
#164 – Revisiting 5 Reasons To Retire As Soon As Possible
Today on Retire Sooner, we’re revisiting one of our most popular topics of the year: five reasons why someone may want to retire as soon as they can! Wes talks through catalysts for retiring, dives into the retirement transition, and shares comments from listeners regarding their retirement. He also reveals financial checkpoints of happy retirees […]
Talking Real Estate with Bonneau Ansley
Everyone loves scrolling online for their next home or, if they’re fortunate, a second one. From Zillow to Redfin, we have a plethora of options. Yet, the abundance of search tools has not necessarily made it easier to buy. In fact, it may be more difficult than ever to find a home in the current […]
#163 – Talking Real Estate With One Of The Top Agents In The Country, Bonneau Ansley
One of the top real estate agents in the US, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and Georgia Bulldog, Bonneau Ansley does it all. On Retire Sooner, he sits down with Wes Moss to tell his story of success. From building houses and developing to becoming an agent and buying an international luxury real estate network, Ansley has […]
The 10 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Retire Sooner Podcast: Part 2
A few months ago, I published part one of the top ten lessons I’d learned from hosting the Retire Sooner podcast since 2021. Today, we round out the list with analysis and life philosophies from five more top-notch experts. It’s been a pleasure and an honor to listen to and learn financial and happiness lessons […]
#162 – How Neuroscience Proves The Importance of Making & Maintaining Personal Connections With Michael Platt
In the field of neuroscience, it’s easy to ask questions. This week’s Retire Sooner guest, Michael Platt, is known for developing innovative ways to find the answers. A professor of Brain Science for Business at the esteemed Wharton School, Platt joins Wes Moss to talk about the brain science of loneliness and some ways one […]
#161 – Wes’s 10 Favorite Lessons From Retire Sooner Podcast Guests
On this special episode of Retire Sooner, Wes Moss shares ten of his favorite lessons learned from previous Retire Sooner podcast guests! He recaps on topics such as second-act careers, wealth accumulation, and legacy planning. Wes also delves into what he learned from previous Retire Sooner guests about the importance of belonging to a community, […]
