#235 – 10 Market Challenges For Investors To Watch In 2025
On today’s episode, Wes looks at 2024’s obstacles to see what might serve as clues for success in 2025. The resilient U.S. economy closed 2024 with a 25% S&P 500 gain, defying inflation fears, international turmoil, and political upheaval. While consumer spending remains a vital economic driver, boosted by low unemployment and rising wages, renewed […]
#234 – 5 Keys To Be a Successful Investor and Listener Q&A
On today’s episode of The Retire Sooner Podcast, we dive into the essential pillars for achieving financial freedom and a fulfilling retirement. Wes outlines five key strategies for long-term success: prioritizing stocks, embracing massive diversification, practicing patience and longevity, navigating today’s investing challenges, and creating a robust financial plan. Wes is also joined by Christa […]
#233 – FOMO Free Investing
We’ve all met that one guy who pontificates endlessly about the “fantastic” investments he’s made that year. He always seems drawn to the hottest and latest trends. You don’t fully believe him, but it still makes you feel a bit of dread at the thought of being left behind. On this episode of the Retire […]
#232 – Riding The Age Wave with Maddy Dychtwald
Most people have a vague idea of what it takes to stay healthy as we age—some combination of cutting out the delicious, irresponsible activities while adding in more nutritious, boring ones. While it never seemed overly complicated, it also didn’t sound very fun. Today’s guest flipped that script. According to Maddy Dychtwald, a healthy mindset […]
#231 – What Makes A Good Life?
Everyone wants a good life, but what does that mean, and how can you make it happen? On today’s show, Wes combines analysis from a neuroscientist, a bank CEO, and two very different retirees to find the overlapping characteristics of each. According to Dr. Wendy Suzuki, professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York […]
#230 – How To Squeeze The Most Juice Out Of Retirement With Dr. Riley Moynes
I was recently at my son’s football games when one of the other dads walked over. He looked about 45 and said he was starting to think about the future. It’s a typical age for that concern to creep in, especially once a person feels financially secure. Now that you can take your foot off […]
#229 – Retire Without Regrets: A Harvard Business Review Longitudinal Study
Our Retire Sooner Team has been researching, studying, and writing about happy retirements for years, so there aren’t many aspects we haven’t considered. But every once in a while, a new study grabs our attention. The latest, Retire Without Regrets, from the Harvard Business Review, used a longitudinal study to examine the gap between retirement […]
#228 – Revolutionize Your Retirement with Dr. Dorian Mintzer
The transition from one goal to another is often more challenging than either of the goals themselves. Once you get going, momentum can do a lot of the work, but turning the ship around or veering in a different direction takes planning, effort, discipline, and patience. If that sounds daunting, don’t worry. Today’s guest can […]
#227 – 5 Reasons I’m Bullish On The United States
Only 36% of voters still believe the American Dream is attainable, according to a 2023 Wall Street Journal/NORC survey. This figure is decidedly lower than other pollster findings in similar surveys. Those revealed that 48% of voters in 2016 and 53% in 2012 felt reasonably assured of their opportunities for a prosperous future. In other […]
#226 – Thriving Beyond 50 With Will Harlow
Think about the day you drove your favorite car off the dealer’s lot. The engine was purring, the paint job was shining, and it ran like a dream. But as time passed, little things started to go wrong. A scratch here. An odd noise there. You took it to the shop for repairs, but eventually, […]
